World Rugby have quietly tweaked a key rule — and it could seriously shake up Test squads, especially in Ireland and Scotland. In 2024, the residency qualification window has been stretched from three years to five, meaning overseas recruits now face a much longer wait to pull on a national jersey. For some, that could stall — or even end — their international ambitions before they begin. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the lates…
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