So they to compile a list of 260+ riders worldwide who MAY be available to ride in Britain (even though over 200 wont) and manage to NOT include the 1 rider Edinburgh want to use
How dodgy is that.....
Even given that - there is an obvious precedent set by the 260+ list as to where any mystery newcomer should fit without any dispute
Looking at the fixture list unless League Cup meetings count towards averages it could be July before 'new' averages come into force
Could be all too late by then.....
Others havent been awarded revised averages from less than 8 meetings so I wouldnt say that is definite.
Cleggs is the 1 that seems to have been but again not confirmed as ratified anywhere yet.
I believe you are right. A few looked to do it and soon the avenue was closed
Didnt take the clubs long to realise the future impact and put a stop to it
The registration remains with the club indefinitely
In your example the club holding Davids registration before his retirement would still have held it upon his return
That club wouldve had first priority for his services and have had to agree to his signing elsewhere whilst also picking up a loan fee in that scenario