Huge England rising talent switch after WRU contact

ENGLAND U20s star Kane James has admitted he is open to once again representing Wales on the international stage, one year on from switching allegiances to the Red Rose.

- By JOHN JONES

The 20-year-old Exeter Chiefs back row originally hails from Haverfordwest and qualifies for both England and Wales, as well as New Zealand. He previously represented Wales at U18 level but made the switch to England last year, playing a pivotal role in their historic Six Nations and World Rugby U20 Championship double.

However, his time with Mark Mapletoft’s side came to an end on Saturday as defeat to Australia consigned England to a sixth-place finish at this year's U20s World Championships in Italy.

Despite the disappointment of not defending the title his side won last summer, James enjoyed another impressive individual tournament campaign on both sides of the ball, getting on the scoresheet twice in his side's 56-19 hammering of Scotland in the opening game.

But after bringing down the curtain on his U20s career, the youngster is now setting his sights on winning full international honours, and admits he is open to switching back to Wales in order to do so.