article_snippet.sent: A bullish performance by Exeter tighthead Tomas Francis could trigger a tug-of-war between Stuart Lancaster and Warren Gatland after the 21st 2lb prop helped end
article_snippet.sent: Against a side who pride themselves on the set-piece, Tomas Francis dominated Tomas Francis scrummaging contest against Alex Corbisiero and put down a significant marker for Tomas Francis inclusion at the World Cup.
article_snippet.sent: The 22-year-old — who qualifies for both England and Wales — is yet to pledge Tomas Francis international allegiance, despite having been called up to Warren Gatland’s training camp during the RBS 6 Nations.
article_snippet.sent: Tomas Francis, who qualifies for England and Wales, impressed up against Alex Corbisiero .
article_snippet.sent: Tomas Francis is a young man and will only get better through regular exposure,’ said Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter.
article_snippet.sent: With Wales suffering from injury problems in the front row, Francis (right) could be fast-tracked through the ranks to face England in the World Cup pool match.
article_snippet.sent: But Francis (right) performance at Sandy Park may tempt Lancaster to make a late move for the youngster, with Chiefs moving back into the play-off positions with three games to play.