England must ditch overseas rule
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England should scrap their "old-fashioned" policy of refusing to select overseas-based players, according to World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward.
The man behind England's 2003 World Cup triumph said Australia had "seen sense" after officials announced a relaxation of rules that currently prevent foreign-based players from representing the Wallabies.
The Australian Rugby Union's change in policy has paved the way for the likes of Toulon pair Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell to be called up for the September and October World Cup in England.
However, there appears to be no softening …
The man behind England's 2003 World Cup triumph said Australia had "seen sense" after officials announced a relaxation of rules that currently prevent foreign-based players from representing the Wallabies.
The Australian Rugby Union's change in policy has paved the way for the likes of Toulon pair Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell to be called up for the September and October World Cup in England.
However, there appears to be no softening …
