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Simon Thomas

The reasons why being based in England counts against some Welsh players but not others

The much-debated WRU 60-cap rule is once again a hot topic of conversation following the announcement of Wales’ Six Nations squad.

It’s emerged that Wasps flanker Thomas Young was ineligible for selection due to the regulation, even though he was allowed to play in the autumn internationals.

Plus head coach Wayne Pivac has revealed that being based in England counted against Leicester’s Tommy Reffell, which points to a key reason why the 60-cap is in place.

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