England 'against overseas inclusion'
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England internationals would oppose the inclusion of overseas-based players for the World Cup, BBC Sport understands.
Under Rugby Football Union rules,
only players playing in the domestic leagues can represent England, unless there are "exceptional circumstances".
BBC rugby correspondent Ian Robertson said current squad members he had spoken to would be "outraged" if expats were made eligible for selection.
"The players don't want outsiders to come in," he told BBC Radio 5 live.
Clermont's former Bath full-back
Nick Abendanon
was named European P…
Under Rugby Football Union rules,
only players playing in the domestic leagues can represent England, unless there are "exceptional circumstances".
BBC rugby correspondent Ian Robertson said current squad members he had spoken to would be "outraged" if expats were made eligible for selection.
"The players don't want outsiders to come in," he told BBC Radio 5 live.
Clermont's former Bath full-back
Nick Abendanon
was named European P…
