Stuart Lancaster should stand firm on Armitage, despite Australia’s change | Dean Ryan

The Steffon Armitage argument will not go away, especially now Australia can pick Matt Giteau for the World Cup. But despite the player’s brilliance the England coach should ignore him• Halfpenny and Habana earn Toulon extra-time win over LeinsterThe Steffon Armitage argument continues to dog Stuart Lancaster’s every step and no doubt will do so until England’s head coach announces his squad for the World Cup next month.The issue of the Toulon back-row and whether Lancaster should trigger the “exceptional circumstances” escape clause in the rule that prevents England picking players earning th…