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George Gregan (70)
I'm pretty sure someone pointed out that it helps with Australian PR/Citizenship status which was probably the primary motivation (of the player).
Aussie Player Exodus
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I'm pretty sure someone pointed out that it helps with Australian PR/Citizenship status which was probably the primary motivation (of the player).
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
Naiyaraviro off to up north for next NH season
https://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk...aints-sign-wallaby-winger-taqele-naiyaravoro/
https://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk...aints-sign-wallaby-winger-taqele-naiyaravoro/
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It’s a real shame guys like Naiyaravoro and Nabuli are forever tied to Australia after one or two test caps. Nabuli may not be the best Fijian winger in the world, but Fiji also play plenty of test matches where they aren’t a full strength and extra depth in those positions would certainly help. A fit Naiyaravoro is a world class back, he certainly has a place in a Fijian test team
Omar Comin'
Chilla Wilson (44)
Agreed. There should be a dispensation for players with a small number of tests to change allegiance. At least to change to their country of birth.
p.Tah
John Thornett (49)
I love ‘player’ quotes. I’m going to bet Taqele didn’t say this:
‘I’m thrilled to be able to return to the UK and join a massive Club in Northampton Saints,” he said.
“The squad is already filled with talent and I can’t wait to arrive and try to develop further as a player.
“The Club is heading in a really exciting direction with the likes of Chris Boyd and Dan Biggar arriving next year, and I hope I can be a part of a push for more silverware at Franklin’s Gardens.”
‘I’m thrilled to be able to return to the UK and join a massive Club in Northampton Saints,” he said.
“The squad is already filled with talent and I can’t wait to arrive and try to develop further as a player.
“The Club is heading in a really exciting direction with the likes of Chris Boyd and Dan Biggar arriving next year, and I hope I can be a part of a push for more silverware at Franklin’s Gardens.”
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
No he isn't.
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Arch Winning (36)
his strike rate would put him pretty damn close
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Alan Cameron (40)
If someone with a greater understanding of world rugby logistics could see if this is possible.
Presently to represent Australia you have to play in Australia.
What if, you played overseas and returned for the NRC and played in that. Is this logistically possible?
If so we could allow some of our better player to play overseas and still return to play locally and also arguably give more credibility to the NRC and just maybe help with establishing a domestic competition
Presently to represent Australia you have to play in Australia.
What if, you played overseas and returned for the NRC and played in that. Is this logistically possible?
If so we could allow some of our better player to play overseas and still return to play locally and also arguably give more credibility to the NRC and just maybe help with establishing a domestic competition
The European season overlaps with the NRC.
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
S'long as you are happy with our rugby players never getting a rest ever.
Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
Three big issues:
1st and foremost: current regulations AFAIK is that players returning from overseas need to have two year deals to be eligible immediately. I don't think in for 3 months, out for 9 will cut it.
2nd, Only Super and the IPCR don't have partial to significant overlap with the NRC, I don't see how you could juggle two sides in that window unless you were already signed in one of those leagues.
3rd, Given that Wallaby eligibility for the non-Force sides in Twiggyball appears to be the major sticking point, I don't see them actively creating this loophole if it doesn't exist already.
1st and foremost: current regulations AFAIK is that players returning from overseas need to have two year deals to be eligible immediately. I don't think in for 3 months, out for 9 will cut it.
2nd, Only Super and the IPCR don't have partial to significant overlap with the NRC, I don't see how you could juggle two sides in that window unless you were already signed in one of those leagues.
3rd, Given that Wallaby eligibility for the non-Force sides in Twiggyball appears to be the major sticking point, I don't see them actively creating this loophole if it doesn't exist already.
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yeah, he is... when fit
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It’s probably closer to 7 or 8 excluding those poached by other countries, but yeah...
The issue for Fiji, will always be consistency in selections due to player availability, which means they probably need 7 or 8 potential candidates for each position. Which is why I think it’s a shame that guys like Naiyaravoro and Nabuli are tied to Australia for life, after only one or two test matches.
Highlander35
Andrew Slack (58)
He completely fell away when he moved. He's played what, 25 games in 3.5 seasons? He was looking good before he left though, so it can only be a positive.
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
However you never want the situation whereby young islander kids play for Aus/NZ knowing that they can always switch back at a later date. That is the best of both worlds get paid early in your career then play for your country of birth later on. I don't want to see rugby fall into the league trap. Id shoot for something along the lines of - Scrapping the grandparent rule. - Make eligibility for residents 5 years (done). - If players do have the option to switch back they must not have played international rugby for 5 years but also must be a resident of the country (for 1 year) they wish to compete for.
The grandparent rule is going to become more and more important for the Pacific Island countries to have ethnic Fijians/Tongans/Samoans eligible to play for them.