By Paul Rees
Luke Northmore is due a break after a succession of injuries have so far thwarted the Harlequins centre’s dream of playing for England.
The 28-year old was first chosen in the squad three years ago and toured Japan and New Zealand last summer without making an appearance, but an ankle injury ruled him out of last season’s autumn series and Six Nations and he was on the unavailable list at the start of both windows this campaign.
“The harsh reality is that I have picked up injuries at unfortunate times,” said Northmore, who is equally comfortable in both the centre positions.
“I...
