Westcliff winger Brian Watts proved real hot stuff when he turned out for the England Fire Brigade side.
Brian, 33, has been in electric form this season and his appearance in the 47-0 defeat of Ireland was his sixth for the national fire service team.
He first played last season as a player at Kent National League side Westcombe Park and scored two tries in a man-of-the-match performance against Ireland at Newcastle.
Hot stuff - Brian Watts Pic: LUAN MARSHALL 7PLT26M
Brian, who works at London's Chelsea fire station, was recommended to the national team by his coach at London Division fire brigade.
Teams play in full England kit and Brian admitted it was a dream come true to wear the red rose of his national side.
"It is a great honour to get to turn out for my country," said Brian, who lives in Leigh. "Just running out on to the pitch is great as you can get decent sized crowds of five to six hundred people watching."
Published Tuesday, March 5, 2002
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