It has been a taxing season for Alex Dombrandt with Harlequins languishing near the bottom of the Premiership and the No.8 not figuring for England, but it is ending on a brighter note.

The Quins’ captain has been rewarded for leading by example with a recall to the England squad to prepare for the Nations Championship and he is determined to make the final cut ahead of the opener against South Africa in Johannesburg.
The 29-year old has not featured for the national side since starting the 40-5 victory over the United States in Washington last July despite Tom Willis not being considered b...