Exeter's Baxter Backs England's Home-Based Selection Policy
Rob Baxter says restricting England rugby selection to domestic players benefits the English game.
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has said England's policy of selecting only home-based players is the right approach for the domestic game, according to BBC Sport.
Baxter's comments come amid ongoing debate in English rugby over whether players based overseas should be eligible for national team selection.
The Rugby Football Union currently requires players to be based at English clubs to be considered for the England squad, with limited exceptions.
According to BBC Sport, Baxter argued that maintaining this rule supports the strength and sustainability of the Premiership and English rugby more broadly.
BBC Sport did not report further details of Baxter's specific comments in the excerpt provided.
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