Rugby Australia re-signs prop Massimo de Lutiis until 2029 for $10 million

Rugby Australia re-signed prop Massimo de Lutiis until 2029, a significant win amid controversies over the grandparent eligibility rule. Worth potentially $10 million, de Lutiis's signing raises questions about player valuation and recruitment fairness in rugby. Critics argue the rule disproportionately benefits northern hemisphere teams, undermining player connections to their claimed nationalities.

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