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Henry Thomas axed by club for choosing Wales as he reveals call that's turned life upside down

When Henry Thomas was named in Warren Gatland's Rugby World Cup training squad there were many who questioned how on earth a former England prop could possibly represent Wales.

But the truth is you'd be hard pressed to find a player who has sacrificed more to play for Wales than the 31-year-old, who won seven caps for England - the last of which came in 2014 at Eden Park against the All Blacks.

Thomas was earning a living playing for reigning French champions Montpellier just three weeks ago, but a phone call from Wales forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys turned his world upside down.

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