World rugby body changes rules to avoid shortcut changes in nationality

Regulation adjustment tightens up on international eligibility Move sabotages plans of Steffon Armitage to play for FranceThe International Rugby Board has made it harder for players to use the 2016 Olympic Games as a shortcut to changing their international allegiance, sabotaging the chances of the England flanker Steffon Armitage playing for France in next years World Cup.When the International Rugby Board gained Olympic status, it had to modify its strict rules on eligibility. For the past 14 years, once a player has represented one country at senior level, the grade below or on the Sevens …