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A shame really as he is a world class player. However, he does need to be punished for this sort of behaviour as much as I would like to see him turn out for Japan at the world cup.
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@chris-b said in Super Rugby News:
It's handy that guys have a bit of utility value, but it's a dangerous ploy getting too fascinated with shoe-horning guys - who are world class in one position - into other positions where they're not.
Could pick a pretty terrible team of good players who played out of position.I think a Blues fan should get to pick the number 12 in that team.
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Geez, Mafi is a coward, too. Had help from his brother when he beat up Timani.
Here's Timani's story about what allegedly happened: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/thought-gong-die-timani-reveals-gruesome-details-alleged-attack
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@stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Geez, Mafi is a coward, too. Had help from his brother when he beat up Timani.
Here's Timani's story about what allegedly happened: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/thought-gong-die-timani-reveals-gruesome-details-alleged-attack
Timani stuffed up. Never insult a family member of an islander. Team mate or not, blood is blood.
In saying that, it doesnt justify Mafis actions. He should've told Timani to go, but I can imagine Mafis family egging him on with the "are you gonna let him talk to your family like that?". With alcohol around, I can understand why it happened.
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@stargazer what a gutless, mindless heap of shit Mafi is. This isn't an aberration. Here's hoping he gets convicted and that conviction prevents him from travelling to other countries to play.
Rebels defend Mafi call as further alleged incidents come to light
The Rebels have defended their recruitment of Amanaki Mafi as it emerged they kept a second incident quiet earlier this year.
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@machpants said in Super Rugby News:
New players collective and TV deal in 2020, and lots moving on after rwc = lots more money for younger types. Common sense to go for short deal
Although the article seems to imply, along with being utterly ageist, that the NZRU don't value him at the same level a Read or Barrett. If that's the case they're fkn stupid - he's as valuable to ABs as them, or almost as much.
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@antipodean Yeah, I posted that about Koroibete last night. Really nice chap, that Mafi lad. He's contracted to a Japanese club. They'll not keep him on the books, you can be sure of that. After George Smith got into trouble late last year, he lost his Japanese contract eventhough he wasn't charged for the assault he'd allegedly committed. Different club, but I don't think the outcome will be different.
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@stargazer If he's not a Japanese citizen he'll be digging a needlessly large hole for himself vwith his anger management issues.
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@antipodean Yup, and likely to lose his spot in the Brave Blossoms and a possible Sunwolves contract for next season, too.
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You don't want guys like this in pro rugby
Amanaki Mafi leaves Bath Rugby after altercation with club's medical chief
The number eight has now returned to his native Japan before the end of his contract
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@gt12 said in Super Rugby News:
I agree, but if he called the sister a caring understanding nineties type...
At the risk of judging her by the actions of her siblings...
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'Token' coach walks out and doesn't turn up for work the next day
The toxic environment in the boardroom, that is sullying the Stormers brand, has been overtaken by the coaching spat that erupted this week – report Rugby 365. Stormers assistant coach Paul Treu ‘lanced the festering boil’ when he stormed out of an end-of-season review.
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Rebels suspend rookie duo over fresh allegations
UPDATED: The Melbourne Rebels have suspended two players indefinitely after were involved in an incident that left a man hospitalised with serious injuries.
Rookies Hunter Paisami and Pone Faamausili have both admitted their involvement in a late-night conflict after being accused of seriously injuring another man, and the Rebels have stood the pair down for the time being.
Faamausili has provided a statement to police on Sunday over the alleged incident but no charges have been laid and the duo have also spoken to Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson and team manager Tony Thorpe about the incident.
Paisami is yet to provide a statement to police.
Faamausili made his Rebels debut this season and recently signed a new deal with the club, taking him through to 2020, while Paisami is yet to make his Super Rugby debut.
The allegations came to light on Sunday via social media, with the sister of the alleged victim accusing the two Rebels players of a coward punch that left her brother in hospital.
There are believed to be conflicting accounts of the incident, though they are taking the situation very seriously in light of recent events.
Rebels no. 8 Amanaki Mafi was arrested in New Zealand last weekend and charged with injuring with intent to injure teammate Lopeti Timani.
Any formal club punishments will not be handed down by the Rebels until the police investigation is complete.
Rugby Australia is also aware of the accusations.
