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Cory Hill released by Wales with 'immediate effect'
By Ian Cameron
Wales second row Cory Hill has been released from their summer training camp after informing Cardiff Blues that he was exploring the possibility of playing abroad.
A statement reads: "Cory Hill has been released from the Wales squad for the summer test matches with immediate effect.
"Former Wales Under 20s player Matthew Screech has been called up to the squad as a replacement."
Cardiff Blues explained in a statement that: "The decision was taken after the second-row informed the Cardiff Blues of his intention to explore a possible opportunity overseas."
The British and Irish Lion second-row came through the pathway at the Cardiff Blues and made 16 first-team appearances before switching to the Dragons via a short stint at Moseley.
He made 110 appearances during seven years at Rodney Parade, captaining the region during the last three seasons and has established himself on the international stage.
Last year he made the move back to the Welsh capital.
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It sounds like Andrew is trying to convince himself or has just lost all perspective. The team did look jaded for the last couple of games of the six nations but a few things were wrong there. Italy tackled their hearts out and made Ireland work hard for every try. Outsmarted by Scotland? Huh? Ireland got held up over the line about 4 times. Scotland did nothing on attack the whole game other than one breakaway near the end. A recharge and reset is needed which they hopefully will have had before the SA your.
Go to commentsIncluding SA and Argie teams was great for the quality of rugby, but middle of the night games and player travel/ jet lag make that unworkable. I think that SA in Europe and Argie building an American league with USA, Canada etc would be better long term. If Oz can't sustain Rebels then next cab off the rank should be a Japanese team. Keep regional comps to time zones, both club and test rugby. Then existing test windows for test tours plus RWC.
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