While they're struggling to secure wins, Eddie Jones clearly likes what he's seeing out of the Blues. The England coach has named Blues first-five Piers Francis in his 31-man squad to tour Argentina in June. Francis has signed to join Northampton at the end of the season and is one of 15 uncapped players. It means Francis will be unavailable for the Blues match against the British and Irish Lions. Dylan Hartley who's been overlooked for the Lions will captain the side while Auckland-born Denny Solomana also features in the squad.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 20, 2017 18:22 UTC