THE in-form Richmond wing Dominic Chapman has decided to play for England after he was invited to attend both Ireland and England squad sessions.
The dual-qualified 21-year-old is the leading try-scorer in England this season with 16 tries, and his superb form led to approaches by Ireland, for whom he qualifies by reason of Irish grandparents.
However, he was named as an additional player for England's squad session and has decided to play for the country of his birth.
Chapman, who joined Richmond from Harlequins last summer, has played for Irish Exiles and England Colts.
q England's Five Nations opener against France at the Stade de France on February 7 is already an 80,000 sell-out.
q Allied Dunbar premiership two club Moseley have put six players on the transfer list, including former England A pair John Liley and Steve Hackney, in an attempt to cut costs.
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