Wallabies threaten Cup boycott

AUSTRALIA’S players have announced they may consider boycotting the Rug

Wallabies threaten Cup boycott
Thu, 08 May, 2003 - 01:00
World Cup amid an argument over finances and image rights.

The news is an embarrassing blow to organisers of the tournament, which starts in Sydney on 10 October.

All player agreements must be submitted to World Cup chiefs by the end of July.

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