article_snippet.sent: The 27-year-old wants to nullify the aerial threat of half-backs Richard Wigglesworth and Charlie Hodgson, with Owen Farrell’s return to the bench adding to yesterday’s good news that George Kruis has signed a long-term contract extension.
article_snippet.sent: Having overcome Lions and Northampton front-row Alex Corbisiero in the scrum on Sunday, it will be another chance for Anglo-Welsh tight-head Tomas Francis to impress.
article_snippet.sent: The Yorkshire-born Chief trained with Wales during the RBS 6 Nations, however The Yorkshire-born Chief is still eligible to play for England.
article_snippet.sent: Warren Gatland has earmarked the 22-year-old for the World Cup but - while Warren Gatland loyalties now sway towards Wales –
article_snippet.sent: 21st2lb Anglo-Welsh tight-head Tomas Francis would be open to a phonecall from the England coaches.
article_snippet.sent: I have spoken to England in the past but no real conversations,’ revealed Anglo-Welsh tight-head Tomas Francis.
article_snippet.sent: Wales were in touch around the same time, but my body was not ready for the next step up from the Championship.
article_snippet.sent: At the minute, Wales are the ones in touch.
article_snippet.sent: If it came around then I would be happy to speak to Stuart Lancaster and I would have to think about it came around again.
article_snippet.sent: I probably dreamt of playing for England, but I have already been to train with Wales