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HAVANT TONY ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 07 Oct 2018 Location: Havant Status: Offline Points: 591 |
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Is it time to scrap the England Overseas player non eligibility policy with the news that Henry Arundel has decided to join Racing 92?
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Paul10 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 24 Mar 2023 Location: Milton Keynes Status: Offline Points: 821 |
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I wouldn't. England produces lots of decent players. But Arundel could've been a star at this world cup. Almost as puzzling as the Joe Hawkins decision.
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Count Ford ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 20 May 2017 Location: WA4 Status: Offline Points: 412 |
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I would, but only because English rugby is absolutely happy to raid South Africa for it's talent, but then in the same breath thinks it's too self important to allow England players to play elsewhere.
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HAVANT TONY ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 07 Oct 2018 Location: Havant Status: Offline Points: 591 |
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With the lowered salary cap to £5 million and the rumours about Marcus smith going abroad in a years time when his contract is up at Quins could mean even bleaker times for Steve Borthwick!
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Robb ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 Jan 2017 Location: South East Status: Offline Points: 1627 |
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I think that's Scotland you're thinking of!
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Count Ford ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 20 May 2017 Location: WA4 Status: Offline Points: 412 |
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HAVANT TONY ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 07 Oct 2018 Location: Havant Status: Offline Points: 591 |
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An interesting take on the state of English Rugby
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clieves ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Status: Offline Points: 426 |
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It seems ridiculous to me that English players are prevented from playing for their national team because of where they play their league rugby. On some level it must be close to being a restraint of trade, why shouldn't they be able to maximise their earnings during their short careers.
Did the fact most of, if not all of their players play in Europe harm the Argentinian soccer team in the World Cup? Does it effect their league attendences in Argentina? No and no ... I also believe players improve when exposed to different cultures, styles of play etc Time to stop being so narrow minded ...
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tigerburnie ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 10 Jun 2012 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 3876 |
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My understanding it is the players who insist on only picking those loyal who stay in the country.
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Paul10 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 24 Mar 2023 Location: Milton Keynes Status: Offline Points: 821 |
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In Wales the (similar) policy is in place to get more training time from the players.
In the middle if the 6 nations LRZ et al return to their clubs for a match in the rest weekend. The Wales based players stay in camp. International sides are invitation only so restraint of trade isn't applicable. Edited by Paul10 - 15 Sep 2023 at 14:11 |
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