Champions of the Pacific

D day for rugby's eligibility laws


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The World Rugby Council will consider a proposal next week to change the sport's eligibility rules to make it easier for players to switch their international allegiance.
Think Lima Sopoaga lining up for Manu Samoa or Charles Piutau playing for Tonga.
So will it happen? Or will Pacific Island nations once against be given rugby's cold shoulder?
Former 'Ikale Tahi captain Inoke Afeaki and Pacific Rugby Players Welfare CEO, former Manu Samoa lock Dan Leo, join us to discuss rugby politics, representation and why eligibility reform is long overdue.
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