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It is a relatively reasonable gripe but not one that can really be solved by changing the ERC rules..
If it weren't for the sacrosanct existence of club rugby in England, I'd suggest a season more in line with the NZ model, with club rugby for part of the season and a super league style European regional competition for the rest (replacing the H cup).
Merge the Pro D12, Premiership and Top14 with2/3/4 or so franchise teams from each country involved. The English sides can relatively easily be grouped into South-west (Bath, Gloss, Chiefs), London (Wasps, Sarries, Irish & Quins), Midlands (Leicester, Saints, Worcs) and Northern (Newcastle, Sale, Leeds) teams.
It'll never happen but it would help financially secure the top level of rugby in the Europe and concentrate talent in a way that could make the international sides more competitive. However, club rugby would be downgraded which would stick in the craw of the traditionalists in England.
It'll never happen but it would probably solve a lot of problems.