Russia vs. Oxford University

[RWC2011Fan]

Final Score: Russia 29-15 Oxford University
http://en.ria.ru/sports/20121104/177190873.html
Out of curiosity, how many professionals are there in the Russian squad, if any at all?

 

[Big Ewis]

2...and a half ?

 

[eot345]

I have a mate who played in that game, number 15 for Oxford he scored. And he's only 18!

 

[Croket66]

Russian premiership is full professional
the top3 (VVA Podmoskovye, Enisey-STM, Krasny Yar) have ProD2/Championship level. Others teams Federale1/NL1 or Federale2/NL2
There are some former Super Rugby players like Glenn Horton (Highlanders), Ryan Bambry (Highlanders, Venezia (Ita)), Toby Morland (Blues, Highlandes, Munster) and ITM Cup players (Glen Gregory, John Dodd). Also, best players from eastern Europe countries (Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Kazakhstan...) are playing in Russian Super League.