Rhys Webb admits he's confused by the loopholes that could allow the likes of uncapped youngster Rhys Carre to be picked for Wales, but says he has no plans to move back home - for now.
The 30-year-old scrum-half has made 31 appearances for his country, but is ruled out of further international selection due to the 60-cap rule for players plying their trade outside of Wales.
Webb is arguably the biggest name in Welsh rugby to have fallen victim to the policy, which has come under increased scrutiny following young prop Carre's move across the border to Saracens.
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The 20-year-old made 17 appearances for Cardiff Blues before making the move, but under the current selection policy is still eligible for Wales as he's never been a part of the senior squad.
Similarly, Tomos Francis is still eligible as despite also playing in England, he's activated a clause in his contract with Exeter Chiefs.
Speaking to the BBC's Scrum V podcast , Webb admitted he couldn't quite understand the current loopholes, but says he hasn't given up hope of playing for his country again.
"It does confuse me, but I'm not going to say too much," he said.
"Personally I don't know how people can still play for Wales if they play outside of Wales.
"I haven't shut the door on playing for Wales but there's a 60 cap rule in place at the moment,
"Who knows after my Toulon contract, I can come back to Wales and play and maybe I can play for Wales then, but it's simple at the moment."
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However, while disappointed at his current international exile, he insists he plans to see out the remaining two years on his contract with the French side.
"I'm a Toulon player for the next two years," he added.
"To be honest it would be easy for me to pack my bags now and walk away just because Toulon haven't had a very good season, but I'm a hungry person.
"I've got a lot of drive in me and I want to get Toulon back to where they belong and hopefully in the next two years I can help do that."
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