Apologies, not clear enough. My point was that if there is a policy within the England set up to “rotate” players called up but with little or no chance of playing then that is really unfair in those players. Personally I don’t think that happens.
I agree. Seems ludicrous that England would parachute players in simply based on maintaining some level of parity between the clubs. Not fair on the players or their clubs. I can't think of any examples to support this. If anyone thinks that's what happened with Alfie and Joe, then they are probably a little paranoid.
Marler had had 2 short stints off the bench for England. Made sense for him to get some game time. He may well have been asked his preference, and no harm in that in the circumstances.
Launchbury was very probably under serious consideration for the Wales game, in which case more time in camp, having only joined up briefly the week before makes complete sense. Released now as Lawes appears to have recovered and probably still question marks over Launchbury's own match fitness.
Barbeary is an emerging player who almost certainly has a future for England. Having more time with him to determine where or when that might be is again pretty sensible.
I am as big an Eddie critic as any, but in this case I think some are seeing issues that are just not there. Just the rub of the green.