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Gutted sevens star Brackin Karauria-Henry has blamed "stupid" red tape for costing him a Commonwealth Games rugby berth and hurting Australia's medal chances.
New Zealand born and raised, Karauria-Henry is struggling to understand how he could play the entire world sevens series for Australia but be prevented from playing in Delhi due to stringent eligibility guidelines.
The former Cronulla NRL back moved from Christchurch to Sydney four years ago but is paying the price for failing to lodge paperwork to prove his permanent residency.
Karauria-Henry was made aware only last week he required proof of residency.
He filled in the forms but the Australian Rugby Union was told there was no point in lodging them as the Games are only two months away.
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