RFU may impose five-year residency rule for England representation

• World Rugby to vote in May on raising limit from three years to five• Some countries with smaller player bases set to oppose planThe Rugby Football Union will consider imposing its own five-year residency rule on England if World Rugby fails to increase the existing level for eligibility.France have taken the lead in one of the most controversial elements of the game by declaring they will select only those who hold a French passport in the hope it will reverse the national team’s reliance on overseas-born players. Related: Rokoduguni’s flying England return only adds to frustration for drai…