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@Crazy-Horse I'm sure the Canes rather have Jordie for one more season than that they have to start searching for a replacement straight away (relatively late in the year), but reading the reactions of the Hurricanes CEO in the media, he doesn't seem too happy with this arrangement.

Crazy Horse

@SammyC maybe I am reading it wrong but I get the impression some people are thinking the Canes have somehow been shafted.

taniwharugby

@SammyC um, I did mention that...?

SammyC

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taniwharugby

@SammyC where did I say that anyone was forced?

SammyC

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taniwharugby

@SammyC haha happens when replying to 2 people you answer one in same post...trying to save the environment by being economical with posting...

Rancid Schnitzel

While this decision obviously pisses me off as a Canes supporter, it makes perfect sense. 2020 will probably be a difficult year for the Canes and will be the first when he's not with his brother. If it all goes to shit then it's understandable he wants to keep his options open. This will be most important phase of his career and he doesn't want to be stuck at a team going nowhere. Alternatively, if the Canes do well in 2020 then he might stay. I don't think it's a given that he'll go somewhere else.

pukunui

Im not sure this is worth continuing to debate because the deal is done and dusted but it is stupid to argue that this deal is any worse than someone signing a one year deal (eg. Crotty who liked one year deals to keep himself on top of his game. Not because he was planning to leave)

As has been said, if the Canes weren’t happy with the deal or thought he wasn’t going to play with full commitment or it messed with their medium term plans or whatever other reason they didn’t need to offer him anything. Then he could have just gone elsewhere next season as some are suggesting he should.
But they obviously see the value in having him even if it is for one year. So im not seeing the issue.

Bones

@pukunui yep, of course something to bear in mind is he could well be unwanted by the Canes after next year.

pukunui

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Super Rugby News:

While this decision obviously pisses me off as a Canes supporter, it makes perfect sense. 2020 will probably be a difficult year for the Canes and will be the first when he's not with his brother. If it all goes to shit then it's understandable he wants to keep his options open. This will be most important phase of his career and he doesn't want to be stuck at a team going nowhere. Alternatively, if the Canes do well in 2020 then he might stay. I don't think it's a given that he'll go somewhere else.

I think you are right about it being a big year (or 2) for the canes next year. They have been pretty close the last couple of seasons and have made a couple of good signings. It is shit that BB has decided to bail and that the stupid conference system has to stick around one more year to stuff up another season. Still, they are a good chance to top the conference with the other nz sides losing some key players.