IT has been reported recently that Malaysia Rugby has initiated preliminary talks with the Fiji Embassy and the Higher Education Ministry to attract young rugby talents from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga to study and play in the country until they qualify to represent Malaysia under World Rugby’s rules.
Currently, foreign players have to complete 60 consecutive months of residency to be eligible. Previously, the requirement was 36 months.
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