England hopeful Joe Marchant is on a list of players being monitored by Wales ahead of the World Cup.

The Harlequins centre, who is a member of Eddie Jones's wider EPS squad, is understood to have Welsh heritage so would be eligible immediately.

Bath centre Max Clark, Saracens centre Nick Tompkins, London Irish centre Jonny Williams and Sale lock George Nott are also on the list.

England's Joe Marchant is one of the players being monitored by Wales ahead of the World Cup

Warren Gatland recently revealed his interest in No 8 Sam Moore, whose father played for Wales, but the Sale rookie is targeting an England call-up. Previously, Wales convinced Lions flanker Ross Moriarty to pledge his allegiance after representing England at Under 20 level.

None of the players currently being monitored were named in Jones's latest squad although Marchant was listed among the injury absentees for the tour of South Africa.

Wales specialist defence coach Shaun Edwards is understood to be on a shortlist to take over as head coach at Harlequins, along with Ben Ryan and Paul Gustard.

Lions coach Rob Howley has also been asked to send in his CV.

Max Clark (pictured), Nick Tompkins, Jonny Williams and George Nott are also on the list

Wales convinced Ross Moriarty to pledge his allegiance after representing England as a junior