Marchant: England selection policy is tough on those outside the Premiership
Joe Marchant has been recalled to the England squad and said the RFU's selection rule for players outside the Premiership is difficult. The centre said he wanted to wear the England shirt throughout his three seasons at Stade Francais.
England centre Joe Marchant told Sky Sports that the Rugby Football Union's (RFU) rule against selecting players who play outside the Premiership is hard on those playing overseas.
Marchant was unable to represent England for three seasons because he played for Stade Francais in France's Top 14 from the 2023/24 to the 2025/26 seasons. The 30-year-old reminded that he has 28 England caps.
Marchant returned to the Premiership with Sale Sharks this summer and has been included in the squad for the November Autumn Nations Series. Even so, players such as Jack Willis at Toulouse, Tom Willis at Bordeaux and Kyle Sinckler at Toulon are still not eligible for selection.
Marchant said he always wanted to return to England while he was in France. He added that the issue is currently a major topic of debate and that his move to Sale is therefore a good opportunity for him.
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