† Abendanon was sublime in Clermont 's 31 - 24 win against Northampton . Abendanon is ineligible for England because he is playing overseas . Toulon flanker Steffon brown is in the same predicament . The club can invoke an ' exceptional ' clause to select overseas players . But this clause could create tension in the England squad .
Nick Abendanon was sublime in Clermont 's 37-5 win against Northampton . Abendanon is ineligible for England because he is playing overseas . Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage is in the same predicament . The RFU can invoke an 'exceptional ' clause to select overseas players . But this clause could create tension in the England camp .