Crusaders 2023

Chris B.

@Stargazer Crikey - we really can't afford Joe Moody's injury to be serious.

There's not much behind Tamaiti Williams and Oli Jager.

Stargazer

Obviously, still waiting for the official announcement, but this is the rumour:

It was reported on Sky TV’s the Breakdown on Sunday night that Moana Pasifika’s best player, Levi Aumua is leaving the team next year to play for the Crusaders and he will sign a New Zealand Rugby contract.

The Crusaders are believed to have beaten the Blues and Rugby Australia to sign Aumua.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/132105129/aaron-mauger-resigns-as-moana-pasifika-coach-but-will-stay-on-for-remainder-of-season

Chris

@Stargazer

Yeah I heard that rumour last week, but nothing official.

Tim

Wonder if Goodhue will move? Good be worth a punt on his fitness.

Stargazer

@Tim Ennor is off-contract, too, at the end of this season.

SBW1

Levi is a real unit and will be lethal pretty sure he is one of the most destructive ball runners in the competition.

Chris

@Stargazer

And McLeod

SBW1

Dylan Coetzee / May 10, 2023 / Super Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific stats: Tom Wright exceeds 1,000 metres made

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the players who are key to the rugby on show and who leads the individual statistics categories.

Most defenders beaten, he is at the top of the competition.

Stargazer

Levi Aumua Signs for the Crusaders

SBW1

Great news, I would be a lot happier if LF was resigning.

Canes4life

@SBW1 he is resigning. 😉

Chris

@Canes4life

Yep he has

Old Samurai Jack

@Chris Is that confirmed?

SBW1

I sure as hell hope so. Among the hottest young talents in the game. Scott has invested a lot in his development.

Chris

@Old-Samurai-Jack

He has signed to play in France is what I hear.
Not confirmed officially but the word is he is gone.,from 2024

Yeetyaah

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

Great news, I would be a lot happier if LF was resigning.

Not to be confused with re-signing.

SBW1

Well it looks like they are pinning their future hopes on Levi, would he be able to play in this year's world cup?

Crazy Horse

I read an article where Dagg was having a whinge. The article mentioned the Saders are looking to play him away from the midfield, which I assume means wing. I would be disappointed with that. Maybe they see him as a replacement LF?