England eligibility 'needs clarity'

Leading figures at Premiership clubs have called on England to make their policy over the selection of foreign-based players clearer.


Only in "exceptional circumstances" will the Rugby Football Union pick those who play club rugby abroad.


It means players like Toulon's Steffon Armitage can, in theory, be called up.


Removing the "exceptional circumstances" clause would clear up ambiguity, say Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea and Northampton's Jim Mallinder.


"It would make it a lot easier, just to have it black and white," O'Shea told BBC Radio 5 live.

"Any area that's …