The farmer's son has forced his way into contention as the third-choice scrum-half with some superb displays for Sale this season.

An organiser and a fine passer, Wigglesworth is honest about his strengths as a player.

"I've never had much profile because I guess I've never come with the 60m try - I play for the team. With so many natural runners in our backs, it's up to me to let them play, not play for myself," he said.