Rugby World Cup 2023: Spain disqualified for fielding ineligible player, Romania qualify in Pool B

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"An independent judicial committee considering a potential breach of Regulation 8 (eligibility for a national team) has determined that Spain fielded an ineligible player (player of South African origin Gavin Van den Berg) during two Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification matches and has imposed a 10-point deduction and a financial sanction,...

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