LIST: 5 former England stars who could now swap nations

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 at 17:13

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byRugby Rucker

A number of England internationals are now free to swap countries after The World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s regulations.

Below, we look at five former England stars who could swap nations with IMMEDIATE effect.

#1. Alex Lozowski (England to Italy)

Age: 28
Position: Fly-half, Centre, Wing, Fullback
Current number of caps: 5
Last cap: November, 2018
Did you know? Lozowski is the son of Rob Lozowski and was a sporting allrounder in his teenage years, playing not only rugby for the Wasps academy but also football for the Chelsea academy

He is reportedly still holding out hope of adding to his five England caps despite no recent soundings from coach Eddie Jones. The Mail Online have reported that Italy have not been in contact with 28-year-old, although we doubt it will be long until they do.

Akihito Yamada of Japan is tackled by Alex Lozowski of England during the Quilter International Match between England and Japan at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on 17th November 2018. [Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK]

#2. Denny Solomona (England to Fiji)

Age: 28
Position: Winger
Current number of caps: 5
Last cap: June, 2018
Did you know? Solomona feels that meeting senior players can be important for the motivation and development of school age players.^[13]

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#3. Zach Mercer (England to New Zealand)

Age: 24
Position: Number 8
Current number of caps: 2
Last cap: November, 2018
Did you know? His father is former rugby league footballer and coach Gary Mercer, who played for New Zealand and the New Zealand Māori rugby league team

Zach Mercer of England goes over for a try during the Quilter Cup Match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on May 27. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

#4. Nathan Hughes (England to Fiji)

Age: 30
Position: Number 8
Current number of caps: 20
Last cap: March, 2019
Did you know? His uncle, Asaeli Hughes, is a former dual international having represented Fiji in both basketball and 15s rugby

Try Celebrations for Nathan Hughes of Bristol Bears of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Newcastle Falcons at Ashton Gate on 1 Jan. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#5. Semesa Rokoduguni (England to Fiji)

Age: 34
Position: Winger
Current number of caps: 4
Last cap: November, 2017
Did you know? Rokoduguni is a sniper of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in the British Army