# Rugby: La Rochelle’s signing of an Australian teenager led to Rugby Australia complaining to World Rugby that French clubs are poaching its young talent. La Rochelle contracted 16-year-old Reds player Visesio Kite, while 17-year-old forward Heinz Lemoto is reportedly also in the sights of wealthy Top 14 sides. Rugby Australia’s chairperson, Daniel Herbert, says France has the ability to produce its own players and don’t have to steal Australian players at a very young age. He asked World Rugby to beef up its rules to prevent this.
Rugby: Australia complains to World Rugby over French clubs poaching its young talent