Bell set for England chance

Duncan Bell today appeared on the verge of an England call-up – just three months after being told he could not play for Wales.

Sun, 20 Feb, 2005 - 13:07

Duncan Bell today appeared on the verge of an England call-up – just three months after being told he could not play for Wales.

Bath prop Bell looks set to answer an SOS from England boss Andy Robinson after the world champions’ injury jinx returned with a vengeance just a week before they tackle RBS 6 Nations title favourites Ireland in Dublin.

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