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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Robert Kitson

Spain offer fresh evidence in attempt to reverse Rugby World Cup ban

Spain’s qualification was short-lived after fielding an ineligible player in the qualifying stage.
Spain’s qualification was short-lived after fielding an ineligible player in the qualifying stage. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters

Spain believe they have fresh information that should lead to their national team being reinstated at the men’s Rugby World Cup next year.

World Rugby announced in April that Spain had been excluded from the tournament for fielding an ineligible player in the qualifying stages, but an appeal is due to be heard on Thursday.

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