18 Sep 2018

Rugby: Former Hurricane eyes Scotland

8:48 am on 18 September 2018

Thomson, 27, is in his first season with club Scarlets and qualifies for Gregor Townsend's squad through his Scottish grandparents.

Thomson has won four caps for the Maori All Blacks and is a former New Zealand Under-20 international.

"I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought about it," he told the BBC's Scrum V when asked about his Scottish connection.

"But, to be honest, this [Scarlets] is my job first and foremost.

Hurricanes' Blade Thomson fends off Chiefs' Rhys Marshall during a Super rugby match in 2016.

Hurricanes' Blade Thomson fends off Chiefs' Rhys Marshall during a Super rugby match in 2016. Photo: Photosport

"If it happens, it happens. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it, I suppose."

Thomson, who played for the Hurricanes, can operate at lock, blind-side flanker and number eight and has started all three Pro14 matches for Scarlets this season.

The Welsh side are third in Conference B after two wins and one defeat.

-BBC