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The London Irish centre Steven Shingler was told by the International Rugby Board last night that he can play for Wales only.

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Shingler was last week named in Scotland's 36-man squad for the Six Nations with the coach, Andy Robinson, believing the uncapped 20-year-old was available for selection through his Dumfries-born mother.

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But that was despite Shingler having played for Wales Under-20s against their French counterparts last year.

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Even a Ryan Lamb penalty proved a mixed blessing when the restart rebounded off Courtney Lawes's hand straight to the lurking Aaron Shingler, who strolled over virtually unopposed from 15 metres.

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Wales lost their captain, Sam Warburton, on the morning of the match and chucked in another uncapped youngster, Aaron Shingler.

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The IRB decided to review Shingler's eligibility after a complaint from the Welsh Rugby Union and yesterday the governing body said that IRB regulation eight works in the WRU's favour.

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In a dramatic Pool One contest, Jones' late kick and a 90-metre interception try from flanker Aaron Shingler claimed a deserved win for the West Walians and the runners-up spot which ensures their European season is not over.

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Scotland are refusing to admit defeat in their efforts to include Steven Shingler in their RBS 6 Nations squad, despite the International Rugby Board advising that the player is only eligible to play for Wales.

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But the world governing body said that IRB Regulation Eight, which governs eligibility, indicated that Shingler can only play for Wales, as the Under-20's fixture he had played in was sanctioned as being between the nominated second XV's of the competing nations, thus committing him to the principality.

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