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Chile is to have access to all players for the upcoming Rugby World Cup qualifiers. From May 13-27 Los Cóndores are to compete against South American opposition with one side advancing to the finals of Americas qualification.
The three qualifiers are to be played outside of the World Rugby release window. This had doubt placed over the potential involvement of players based abroad. It can now be confirmed that Chile will take on Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay without restrictions.
Chile’s three players in question are second-rower Pablo Huete, prop Ramón Ayarza and center Francisco de la Fuente. They will be free to play for their country despite the season not having been concluded in France.
Huete and Ayarza play for Bayonne. The club has been relegated from the Top 14 to the Pro D2 next season. de la Fuente plays lower down for Bagneres in France’s third division, the Fédérale 1.
RWC QUALIFIERS
May 13: Chile vs Brazil
May 20: Chile vs Paraguay
May 27: Uruguay vs Chile
