Players from Tier Two nations playing Europe's main pro leagues

[Tooting Carmen]

Players from 'Tier 2' nations playing in Europe (2023/2024)

News and opinion focusing on Tier 2 rugby nations.

tier2rugby.blogspot.com

 

[Yulia]

Thanks! Found some new names from Poland/Russia that I haven't heard before (surprisingly). And still good to see some old names as well

 

[RedruthRFC]

Thanks, that was an interesting read. I think you're missing Sam Matavesi's brother Joel from the list. AFAIK, he's an active player with Northampton.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Thanks, that was an interesting read. I think you're missing Sam Matavesi's brother Joel from the list. AFAIK, he's an active player with Northampton.

Don't think he counts as Tier 2 as he was born/raised in England - Sam is the same but has been capped by Fiji

 

[RedruthRFC]

Don't think he counts as Tier 2 as he was born/raised in England - Sam is the same but has been capped by Fiji

My bad, I didn't read the criteria properly. The second paragraph agrees with you.

 

[Umaga's Witness]

Are there any French in proD2?

 

[Tooting Carmen]

Are there any French in proD2?

Maybe around 50% of the players in the league are?

 

[Umaga's Witness]

It would be interesting to see only the top division players.