Jeremy Ward, a former Junior Springboks captain and Sharks midfielder, is set to qualify for France through World Rugby’s regulation criteria governing residency eligibility.
Having made the move to Paris to join Top 14 powerhouse Stade Français in 2022, Ward established himself as an integral member of the team, racking up over 60 appearances.
Under current World Rugby guidelines, players without direct ancestral links to a nation must complete five consecutive years of official residency to qualify for international representation – a period Ward completes in 2027.
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Ward’s four appearances for the Junior Springboks at the 2016 U20 Championship could
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