#2. Ollie Hassell-Collins
The Leicester Tigers winger, who was Borthwick’s first England debutant, has expressed his willingness to potentially represent Wales in 2026.
Despite earning two caps during last year’s 2023 Six Nations, the 25-year-old hasn’t been included in an England squad since then. Notably, he was also absent from England A’s recent triumph over Portugal.
head of this year’s Six Nations, Gatland had mentioned Hassell-Collins several times, especially during the discussion surrounding another dual-qualified winger, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.
“I have seen Gatland’s interview,” Hassell-Collins told the Telegraph.
“I’ve got two caps for England, and obviously I’m English. But if I don’t see anything in the next few years then it’s definitely something that I would consider.
“I would qualify [for Wales] the year of the World Cup – that is, if he still wants me. Wales is still part of who I am.
“My grandma was Welsh and I still have family over there. It’s still a part of me – and I’d never turn it down – but for now it’s England for me.”
These comments reportedly didn’t go down well with Borthwick.