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Rugby: Young Australian prop rejects Ireland, Ulster’s offer

# Rugby: Young prop Massimo de Lutiis decided to stay in his native Australia for another three years after receiving offers from Ireland and Ulster. He is eligible for Ireland through his mother’s citizenship status. The 22-year-old De Lutiis, who plays Super Rugby for the Reds, had been invited to the Wallabies camp twice, but missed out both times through injury. He wants to play for Australia in next year’s World Cup at home, with Rugby Australia’s director of high performance, Peter Horne, describing his decision as a coup.