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Jono C posted:Technically they can still make their own way over, it's just the ARL and NZRL that won't be sending teams. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of players withdraw because of the added time and money it'll take to travel- it isn't a sure thing that the IRL or national teams will pay for quarantine etc. Right now Tonga's rugby union team is in NZ and they're struggling to field a squad because they expected a lot of the players to pay their own way to NZ. They're scrounging around club teams trying to find eligible players because players are injured or having to go back to day jobs. Is the thinking that Tonga and Samoa will send teams?
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Jono C posted:I haven't heard anything. The rumour mill suggests this has been a play by the NRL clubs to keep their players fresh for next season. They can't directly stop anyone from playing a test match for Tonga/Samoa/Fiji/PNG etc but the clubs will probably pressure players not to go (e.g. if you go look forward to spending half of next year in reserve grade or don't expect a new contract). I know you're not saying that is happening but if it is those teams should be heavily, heavily fined.
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I know this thread is dead but I just wanted somewhere I could post OH gently caress YEAH SAMOA!!!!
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