Northampton prop Alex Corbisiero frustrated by England omission

Northampton prop Alex Corbisiero has revealed his frustration at being left out of England's Six Nations campaign.

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The 26-year-old was considered one of the best props in the world having shone for the British & Irish Lions on the 2013 tour of Australia, but knee and shoulder injuries decimated his 2014.

Although Corbisiero made his return for Saints just before the turn of the New Year, England head coach Stuart Lancaster kept faith with Joe Marler and Mako Vunipola as his loosehead options in the Six Nations.

Corbisiero said: "It was really frustrating to not be involved in the Six Nations. It was out of my control so I've just been focusing on what I'm doing here at Saints.

"I'm trying to put in performances at the weekend that warrant me putting my hand up to try and be involved in the future.

I feel like the other boys had played well heading into the tournament and they were pretty good in the tournament. Those guys put their hands up and I guess the coaches didn't see anything that warranted a change.

"I feel like the other boys had played well heading into the tournament and they were pretty good in the tournament. Those guys put their hands up and I guess the coaches didn't see anything that warranted a change.

"They stuck with their guns and they stuck with their decisions and as a player you have to respect that."

The former London Irish star has a chance to serve up a reminder of his ability on a big stage this weekend when Northampton travel to face French giants Clermont Auvergne in the semi-final of the European Champions Cup.

Corbisiero said ahead of the trip: "To be in a position to play in a big game with big stakes in this kind of atmosphere is perfect for me.

"I feel like I'm coming into good form and I'm just really excited about going out there and putting in a big performance."

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