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Nathan Hughes has admitted providing for his family was behind the decision to pledge his national allegiance to England.Fijian-born Hughes became available for the Grand Slam champions in June after qualifying on residency grounds and made his debut off the bench in Saturdays 37-21 victory over South Africa.Members of the Fiji squad who will run out at Twickenham this weekend are paid a mere ￡60 a day, a sum dwarfed by the ￡22,000 England players receive for each international.The figures involved have resulted in Hughes adopting a hard-nosed professional outlook on rugby knowing that he must provide for his family.I would love for Fiji to have more resources, but it is the way it is. They just have to deal with it and live on whatever they have got, Hughes said.There is a big difference and that is why people want to play rugby and how they survive.It is their bread and butter. Thats the decision I made -- I play my rugby to support my family and put shelter over their heads.Back home it has all been positive comments, everyone happy and proud of the decision I have made. Last week was exciting for me and my family.Despite the financial basis for his decision to represent England, Hughes insists the 26 minutes he played against South Africa were not without poignancy as he celebrated a proud moment in his career.I feel English now. I can say Im an English person now. It was exciting to get the nod to come off the bench and represent England, I can say its my country now, Hughes said.It was huge and it was emotional. I live here in England, it is where my family is now. This is home for me.I will not sing both anthems, Ill only be singing the national anthem, God Save the Queen.It has been a long time coming but now the time is here, Ive got my first cap and Im excited to get more.Hughes, an explosive No. 8 bristling with raw potential, is set to start in the back row against the nation of his birth on Saturday and realises that this guarantees special treatment at Twickenham.I do understand it. If youre an Islander, and I have this opportunity to play against Fiji, you know what is coming. You take it and you have got to give it back. Theyll know its coming too, he said.It will be very special to make this first start against Fiji, but weve got a lot of class back-rowers in the squad, waiting for the opportunity. You just have to train well and when you get an opportunity, take it with both hands. Custom Soccer Shirts Black Friday . Supported by three-run homers from Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos, the young right-hander went seven strong innings in the Washington Nationals 8-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Wholesale Custom Shirts . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. http://www.customcheapshirts.com/ . Their experience showed Tuesday as the No. 10 Badgers blunted a Saint Louis surge to win 63-57 and advance to face West Virginia in Wednesdays finals of the Cancun Challenge. Cheap Custom Shirts . - Derek Wolfe says hes finally healthy after suffering a seizure in November that doctors now believe was related to the spinal cord injury he suffered in the preseason. Clearance Custom Shirts Online . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. Liverpool host Manchester United on Monday night looking to rubber stamp their Premier League title credentials while putting a large dent in those of their rivals.United legend Paul Scholes has questioned the identity of his former club, and suggested that the home side are favourites for the clash.Reds captain Jordan Henderson, meanwhile, has admitted he is out for revenge against United boss Jose Mourinho, after his Chelsea side ended Liverpools title hopes in spectacular fashion at Anfield in 2014.With concerns already raised about the appointment of referee Anthony Taylor, the clash has dominated column inches over the weekend.Handily, weve gathered up the best of it and put it all in one place:Scholes: Utd lack identity, Liverpool favouritesHenderson out for revenge mission oon MourinhoRed cards in Liverpool vs.dddddddddddd Manchester UnitedReferee Taylors personal safety at riskFA to probe Mourinhos comments on TaylorKlopp rubbishes talk of Mourinhos poor startTacticsMiller: Liverpool press and Martial key on MondayCan Liverpools advantage in defence overcome Uniteds manic attack?Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Who has the edge?Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Last five meetingsRivalryCrossing the Liverpool-Manchester United rivalryLiverpool bigger United rival than City - PallisterLingard: United-Liverpool rivalry spilled over to EnglandMourinho: United fans will get behind RooneyMane: It was my decision to reject United ' ' '