Amlin Challenge Cup 2012: Steffon Armitage puts England behind him as he focuses on Toulon success No matter his form, it would take a lot to integrate a newcomer into the England ranks. There has been no contact. He has to continue to impress from afar. If Armitage does help carry Toulon through Friday night's encounter then others closer to home will be able to see what he is about as the Amlin final is scheduled for the Twickenham Stoop on May 18. Armitage's prime focus is on helping Toulon win silverware. For all the millions pumped into his home club by outspoken owner Mourad Boudjellal, the team has yet to win a trophy. "I'd love to play for England again but I knew what the consequences would be when I signed for Toulon," said Armitage. I'm not ripping my hair out over it for the simple reason that all my energies are devoted to helping Toulon. The set-up here is fantastic and the fans are brilliant; more like a football club. They're there when we train, they crowd the streets before matches, sing and shout throughout the games and have just been really supportive. No one from England has been in touch so far, but it's not an issue. I have no regrets about moving here, none at all. It has taken Armitage time to hit his stride. A squat, thickset, low-slung flanker, he has great pickup speed and strength in the hips to take him through tackles. What has been questioned is his ability to sustain those trademark bursts, also his ability to keep grafting. That's why he has dropped down the England pecking order. He needed to work on his conditioning, and he has done. He's enjoying the experience. "I'm more skilled as a player now as a result of getting my hands on the ball more," said Armitage. The game here is more physical, which I enjoy. The big thing is that I've been taken out of my comfort zone. It's forced me to think about my game, about what I need to do. You're just one of many here and if you don't perform, you'll be dropped. There are plenty of others wanting your place. Delon will find that out. So too will much their younger brother, 20-year-old centre Guy, who has also signed. Steffon, who will resist any attempt by his older brother to move in with him as he's ""too fussy and grumpy"," believes the move will do Delon good. "He needs a change after the bad year he's had with trouble on and off the field," said Steffon of his brother's four suspensions and dismissal from the Saxons squad after being arrested for a nightclub incident. He's got to forget all that and move. He was a big fish at London Irish whereas he'll just be a player here. He'll have to prove himself and that'll bring the best out of him. The change of scene appears to have had just that impact on Steffon Armitage. Not for the first time, living in the South of France has restored jaded spirits.