Lawes calls for the lifting of the ban on England selecting overseas-based stars

Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Bill Sweeney has reiterated there will be no change to the controversial rule of not selecting England players based abroad for the men's national side. RFU resists call to lift ban on England selecting overseas-based stars. England have been banned from selecting overseas players for the national team.

Courtney Lawes calls on RFU to lift restriction on overseas England stars. Ex-England captain calls for players based abroad to be allowed to represent their country. Lawes is set to join France-bound ex-England team-mates at the end of the season.