Pichot wants Pacific Islands sides included

World Rugby vicechairman Agustin Pichot appears to have broken ranks over the radical World League proposal. The International Players Association is united in its opposition to the planned 12-team annual Nations League that will increase travel, exclude Pacific Island teams and emerging European nations and not include promotion and relegation. A shake-up has long been mooted by Pichot, who says the international game is under threat and struggling financially. Pichot yesterday responded to questions on Twitter, saying he wanted the Pacific Island nations involved, along with promotion and relegation.