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(Reuters) - Fiji-born forward Nathan Hughes has admitted that the financial benefits of representing England played an important factor in the decision to pledge allegiance to his adopted nation.
Hughes, who qualifies for England via the three-year residency rule, is set to make his first start for Eddie Jones' side against his homeland on Saturday after Billy Vunipola picked up a minor knock in last weekend's win over South Africa.
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