Exodus

[ploughboy]

yeah was wondering what the chiefs were going to do with him. will be interesting to see who they replace him with. would imagine AT will get join dyer so would leave room for one more

[Stargazer]

Tali Ioasa, ex-Hastings Boys' High School and recent - or soon to be - school leaver, and son of Tafai Ioasa has signed with Kobe Kobelco Steelers. I wonder whether this is a full contract?

Disappointing to see this talented 18-year-old midfielder moving overseas already, although being signed by Kobe this young, seems huge. I hope he doesn't end up playing for Japan in a few years time.

2023-24シーズン　新加入選手（追加）のお知らせ｜コベルコ神戸スティーラーズ

[mikey07]

[Stargazer]

@mikey07 Not an exodus, unless he's signed with an Australian SR franchise. He's signed with another SR franchise.

[mikey07]

@Stargazer Didn’t know where to post it and wanted to know if anyone had an idea where he’s going to.

[kidcalder]

@Stargazer
Maybe Moana?
I can't see a kiwi franchise signing a 33 year old winger.

[Smudge]

@mikey07 said in Exodus:

@Stargazer Didn’t know where to post it and wanted to know if anyone had an idea where he’s going to.

Perfectly fine to post it here. The hall monitor can take a breather for once in his life.

[Stargazer]

@Smudge I assume you mean me (although apparently it's you), but I wasn't criticising @mikey07 for posting it here. I just meant that he had signed with another SR franchise, so was unlikely to go overseas, unless it was an Aussie franchise. Apologies if it was worded in a way you're allergic to.

[Stargazer]

Manawatū prop Flyn Yates and Auckland lock Hamish Dalzell have signed with Japanese club Kamaishi Seawaves.

Nathan Mauger is joining the club as assistant coach.

Oct 3, 2023

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[Stargazer]

Toni Pulu has signed with Seattle Seawolves.

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TONI PULU JOINS SEATTLE SEAWOLVES - Seattle Seawolves Rugby

September 11, 2023 (TUKWILA, WASHINGTON) – Toni Pulu joins the Seattle Seawolves, making his debut in the US and MLR, in the 2024 season. “It’s exciting to have an American born player of Toni’s caliber and experience join the squad for 2024. He’s an impressive winger who loves to score tries and I...

[Stargazer]

[Dan54]

@Stargazer He will probably still play for the Bay won't he? Seems a good way for those to make a living if they can't quite make a super team to earn enough to make a living.

[Stargazer]

@Dan54 I don't know. They've used an old photo of Souchon. He played as a replacement player for Southland, this NPC season. He wasn't named in any initial NPC squad as far as I know.

Generally speaking, players can indeed combine playing MLR and NPC.

[Dan54]

@Stargazer yep mate , we got a few in the Naki doing it, off the top of my head Jesse Parete (he was doing the double up with Japan club , but moved to MLR) Jasn Potroz, Tom Franklin and I think one or two others. Seems a good life for a player in one way, none of them on big money, but can live on what they earn in both comp.

[Bovidae]

The word is that Cruden will be going to MLR so obviously no NZ SR team was interested.

[Stargazer]

Michael Manson (Southland) has signed with Utah Warriors.

[Machpants]

I've just heard that foster hasn't got a job next year? Anyway in the morning interview before the final in his normal not-at-all-funny way he answered a question about his future saying he's going to mow his lawns (ho-ho-ho, you jester. So respectful to a journo who is only allowed one question). Anyway he did mention as it went off to the next journo that 'it is coaching tho'. I wonder where?

[sparky]

@Machpants Italy would be my guess.

[Machpants]

@sparky said in Exodus:

@Machpants Italy would be my guess.

Makes sense, maybe ozzie!

[sparky]

@Machpants Japan is another possibility.