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    replied to Canes4life on last edited by
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    @Canes4life said in Exodus:

    @Stargazer said in Exodus:

    @MajorRage As far as I know, it's just an unconfirmed rumour at this stage.

    Goosen is a victim of the return of the bus.

    It’s a strong rumour though as someone mentioned he was off pre game on Saturday. Just needs to be confirmed officially I think. Sucks to see him go as he’s been mr consistent for a long time.

    I'm betting Japan, he'll be fucking gold here.

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    @gt12 he will kill it in Japan with the style of rugby they play.

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    wrote on last edited by Machpants
    #1509
    Lawrence Nolan  /  Apr 22, 2024  /  International

    Top 14: Montpellier sign All Black prop Karl Tu'inukuafe

    Top 14: Montpellier sign All Black prop Karl Tu'inukuafe

    All Black prop Karl Tu'inukuafe is set to play for Montpellier in the Top 14 from October 1, after completing this year's Rugby Championship.

    Probably will go earlier because there is now no reason to pick him

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    @Machpants Sucks for the Blues, but the writing was on the wall.

    Big season for Josh Fusitua coming up!

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    "after completing this year's Rugby Championship"

    It was touch and go if he'd be in the squad. No point selecting him now. Time to get some experience into other options

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    That's probably just when his NZR contract officially ends.

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    replied to Duluth on last edited by
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    @Duluth said in Exodus:

    "after completing this year's Rugby Championship"

    It was touch and go if he'd be in the squad. No point selecting him now. Time to get some experience into other options

    yep, it's not like he's a vital cog. Perfect excuse to let him go.

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    replied to Duluth on last edited by
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    @Duluth said in Exodus:

    "after completing this year's Rugby Championship"

    It was touch and go if he'd be in the squad. No point selecting him now. Time to get some experience into other options

    That may open a place for Hodgeman or Ross.

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    @Chris said in Exodus:

    @Duluth said in Exodus:

    "after completing this year's Rugby Championship"

    It was touch and go if he'd be in the squad. No point selecting him now. Time to get some experience into other options

    That may open a place for Hodgeman or Ross.

    That 100% should open the place for them.

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    wrote on last edited by
    #1516

    Confirmed:

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    replied to Chris on last edited by
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    @Chris said in Exodus:

    @Duluth said in Exodus:

    "after completing this year's Rugby Championship"

    It was touch and go if he'd be in the squad. No point selecting him now. Time to get some experience into other options

    That may open a place for Hodgeman or Ross.

    The place should already be open. Would have been a poor selection to pick Karl. Really underwhelming last 12 months

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    replied to Billy Tell on last edited by
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    @Billy-Tell said in Exodus:

    @Chris said in Exodus:

    @Duluth said in Exodus:

    "after completing this year's Rugby Championship"

    It was touch and go if he'd be in the squad. No point selecting him now. Time to get some experience into other options

    That may open a place for Hodgeman or Ross.

    The place should already be open. Would have been a poor selection to pick Karl. Really underwhelming last 12 months

    No doubt but not trusting Foster’s selections it confirms the open place.

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    Smart move by Big Karl. His game should suit the Top 14.

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    #1520

    Finally confirmed:

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    @Stargazer said in Exodus:

    Confirmed:

    Oldest looking 29 year old ever. Even Wally Lewis, Those English Props of the 90s, John Jeffrey and Finlay Calder ain’t got shit on him.

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    @Stargazer lost Ash & Coltman just a season apart! Thankfully Makalio & Marshall have fitted in off the bat

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    Steven Harris
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    @Stargazer really disappointed that the All Blacks did not invest more time in this guy , as a scrummaging hooker , hes probably the best in the country , he actually gets a lot of turnover ball and carries very well ..always has question marks over his throwing in , but i believe if he had been given a bit more time in the saddle that side of his game could have been developed ..
    Is a decent size no 2 as well …Asafo Amua gives me the creeps at international level simply because he cant scrum and his lineout throwing is average at best , sure hes dynamic around the field but at international level i prefer players who can get their core roles down pad first

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    @Steven-Harris I agree with your concerns about Aumua, but - other than winning turnovers - I don't really rate Coltman much. He's had plenty of years to improve his line-out throwing, but just didn't improve enough for an AB recall. There's a good reason why he was leapfrogged by Ash Dixon at the Landers, the last few years.

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    Steven Harris
    replied to Stargazer on last edited by
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    @Stargazer thats a fair enough comment , Coltman was given his an opportunity ..Ash Dixon very unlucky not to have worn an ABs jersey

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    wrote on last edited by
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    Coltman had a beard. other than that he really didn't offer that much to the ABs and has had an entire professional career not being able to do one of the key jobs of his position.

    Hooker seems to be a position where some players get lucky with regards to AB caps, and others are unlucky in comparison.

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