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Lyon Sign Isa for Remainder of Season

Blocked from the UAR, Lyon have acquired Facundo Isa for the remainder of the season. The French club have gained the services of the highly regarded Pumas No 8 from immediate effect until June. The 23-year-old signed a two-year deal with Toulon. It will see him playing for the Top 14 …

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Toulon confirm Facundo Isa signing

European giants RC Toulon have completed a major coup with the signing of Argentina star Facundo Isa. The 23-year-old no8 had an enormous year for the Pumas in 2016, emerging as a one of the world’s premier loose forwards and leading all players in carries and metres gained during the 2016 Rugby …

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Belief Remains that Foreign-Based Pumas will Be Selected

Belief remains that foreign-based Pumas will be selected. It is this rationale which has been put forward from Facundo Isa to account for his imminent departure from Argentina to continue his professional career in France. The star No 8 told Argentina’s test manager that “he had given his word to a …

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Most Capped Lineup: Canada

Canada’s most capped lineup will require a slightly different approach with coaches over the years often shuffling players around leaving many caps spread over multiple positions. In more established countries specialisation is the norm but versatility remains a distinct feature of Canadian rugby players. It’s no surprise that most of …

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Baillie on trial with Saracens

Canadian forward Kyle Baillie has joined up with Aviva Premiership club Saracens on trial and will suit up for the team in Friday’s Anglo-Welsh Cup match against Scarlets. A blindside flanker or lock, sources indicate that a short term deal as an injury dispensation signing is on offer, with a …

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England the Latest on Board to Change Eligibility Law to 5 Years

England is the latest on board wanting to change the player eligibility law to 5 years. The contentious ruling from World Rugby’s Regulation 8 enables uncapped players to represent another after completing three consecutive years living in that country. Regulation 8.1 (C) has directly contributed to the targeting and nationalizing of …

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Georgia confirm June Americas tour

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The Lelos are coming to the Americas. The Georgian Rugby Union has today confirmed that their proposed tour to Canada, the USA, and Argentina, will go ahead as planned. As expected the three test dates are June 10, 17, and 24 in what will be the first tour of its …

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Argentina will not face France in 2017

Argentina will not face France in 2017, the Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) has confirmed. The FFR’s announcement that France will play Japan this coming November also confirmed home internationals against New Zealand and South Africa. Additional matches will see France playing five tests in the Six Nations from February-March …

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Injury blow for Canada star Evans

Canada has been dealt a heavy blow just five months out from their World Cup qualifying series against the US Eagles with the news that star fullback Matt Evans has suffered a serious knee injury. An awkward fall in a tackle against London Irish last month resulted in significant damage …

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