Kane Douglas
Leinster have confirmed that they have received a request from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) to release Kane Douglas, under World Rugby Regulation 9.
Leinster team manager Guy Easterby told the club’s website that a formal request had been received last Friday.
“We are delighted for Kane and wish him well as he seeks the form and fitness required for selection for The Rugby Championship and, of course, the World Cup after that,” Easterby said.
Douglas isn’t the only foreign Leinster player affected by a Rugby World Cup call up.
“Zane Kirchner is also in the initial South African squad and likewise we wish him well,” Easterby said.
“It reflects very positively on Leinster when we have players selected for national squads.
“Our players should aspire to play at as high a level as possible, whether that be with Ireland or with their home nation.
“We have been in discussions with the ARU and with Kane for a few weeks now and we have made our position very clear.
“Kane is contracted to Leinster for another 2 seasons and we look forward to welcoming him back when his commitments with the ARU come to an end.”
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