Former Northampton Saints captain Courtney Lawes has revealed that there were only ever three teams that he would have considered signing for after his two years in France.
"I don't want to go to the World Cup if I've got nothing to offer to the team," Courtney Lawes told Ben Youngs and Dan Cole on the For The Love Of Rugby podcast this week.
Courtney Lawes has announced that he is officially "un-retiring" from international duty on the day it was confirmed that he has signed for Sale Sharks.
Courtney Lawes has given a candid response after the British & Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell said he is "open-minded" about naming France-based players in his squad for their upcoming tour to Australia.
Courtney Lawes believes rookie fly-half Fin Smith has the potential to be as good as England legend Jonny Wilkinson after his recent heroics against France.
