Armitage absence would be 'cop-out'
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Australia's Drew Mitchell says not selecting flanker Steffon Armitage in England's World Cup squad because it might harm morale would be a "cop-out".
The Toulon flanker, 29, cannot play for England while based in France.
But overseas-based men can be picked under "exceptional circumstances" - meaning he could yet join the squad.
Speaking about the fears over morale, Mitchell said: "I think that would be a real shame if they used that as an excuse not to pick him.
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England hooker Tom Youngs and
Northampton flanker Tom Wood have both spoken
about the …
The Toulon flanker, 29, cannot play for England while based in France.
But overseas-based men can be picked under "exceptional circumstances" - meaning he could yet join the squad.
Speaking about the fears over morale, Mitchell said: "I think that would be a real shame if they used that as an excuse not to pick him.
"
England hooker Tom Youngs and
Northampton flanker Tom Wood have both spoken
about the …
