Wayne Pivac states desire for Louis Rees-Zammit and Callum Sheedy to join Welsh regions after axing them for England clash

Wayne Pivac has stated his desire for the likes of Louis Rees-Zammit and Callum Sheedy to be playing their club rugby in Wales.

Both players were left out of Pivac's squad to face England this Saturday, a game that comes a week after the Six Nations' first fallow week.

During such weeks, players who ply their trade outside of Wales are required to return to their club sides and be available for selection as per World Rugby regulation 9.

Sheedy played for Bristol against Worcester, while Rees-Zammit also returned to his club despite them not having a match.

Conversely, those who play for the four Welsh professional sides remain in camp and whether they are released or not is at the discretion of the head coach.

It has long been highlighted - by Pivac and his predecessor Warren Gatland - as a point that counts against players when it comes to selection, as they are not always available during campaigns.

As they are not selected for the trip to Twickenham, both will have to return to their clubs again, with Sheedy being named on the bench and Rees-Zammit expected to feature for Gloucester against Leicester.

When asked if he'd like to see exiles like the pair return to play club rugby in Wales, Pivac said: "Definitely."

He added: "It’s certainly the ideal situation to have your whole squad for the whole tournament. But we realise that’s not always the case and we know that from selecting the squad at the start of the competition. We factor all those things in.

"We just work with the players we’ve got. Training alters a little bit because you don’t have the same personnel, but certainly selection is going on form.

"Those who are in for a full training week ahead of the Test match are available."

Pivac may have to wait some