pharvey wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:33 am
Not many Italians play for Benetton.... - In all seriousness, these days, the squad has a majority of Italians ('ish), but they miss the front and back-rows. Argentina providing the best parts of the front row and a few Jarrpies there in the backrow, not to mention the backline.....
That explains a lot! Never considered that.
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pharvey wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:33 am
Not many Italians play for Benetton.... - In all seriousness, these days, the squad has a majority of Italians ('ish), but they miss the front and back-rows. Argentina providing the best parts of the front row and a few Jarrpies there in the backrow, not to mention the backline.....
That explains a lot! Never considered that.
Just an add-on to this, squad changes in the various leagues, Benetton from the PRO14/16 highlighted below: -
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Every player leaving is Italian - not many Italians coming in! Pretty sure those stats answer your question Pete! That said, it is NOT good for Italian rugby - internationally at least.....
Is there a standard residency clause that allows non-nationals to play as a national, or does it vary country by country? I would think there's a common standard set by the governing body regardless of country.
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dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:17 am
Yes, it's set by World Rugby - 3 years I think. I remember Nathan Hughes becoming eligible for England a few years ago.
Yep, 3 years it is - or if a parent or grandparent was born in that country.
I don't think there's any country that hasn't taken advantage of this rule, but can't say I really agree with it. I think it's fair enough with regards to the likes of the Vunipola brothers (England) and Faletau (Wales) who were brought up in the UK and played all their rugby here. However, I don't agree with the likes of Anscombe (Wales) who's grandmother (I believe) was born in Wales qualifies him..... Brought up in New Zealand and played all his rugby there prior to being brought over to Wales with a deal through Cardiff Blues and the WRU instigated by Gatland.
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things" - Yma o Hyd.
Lost wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:55 pm
End of the Leicester/Bristol has been pretty fiery!
Good God - are you watching a proper sport these days?
Leicester vs Bristol was full on today - some poor refereeing, some "very" clinical play from both teams both on and off the pitch.... I thought the punch up was going to be between the coaching teams before the final whistle, not between players (and subs) after it!!
Despite being ex-Bath, I still think Borthwick is a twunt.... [EDIT] He has made huge improvements to the Leicester pack and forward play....... more reason I think he's a twunt!!
'Quins being mullered helps my weekend though....
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things" - Yma o Hyd.
Lost wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:55 pm
End of the Leicester/Bristol has been pretty fiery!
Good God - are you watching a proper sport these days?
Just watched it so I can try and fit in on this thread. Maybe add a little comment pretending I know what's going on every now and then. Feel left out otherwise.
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Lost wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:55 pm
End of the Leicester/Bristol has been pretty fiery!
Good God - are you watching a proper sport these days?
Just watched it so I can try and fit in on this thread. Maybe add a little comment pretending I know what's going on every now and then. Feel left out otherwise.
No fear, the majority of us on this thread haven't got a clue what we're talking about!! Of course I include myself in that comment purely out of politeness - I'm Welsh and know everything..... Although I'm married to to the LHG who know's more than me!!
Anyone new to the game of Rugby Union is welcome IMHO!!
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things" - Yma o Hyd.
- In all seriousness, these days, the squad has a majority of Italians ('ish), but they miss the front and back-rows. Argentina providing the best parts of the front row and a few Jarrpies there in the backrow, not to mention the backline.....
That explains a lot! Never considered that. 
