Overview

• Manu Tuilagi has agreed to join Bayonne, ending his England rugby career.
• Tuilagi's move to France makes him ineligible for England selection due to the policy against selecting overseas-based players.
• The 32-year-old's England career concludes with 60 caps, marked by significant achievements and injuries.
• Steve Borthwick, England's head coach, expressed hope for Tuilagi's continued availability but acknowledged the move.
• Tuilagi's departure is part of a broader exodus of English players to French clubs, impacting national team selection.