Semesa Rokoduguni honoured to play in England's win on Armistice Day
Sunday 12 November 2017 16:15, UK
Semesa Rokoduguni says he was honoured to play his part in England's 21-8 victory over Argentina at Twickenham on Armistice Day.
Rokoduguni, as well as playing on the wing for Bath and England, is a lance corporal in the Royal Scots Dragoon guards who served in Afghanistan.
The 30-year-old scored his third international try to help England to the win on what was an emotional day.
He said: "It was an honour and a privilege to be at Twickenham on this day for the armed forces.
"For me personally, it was an honour to represent the military as a whole for all those who have served in the past and those who are serving at the moment.
"To be part of the winning team and to score the try makes it extra special. It was an emotional day for me."
Rokoduguni had several of his colleagues from the army in attendance at Twickenham to watch him earn his third cap for England.
The Fijian-born winger has struggled to establish himself in the national team, however, with his third cap coming over three years after his first.
However, Rokoduguni believes he knows what he has to do to earn Eddie Jones' trust and remain in the England squad.
He said: "The only thing that is in my control is my performance in training throughout the week. I have to turn up to training with the right mind-set and the right attitude.
"There are a lot of wingers out there so I need to get my hands on the ball as often as possible rather than just hugging the touchline.
"I need to look for work off the wing and that will put me in a good position to contest for the jersey. When an opportunity like this comes you have to take it with both hands."
