Rugby:Scarlets number eight Ben Morgan has declared his international allegiance to England. The 22 year old was born in Bristol but would have qualified for Wales later this month on the three-year residency rule.

After weighing up his options, Morgan has opted to make himself available for England and he will immediately come into consideration for Six Nations selection. He said: “I feel privileged and honoured that both Wales and England have been following me.

“It has taken me a while to think over and discuss with my family before I came to the decision of where I’d like to focus my ambitions for the future. But I’m English, I grew up supporting England and as a youngster I always dreamt of playing for England one day.

“Ultimately, if given the opportunity at international level, I want to try and take things forward with my home country.”