Wales vs England: Ellis Genge reveals he’ll have a Welsh dragon tattooed on his foot if he starts Six Nations clash

England prop already has a Wallaby, Shamrock, Springbok and a Puma on his right foot and will add to the growing collection if he is selected for Saturday’s clash in Cardiff

Ellis Genge will add a Welsh dragon to the growing collection of tattoos on his right foot if selected for England's Guinness Six Nations trip to Cardiff.

Genge is competing with Ben Moon and Alec Hepburn for the two loosehead prop spots available for Saturday's title showdown against Wales.

The 24-year-old Bristolian marked his presence on the 2016 tour to Australia by having a Wallaby inked on to his foot, before tattoos of a Shamrock, Springbok and Pumas were added in recognition of the teams he faced during his six caps.

"I have got all my Test matches on my foot. I'll get a dragon if I play Wales. All on my foot," Genge said.

"I have got some tattoos on my other foot and I didn't really want to get tattoos on my arms and stuff.

"I didn't really know what I wanted, so I just got one on my foot and it kept going from there."

England hope to have Chris Ashton available for the final two rounds as the Sale wing battles a calf strain. Ashton suffered the injury in training during the squad's three-day camp in London and will receive treatment at his club Sale this week, but has been ruled out of Saturday's showdown with Wales.

It is hoped the Sharks wing will return in time to face Italy and Scotland, however.

Genge will add to his collection of tattoos on his right foot if he plays against Wales (Getty)

"Chris got a little bit tight on Friday so he's back at his club rehabbing," assistant coach John Mitchell said.

"Because of the extent of the injury, he's not in consideration for Wales but we hope to see him back for Italy week.

"Chris was just standing in open field at the time, touching the calf. One of the staff noticed that, the medical team were on to it and we withdrew him."

Jack Nowell was among the heroes in the 32-20 victory over Ireland but was demoted to the bench against France, enabling Ashton to make his first Six Nations start for six years.

Genge is in line to be in the squad in Mako Vunipola's absence (Getty)

Nowell is firm favourite to reclaim the number 14 jersey against Warren Gatland's title challengers, but another option is Joe Cokanasiga.

Cokanasiga played his first game for over two months in Bath's victory against Newcastle on Saturday having recovered from a knee injury and is in strong contention for a bench role at the Principality Stadium.

"Jack was very impressive against Ireland and brings a slightly different skill set to Chris. He's very capable in the air as well," Mitchell said.

"It was really important for Joe to get some rugby for Bath. It's always good to cross the line as a winger so that was probably very good for him mentally.

"Another week this week will prepare him even better. He's a big strong lad and is also good in the air as well."

England and Wales are the only teams with 100 per cent records in the Six Nations after two rounds, setting up a mouthwatering collision.

"Wales are pretty good and have been improving progressively over a long period of time under Warren," Mitchell said.

"They have a style of rugby that suits them and they're very comfortable with that.

Ashton suffered a calf injury that will rule him out this weekend (AFP/Getty)

"They're a very passionate rugby country.

"They enjoy moving the ball and have a lot of variety in their game as well, so that makes them a different threat."

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