APPENDIX 1 REGULATION 4 1. Regardless of the signature and dating of this Clearance, this Clearance shall only become effective when: (i) the New Union has received an original version (or a facsimile copy of the original version) of the Clearance; (ii) the Player's written agreement with his Current Union has expired or been terminated; and (iii) the Player's Registration within his Current Union has been cancelled. Capitalised terms used in this Clearance shall have the meaning given to them in the World Rugby Regulations Relating to the Game (as amended from time to time). Last update: 14 January, 2015 100
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