Steve Borthwick's England is facing a potential crisis as players risk losing international opportunities by signing up for a breakaway global rugby league, due to RFU's strict stance.
With 20 players reportedly committed to joining a new franchise-based rugby league, the RFU maintains that any England players who participate would be unavailable for Test selection.
The RFU's commitment to its policy on overseas players remains firm, as evidenced by the absence of notable talents from the 2023 World Cup squad due to their French contracts.
Despite England's recent struggles, the RFU's policy on player eligibility is unlikely to change, emphasizing the ongoing tension between domestic contracts and national team ambitions.
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