'We can't continue to operate as we are': Rugby Australia to axe Giteau Law for Wallabies

So says highly-regarded rugby mentor and ACT Brumbies assistant coach Laurie Fisher following revelations Rugby Australia is poised to revamp its eligibility laws.

Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos is open to lowering the 60-cap threshold which would allow Wallabies coach Dave Rennie to select more overseas-based players.

The move could come as soon as this year's spring tour, and recent results against the All Blacks - who have already retained the Bledisloe Cup for another year - suggest there is a fair motive.

Those among Wallabies camp have often stressed they do not fear the All Blacks but at a time when the gap between Australia and their trans-Tasman rivals seems nearing its peak, something must give.

MORE SPORT

Fisher took to social media to back a move to loosen the eligibility law, which was introduced in 2015 so Michael Cheika could select French-based Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell for a World Cup.

"I'm all in for having the best 23 players playing for the Wallabies and representing all Australians each game," Fisher posted on social media platform Twitter.

"Every player's challenge is to be in that 23. We can't continue to operate as we are. Need a full deck to work out our best hand. Build base and roof simultaneously."

There has long been a concern a significant overhaul of the Giteau Law would undermine Australia's player base on home soil in the Super Rugby competition.

But Fisher believes the damage would be minimal, and Rugby Australia must "find what best serves us so that our flagship is the best it can be".

Increasing player wages to keep rugby union's biggest stars in Australia is off the table for the cash-strapped code. Fisher maintains it is not simply a matter of paying more.

"It's about the quality of our programs at all levels the quality of our competitions at all levels and keeping and attracting players to the game at all levels," Fisher said.

Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: