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Steffan Thomas

The rival international players who could one day switch allegiance to Wales

The selection of former England prop Henry Thomas in Wales' extended World Cup training squad this week sent shockwaves through Welsh rugby.

Even though the Montpellier tighthead has won seven caps for England, he now qualifies for Wales courtesy of a significant change to World Rugby's eligibility laws.

Players can now represent another nation after a three-year stand-down period, provided either they or their parent and grandparent were born there.

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