Exodus
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@gt12 I think strategically teams use dual playmakers now differently to a few years ago. Particularly around the time of the 2019 RWC, the trend was to play with a left and a right, a bit like they did in league, but it just meant nobody controlled the game.
When Barrett and DMac play together currently, Barrett is generally still the primary playmaker, but DMac will occasionally inject off the same side. It's quite different.
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Confirmed that Ross Filipo will be an assistant coach at the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners. Even though they are a Div 2 club, the money is much greater than what he was earning in NZ. Akira Ioane and now Peter Umaga-Jensen are there.
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James O’Reilly heading to France. Not sure who he’s signed with though.
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@hikastags said in Exodus:
King Maxwell from last years NZ U20 was playing D3 in Japan for the Water Gush. Not sure if he's still there.
He was in one of the Ignite7s teams (Surge) that played earlier this month. He has speed so would be a good option for the AB7s.
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@Canes4life said in Exodus:
James O’Reilly heading to France. Not sure who he’s signed with though.
I guess it's Vannes which needs a hooker because two of their hookers have suffered long term injuries.
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Reported on several French sites and All.Rugby - I guess it is for the 26/27 Top 14 - This from RVA radio site -
"ASM Clermont continues its transfer activity with the signing of a new key player at center.This is very good news that could soon be officially announced by ASM Clermont. The club is reportedly close to signing another very promising player from New Zealand: Alexander Lam. This signing will help the team continue to build its squad, especially as several players are out of contract, such as Lucas Tauzin, Irae Simone, and Pierre Fouyssac.
27 years old, winger
Aj Lam has been playing center for the Auckland Blues since 2021. He primarily plays on the wing and is currently a highly sought-after player for clubs. The 27-year-old is therefore well on his way to joining the Top 14.
According to Midi Olympique, nothing is signed yet, but negotiations are progressing very well. Lam has reportedly agreed to join the Clermont coaching staff. The latter is already working to integrate him into his attack as the second block of the championship has just begun."
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Exodus:
Reported on several French sites and All.Rugby - I guess it is for the 26/27 Top 14 - This from RVA radio site -
"ASM Clermont continues its transfer activity with the signing of a new key player at center.This is very good news that could soon be officially announced by ASM Clermont. The club is reportedly close to signing another very promising player from New Zealand: Alexander Lam. This signing will help the team continue to build its squad, especially as several players are out of contract, such as Lucas Tauzin, Irae Simone, and Pierre Fouyssac.
27 years old, winger
Aj Lam has been playing center for the Auckland Blues since 2021. He primarily plays on the wing and is currently a highly sought-after player for clubs. The 27-year-old is therefore well on his way to joining the Top 14.
According to Midi Olympique, nothing is signed yet, but negotiations are progressing very well. Lam has reportedly agreed to join the Clermont coaching staff. The latter is already working to integrate him into his attack as the second block of the championship has just begun."
Another player with promise that never got a shot. Meanwhile questions of our midfield abound
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We're becoming a decent supplier for European clubs.
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@African-Monkey said in Exodus:
We're becoming a decent supplier for European clubs.
Has been that way for some time. The worst part right now is we are letting players go that could actually help us get better, IMHO....
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Northland lock Sam Caird has signed with Yokohama Cannon Eagles in Japan linking up former Blues head coach and ABs assistant Leon McDonald
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@Bovidae Not the only one theres a current super rugby prop who will be heading to the Newscastle Red Bulls club post next years super comp
According to my source ,this prop has english herritage via his grand parents -
Not confirmed but...
All the best to him.
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It goes without saying that Scott Robertson's treatment of Hoskins Sotutu has been appalling, overlooked by the ABs for two years for lesser and less experienced players. His departure from New Zealand Rugby was easily avoidable if the All Blacks Head Coach had been more diligent and thorough and exercised better judgement.
But NZ Rugby is going to be counting the cost of Robertson's staggering laziness and lack of attention to detail for a long time.
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@African-Monkey said in Exodus:
We're becoming a decent supplier for European clubs.
Has been that way for some time. The worst part right now is we are letting players go that could actually help us get better, IMHO....
Feels like it's getting much worse though. And the NRL raiding Union pathways here is at an all-time high.
Seeing both Hoskins and Lam leave really sucks.
