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Face-off: Should it be made easier to switch national allegiance?

Many argue that relaxing the eligibility rules would help level the Test playing field to the benefit of all – but is it that simple? Read this debate from our September 2021 issue Bristol's Charles Piutau, who won 17 NZ caps from 2013-15, wants to play for Tonga (CameraSport/Getty)Another thorny subject comes under scrutiny

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Gary Gold: “This is a massive time for the US”

Rugby World Cup progress is on the line when the USA face Canada in crucial France 2023 qualifiers over the next two weekends. USA head coach Gary Gold sets the scene USA fans are hoping to see the Eagles qualify for their ninth Rugby World Cup (Icon Sportswire/Getty)Gary Gold: “This is a massive time for the US” USA and Canada meet this weekend in the first match …Continue reading »

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Rugby Rant: Eddie Jones shouldn’t coach other teams

The Sun’s Jonny Fordham can't see why the England boss is allowed to consultEngland head coach Eddie Jones (Getty Images)Rugby Rant: Eddie Jones shouldn’t coach other teams EDDIE JONES is the Rumpelstiltskin of rugby. Not in the traditional fairytale …Continue reading »

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Should the Six Nations introduce relegation?

After 32 successive Six Nations defeats, Italy's place in the tournament has never been more precarious. Hence this question for our Face-off debate from our May 2021 issue Winless Italy had a points difference of minus 184 during this year's Six Nations Championship (Inpho)The debate that never goes away

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Should the Six Nations have bonus points?

Do bonus points add intrigue to the Six Nations or merely muddy the waters? Whether you're a modernist or traditionalist, read this Face-off debate from our April 2021 issue Point made: Wales celebrate as Cory Hill scores their fourth try to bag a try bonus point v England (Getty) Four years after being adopted by the championship, the debate goes on

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