Southern Kings in trouble over foreign players

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The Southern Kings face the possibility of being expelled in their first Super 15 season after the South African Rugby Union launched an investigation of the newcomers for fielding too many foreign players.

SARU said on Tuesday it was looking into "a suspected breach'' of its Super Rugby contract with the Port Elizabeth-based Kings, which stipulates South African teams cannot field more than two foreign players in a game.

The Kings picked New Zealander Hadleigh Parkes at centre in the 35-24 home loss to the defending champions Chiefs on Friday, while Argentine players Tomas Leonardi and Nicolas Vergallo were used off the bench.

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[The InnFORCEr]

Well it seems pretty stupid to be able to have more than two allowed in the squad (is there any limit?) but only two on the field. during a match.

Nothing will come of it.

[GIGS20]

Political intrigue and backbiting in SARU? I reckon it'll come to something, I bet the Lions have found a benefactor in the SARU board and are putting him to work.

Beware the ides (almost) of March.