The dilemma Wallabies and All Blacks face when players head overseas
The Wallabies and All Blacks face challenges in retaining players who move overseas for better opportunities. Len Ikitau, a Wallabies star, has expressed interest in returning to Exeter after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, highlighting Rugby Australia's struggle to keep talent at home. New Zealand Rugby maintains a stricter policy on overseas players, which has drawn criticism, particularly regarding the eligibility of Richie Mo'unga.
- ▪Len Ikitau is currently playing for Exeter in the English premiership and may return after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- ▪Rugby Australia prefers to select players from Super Rugby Pacific, limiting overseas selections to support domestic competition.
- ▪New Zealand Rugby does not select overseas-based players for the All Blacks, requiring them to play domestically first.
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analysisWallabies and All Blacks face similar dilemma when players head overseasBy Luke PentonyTopic:Super RugbyMon 18 May 2026 at 5:17amMon 18 May 2026 at 5:17amMon 18 May 2026 at 5:17amAustralia's Len Ikitau (left) is playing for Exeter in the English premiership. (Getty Images: David Rogers)abc.net.au/news/australia-wallabies-new-zealand-all-blacks-super-rugby-pacific/106690066Link copiedShareShare articleBy no means is it a guarantee, but Wallabies star Len Ikitau has given a strong indication he will return to England following the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Ikitau is already in the UK, playing for Exeter in the English premiership, and he heads back to Australia this year for the beginning of the Wallabies' Test program.
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