# Rugby: All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made peace with New Zealand Rugby’s strict eligibility policy after initially pushing to select overseas-based players. The union limits playing for the national team to players based in the country to bolster domestic competitions, although some long-serving All Blacks are allowed short spells with overseas clubs while on sabbaticals. Robertson says the policy is flexible enough to give him a strong squad, and he must make sure they can continue the flow of quality professional players.
Rugby: All Blacks coach accepts strict eligibility policy for team selection