Exodus

[Bovidae]

Foster seems reasonably confident that DMac will sign a NZR contract after his Japanese sabbatical, like Tuipulotu has done.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/126627165/all-blacks-coach-ian-foster-makes-peace-with-strategic-japan-sabbaticals

[gt12]

@bovidae

That's hopeful, at least. I'd like him back, only because at Super level he can be the difference maker for the Chiefs (assuming he comes back). If he ever learns to play within himself a bit more at 10 he probably has the ceiling to be a starting 10 for the ABs.

[Steven Harris]

@bovidae Tuipulotu is more of a loss to the Blues than the All Blacks , needed to stand up against the Boks ,just did not front .

[African Monkey]

@steven-harris Thought he was good against them in Townsville but yes, for the majority of his AB career, he hasn't fronted sadly, and yes, He certainly is a loss for the Blues more than anything.

[kev]

@african-monkey said in Exodus:

@steven-harris Thought he was good against them in Townsville but yes, for the majority of his AB career, he hasn't fronted sadly, and yes, He certainly is a loss for the Blues more than anything.

One game doesn’t make a career. But over a number of seasons, given his size and obvious athleticism, Patrick hasn’t put i enough performances of quality to demand a starting spot. A bit like Shannon Frizell. Nearly but ?

Damien McKenzie seems more like a 7s rugby player, playing 15s. His preference for running cross field makes it difficult for those supporting him. So while he can beat players, he really relies on broken field situations to be effective - and much more risky in tight games at test level.

[ARHS]

@kev looks to me that he plays much more to instructions for AB's now. He is more combative at the breakdown contests when in the vicinity but in contrast seeks to put others in position to take a gap more than taking defenders on himself. Bit like a league playmaker making the opposition defence have to cover more options.

[Stargazer]

Jesse Parete has signed a 2-year deal with the New England Free Jacks (MLR).

FJAdmin  /  Oct 5, 2021

Highlanders And Chiefs Loose Forward, Jesse Parete, Joins The Free Jacks On A Two Year Contract - New England Free Jacks

Dynamic New Zealand Forward joins the Free Jacks with valuable experience in Super Rugby, Top League, and New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship Boston, MA — September 30, 2021 — New […]

[Stargazer]

I don't know him, but Chris Gabriel (Auckland Academy & U19?) has signed with Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi.

TOPICS | TOYOTA INDUSTRIES CORPORATION SHUTTLES ラグビー部 | 豊田自動織機

[Stargazer]

I vaguley remember seeing it posted somewhere else, but to be sure, I'm posting it here:

Jacob Pierce has signed with Toshiba Brave Lupus.

Media release: https://www.bravelupus.com/news/211018_1/

[Stargazer]

Jack Whetton has joined Castres as an injury replacement (joker médical).

Communication CO  /  Oct 20, 2021

Arrivée de Jack Whetton en tant que joker médical - Castres Olympique

Compte tenu de la suspension de Ryno Pieterse et des blessures de Stephane Onambele et Mathieu Babillot, le Castres Olympique a recruté en tant que joker médical le Néo-Zélandais Jack Whetton. Âgé de 29 ans, Jack Whetton, 2 M, 119KG, évoluait cette saison au poste de deuxième ligne dans la...

[Tim]

After four years of service to the Blue and White Hoops, @waimanarieka has signed to play in Japan for the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

[bayimports]

This could go in many threads, but Will Warbrick (NZ sevens) believed to have signed with Melbourne Storm

[Stargazer]

Ray Tatafu (Counties) has signed with Kyuden Voltex in Japan.

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九州唯一のジャパンラグビーリーグワンのチーム、九州電力ラグビー部キューデンヴォルテクスの公式サイトへようこそ!福岡市をホストエリアとし、九州全域をフレンドリーエリアとして活動しています。最新のチーム情報、選手紹介、試合情報など、九州電力ラグビー部に関連する多彩な情報を提供しています。ファンクラブ入会やメルマガ登録も受付中です。

[Stargazer]

Slade McDowall (Otago) has signed with the New England Free Jacks.

Alex Graylin  /  Nov 24, 2021

Free Jacks Sign Highly Rated New Zealand Flanker, Slade McDowall, through 2024 - New England Free Jacks

The Free Jacks’ back row strengthens significantly with the addition of the tough former NZ Secondary Schools, Highlanders, and Otago player Boston, MA — November 24, 2021 — The Free […]

Isaac Salmon ( Ta$man) has signed with Toronto Arrows.
https://torontoarrows.com/news/signings-211123/

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

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[Tim]

[Stargazer]

@tim I must admit that I don't remember him at all. Is this signing a big loss for the Blues depth?

[Tim]

@stargazer Think this was his first year with the Auckland NPC squad, and unfortunately he didn't get to play.

EDIT: He's only 21, so not much experience! He was in the 2020 NZ U20 training squad. Looks like he got a game off the bench last year against Northland.

[Dice]

@tim He got one start against Canterbury last year too. He looked good in that game.

[Nepia]

@stargazer said in Exodus:

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

Shit, how old is Angela these days? I didn't want him in the ABs most of his AB career, but wouldn't have minded having him this year.

[sparky]

@nepia said in Exodus:

@stargazer said in Exodus:

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

Shit, how old is Angela these days? I didn't want him in the ABs most of his AB career, but wouldn't have minded having him this year.

Andy Ellis is 37 and will be 38 in February.