Australia relax overseas player rule ahead of Rugby World Cup - could Matt Giteau earn recall to Wallaby ranks?
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Australia relax overseas player rule ahead of Rugby World Cup - could Matt Giteau earn recall to Wallaby ranks?
The Australian Rugby Union has announced a major change to its Test squad selection policy five months before the Rugby World Cup.
With immediate effect, overseas-based Australia internationals who have played more than 60 Tests for the Wallabies and held a professional ARU contract for at least seven years will be available to head coach Michael Cheika.
• England must resist siren calls for Armitage Previously, all overseas-based players were ineligible to be picked, and the move could now open the door to an international recall for players like Toulon stars Matt Giteau and Drew Mitc…
With immediate effect, overseas-based Australia internationals who have played more than 60 Tests for the Wallabies and held a professional ARU contract for at least seven years will be available to head coach Michael Cheika.
• England must resist siren calls for Armitage Previously, all overseas-based players were ineligible to be picked, and the move could now open the door to an international recall for players like Toulon stars Matt Giteau and Drew Mitc…
