Wallabies scrap rule limiting foreign-based players
Summary
Australian rugby officials have removed the rule known as 'Giteau's Law.' This change means that more overseas-based players can be picked for the national team, the Wallabies. The team hopes this will help improve their player selection and performance.Key Facts
- 'Giteau's Law' used to limit the number of overseas-based players on the Australian rugby team.
- The rule is now scrapped, allowing coaches to choose more players from outside Australia.
- Coach Joe Schmidt will still prefer local players if they have similar skill levels to overseas ones.
- Australia aims to strengthen their domestic rugby competition by investing in local talent.
- The Wallabies face competition for players from other sports like Aussie Rules and rugby league.
- The Wallabies are two-time world champions but recently exited early from the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
- David Porecki, an Australian rugby player, announced his retirement after a career that included playing in England.
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