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He has always said that, but was named in the Fijian RWC WTG last year, so I suspect he will play for them if they come knocking. He certainly needs a huge 2017 and a bit of luck if he was to force his way into AB reckoning.<br><br>
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<p>He has always said that, but was named in the Fijian RWC WTG last year, so I suspect he will play for them if they come knocking. He certainly needs a huge 2017 and a bit of luck if he was to force his way into AB reckoning.<br><br>
Blackadder just seems reluctant to play him, even when EFABJM wasn't in the rich form he is in.</p>
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<p>He was in the WTG for the June Series as well ...</p>
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<p>I guess it depends in part on whether Julian Savea can deliver this year & maintain his fitness/weight/motivation, and whether Naholo and NMS stay healthy. I think there's certainly an opportunity for another wing, but there are other contenders for that 4th spot on the wing. </p> -
<p>Taranaki player Codey Rei leaving for Japan (Kobe Steelers).</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/80939120/codey-rei-latest-to-wave-goodbye-to-taranaki'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/80939120/codey-rei-latest-to-wave-goodbye-to-taranaki</a></p> -
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/80166722/highlanders-resign-back-richard-buckman-to-super-rugby-for-two-more-years'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/80166722/highlanders-resign-back-richard-buckman-to-super-rugby-for-two-more-years</a></p>
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<p>Excellent! Still probably my favourite player!</p>
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<p>Buckman may be staying with the Highlanders, but he has also signed a contract with Panasonic Wild Knights. Confirmed by the club.</p>
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<p>Anyone on the Fern able to translate this: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://panasonic.co.jp/sports/rugby/info/detail/2016/160609105231109/'>http://panasonic.co.jp/sports/rugby/info/detail/2016/160609105231109/</a> ? </p>
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<p>Buckman may be staying with the Highlanders, but he has also signed a contract with Panasonic Wild Knights. Confirmed by the club.</p>
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<p>Anyone on the Fern able to translate this: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://panasonic.co.jp/sports/rugby/info/detail/2016/160609105231109/'>http://panasonic.co.jp/sports/rugby/info/detail/2016/160609105231109/</a> ?</p>
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<p>Would like to know what it says about Buckman and Hawke's Bay; and for how many years he has signed.</p>
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<p>seems they give this to a few of those as a reward for long service, but appears they usually only allow it for 1 season; Tamati Ellison, Josh Blackie and was a canes loosie too, Lilo?</p>
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He said he was missing it with regret..<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
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<p>"Charlie Faumuina reportedly heading to France"</p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">"All Blacks and Blues prop Charlie Faumuina has signed with Toulouse and will join the club next year, according to a French newspaper.</span></p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;"><i>Midi Olympique</i> has reported the 29-year-old, who played his 34th test for the All Blacks in last weekend's 39-21 victory over Wales at Eden Park, will join the club after next year's Super Rugby season.</p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">The newspaper said Faumuina would replace Manu Samoa prop Census Johnston, a player who has tread a fine line between club and country over the years."</span></p>
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<p>Hooker <strong>Quentin MacDonald</strong> (Blues) joins french club Oyonnax on a 2-year deal.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.usorugby.com/quentin-macdonald-rejoint-lus-oyonnax-rugby/'>http://www.usorugby.com/quentin-macdonald-rejoint-lus-oyonnax-rugby/</a></p> -
<p>I always thought MacDonald was a bit under-used. Decent enough hooker the times I saw him play.</p>
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So Charlie to leave weeks after Lions....will that see him miss out?
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No. Hansen won't cut off his nice to spite his face. His job is to beat the lions not hand out punishments to players who sign to move overseas.
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<p>"Charlie Faumuina reportedly heading to France"</p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">"All Blacks and Blues prop Charlie Faumuina has signed with Toulouse and will join the club next year, according to a French newspaper.</span></p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;"><i>Midi Olympique</i> has reported the 29-year-old, who played his 34th test for the All Blacks in last weekend's 39-21 victory over Wales at Eden Park, will join the club after next year's Super Rugby season.</p>
<p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">The newspaper said Faumuina would replace Manu Samoa prop Census Johnston, a player who has tread a fine line between club and country over the years."</span></p>
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<p>The Midi Olympique doesn't always get it right. I'd wait for an official announcement. Until then, this is just a rumour IMO.</p> -
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<p>Hooker <strong>Quentin MacDonald</strong> (Blues) joins french club Oyonnax on a 2-year deal.</p>
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<p>Mako$ suddenly leaking stalwarts - Banks, Wheeler, MacDonald.</p>
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<p>I will follow this story with interest, although I daresay Hansen and co will be more interested than I. Certainly Faumuina appears to be set to stay for the Lions tour judging by the report, but if the signing eventuates he is certainly risking getting axed when Laulala returns or if Tu'ungafasi or another tighthead develops at pace.</p>
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<p>Due to his current ranking as clear #2 tighthead and bench weapon, he will be missed there's no doubt. Faumuina is not a star AB as he is stuck behind a similar aged man in Franks who seldom gets injured (Franks will end up with 120+ test caps if he stays fit through to RWC 2019). However this situation to me, in playing terms, is more of a blow than the Piutau defection (Piutau was maybe a squad certainty but had to start to make the matchday 23). The other main differentiation with Piutau is the "underhand" circumstances in which Piutau signed. Faumuina is about 5 years older than Piutau but being a prop (compared to an outside back) may actually have a similar longevity.</p>
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<p>Financial security and less travel is obviously a massive pull factor for family men rugby players. As for push factors, it's hard to say. Faumuina's wife was assaulted (while pregnant) a couple of years back by some pieces of shit and that court process dragged on. I'm not sure how badly that incident and its aftermath affects his family's desire to live in Auckland (probably somewhat at least) but perhaps a change of scene was attractive as well as the coin.</p> -
Not exactly an exodus story but Leinster have announced that they've hired Graham Henry as a coaching advisor for start of next season. Good proactive move by Leo Cullen to get some coaching advice for himself and his coaching team for a short-term arrangement, and to avoid being replaced as happened with Foley in Munster.<br><br><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/pro12/leinster-hire-graham-henry-as-coaching-consultant-1.2687659'>http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/pro12/leinster-hire-graham-henry-as-coaching-consultant-1.2687659</a>
