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Peter Johnson (47)
But he still gets out there an beats his drum about it being unfair. He has a choice and he had a choice. He just wants his cake and to eat it too
Aussie Player Exodus
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But he still gets out there an beats his drum about it being unfair. He has a choice and he had a choice. He just wants his cake and to eat it too
Just has to tell his boss who's paying him a million pound a year that he's going to miss a few games so he can play 7's and that he'll be off to play test rugby for Tonga in the international windows.
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Peter Johnson (47)
I believe it is sensible (and one of piutaus arguments) that if there is a residency limit placed on being eligible for a nation, that should be the same as changing eligibility (particularly IMO, if it's heritage based)
Eg - Koroibete spent 3 years in Aus to be eligible to play for Australia. If he leaves and goes to France for 3 Years, he should now be eligible to play for France or Fiji. This is a stronger option now that the limit is 5 years, which would rule out swapping from one WC to another.
With the 5 year limit carried over to changing eligibility, Kerevi wouldn't be eligible to play for anyone else in 2023, however someone like Piutau would
Eg - Koroibete spent 3 years in Aus to be eligible to play for Australia. If he leaves and goes to France for 3 Years, he should now be eligible to play for France or Fiji. This is a stronger option now that the limit is 5 years, which would rule out swapping from one WC to another.
With the 5 year limit carried over to changing eligibility, Kerevi wouldn't be eligible to play for anyone else in 2023, however someone like Piutau would
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I reckon the possibility of a player turning out for two different nations in two subsequent world cups is a little absurd and any conversion should take longer.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Yeh nice that's exactly what I said. That's why I like the 5 year thing (which is getting introduced for residency) as it rules that out.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
In fairness to Koroibete, if you add his league years, he has lived in Australia for 8 years. That’s almost half of Jordan Petaia’s life haha
If you've played test rugby then you shouldn't change countries. I'm a bit more forgiving if you played in one 7's tournament early in your career, then you should be able to go back to the country of your birth, no one else. Puts the pressure in you to work out what you want to do with your career.
If you want to chop and change countries, go and play league.
If you want to chop and change countries, go and play league.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
yehhhh bad example sorry
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
McMahon confirms he has signed an extension to remain in Japan until 2023
He might return to Super Rugby in 2023 for a crack at the RWC, he would still only be 28 at that time.
He might return to Super Rugby in 2023 for a crack at the RWC, he would still only be 28 at that time.
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Man I love him but that’s going to be an uphill battle for him, I would’ve made my way back a year earlier if I intended to try secure a spot
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Yeah, against the likes of Hooper, Naisarai, Samu, Valetini, Dempsey, Wilson, Wright, McReight, Leota etc, it will be tough to win a spot in the back row.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
And with any luck there will be another couple of names from the junior ranks pushing for selection.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
But also some of those names we may never hear again - not all good 18 -20 year olds go on to being star wallabies. Alot can change for a lot of players in between being a promising teenager and being a professional with 4-6 years experience
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Naiyaravoro and his plan to play for Fiji, says representing Wallabies not as fulfilling.
https://fijisun.com.fj/2019/12/13/taqele-naiyaravoro-give-me-a-chance/
https://fijisun.com.fj/2019/12/13/taqele-naiyaravoro-give-me-a-chance/
Good luck to the big guy. He deserved better from us.
