Rugby

2022 Six Nations sees record 62 players swapping countries

The soaring number of foreign-born players in the Six Nations is a ‘joke’, ‘dangerous’ and making the competition a ‘second tier’ of international competition, according to greats of the game.

A swathe of stars, including former England captain Lewis Moody, have applauded World Rugby vice-president Agustin Pichot for his stance on the game’s residency laws, saying they must change to preserve the sport’s integrity.

ENGLAND (3 players)

PLAYER BORN IN ELIGIBILITY
Bevan Rodd Scotland Parent
Marcus Smith Philippines Parent
Louis Lynagh Italy Residency (2007)
Marcus Smith of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

FRANCE (4)

PLAYER BORN IN ELIGIBILITY
Uini Atonio New Zealand Residency (2014)
Bernard le Roux South Africa Residency (2012)
Paul Willemse South Africa Residency (2018)
Virimi Vakatawa New Zealand Residency (2013)

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