Chris Ashton to leave Saracens and join Toulon at end of season

• Wing to move to France after five seasons at Saracens• Move would end any hopes Ashton has for England returnChris Ashton has said it was “easily the hardest decision” he has made after choosing to leave Saracens at the end of this season to join Toulon .With Eddie Jones set to name his England squad for the autumn internationals on Wednesday, the former England winger has decided to ply his trade in France next season, in effect ruling himself out of future involvement in the national side. England will only pick overseas-based players in exceptional circumstances, so the move is likely to …