England likely to invoke 'exceptional circumstances' clause to pick Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon
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England likely to invoke 'exceptional circumstances' clause to pick Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon
The brilliant form of Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon in France is making it more likely that England will invoke the “exceptional circumstances” clause to enable Stuart Lancaster to select overseas-based players for his World Cup training squad next month.
The Rugby Football Union’s policy since the 2011 World Cup states that England should pick only home‑based players to prevent an exodus from the Premiership to the more lucrative leagues French Top 14.
Overseas-based players are at an additional disadvantage because they not available for England’s extra training weeks or Tests …
The Rugby Football Union’s policy since the 2011 World Cup states that England should pick only home‑based players to prevent an exodus from the Premiership to the more lucrative leagues French Top 14.
Overseas-based players are at an additional disadvantage because they not available for England’s extra training weeks or Tests …
