Ian Ritchie denies hypocrisy accusations after England select Denny Solomona
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• RFU chief executive has been pushing for residency rule to stretch to five years• New Zealand-born winger became eligible last month after crossing codesThe Rugby Football Union chief executive, Ian Ritchie, has denied accusations of hypocrisy after Denny Solomona’s inclusion in England’s squad for the summer tour of Argentina. Ritchie is currently lobbying for the extension of the residency rule to five years – it is three at present – but sees no issue with Eddie Jones selecting the New Zealand-born winger, who became eligible only last month.Solomona has scored 10 tries in 13 appearances …





