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@Milk said in Super Rugby News:
@Stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Facundo Isa has signed with Toulon for at least two seasons from 2017-18. He has already been part of the French club during the 2013-14 season at the age of 20, when he played only one game for them.
Big loss for the Jaguares (and, possibly, the Pumas?), who IMO will be losing one of their best players.
Do you know what his availability is for this year's Super Rugby?
I only know what's written in this article; haven't see anything official from the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR), the Pumas or Jaguares yet:
The move means that Isa will not be considered for Los Jaguares in Super Rugby, with the UAR staying consistent with their policy of not selecting European-based players. Third-choice hooker Facundo Bosch was also removed from the Jaguares squad after signing for Agen.More importantly for Argentina fans, barring a drastic change in policy Isa will now be unavailable for Pumas selection for the duration of his contract. It has been reported that Isa held talks with the UAR in an effort to change their stance, but that looks unlikely to change in the immediate future. Should the policy remain unchanged, there remains a glimmer of hope that Isa could return in time for the 2019 World Cup, with his contract ending in June of that year.Toulon confirm Facundo Isa signing - Americas Rugby News
European giants RC Toulon have completed a major coup with the signing of Argentina star Facundo Isa. The 23-year-old no8 had an enormous year for the Pumas in 2016, emerging as a one of the world’s premier loose forwards and leading all players in carries and metres gained during the 2016 Rugby...
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Thanks @Stargazer
For some reason I thought I had heard he wasn't available at the very start of this season, but cant find anything to back that up.
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@Milk said in Super Rugby News:
Thanks @Stargazer
For some reason I thought I had heard he wasn't available at the very start of this season, but cant find anything to back that up.
He was blocked from training with he Jaguares when the news about a possible signing with Toulon emerged. It's in this article which confuses Toulon and Toulouse:
The UAR has blocked Facundo Isa from Jaguares training. The star no8 was stopped from playing for Argentina’s Super Rugby franchise in yesterday’s warm-up match against Uruguay. Juan Manuel Leguizamón and Leonardo Senatore played a half each against Los Teros. A third no8, Benjamín Macome also...
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Unfortunately super rugby is no longer where it's at. At least outside the nz teams.
Isa, Imhof, Ayerza, Figallo.
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Would someone who has watched NPC name some of the uncapped super rugby players to really look out for. I have jordie Barrett on my radar which is fairly obvious but there must be some others...?
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@Billy-Tell Also I would add George bridge to that who is in crusaders squad,looks very talented and also jack goodhue
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@Billy-Tell For the Crusaders:
Ere Enari. He wasn't actually named in the original squad but he's been training with them as injury cover and I'm expecting to see him at least on the bench for the initial games. I really like the look of him.
Jack Goodhue. I'm thinking he's good chance to start at centre. He was in or around last year's squad, but if he played any time at all it wasn't much due to injury. I'm warming to him.
Andrew Makalio, the Ta$man hooker - don't think he'll get much time behind Taylor and Funnell - but, if he's got fitter he's got plenty of go forward.
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Agree that George Bridge (Crusaders) is one to watch. And, of course, Jonah Lowe (Hurricanes), if he gets any game time this season. Was added late to the squad, but a promising young lad, who was very good when he played for the NZ U20s in 2016. The same comment can be made about Stephen Perofeta (Blues).
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@Tim said in Super Rugby News:
George Smith still rates among world rugby’s best
I don't see much wrong in that statement. Not skill wise anyway. We are yet to see if his ageing engine can handle Super Rugby pace still, but given that his efficient running lines are arguably even better than McCaw, I don't see it being too much of a strain.
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@MajorRage said in Super Rugby News:
Any of them, surely. I think you are vastly underestimating just how good George Smith still is.
Maybe he's not currently better then Pocock, but he's surely miles ahead over his career as the better player.
God damn it, the headline is still rates among.
There's no way I'd have him in the Blues. He would not be in the top 100 players in the world currently, and the headline was ludicrous.
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@Tim you seem to have completely ignored my first line on that quote ...
Saying a player currently playing may not currently be as good as Pocock doesn't immediately mean they are shit btw ... Pocock is in the upper echelon of global players.
From wiki ... Smith made a move to England to sign for Wasps in the Aviva Premiership from the 2015-16 season.During his season with Wasps, Smith won a number of awards; including Wasps' Players' Player of the Year, Wasps' Player of the Year, Aviva Premiership Players' Player of the Year and Green Flag Forward of the Season.
The guy is a fucking legend.
EDIT .. also players player of the year ... across the whole english premiership
George Smith and Maro Itoje scoop top gongs at RPA Awards
Smith was rewarded for an extraordinary first season in the Aviva Premiership, while Itoje was recognised following a breakthrough campaign including an important role in England's Six Nations triumph.
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First time I'm reading about this. Whatever is wrong with Christie, it's terrible that even specialists don't seem to know what it is ...
