International Rugby Nigel Owens has his say on the Joe Hawkins ineligible-for-Wales saga

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Test centurion referee Nigel Owens has waded into the debate about Wales midfielder Joe Hawkins signing for Exeter, a decision that has resulted in the 20-year-old no long being eligible to represent his country due to the 25-cap rule in place for Welsh players based in the Gallagher Premiership and elsewhere.

Liam Heagney by Liam Heagney