"Last chance saloon" - Five England players who won't be available for the Six Nations

The dynamic 20-year-old winger, whose career had been in limbo following London Irish’s administration woes in June, is set to bolster the Racing 92’s squad after the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup.

Notably, Arundell will be sharing the Top 14 clubs spotlight with none other than the illustrious Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi, who has inked a deal to remain with the club until 2026.

However, Arundell’s transition to the Top 14 league has raised concerns about his eligibility for future selection by the England national team.

Under the current selection policies, players competing outside of England, including in the Top 14, could be deemed ineligible for national team selection in the upcoming season. This development places Arundell’s aspirations of representing England in jeopardy.

There may be a glimmer of hope for the young flyer, as the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has previously made exceptions for players whose Premiership clubs faced financial turmoil. 

The flanker made the move to Toulouse when his former club Wasps faced financial troubles, and with his present contract nearing its end, he must decide where to continue his rugby career next season.

“I think Steve Borthwick coming out and supporting that just shows that there are lots of people behind the scenes that are working to try to find the right solution for English rugby moving forwards,” Willis told the Evening Standard Rugby Podcast.

According to Willis, he thinks that the eligibility rules of England will undergo a modification, and this alteration will not be limited to him alone.

“You look at the salary cap [in the Premiership], where it’s heading, where it has been heading, how tight it is and how many players have been squeezed out of jobs. You then look at Wasps and Worcester; they didn’t have financially stable models,” 

He's set to hang up his boots from international rugby after the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

In the aftermath of the match against Wales, Marler offered an apology to a fan who sought his jersey.

He remarked, "I apologise, but I can't give it to you. This will be my last one."

This indicates that it would likely be his final start for England at Twickenham

Having previously retired from international rugby on two occasions, Marler had previously dropped hints that the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup would mark his final foray into the sport at this level.

Adding a humorous twist, Marler, who playfully labeled the young fan a 'cheeky git' for requesting his boots, ended up gifting the disappointed supporter his shorts.

The powerful lock will complete his move from Northampton to Toulon after the World Cup in France, at which point he will be off-limits for England selection.

Ribbans does not see his situation falling into that category, given he has opted to make the Toulon switch, so the 28-year-old is determined to relish every moment ahead of him at the World Cup.

“I think obviously when I signed for Toulon the rules were in place, and the rules remain in place,” said Ribbans. “It was a decision I had to make, and unfortunately, England was no longer available.

“I’m really looking forward to that challenge but for now I’m fully focused on England and being part of this World Cup, and seeing how far we can go as a team. But unfortunately, yes, this will be the end of the road for now.”

England's all-time appearance holder is set to call time on his international career following the 2023 Rugby World Cup. A leading man in Steve Borthwick's new England squad, Youngs has been mainstay at scrum half for his country, despite making his England debut on the wing, replacing Ugo Monye in 2010.

Youngs outlasted the likes of Danny Care, Willi Heinz and Ben Spencer in solidifying his spot as England's 'number nine', and expectations are that he will step away following one last crack at the Rugby World Cup.

Racking up 117 caps, Youngs now feels older than his namesake, and is looking to the future of England's scrum half jersey alongside Head Coach Steve Borthwick. Leicester Tigers teammate Jack van Poortvliet is prospering under the guidance of Ben Youngs, and has begun to thrive on the international stage.