'The England snub was the wake-up call I needed': OLLIE LAWRENCE on the frustrations of last season, why he's now raring to go, the latest on his Bath contract and how wedding season came at a good time for Johann van Graan

Bath Rugby centre Ollie Lawrence has spoken about being left out of England's squad, describing the snub as a motivating wake-up call heading into the new season. Lawrence, who was not selected for England duties over the summer, used the break to refocus, with the off-season also marked by a wave of weddings among Bath's first-team players, with six squad members including Lawrence getting married. He also discussed the status of his Bath contract and praised head coach Johann van Graan.