Rugby: League convert Paul plays down England prospects

HENRY PAUL has delivered a simple appraisal of his future England prospects by admitting: “It’s out of my hands.”

Paul goes into the Heineken Cup spotlight today at Kingsholm as English rugby's form centre, illustrated through some brilliantly inventive touches during Gloucester's Zurich Premiership victory over fallen giants Leicester last weekend.

With Mike Tindall set to miss the Six Nations Championship through injury, a vacancy has arisen for Will Greenwood's England midfield partner.