Crusaders 2018
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So what they achieved by taking Robbie Deans?
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@bovidae so you are saying that is some poor journalism?
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I don't know the details of Samu's contract but the fact he was born in Aust and, as the article states, is an Aust citizen should be no different than Fiji, Samoa or Tonga wanting their players released in June. It's still his decision to accept any request to play.
But to answer your question, yes.
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I think the brad shield clause applies to the Ozzies, as it stands Ozzie can't pick him as he doesn't play for an Ozzie SR team nor have 60 caps. But like England with Brad shields, rugby Australia might let Cheika pick him early as he is coming next season. He's probably not signed the clause brad signed that holds him to NZ, like peers Francis but I don't know for sure
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The only way it would be similar to Shields is if he's been here 3 years + and is qualified for NZ and in his latest Super contract he declared he wanted to play for NZ only and went through the steps to fulfil 9.38. Other than that, Oz can select him and the Crusaders can't stop him from going.
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I'd be very pleased for Samu.
Done it the right way. Came over to play some NPC for Ta$man, impressed enough to get a Crusaders contract. The NZ pyramid (albeit parachuting in already above club level) working to perfection.
Brock James thinking if only in my day.
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@rapido said in Crusaders 2018:
@antipodean said in Crusaders 2018:
@stargazer That's an unflattering photo of Read.
and of DMac.
"That's quite the monstrous noggin for a small fella" ala MN5
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We are excited to announce that @drewzah22 (Andrew Makalio) has recommitted to the team for the 2019 season!
Andrew Makalio re-signs for 2019 Crusade
BNZ Crusaders hooker Andrew Makalio has re-committed to the club for the 2019 Investec Super Rugby season. Makalio said that, in just his second season with the BNZ Crusaders, it was an easy decision to sign on for a third: “The start of my professional rugby career has moved quite fast, and I never would have believed that after my first season with Ta$man I’d be representing the Crusaders the following year. “It’s a huge honour to be a part of this team and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities I‘ve had to wear the jersey. I’m happy with the progress I have made in developing my game and in the end, the decision to continue here with this group of players and a really engaging coaching group, was easy to make,” Makalio said.