Don't get on Stuart Lancaster's back for not being able to pick England's best players

Stuart Lancaster is the coach of a national rugby union side who are hosting the World Cup in four months time.

As far as his role goes he should not be worried about the “long-term health” of the sport in his country.

Lancaster’s sole concern is ensuring his team are in the best possible shape when the competition begins in September.

And yes, that means picking the best players available to him.

Lancaster has, in fact, done exactly this.

Because, let’s be honest, Steffon Armitage and Nick Abendanon and every other player not plying their week-to-week trade in England were not av…