Question marks have been raised over the futures of both men, with 35-year-old Regan one of the 'Dad's Army' of players expected to call time on their international careers following the unexpectedly successful World Cup campaign and Ashton yet to receive any positive backing from the Rugby Football Union.
But while Regan, who previously retired in 2004 before coming back into the fold earlier this year to play a central role in the team's odds-defying charge to the final, has the last say on whether he will be available for his country in the future, 61-year-old Ashton's fate will be decided by others.
Unfortunately for Ashton, many believe the upturn in fortunes was masterminded by the players who gathered amid the ruins of the big defeat to South Africa.
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Regan stands by Ashton
Regan stands by Ashton
