"Townsend very keen" - Three England hopefuls who could be stolen by other nations

Wanted by: Scotland

Smith, grandson of former Scotland and British & Irish Lions loosehead prop Tom Elliot, arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from Worcester Warriors where he progressed through the Academy set-up, after beginning his club rugby at Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire before joining Warwick School.

After playing every match for Warriors in the Premiership Rugby Under-18s Academy League in 2019/20, he signed on full-time with Worcester’s Academy in the summer of 2020.

The talented outside-half became the youngest-ever player to start for Warriors in the Gallagher Premiership in March 2021, when he lined up against Bath at the age of just 18 years and 313 days.

“I have spoken to Fin a few times, prior to this summer and also over the last couple of months,” revealed Scotland boss Gregor Townsend.

“It has been great having conversations with him. He is a young man but he is very mature and understands the game and has very strong links to Gala so that is always a good thing,

He will maybe have to make a decision sooner than people think because he is a very good player,

“I am sure England will be after him as well."

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Wanted by: Georgia

The Georgian-born prop is a strong scrummager and mobile around the pitch. He made 14 appearances in his first season at the club in 2017, followed by 13 in his second, and is now a mainstay in the Cherry & Whites' front row.

Wanted by: Australia & Italy

The eligibility status of the Italian-born, English-raised winger with Australian heritage, determined by the three-way test, has intrigued many since his breakthrough season with the title-winning Harlequins a few seasons back.

Despite his younger brother opting for the Wallabies, Louis appears determined to pursue a call-up to the England team.

Lynagh said: "The most important thing is if I translate what I have learned in England camp to playing for Harlequins and playing well, that is all I can do and whoever I play for,

"But I would love to play England," 

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