England hopeful raring for a ruck with Tigers

GIN-LOVING England hopeful Michael Rhodes aims for the perfect tonic after injury as he plots a return for Saracens this Saturday against Leicester.
Teak-tough back rower Rhodes was named in England’s squad for the November Tests but missed out on selection before damaging a shoulder in December.
Rhodes, who has set up a gin firm with London Irish prop Pat Cilliers, believes he can still climb aboard England’s World Cup train, though time is short.
“Hopefully I can press my case again,” Rhodes, 31, told The Rugby Paper. “Eddie Jones is lucky to have a good grou...

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