FIT-AGAIN centre Piers Francis has vowed not to become one of England’s forgotten men by spearheading Northampton’s charge for the play-offs.
Last capped against South Africa eight months ago, Francis was involved in England’s autumn squad but dislocated a shoulder against Exeter in late December, meaning that, along with Saracens’ Alex Lozowski, he has played no part in the Six Nations.
While Henry Slade, Manu Tuilagi and Ben Te’o are England’s current midfielders of choice, Francis said: “I’d like to think I’ve still got the attributes...