Summer fun: Billy Twelvetrees darts over the line to score in England's first-Test win over Argentina

IT’S BEEN quite a year for the centre. His move to Gloucester from Leicester resulted in more game time, an England call-up for the Six Nations and now this Lions involvement, which came less than a week after he scored in England’s 32-3 defeat of Argentina.

WHY SELECTED

He’s got good vision in attack, great distribution skills and tends to bring out the best in those around him. He can also play in midfield or at fly-half, so offers good back-line cover – just what the Lions need given the knocks the backs are picking up.

TEST PROSPECTS

He’s been called up more as cover for the midweek games so the Tests are a long shot, but given the injury toll it can’t be ruled out!

GREATEST DAY

His Test debut against Scotland earlier this year. He helped England to play their most creative rugby of the Six Nations, teasing a fresh attacking approach out of Owen Farrell inside him, and marked the occasion with a try.

IF HE WERE A FOOD

Gravy – a great accompaniment.

Centre point: Billy Twelvetrees

FAST FACTS

Club Gloucester

Age 24 (15 November 1988)

Born Chichester

Dimensions 6ft 3in & 15st 10lb

Country England

Test caps Five

Test points Ten (two tries)

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