Wilkinson could face England axe as RFU issues selection warning

The Rugby Football Union have announced their “absolute intention” not to select overseas-based players for England following the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

The Rugby Football Union have announced their “absolute intention” not to select overseas-based players for England following the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

England currently have three members of their senior elite squad – Jonny Wilkinson, James Haskell and Tom Palmer – playing club rugby in the French championship.

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