Edwards talks up Francis potential

09 March 2015The York-born tighthead qualifies for Wales through his grandmother, and he has proved an important part of Exeter's ongoing push for Aviva Premiership play-off status this season.

And the 22-year-old has now been invited to train with the Wales squad by head coach Warren Gatland as they go into the final stages of their RBS 6 Nations campaign.

"His scrummaging is outstanding, but he is also a skilful player as well," Wales assistant coach and defence specialist Edwards said.

"Francis is a big kid, and I have seen him play.

The scrum at Exeter has been going …