When the two teams meet in the Six Nations next week the divide between fans will make the Severn Estuary feel as wide as the Atlantic but on the pitch, things are not as clearcut because of World Rugby’s creaking eligiblity regulationsNationality should be a wonderfully simple concept. When England meet Wales in next Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations fixture it will be as much a clash of clans as a game of rugby. Few fans experience the peaceful of cross-border neutrality; by kick-off the red and white tribal divide makes the Severn Estuary feel as wide as the Atlantic. Related: Rugby’s eligibility rules must tighten to check England and France | Robert Kitson Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com