Steffon Armitage’s French connection must mark point of no return
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Philippe Saint-Andre had finally got something right.
By naming Steffon Armitage in a provisional squad of 74 players the France head coach has weakened England’s potential best team.
If the Toulon player was performing at his present level in England, he would be the first name inked into the back row.
But Stuart Lancaster — exceptional circumstances clause or not — is not going to look in the direction of the bulky back-row forward after Armitage has allowed his name to be added to Saint-Andre’s long-term plans.
The England head coach has a patriotic stamp that runs through his Cumbri…
By naming Steffon Armitage in a provisional squad of 74 players the France head coach has weakened England’s potential best team.
If the Toulon player was performing at his present level in England, he would be the first name inked into the back row.
But Stuart Lancaster — exceptional circumstances clause or not — is not going to look in the direction of the bulky back-row forward after Armitage has allowed his name to be added to Saint-Andre’s long-term plans.
The England head coach has a patriotic stamp that runs through his Cumbri…
