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INTERNATIONAL players will be able to switch nationality if changes to eligibility rules are voted through by World Rugby later this month.
Under the new proposals, players will be able to represent the country of their or their ancestors’ birth after a three-year stand-down period.
Fijian-born Bristol No.8 Nathan Hughes, who won the last of his 22 England caps in 2019, could then be able to switch to his home country in 2022.
And his Bristol teammate, former All Black Charles Piutau, could represent Tonga. Both would provide Pacific Island nations with a major boost ...