RUGBY MATTERS

IT’S amazing what a breakthrough season and a famous win can do.
Netherlands coach Zane Gardiner reports that his inbox has been steadily filling up with inquiries from Dutchqualified rugby professionals from England, France, the USA and even a couple from South Africa and Australia after the Netherlands booked their place in the REC Championship with a notable win over Belgium two weeks ago.
The 2021-22 Championship doubles up as the European qualifying tournament for RWC2023 and although Georgia are virtually certain to finish top there is one more automatic qualifying...