[RUGBYLIST] Italians to join Magners League in 2010

[LUCA Giarratana]

*The Celtic Rugby Board on Wednesday considered the possibility of the
introduction of two Italian teams to the Magners League said a statement
from Chairman John Hussey. *

"Resulting from these deliberations it has advised the FIR that they have
agreed in principle to invite two Italian teams to join the Magners League
in season 2010/2011 subject to a number of conditions being met," read the
statement.

"These conditions, which will be clearly defined, fall under main headings
of Playing and Facility standards, Finance and Commercial including
Television.

"This will be a comprehensive process and will take some time. The Board
therefore decided that participation could not commence before 2010/2011
season.

"The Magners League is one of the top professional rugby union tournaments
in the world. The quality of the Magners League is demonstrated by the fact
that in the deciding Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland no less
than 42 out of the 44 players that took part in that historic match play
their rugby in the Magners League.

"Four of this seasons Heineken Cup quarterfinalists are Magners League
teams. It is essential that any changes to the structure of this great
competition maintain the highest standards."
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