Symons eyes late England charge
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New London Irish signing Matt Symons says the chance to play for England was a key factor in him signing for the Premiership club next season.
Irish announced the
signing of Chiefs lock Symons on Wednesday.
Symons, 25, moved from England to New Zealand to play amateur rugby before establishing himself with the Chiefs.
"I am English at heart and that was one of the key factors," Symons told Radio Sport in New Zealand.
"It will be good to go home and push my case there.
"
Symons, who was once part of Great Britain's Rowing World Class Start programme, used to p…
Irish announced the
signing of Chiefs lock Symons on Wednesday.
Symons, 25, moved from England to New Zealand to play amateur rugby before establishing himself with the Chiefs.
"I am English at heart and that was one of the key factors," Symons told Radio Sport in New Zealand.
"It will be good to go home and push my case there.
"
Symons, who was once part of Great Britain's Rowing World Class Start programme, used to p…
