The day is coming when England will have more foreign-born players than localsGETTY IMAGES Hurricanes captain Brad Shields could be the next overseas-born player to turn out for England. OPINION: There will come a day in the not-too-distant future when Eddie Jones picks an England XV with more players born outside the country than in it. Patriotism only forms part of any player's motivation to play for their country. * Smith moves to wing* Sam vs Sam for ABs captain* Hard calls coming for ABsSometimes, it can just be through circumstance. Mike Catt was one of the first high-profile foreign-born players to play for England.

Source: Stuff April 27, 2018 00:00 UTC