R360: England players would risk Test careers by joining event

England players who participate in rugby union's prospective new breakaway league will risk becoming ineligible for the national side.

Plans are under way for a revolutionary franchise league that hopes to attract the game's biggest stars.

The competition, known as R360, is scheduled to be launched next year, with benefactors from across other sports reported to be interested in investing.

Organisers insist the new league will not clash with international rugby and say players will be able to continue to represent their countries in tournaments such as the Six Nations.

However any player who quits the Premiership to compete in R360 risks curtailing their international career.

Under the terms of the new Professional Game Partnership (PGP), the Rugby Football Union is contractually obligated to only pick players who play in the Premiership.

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