The increasing migration of English rugby players to France has ignited discussions within the rugby union community, posing challenges for England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick.
Despite the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) efforts to restrict foreign-based players from the national team, the trend continues unabated.
Northampton flanker Lewis Ludlam and Bristol prop Kyle Sinckler are the latest additions to this trend, having recently inked contracts with Top 14 club Toulon.
Meanwhile, speculation abounds over the potential move of Billy Vunipola and his brother Mako to Montpellier.
As the list of English players plying their trade in France grows, it underscores a trend likely to intensify in the coming months, as reported by I News.
England’s exiles in France (Compiled by INEWS)
Owen Farrell (Fly-half, 112 caps) – Joining Racing 92 from Saracens
Courtney Lawes (Lock, 105 caps) – Joining Brive from Northampton Saints
Kyle Sinckler (Prop, 68 caps) – Joining Toulon from Bristol Bears
Manu Tuilagi (Centre, 60 caps) – Joining Bayonne from Sale Sharks