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Pacific Islands may boycott Rugby World Cup

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Pacific Island nations are considering a boycott of this year’s Rugby World Cup in protest at plans to revamp the international Test calendar.

A World Rugby proposal suggests creating a 12-team World League from 2020 – with nations such as Samoa, Fiji and Tonga potentially not included.

Pacific Rugby Players’ Welfare wants its 600 members to discuss the boycott.

“Now is the time for the voice of Pacific rugby to be heard through our players,” said the PRPW’s Daniel Leo.

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