and whatr about NI players declaring for Republic soccer team? Shane Duffy was born in Derry but his father is from 20 miles across the border in Donegal. The IFA alwasy kick up a stink when players do that, funny how England don't!
Isnt it the same in rugby, cant you get "naturalised" or whatever they call it. For instance Shaun Payne, I think, could have played for Ireland for a year or 2 (having been here for the previous 5 or so) even though he's South African. The All Blacks are notorious for poaching Pacific Islanders