What is life really like for British and Irish players who make the leap across the Channel? RW spoke to them to find out

Rugby World heads to the French Riviera to visit the four latest English expats trying to become Toulon legends

AN ENGLAND AND BRITISH & IRISH LIONS LEGEND, MAKO VUNIPOLA IS LOVING LIFE WITH VANNES IN FRANCE AND COULD YET MAKE THE 2027 WORLD CUP WITH TONGA

The winger is loving life at the revamped Tigers – and backing them to land another PREM title

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Barring overseas-based players from appearing for their country is nothing less than a disgrace, says Stephen Jones. And for a host of reasons