Rugby Australia has announced a significant change to the Giteau Law, which will allow up to two overseas-based players who have not met the 60-Test or seven-year service threshold to be eligible for Wallabies selection later this year | tomdecent
Rugby Australia has announced a significant change to the Giteau Law which will allow up to two players who have not met the 60-Test or seven-year service threshold to be eligible for Wallabies selection as soon as next month, pending sign-off from the board and a new sub-committee.
An RA statement said: "The amendment will allow for a maximum of two players, who do not meet the 60-cap and seven-year service threshold, to be selected by Wallabies selectors during World Rugby’s nominated international windows. The addition allows greater flexibility and scope for Wallabies selectors while still prioritising the selection of players based in Australia."
New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will announce his first Wallabies squad on Sunday and while it is unclear what Tests Australia will play at this stage - there is a SANZAAR meeting on Thursday evening that could confirm a number of fixtures and a Rugby Championship venue - there is a chance a few familiar faces could be coming back into the fray.
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