Exodus
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Sam Malcolm (Manawatu Turbos) has re-signed with the Toronto Arrows. He also played there last MLR season.
Morgan Mitchell (Southland), who played for the Toronto Arrows last season as well, has signed with the Kamaishi Seawaves, who play in the Japanese 2nd tier Top Challenge League.
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Confirmed:
Marty McKenzie has signed with Ospreys.
Only until the end of the season, as injury cover for Gareth Anscombe.
Chiefs’ McKenzie signs for Ospreys | Ospreys
Marty McKenzie, the former New Zealand Maori and U20s fly half, has put pen to paper and committed to the Ospreys to the end of the season.
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@Stargazer When did Anscombe move from Cardiff?
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@Stargazer said in Exodus 2019:
Confirmed:
Marty McKenzie has signed with Ospreys.
Only until the end of the season, as injury cover for Gareth Anscombe.
Chiefs’ McKenzie signs for Ospreys | Ospreys
Marty McKenzie, the former New Zealand Maori and U20s fly half, has put pen to paper and committed to the Ospreys to the end of the season.
What has happened to the glory days where Wales always had really good first fives? Marty McKenzie may have been struggling to get a game in reserve grade back then.
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@Higgins said in Exodus 2019:
@Stargazer said in Exodus 2019:
Confirmed:
Marty McKenzie has signed with Ospreys.
Only until the end of the season, as injury cover for Gareth Anscombe.
Chiefs’ McKenzie signs for Ospreys | Ospreys
Marty McKenzie, the former New Zealand Maori and U20s fly half, has put pen to paper and committed to the Ospreys to the end of the season.
What has happened to the glory days where Wales always had really good first fives? Marty McKenzie may have been struggling to get a game in reserve grade back then.
That cupboard has been fairly bare for a number of years. Stephen Jones was pretty good but at international level I’m struggling to think of anyone else. A fair few at regional level over the years but overlooked for “steady” players imo. @MiketheSnow would have a more informed view though.
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@cgrant said in Exodus 2019:
Sam Davies was very good when he was playing for the U20s but could not fulfill this early promise at the professional level.
Agreed. And wasn't given the time to learn from his mistakes. But back in the fold with Pivac.
Jarrod Evans is the most complete outside half in some time.
Kept Anscombe at 15 at Cardiff Blues.
But overlooked by Gatland.
Hopefully he has his chance next Saturday and the coming 6N.
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@Steven-Harris Blake Hohaia has ended up at the Utah Warriors.
Has anyone ever heard of Hagen Schulte? Apparently, Chch born, has played for Marist Albion and Buller. And Germany.
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@Stargazer thanks for posting, did hear he was heading up to the USA , just wasn’t to sure sure whom with..!
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Confirmed. Toshiba Brave Lupus have signed:
- Lyndon Dunshea (Auckland)
- Tom Parsons (Hawke's Bay)
- Tim Bateman (Crusaders/Canterbury)
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Confirmed: Steve Hansen is the new Director of Rugby of Toyota Verblitz.
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has announced his new job. Hansen has revealed a new role with Toyota Verblitz in Japan's Top League. He joins retired All Blacks captain Kieran Read at the side. Hansen said he signed a contract with Toyota after the Rugby World Cup and the deal helps him stay in the game but also have time with family. "It's an interesting role. It's not one as head coach. it's more as an advisor, mentor and requires me to be up there between somewhere five to 17 weeks a year," Hansen revealed in a video on allblacks.com. "The key thing is to go in there and work with the people who are in the environment. The head coach is Simon Cron who I know well and have a lot of time for. He's going to be a very good coach. having the opportunity to help him grow is something that really excites me," Hansen added. -
Otago hooker Sekonaia Pole has signed with NTT Communications Shining Arcs in Japan.
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Counties Manukau lock Daymon Leasuasu has signed with Ricoh Black Rams.
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Taranaki prop Donald Brighouse has signed with the New England Free Jacks (MLR) for two seasons.
Free Jacks Welcome Samoan International Prop, Donald Brighouse - New England Free Jacks
Boston, MA – The Free Jacks today announced the signing of Samoan international prop, Donald Brighouse, for the 2020 and 2021 seasons in Major League Rugby. The New Zealand-born front […]
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This one will surprise probably even Wellington Lions supporters given the flack at least one of them fired his way during the NPC!
http://www.clubrugby.nz/2019/12/17/rolling-subs-updated-rugby-news-throughout-the-holiday-period/
Kafatolu joins Sunwolves
Tokyo 17 December: Petone Rugby Football Club talisman, Wellington club rugby 2009 Best and Fairest winner and Wellington Lions loose forward Mateaki Kafatolu has joined the Sunwolves Super Rugby squad for the 2020 season.
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@Higgins Yeah, I posted that in the Super Rugby 2020 thread four days ago.
It's says something about the level of play we can expect from the Sunwolves in their last season, if they sign players like him. I guess that's what you get if the Top League competition runs simultaneously to SR and no Top League club is prepared to release players so they can play for the Sunwolves. Their player pool is even further reduced because so many foreigners have signed with either Top League clubs or Major League Rugby clubs, this year.
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Not sure whether this was already posted:
Sef Fa'agase (2019 Highlanders & Wellington Lions prop) has signed with Canon Eagles.
キヤノンイーグルス 入団選手のお知らせ - 横浜キヤノン イーグルス 公式サイト
2020シーズンにむけて、新入団選手をお知らせします。■新入団選手氏名ポジション身長/体重生年月日主なチーム経歴出身国
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