Vainikolo included in England squad

England boss Brian Ashton has sprung a major surprise in his 32-man RBS 6 Nations squad by selecting former Bradford Bulls rugby league star Lesley Vainikolo.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2008 - 13:02
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England boss Brian Ashton has sprung a major surprise in his 32-man RBS 6 Nations squad by selecting former Bradford Bulls rugby league star Lesley Vainikolo.

Vainikolo, who qualifies for England on residency grounds, signed a three-year contract with Guinness Premiership leaders Gloucester last summer.

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CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: EnglandPerson: VainikoloPerson: Brian AshtonPerson: Lesley VainikoloPerson: Josh LewseyPerson: James Simpson-DanielPerson: Andy FarrellPerson: Dan HipkissPerson: Danny CiprianiPerson: Richard WigglesworthPerson: Tom CroftPerson: Phil VickeryOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: Bradford BullsOrganisation: RBS 6 NationsOrganisation: Leicester
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