{"id":68278,"date":"2025-08-15T06:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T06:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/68278\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T06:35:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T06:35:11","slug":"country-by-country-guide-to-the-top-14-foreign-legion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/68278\/","title":{"rendered":"Country by country guide to the Top 14 Foreign Legion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Top 14\u2019s engines are already purring, and with a new season comes a heavy load of overseas talent ready to take the stage. From lineout emperor Will Skelton<\/a> to hot-stepping Davit Niniashvili<\/a>, here\u2019s a look at the Top 14\u2019s foreign legion.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve compiled a list to help readers identify who they are and what to expect. A few bits of context before we get into the names.<\/p>\n

The number of foreign players has risen from 213 to 214, assuming the 2024\/25 metrics remain unchanged. But while we\u2019ve added a few more nations, the overall tally from the Foreign Legion is actually down by four players.<\/p>\n

Fiji lead the way with 29 representatives, followed by England (24) and Argentina (24). Portugal have gone from two to none after Raffaele Storti<\/a> and Nicol\u00e1s Martins moved to Grenoble<\/a> and Colomiers.<\/p>\n

USA Perpignan<\/a> top the list for most overseas players with 23 in their squad \u2013 half of them JIFFs. At the other end, Stade Toulousain, despite investing heavily in the foreign espoirs market, have only 11 overseas players.<\/p>\n

Three caveats before you read on:<\/p>\n

Players born in France<\/a> but eligible for another nation are only included if already capped by that country.<\/p>\n

Espoirs\/academy players with fewer than two Top 14<\/a> appearances are excluded.<\/p>\n

Like the Pro D2<\/a> list, this is limited to players from nations already qualified for the World Cup or still chasing a place at Australia<\/a> 2027. Players from the Netherlands (Niek Doornenbal), Cameroon (Chrisitan Ambadiang) or Moldova (Cristian Ojovan) are not included.<\/p>\n

SOUTH AFRICA
Biggest arrival: Jean-Luc du Preez<\/a> (Union Bordeaux<\/a> B\u00e8gles). After losing Samu, Diaby and Tatafu, UBB needed a replacement and found it in Jean-Luc du Preez<\/a>, who should bring something different to the Top 14 runners-up.<\/p>\n

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Main departure: Cobus Reinach<\/a> (Montpellier to Stormers).
Note: South Africa saw the biggest drop in Top 14 numbers, down from 23 to 16 in a year. Those 16 are: Jeremy Ward<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 centre), Joe Jonas<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 fullback), Arno Botha<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 back row), Carlu Sadie<\/a> (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 prop), Tiaan Jacobs<\/a> (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 loose forward), Rohan van Rensburg (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 centre), Hacjivah Dayimani<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 loose forward), Tristan Tedder<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 fullback\/fly-half), Nemo Roelofse<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 prop), James Hall<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 scrum-half), Dillyn Leyds<\/a> (Stade Rochelais \u2013 wing\/fullback), Herschel Jantjies<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 scrum-half), Jean-Luc du Preez (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 loose forward), Ru-Hann Greyling<\/a> (US Montauban \u2013 hooker), Sikhumbuzo Notshe<\/a> (US Montauban \u2013 back row) and JT Jackson<\/a> (US Montauban \u2013 centre).<\/p>\n

NEW ZEALAND
Biggest arrival: Ricky Riccitelli<\/a> (Montpellier).
Main departure: Leicester Fainga\u2019anuku (RC Toulon<\/a> to Crusaders). Toulon will miss the All Black\u2019s physicality and agility after his two seasons in France.
Note: New Zealand\u2019s Top 14 presence is down to 16 \u2013 six fewer than last year \u2013 with nine capped All Blacks<\/a>: Feibyan Tukino<\/a> (Castres \u2013 loose forward), Abraham Papili\u2019i (Castres \u2013 loose forward), Jack Goodhue<\/a> (Castres \u2013 centre), Brad Webber (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 scrum-half), Pita Gus Sowakula (ASM Clermont \u2013 loose forward), Liam Allen<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 back row), Jermaine Ainsley<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 prop), Josiah Maraku<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 centre), Luke Whitelock<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 loose forward), Max Hicks<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 lock), Tawera Kerr Barlow (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 scrum-half), Ihaia West<\/a> (Stade Rochelais \u2013 fly-half), Ricky Riccitelli (Montpellier \u2013 hooker), Harry Plummer<\/a> (Clermont \u2013 utility back), Joey Manu (Racing 92 \u2013 centre) and Ma\u2019a Nonu (RC Toulon \u2013 centre).<\/p>\n

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IRELAND
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: Ireland have five players in the Top 14 \u2013 Paddy Jackson<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 fly-half), Joey Carbery<\/a> (UBB \u2013 fly-half), Ultan Dillane<\/a> (Stade Rochelais \u2013 lock), Karl Martin<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 prop) and Frank Bradshaw (US Montauban \u2013 lock).<\/p>\n

ENGLAND
Biggest arrival: Nathan Hughes<\/a> (Racing 92). The former Wasps<\/a> and Bristol<\/a> back-rower has signed until 2027, bringing physical edge to a pack that needs it.
Main departure: Owen Farrell<\/a> (Racing 92 to Saracens).
Note: England have 24 players in the Top 14: Will Collier<\/a> (Castres \u2013 prop), Alexander Moon (Bayonne \u2013 lock), Manu Tuilagi<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 centre), Kyle Sinckler<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 prop), David Ribbans<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 lock), Lewis Ludlam<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 loose forward), Jack Willis<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 loose forward), Joe Marchant<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 centre), Joel Kpoku<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 lock), Joe Simmonds<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 fly-half), Junior Kpoku<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 lock), Sam James<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 fly-half), Dan Robson<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 scrum-half), Kieran Brookes<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 prop), Zach Henry (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 fly-half), Billy Vunipola<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 loose forward), Sam Simmonds<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 loose forward), Jack Nowell<\/a> (Stade Rochelais \u2013 wing), Lennox Anyawu (Montpellier \u2013 centre), Jonny Hill<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 lock), Nathan Hughes (Racing 92 \u2013 back row), Zach Mercer<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 back row), Lewis Bean<\/a> (US Montauban \u2013 lock) and Karl Wilkins<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 back row).<\/p>\n

AUSTRALIA
Biggest arrival: Taniela Tupou<\/a> (Racing 92). A marquee signing for Racing, the Wallabies tighthead adds a powerful scrummager and ball-carrying threat to the front row.
Main departure: Pete Samu<\/a> (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles to Waratahs).
Note: 20 Australians will feature this season, two more than last year: Will Skelton (Stade Rochelais \u2013 lock), Thomas Staniforth (Castres \u2013 lock), Reece Hodge<\/a> (Castres \u2013 centre), Folau Fainga\u2019a (ASM Clermont \u2013 hooker), Rob Simmons<\/a> (ASM Clermont \u2013 lock), Irae Simone<\/a> (ASM Clermont \u2013 centre), Alex Newsome<\/a> (ASM Clermont \u2013 fullback), Lachlan Swinton<\/a> (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 loose forward), Reece Hewat<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 loose forward), Jack Maddocks<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 fullback), Jack McIntyre (USA Perpignan \u2013 fly-half), Jordan Uelese<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 hooker), Silalotu Latu (Stade Rochelais \u2013 hooker), Kane Douglas<\/a> (Stade Rochelais \u2013 lock), Joe Powell<\/a> (US Montauban \u2013 scrum-half), Taniela Tupou (Racing 92 \u2013 prop), Tom Banks<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 outside back), Langi Gleeson<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 back row), Rob Leota<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 back row) and Suliasi Vunivalu<\/a> (Stade Rochelais \u2013 wing).<\/p>\n

ARGENTINA
Biggest arrival: Juli\u00e1n Montoya (Section Paloise). A major coup for Pau, the legendary Pumas<\/a> hooker will bolster their set-piece and bring ball-carrying and defensive bite.
Main departure: Tom\u00e1s Lavanini (Lyon to ?).
Note: Argentina have one more player than in 2024, replacing Lavanini, Kodela, Urdapilleta and Petti. The 24 Argentinians are: Facundo Bosch<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 hooker), Lucas Adler (Bayonne \u2013 lock), Rodrigo Bruno (Bayonne \u2013 loose forward), Mateo Carreras<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 wing), Santiago Chocobares<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 centre), Juan Cruz Mallia<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 wing), Juan Scelzo (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 loose forward), Marcos Kremer<\/a> (ASM Clermont \u2013 loose forward), Bautista Delguy<\/a> (ASM Clermont \u2013 wing), Ignacio Calles<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 prop), Ignacio Ruiz<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 hooker), Joaquin Oviedo<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 loose forward), Jeronimo de la Fuente (USA Perpignan \u2013 fly-half), Domingos Miotti (Montpellier \u2013 fly-half), Joel Sclavi<\/a> (Stade Rochelais \u2013 prop), Facundo Isa<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 back row), Facundo Pompino (US Montauban \u2013 prop), Lucio Sordoni<\/a> (US Montauban \u2013 prop), Tom\u00e1s Lezana (US Montauban \u2013 back row), Segundo Tuculet<\/a> (US Montauban \u2013 outside back), Ignacio Brex (RC Toulon \u2013 centre), Geronimo Prisciantelli<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 fly-half), Juli\u00e1n Montoya (Section Paloise \u2013 hooker) and Justo Piccardo<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 centre).<\/p>\n

SCOTLAND
Biggest arrival: Ali Price<\/a> (Montpellier). Alongside Alex Masibaka, the scrum-half adds experience and tempo to Montpellier\u2019s backline.<\/p>\n

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Main departure: None.
Note: Scotland\u2019s contingent has grown to eight: Ben White<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 scrum-half), Blair Kinghorn<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 fly-half), Jonny Gray<\/a> (UBB \u2013 lock), Stuart Hogg<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 fullback), Ewan Johnson<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 lock), Alex Masibaka (Montpellier \u2013 number eight), Ali Price (Montpellier \u2013 scrum-half) and Jamie Ritchie<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 back row).<\/p>\n

FIJI
Biggest arrival: Iosefo Masi<\/a> (Lyon). Signed to help offset the loss of Davit Niniashvili, Masi brings pace, power and attacking flair to Lyon\u2019s midfield.
Main departure: Semi Radradra<\/a> (Lyon to Shizuoka Blues).
Note: Fiji remain the largest foreign delegation in the Top 14 with 29 players: Leone Nakarawa<\/a> (Castres \u2013 lock), Andrea Cocagi (Castres \u2013 centre), Vilimoni Botitu<\/a> (Castres \u2013 centre), Luke Tagi<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 prop), Sireli Maqala<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 centre), Setariki Tuicuvu<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 wing\/fullback), Jiuta Wainiqolo<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 wing), Peniasi Dakuwaqa<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 wing), Peceli Yato<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 loose forward), Sam Matavesi<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 hooker), Lekima Tagitagivalu<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 centre), Josua Tuisova<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 centre), Wame Naituvi<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 wing), Vinaya Habosi<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 wing), Taniela Ramasibana<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 loose forward), Eneriko Buliruarua<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 centre), Alvereti Duguivalu (USA Perpignan \u2013 centre), Levani Botia<\/a> (Stade Rochelais \u2013 loose forward), Salesi Rayasi<\/a> (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 wing), Veresa Ramototabua<\/a> (Castres \u2013 back row), Vuate Karawalevu<\/a> (Castres \u2013 wing), Alivereti Raka<\/a> (Clermont \u2013 wing), Tevita Ratuva<\/a> (Clermont \u2013 lock), Pio Muarua<\/a> (Clermont \u2013 back row), Alivereti Loaloa<\/a> (Clermont \u2013 centre), Semi Lagilava (Stade Rochelais \u2013 centre), Iosefo Masi (Lyon \u2013 centre), Selestino Ravutaumada<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 wing) and Josua Vici (US Montauban \u2013 wing).<\/p>\n

ITALY
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: Italy\u2019s numbers are unchanged, with eight players in the Top 14: Ange Capuozzo<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 outside back), Federico Mori<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 centre), Gianmarco Lucchesi<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 hooker), Paolo Garbisi<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 fly-half), Giacomo Nicotera<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 hooker), Martin Page-Relo<\/a> (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 scrum-half), Monty Ioane<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 wing), Pietro Ceccarelli<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 prop) and Tommaso Allan<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 fullback\/fly-half).<\/p>\n

GEORGIA
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: Davit Niniashvili\u2019s move is one of the biggest intra-Top 14 transfers of the summer, but Georgia\u2019s overall contingent is steady at 23: Levan Chilachava<\/a> (Castres \u2013 prop), Beka Gigashvili<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 prop), Giorgi Melikidze<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 prop), Sergo Abramishvili<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 prop), Giorgi Akhaladze<\/a> (ASM Clermont \u2013 prop), Irakli Aptsiauri<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 prop), Beka Shvangiradze<\/a> (Lyon \u2013 loose forward), Beka Saghinadze (Lyon \u2013 loose forward), Davit Niniashvili<\/a> (Stade Rochelais \u2013 fullback\/wing), Lesko Kaulashvili (Section Paloise \u2013 prop), Guram Papidze<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 prop), Beka Gorgadze<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 loose forward), Guram Gogichasvili (Racing 92 \u2013 prop), Gia Kharaishvili<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 prop), Giorgi Tetrashvili<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 prop), Gela Aprasidze<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 scrum-half), Nika Abuladze<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 prop), Luka Japaridze<\/a> (Montpellier \u2013 prop), Aleksandre Kuntelia (Stade Rochelais \u2013 prop), Giorgi Dzmanashvili<\/a> (Clermont \u2013 prop), Nikoloz Narmania<\/a> (RC Toulon \u2013 prop), Luka Azariashvili<\/a> (US Montauban \u2013 prop) and Nugzar Somkhishvili<\/a> (US Montauban \u2013 prop).<\/p>\n

WALES
Biggest arrival: Adam Beard<\/a> (Montpellier). The lock\u2019s arrival should strengthen Montpellier\u2019s lineout and maul as they push for a top-six spot.
Main departure: Dan Biggar<\/a> (retired).
Note: With Biggar\u2019s retirement, Wales will be represented by Will Rowlands<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 lock), Adam Beard (Montpellier \u2013 lock), Gareth Anscombe<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 fly-half) and Carwyn Tuipulotu<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 back row).<\/p>\n

SAMOA
Biggest arrival: Sam Malolo (USA Perpignan \u2013 hooker).
Main departure: Fritz Lee<\/a> (retired). The Clermont<\/a> legend bows out after 240 games and 13 seasons, with a Top 14 and Challenge Cup<\/a> to his name.
Note: Samoa have 11 players in the Top 14: Brian Alainu\u2019uese (RC Toulon \u2013 lock), Duncan Paia\u2019aua (RC Toulon \u2013 centre), Paul Alo-Emile<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 prop), Moses Alo-Emile<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 prop), Tumua Manu<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 centre), Seilala Lam<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 hooker), UJ Seuteni (Stade Rochelais \u2013 centre), Sam Malolo (USA Perpignan \u2013 hooker), Iakopo Mapu (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 back row), Michael Ala\u2019alatoa (Clermont \u2013 prop) and Giovanni Habel-Kuffner (Bayonne \u2013 back row).<\/p>\n

JAPAN
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: Tevita Tatafu<\/a> (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles to Sungoliath).
Note: Naoto Saito<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 scrum-half) is the only Japanese player in the Top 14 after Tatafu\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n

SPAIN
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: Guillaume Rouet<\/a> (Bayonne to Nissa).
Note: Spain\u2019s representation is up to seven: Manex Ariceta<\/a> (Bayonne \u2013 loose forward), Samuel Ezeala<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 wing), Jon Zabala<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 prop), Alvaro Garcia<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 hooker), Lucien Richardis<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 utility back), Fred Qu\u00e9rcy (US Montauban \u2013 back row) and Joel Merkler<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 prop).<\/p>\n

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: David Ainu\u2019u (Stade Toulousain \u2013 prop) remains the USA\u2019s only Top 14 player.<\/p>\n

URUGUAY
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: Santiago Arata<\/a> (Castres \u2013 scrum-half) is the only Uruguayan in the Top 14.<\/p>\n

TONGA
Biggest arrival: Vaea Fifita<\/a> (US Montauban). The 33-year-old forward brings set-piece expertise and ball skills to the newly promoted side.
Main departure: Feao Fotuaika<\/a> (Lyon to Brumbies).
Note: Tonga\u2019s contingent has dropped from 13 to nine: Pita Ahki<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 centre), Tanginoa Halaifonua<\/a> (Stade Fran\u00e7ais \u2013 loose forward), George Moala<\/a> (ASM Clermont \u2013 centre), Ben Tameifuna<\/a> (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 prop), Tomakino Taufa (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 prop), Adam Coleman<\/a> (Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles \u2013 lock), Siate Tokolahi<\/a> (Section Paloise \u2013 prop), Livai Tikoipau<\/a> (USA Perpignan \u2013 prop) and Vaea Fifita (US Montauban \u2013 utility forward).<\/p>\n

CHILE
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: Diego Escobar<\/a> (Racing 92 \u2013 hooker) is the only Chilean in the Top 14.<\/p>\n

ROMANIA
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: Lukas Mitu<\/a> (Castres \u2013 hooker) is Romania\u2019s sole representative and could move to Pro D2 before the window closes.<\/p>\n

BELGIUM
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: Matias Remue<\/a> (Stade Toulousain \u2013 back row) is the only Belgian in the Top 14, having debuted last season.<\/p>\n

CANADA
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: Tyler Ardron<\/a> (Castres \u2013 back row) has been a key figure since arriving in 2020.<\/p>\n

NAMIBIA
Biggest arrival: None.
Main departure: None.
Note: With Montauban\u2019s promotion, lock Tjiuee Uanivi<\/a> becomes Namibia\u2019s sole Top 14 representative.<\/p>\n

The opinion of the Top 14 expert
We challenged James Harrington to pick the best overseas signing of the season, the most underrated one and the one that a club badly needed to make before the season start.<\/p>\n

Best signing of the season: Zach Mercer (RC Toulon). He arrived at Toulon after a lengthy lay-off with a knee injury and plenty to prove \u2013 to himself and Steve Borthwick. If he can conjour up the form he showed in Toulon, he\u2019ll be massive at Mayol. Intriguingly, Toulon are at Montpellier<\/a> first up. An honourable mention, too, for Adam Beard<\/a>, who could be in the Montpellier squad for that match at the Septeo.<\/p>\n

Most underrated signing: Vuate Karawalevu (Castres). Castres could have done it again. No one seems to be talking much about the cross-code Fiji<\/a> international. That silence may not last long, if he finds his feet in a squad that also boasts Vilimoni Botitu<\/a>, Adrea Cocagi<\/a> and Leone Nakarawa.<\/p>\n

The signing that a certain team was dearly missing: Geronimo Prisciantelli (Racing 92). You\u2019d think that Felipe Contepomi<\/a> has a decent idea of what makes a good fly-half. He called up Prisciantelli to the Argentina<\/a> squad for the July Tests v England. Though he didn\u2019t make a matchday squad, it\u2019s clear Contepomi has seen something worth taking a closer look. Racing, meanwhile, desperately needed fly-halves after Owen Farrell<\/a>, Tristan Tedder and Dan Lancaster<\/a> left. Prisciantelli and Aurillac\u2019s Ugo Seunes<\/a> are a break from the star-position norms, but both have it in them to become bright lights in the Racing firmament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Top 14\u2019s engines are already purring, and with a new season comes a heavy load of overseas…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":68279,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[5903,101,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-68278","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-rugby","8":"tag-rugby","9":"tag-sports","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68278"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68278\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}