Five current internationals could still swap nations for the Rugby World Cup next year if they choose to swap nations.
#1. John Cooney (Ireland to Scotland)
Cooney is eligible to play for the Scots, through his family, three years after his last Ireland appearance which came in February 2020.
“I’ll make the decision on my own terms and whatever I feel is right for me,” said the 32-year-old Ulster player.
“Half of my family live in Scotland and my dad’s a proud Scotsman.”
Cooney won the last of his 11 international caps as a replacement against England in the Six Nations and does not appear in the frame for a return under coach Andy Farrell.
#2. Nathan Hughes (England to Fiji)
The Bristol No.8 last played for England in 2018 and could make the switch to Fiji immediately having been born on the island.
