Bristol Bears backrower Sam Jeffries has received his first senior England call-up to cap a remarkable comeback season after more than two years out of the game with knee issues.
The athletic Jeffries, 29, returned to playing this season having spent a couple of years in the Bears back room staff as the club's Professional Development Manager, helping players prepare for their careers after rugby.
He has been a regular in Pat Lams' side this season and has now been called up to train with England having been picked out as one of the brightest talents at the club by former All Black Steven Luatua nearly five years ago when the first Kiwi arrived in the South West.
