Should Ma'a Nonu still be eligible for the All Blacks if he moves overseas to another Super Rugby club?
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Taine Randall writes in The Dominion Post that he believes it is time for the All Blacks to select those who have decided to pursue their careers in the other SANZAR countries.
"The All Blacks should be able to select New Zealand players involved in Super Rugby franchises in Australia and South Africa.
I see this as a possible solution to Ma'a Nonu's dilemma and maybe Andrew Hore's as well.
It was interesting to hear the Western Force raise interest in Nonu and Cory Jane as they look to replace golden boy James O'Connor. It was even more interesting to hear Nonu's old Wellington coach John Plumtree say he'd be delighted to have the blockbusting midfielder in the Sharks team he now coaches.
It got me thinking. Why shouldn't we have Kiwi players involved in a competition New Zealand teams participate in made eligible for selection for the All Blacks, even if they are playing for our opponents? "
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