Bath fined £60k for releasing Faletau

BATHhave been fined £60, 000 by Premiership Rugby for allowing No.8 Taulupe Faletau to play for Wales against South Africa in December.
Premiership rules state that clubs are not allowed to release players for Tests outside World Rugby’s international window.
Northampton were also fined £60, 000 in 2013 for releasing wing George North to play for Wales against Australia outside of the window.

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