Olympic door opens for George North and flyers from 15-a-side game
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The door has been opened for players such as Danny Cipriani, Christian Wade and George North to play at the Olympic Games after Great Britain said that selection would not be restricted to sevens specialists.
Top-flight players from England, Wales and Scotland who are interested in playing for Team GB in Rio de Janeiro next year will be encouraged by having to compete in only one international sevens tournament in the next 14 months to be eligible for selection.
The policy to open the doors to established 15-a-side players brings Team GB into line with New Zealand, who have already
Top-flight players from England, Wales and Scotland who are interested in playing for Team GB in Rio de Janeiro next year will be encouraged by having to compete in only one international sevens tournament in the next 14 months to be eligible for selection.
The policy to open the doors to established 15-a-side players brings Team GB into line with New Zealand, who have already
