World Rugby vice president Agustin Pichot has again highlighted the controversial eligibility laws which have drawn attention in the wake of Ireland's World Cup squad announcement.
Already with Auckland-born former Chiefs midfielder Bundee Aki and South Africa's CJ Stander entrenched in their squad, Ireland made the surprise call to dump veteran lock Devin Toner for fellow South African Jean Kleyn.
Toner, the 33-year-old Leinster second-rower, has made 60 appearances for Ireland under New Zealand coach Joe Schmidt, more than any other player during his six-year tenure.
Kleyn plays for Munster but only qualified for Ireland on residency two days before his test debut, the 29-10 victory over Italy on August 10, but the 26-year-old has now edged out Toner.
Pichot has long been an advocate of overhauling the eligibility regulations which will be extended from three to five years at the end of this year.
