“I was slightly aware of the fact that I would have to go to Australia,” said Heyes of the possible Lions call-up. “But in a weird way, I was fine that I didn’t because I was very happy with where I was. Heyes added: “I’ve had one of those bad days with Nicky Smith three years ago. It felt incredibly awkward because now I knew him, I was trying to avoid eye contact for the whole game. That’s why they entered a historic partnership to sponsor the home of England Rugby, now Allianz Stadium.

Source: The Herald February 11, 2026 17:08 UTC