LIST | 3 overseas players who could be called up by Eddie Jones

Wednesday, 10 March 2021 at 09:46

byRugby Rucker

These three Gallagher Premiership stars have shown enough ability or promise to suggest they may be future England stars in waiting.

Foreign-born stars, such as San Underhill and the Vunipola brothers, have already shown how integral they can be for the Red Rose after making the step up to International rugby.

Here are three players who could pull on the white jersey in the future:

1. Ratu Naulago - Bristol Bears (Fiji)

The speedster took Super League by storm with Hull RFC, scoring 17 tries in 26 games, before signing with Bristol Bears for the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season. Following his terrific hat-trick against Worcester Warriors last weekend, he's right in the frame for a call-up from Eddie Jones.

DID YOU KNOW? The 28-year-old is a serving soldier in the British Army and has been given a temporary release from active service to pursue his opportunity in professional sport

2. Ruan Ackermann – Gloucester (South Africa)

His Dad Johan Ackermann, who departed as Gloucester boss for Japan last summer, confirmed that his son will be staying with the Cherry & Whites to pursue international honours. The imposing number eight, who has already been in contact with Eddie Jones, qualified for England on residency grounds in August 2020.

DID YOU KNOW? In 2016, he was included in the South Africa 'A' side in a two-test series against French Barbarians

3. Jono Ross - Sale Sharks (South Africa)

The back-rower has been one of the most consistent performers in the Gallagher Premiership for the last few years. He's been linked with an England call-up for a while now and is eligible due to his grandmother's heritage.

DID YOU KNOW? His regular position is blindside flanker but he can also play at number 8.