Volcano erupts into England reckoning

TWICKENHAM is ready to witness its first volcanic eruption — and Wales could be the hapless victims.

England boss Brian Ashton has raised the distinct possibility of Lesley “Volcano” Vainikolo — arguably northern hemisphere rugby’s Jonah Lomu tribute act — being unleashed on Wales next month.

Having drafted the 28-year-old New Zealand rugby league international into his RBS 6 Nations squad, head coach Ashton could now hand him a starting place just nine games — and nine tries — into his Gloucester career.