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Katie Sands

'Look in the bars of Cardiff Met' — Eddie Jones tells other clubs where to find new rugby players after unearthing England duo

Eddie Jones has quipped that every rugby team will now be looking at Cardiff Metropolitan University to try to sign players after naming two former students in his England Six Nations squad.

Harlequins duo Alex Dombrandt and new England find Luke Northmore - former Cardiff Met RFC players - were included in Jones' 36-man party on Tuesday.

Quins No. 8 Dombrandt, 24, will be looking to add to his four international caps while 24-year-old centre Northmore is one of six uncapped players in the squad.

Their call-ups have shone a light on the impressive rugby credentials of their university, with both players representing the Archers just a few years ago in the BUCS - the highest level of university rugby in the UK.

In a clip aired on the BBC, England boss Jones said: "We're impressed by the young guy from Harlequins, Northmore.

"He's come out of the drinking bars of Cardiff Metropolitan University to find his rugby. I'm sure every club now is looking in the bars of Cardiff Met. He runs strong lines, carries well through contact, he's got good footwork.

"It seems to be a popular breeding ground for Test match rugby players."

England will be looking to better last year's Six Nations position of fifth.

Jones added: "Selecting this squad has been a difficult task, we've got plenty of good young players coming through and some of our more experienced are rediscovering their best form.

"We think this 36 for the first training week reflects a good balance of that experience and up-and-coming talent.

"The Six Nations is going to be the most competitive we've ever seen. All the countries performed well in the autumn, so we need to be at our best and improve with every game."

Wales face England at Twickenham on February 26 (4.45pm kick-off).

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