England's Overseas Talent: A Case for Change Courtney Lawes, a 37 year old England centurion, has weighed in on a contentious issue in English rugby the restrictive policy of selecting only players based at domestic clubs.
As he prepares to return to the national team after two seasons abroad, Lawes is advocating for a more inclusive approach that would allow overseas stars to contribute.
The debate over selectivity is not new, and England's fellow Six Nations rivals operate with varying degrees of flexibility when it comes to selecting players based on their club affiliations.