WALES superstar Louis Rees-Zammit could have been wearing white next weekend in Cardiff had an audacious bid by Eddie Jones to lure him to England paid off.
Jones has revealed he approached the Gloucester flier before last season’s Six Nations in an attempt to persuade him to turn his back on Wales and qualify through a residency for England instead.
His failure means England must deal with the scorching pace which brought ‘Rees-Lightning’ two tries against Scotland, including a majestic chip and-chase touchdown.
England coach Jones (right) said: “I gave him a ring. I heard he was very Welsh and wanted to play for Wales but said if he was interested, we would be.
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