Why would he play for an Australian Super Rugby team when he wouldn't be earning nearly as much as he would be if he went back to Europe and still wouldn't be allowed to play for the ABs?
Just to point out I was wrong. Read today that SBW is still a free agent and hasn't signed to any club. So god knows what he's going to do. Go to France and play number 6, then come back in 2-3 years when Kaino is older and getting on and take he AB number 6 jersey
What a ridiculous rule. So any NZ players who play for a Aussie SR team are ineligible for selection for the Allblacks?
Yeah I never got that rule. Who gives a fuck where they are playing, let them represent their country.
I think it's meant to prevent all the good players from going overseas meaning only shunts end up playing S15/ITM cup
Probably discussing with his manager how much he's worth now that he can add world cup winner to his CV despite contributing nothing.