Eddie Jones’ right-hand man at the 2023 World Cup, former Wallabies general manager Chris Webb, is in advanced talks with Rugby 360 organisers about a role that could involve recruiting players.

Australian rugby is on high alert amid growing concerns the rebel competition could poach stars from traditional competitions with multimillion-dollar offers.

Rugby Australia and seven of the world’s leading rugby union nations issued an extraordinary joint statement on Wednesday condemning R360 and warning players that participation would make them ineligible for international selection.

The statement – co-signed by Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, England, Scotland, France and Italy – is the strongest pushback yet against the privately funded competition.

Argentina and Fiji are

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