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Because Bath are a member of the RFU and the Union can ask clubs to release their players to prevent injuries. But no Irish, Welsh, Scottish, Italian or French players need be granted the same courtesy - frankly, it's a benefit to England if Russell gets hurt playing, or being tired by an extra week's game, ahead of the Six Nations.
Not very gentlemanly and the rules should be changed