Alex aims to conquer England after France

ALEX LOZOWSKI is looking to follow the lead of Chris Ashton and regain his England place once his spell in France is over.

- JON NEWCOMBE

The center, who turns 27 in a fortnight, has joined Top 14 outfit Montpellier on loan for the 2020/21 season after signing a new two-year deal with Saracens.

Lozowski’s decision to cross the Channel makes him unavailable for national team selection under current RFU home-based player rules, but the Londoner hopes to be able to add to his five caps when he returns next summer.

Ashton found himself in international exile but worked his way back into favor after swapping Toulon for Sale, winning five caps during his time with the Sharks.

Lozowski said: “I’ve looked at the likes of Chris Ashton, who went away to France and played really well and came back and played for England.

“Hopefully if I can do that for Montpellier, I’ll put myself in a position to be pushing again for England when I get back. I still have huge ambitions on that front and in club rugby with Saracens.”

Lozowski revealed that passing up on the chance to play for England for at least one season was the only option available to him.