Lure of Japan becomes ever stronger for anxious Premiership players

With clubs in crisis in England and the game booming in the Far East, the current trickle of exports may become more of a floodAfter England’s last match, back in March, Eddie Jones was asked to say a few words about George Kruis, whose impending move to Japan would bring a halt to his international career. “Well, just because he goes to Japan doesn’t mean he can’t play for England,” said Jones, with a trademark mischievous smile.Pressed on what he meant, given Rugby Football Union regulations mean he cannot pick players based outside England, Jones added: “But there’s a special exception…