England's Ford turned down R360 to stay at Sale
Summary
George Ford, an England rugby player, has decided to stay with Sale Sharks instead of joining the new rugby league R360. Ford's decision is based on his desire to continue playing for England, as joining R360 would make him ineligible for international matches. The R360 league faces challenges, as many rugby unions have banned players who join it from playing internationally.Key Facts
- George Ford renewed his contract with Sale Sharks for three more years.
- Ford has turned down an offer from R360, a new rugby league that offers high pay.
- Players who join R360 cannot play for their national teams.
- England, among other countries, will not select R360 players for international matches.
- George Ford has played 102 times for England and wants to continue representing his country.
- Other players, like Northampton's Fin Smith, also rejected R360 to stay eligible for England.
- Sale Sharks' coach, Alex Sanderson, says keeping Ford is crucial for the team’s future.
- The R360 proposal involves creating eight all-star teams to compete in major cities.
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