England prop Kyle Sinckler believes more players could follow in Owen Farrell's footsteps by opting to take a break from the international game.
Former England captain Phil Vickery is among more than 200 retired rugby players to bring a legal claim against three of the sport's governing bodies alleging they suffered brain injuries during their careers.
England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season's Six Nations Championship after deciding to take a break from international rugby.
England held off a spirited Argentina 26-23 to claim the bronze medal at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris on Friday night.
Talk of the town Tom Curry will start in England's Rugby World Cup bronze final against Argentina on Friday.
The Springboks insist they do not subscribe to the wide-held belief that England are serious underdogs for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final.