Exodus

[bayimports]

This could go in many threads, but Will Warbrick (NZ sevens) believed to have signed with Melbourne Storm

[Stargazer]

Ray Tatafu (Counties) has signed with Kyuden Voltex in Japan.

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[Stargazer]

Slade McDowall (Otago) has signed with the New England Free Jacks.

Alex Graylin  /  Nov 24, 2021

Free Jacks Sign Highly Rated New Zealand Flanker, Slade McDowall, through 2024 - New England Free Jacks

The Free Jacks’ back row strengthens significantly with the addition of the tough former NZ Secondary Schools, Highlanders, and Otago player Boston, MA — November 24, 2021 — The Free […]

Isaac Salmon ( Ta$man) has signed with Toronto Arrows.
https://torontoarrows.com/news/signings-211123/

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

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[Tim]

[Stargazer]

@tim I must admit that I don't remember him at all. Is this signing a big loss for the Blues depth?

[Tim]

@stargazer Think this was his first year with the Auckland NPC squad, and unfortunately he didn't get to play.

EDIT: He's only 21, so not much experience! He was in the 2020 NZ U20 training squad. Looks like he got a game off the bench last year against Northland.

[Dice]

@tim He got one start against Canterbury last year too. He looked good in that game.

[Nepia]

@stargazer said in Exodus:

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

Shit, how old is Angela these days? I didn't want him in the ABs most of his AB career, but wouldn't have minded having him this year.

[sparky]

@nepia said in Exodus:

@stargazer said in Exodus:

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

Shit, how old is Angela these days? I didn't want him in the ABs most of his AB career, but wouldn't have minded having him this year.

Andy Ellis is 37 and will be 38 in February.

[Machpants]

I'll whack this is here, Japanese getting then early for the new 5 year residency rule.

Local Focus: East Coast teens scouted for Japan

[Stargazer]

Can't remember whether this has been posted before. BOP's Dutchman Stan van der Hoven has signed with New England Free Jacks in the MLR.

[cgrant]

Has Fatialofa recovered from his terrible injury ? When is he back in NZ ?
I reckon he could be a real contender for a spot in the ABs RWC squad, given the lack of options as far as locks are concerned.

[muddyriver]

@cgrant I don't think he is going be playing rugby from what I've seen

[Bones]

@machpants I thought schooling doesn't count towards it?

[nostrildamus]

Stan van den Hoven-the name of a very tall Dutch vacuum cleaner.

[bayimports]

Valynce Te Whare

Dec 15, 2021

Dolphins lock in trio, but cop big blow as Eels keep star; axed Dog secures lifeline: Transfer Centre

[ARHS]

@bayimports wondered why he disappeared to King Country then off the radar when he has such obvious potential. Good luck to him

[Bovidae]

Maybe RL is his preference. He's a strong, direct runner with deceptive speed so could be a handful.

[Higgins]

Former Wellington Lions player Mateaki Kafatolu now has a short term gig at Castres ( https://new.in-24.com/sport/rugby/341542.html ) and is on the bench for them (as is also Jack Whetton) in this mornings game against Munster over in Limerick.

https://twnews.nl/ie-news/munster-v-castres-gets-the-green-light-as-british-v-french-games-postponed

Munster - Castres Olympique 19:13

EUROPE: European Rugby Champions Cup - Round 2

[mikey07]

@higgins I heard that he had retired form Professional rugby to spend more time with his family….money must have been good.