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Heineken Cup Semi Final- Toulon v Munster
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<blockquote data-quote="Shaggy" data-source="post: 638956" data-attributes="member: 43400"><p>I'd have to agree ... since the international windows are better than they were (they're still not as good as they could be, but they are workable), the quality of the touring sides is better - not that it's the over riding factor, but I can't see that a player is going to risk losing their potential spot in an RWC squad either, by not touring.</p><p></p><p>As for the whole Toulon/Imported players/private ownership/revenue stream thing, it's obvious that it's unsustainable in countries like Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and Wales, due to the lack of teams at the top level, and lack of available money ... it seems to work for the top 14, and if the Toulon fans are okay with the lack of French players playing in their finals, then, all power to them.</p><p></p><p>What I would like to see, is some sort of fee paid to the country/union that developed the player though</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shaggy, post: 638956, member: 43400"] I'd have to agree ... since the international windows are better than they were (they're still not as good as they could be, but they are workable), the quality of the touring sides is better - not that it's the over riding factor, but I can't see that a player is going to risk losing their potential spot in an RWC squad either, by not touring. As for the whole Toulon/Imported players/private ownership/revenue stream thing, it's obvious that it's unsustainable in countries like Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and Wales, due to the lack of teams at the top level, and lack of available money ... it seems to work for the top 14, and if the Toulon fans are okay with the lack of French players playing in their finals, then, all power to them. What I would like to see, is some sort of fee paid to the country/union that developed the player though [/QUOTE]
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