Foreign-born players in the 2023 Six Nations breakdown by country - Ruck

Foreign-born players in the 2023 Six Nations breakdown by country

Americas Rugby News have compiled their annual breakdown of foreign-born players taking part in the 2023 Six Nations.

RUCK’s 2023 Six Nations content powered by ISUZU.

We recommend that you head over there to see their detailed analysis of the squads along with a year-on-year comparison with the last couple of years.

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#6. FRANCE – 4 players

PLAYERBORNTRAINEDPOSELIGIBILITYOTHER REP.
Dany PrisoCameroonFranceLHResidency (2008)
Uini AtonioNew ZealandNew ZealandTHResidency (2014)Samoa u20
Paul WillemseSouth AfricaNamibiaLOResidency (2018)Namibia u18, South Africa u20
Émilien GailletonEnglandFranceCEParent

#5. ENGLAND – 5 players

PLAYERBORNTRAINEDPOSELIGIBILITYOTHER REP.
Bevan RoddScotlandEnglandLHParent
Mako VunipolaNew ZealandEnglandLHResidency (2008)
David RibbansSouth AfricaSouth AfricaLOGrandparent
Marcus SmithPhilippinesEnglandFHParent
Manu TuilagiSamoaEnglandCEResidency (2007)
Marcus Smith of England warms up before the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

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