Exodus 2018
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@pot-hale said in Exodus 2018:
Does anyone know of a site/source that keeps track of NZ players and where they’re playing?
I’ve just compiled the birthplaces/parentage of all players in PRO14 clubs and am going to make a start on the Premiership next.
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It's now official. George Moala has signed a three-year contract with Clermont.
The media release doesn't state when exactly he'll join the club next year, so I assume he'll start immediately after the Super Rugby season. Usually when a player arrives later in the season (because of playing Mitre 10 Cup), they mention that explicitly in the media release.
http://www.asm-rugby.com/actus/le-all-black-george-moala-s’engage-pour-3-saisons
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@mn5 said in Exodus 2018:
@pot-hale said in Exodus 2018:
Does anyone know of a site/source that keeps track of NZ players and where they’re playing?
I’ve just compiled the birthplaces/parentage of all players in PRO14 clubs and am going to make a start on the Premiership next.
Yes - I’ll admit it.
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@stargazer He's been a great servant to Auckland and Blues rugby and deserves to get a big payday. He was virtually playing on his own during the Blues 2015 season where no-one else seemed interested and was also a star in the 2015 Mitre 10 Cup where he and a few others almost carried us to the title this year. Thanks for the memories George.
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Samoa and Bay of Plenty prop Jordan Lay has signed with Edinburgh until the end of the 2017/18 season.
http://www.edinburghrugby.org/news/17/12/28/news-edinburgh-sign-samoan-international-prop-jordan-lay
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@jauzy019 said in Exodus 2018:
Seta Tamanivalu set to join french club Bordeaux-Bègles according to Midi Olympique tomorrow.
I dunno anymore. Do we get upset about a Fijian ditching the Abs and essentially committing himself to a hard push in 7s if he wants to play international rugby again?
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Hame Faiva is playing for Treviso.
Kiwis carving up the north. Marty Banks + 95
The strong New Zealand influence at Benetton Treviso has helped the Italian club up to fifth position in Conference B of the Guinness PRO14.
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Saracens have announced the signing of scrum-half Nic Stirzaker on a three-month deal which keeps him at the club until March.
Saracens swoop for Stirzaker
Saracens have announced the signing of scrum-half Nic Stirzaker on a three-month deal that keeps him at the Premiership club until March.
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@tim said in Exodus 2018:
Hame Faiva is playing for Treviso.
Kiwis carving up the north. Marty Banks + 95
The strong New Zealand influence at Benetton Treviso has helped the Italian club up to fifth position in Conference B of the Guinness PRO14.
The number of Kiwis playing (or coaching) in Italy is interesting.
Benetton Treviso is coached by Kiwi Kieran Crowley since 2016.
Former Auckland, Northland and Blues player Dean Budd has been playing there since 2012 and has played for Italy at least 6 times.
Jayden Hayward joined the team in 2014 and now also has 3 caps for Italy.
Nasi Manu, Whetu Douglas, Marty Banks, Hame Faiva and Monty Ioane all arrived at the club in 2017.James Tucker joined Zebre in 2017.
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@bones said in Exodus 2018:
@jauzy019 said in Exodus 2018:
Seta Tamanivalu set to join french club Bordeaux-Bègles according to Midi Olympique tomorrow.
I dunno anymore. Do we get upset about a Fijian ditching the Abs and essentially committing himself to a hard push in 7s if he wants to play international rugby again?
I was tearing up a bit but then I remembered his tackling attempt on Jonothan Davies.
Good riddance.
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@tim said in Exodus 2018:
Saracens have announced the signing of scrum-half Nic Stirzaker on a three-month deal which keeps him at the club until March.
Saracens have announced the signing of scrum-half Nic Stirzaker on a three-month deal that keeps him at the Premiership club until March.
With Genia moving to Melbourne from the Reds, and Ruru being one of many Force players being signed, it's going to be a battle for game time at halfback. Unless he hopes to stay in Europe, this is not a smart move from Stirzaker if he wants to claim the 9 (or 21) jersey in Melbourne and has any ambitions to become a Wallaby. Maybe he's now thinking of an England or even Springbok jersey instead (he was born in England to South African parents) ?
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@stargazer Stirzacker is lucky to get a Super Rugby spot at all - his form has gone backwards in a big way - had a very poor 2017.
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@kiwimurph Hmm, the whole Rebels squad had a very poor 2017.
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I wouldn't be happy about this if I were a Scottish fan or a NZ fan.
Unlike.
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@catogrande said in Exodus 2018:
I wouldn't be happy about this if I were a Scottish fan or a NZ fan.
Unlike.
Normally "Scottish-qualified" and "talent" is a misnomer.
Their team is on the improve though. I'm not worried - no Kiwi born in NZ but with Scottish heritage is going to choose Scotland over NZ unless he has no chance of pulling on a black jersey.
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Midol reported yesterday that Jarrad Hoeata will join Montpellier as injury cover for Jacques du Plessis, who is out injured for the rest of the season. Although it has not yet been confirmed officially by Montpellier, Hoeata tweeted last night tha he had landed in Paris and had one more flight to go, so I assume Midol has got this one right.
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@billy-tell said in Exodus 2018:
@catogrande said in Exodus 2018:
I wouldn't be happy about this if I were a Scottish fan or a NZ fan.
Unlike.
Normally "Scottish-qualified" and "talent" is a misnomer.
Their team is on the improve though. I'm not worried - no Kiwi born in NZ but with Scottish heritage is going to choose Scotland over NZ unless he has no chance of pulling on a black jersey.
I would.
