I believe the rule is implemented to help try and keep the best English players to maintain a better standard of rugby within the English leagues. I think Australia and New Zealand have similar rules (not sure about other countries).
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I believe the rule is implemented to help try and keep the best English players to maintain a better standard of rugby within the English leagues. I think Australia and New Zealand have similar rules (not sure about other countries).
UncleBuck
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How a "normal" person would get on in a top level rugby match. He broke 3 ribs.
Blimey, one is bad enough!
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thanks.
Seems like it'll hinder the national team considering the domestic league is going to pot financially!
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The problem is that Rugby isn't in good shape financially with big teams like Wasps going to the wall. Professional players want to safe guard their careers and will go where the money is regardless of England policy, and that will further weaken the appeal to fans.
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Wales' Rees-Zammit to leave rugby for NFL move
Wales and Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit is to leave rugby union with immediate effect to join the NFL international player pathway.
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Clearly money talks for him, he'll earn a fair bit even if he doesn't make it, and the odds aren't great for anyone unless you're exceptional.wtf
Wales' Rees-Zammit to leave rugby for NFL move
Wales and Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit is to leave rugby union with immediate effect to join the NFL international player pathway.
UncleBuck
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Well that’s a bolt out of the blue, really shocked to hear that and I bet Gatland won’t be too chuffed either!wtf
Wales' Rees-Zammit to leave rugby for NFL move
Wales and Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit is to leave rugby union with immediate effect to join the NFL international player pathway.
Does make you wonder though if it might give other players ideas about moving, I’d be surprised if Farrell hasn’t thought about it.
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Wales' Rees-Zammit to leave rugby for NFL move
Wales and Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit is to leave rugby union with immediate effect to join the NFL international player pathway.
A shame not just for Wales but for rugby. Good luck to the guy, though.
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Not sure Farrell's got the skill set, has he?
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Farrell's too old!! Though it would suit his tackling style!
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Would have thought he'd have been in with a shout of making the Lions squad so a huge decision to make.
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This was deemed funny by E17 which means
A) he thinks LRZ was guaranteed to get in the Lions squad (hit like)
B) he's now shit and wouldn't get near the Lions squad (hit agree)
C) NFL is much better than rugby therefore it was an easy decision to make (hit heart)
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I get your point sir, the specialist kicker only comes on to kick straight field goals!
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Probably saw the $ Jordan Mailata got and wants to give it a try.
An NFL roster is 53 players and each team gets a practice squad of 16 players. However, any player from the NFL International Pathway program doesn't count against your 16 players so they effectively count as a "free" practice squad spot. An NFL Practice squad player makes $225,000 per year. If you make the actual roster the minimum is $750,000 per year.
I'm not sure what he made in Rugby but those numbers perhaps made an impact in his decision.
I'm not sure what he made in Rugby but those numbers perhaps made an impact in his decision.
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I don't know what E17 means but I think he'd have been pretty much a shoo-in for the squad and I'd have him in my starting XV now. Don't know about 2025; much can happen.
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Thanks for that, in his case it quite clearly isn’t about the money as when you combine club and international salaries along with endorsements he’s going to be on a similar wage, unless he does the roster then he’ll surpass it quite considerably.
Quite clearly a case of him doing what he wants to do so good luck to the lad!
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Some new names
Backs: Oscar Beard, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Fraser Dingwall, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, George Ford, Tommy Freeman, George Furbank, Ollie Lawrence, Alex Mitchell, Tom Roebuck, Henry Slade, Fin Smith, Marcus Smith, Ben Spencer, Freddie Steward.
England's Six Nations squad
Forwards: Ollie Chessum, Dan Cole, Alex Coles, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Chandler Cunningham-South, Ben Curry, Theo Dan, Alex Dombrandt, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George (capt), Joe Heyes, Nick Isiekwe, Maro Itoje, Joe Marler, Beno Obano, Tom Pearson, Ethan Roots, Will Stuart, Sam Underhill.Backs: Oscar Beard, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Fraser Dingwall, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, George Ford, Tommy Freeman, George Furbank, Ollie Lawrence, Alex Mitchell, Tom Roebuck, Henry Slade, Fin Smith, Marcus Smith, Ben Spencer, Freddie Steward.
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I thought the WC was Marler and Care’s last hurrah, really surprised they’ve made themselves available, likewise Cole!
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I'm assuming - and hoping - that Borthwick wants them to pass on their experience to up and coming players rather than continuing to keep them out of the team. The sooner that happens the better, I think.
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