Exodus 2018
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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.
http://www.planetrugby.com/news/saracens-swoop-for-stirzaker/
@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.
http://www.planetrugby.com/news/saracens-swoop-for-stirzaker/
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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@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.
http://www.planetrugby.com/news/saracens-swoop-for-stirzaker/
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.
@stargazer I know - Im a season ticker holder. Stirzacker was trash.
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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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I wouldn't be happy about this if I were a Scottish fan or a NZ fan.
Unlike.
@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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@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.
@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.
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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.
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@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
@taniwharugby said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
To be fair he was probably in with a shout for Scotland until a year or so ago.
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@taniwharugby said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
To be fair he was probably in with a shout for Scotland until a year or so ago.
@catogrande said in Exodus 2018:
@taniwharugby said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
To be fair he was probably in with a shout for Scotland until a year or so ago.
MN5? Doubt he'd get a run for Scots College U14C team let alone Scotland
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@tim said in Exodus 2018:
Hame Faiva is playing for Treviso.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/kiwis-carving-north-marty-banks-95
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.
@stargazer said in Exodus 2018:
@tim said in Exodus 2018:
Hame Faiva is playing for Treviso.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/kiwis-carving-north-marty-banks-95
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.
Nearly as many as the number of Irish...
O’Shea head coach Italy
Michael Bradley, head coach Zebre
Stephen Aboud - Development
Ian McKinley, flyhalf at Treviso and capped by O’Shea
Ciaran Gaffney at Zebre
Rory Parata at Zebre -
@crucial said in Exodus 2018:
@tim said in Exodus 2018:
Not a lot of love for loose head props is there?
Jeez Rory McIlroy sure knows how to waste his money. The salary bill at Ulster is way out of line given the shit return on their investments recently.
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@catogrande said in Exodus 2018:
@taniwharugby said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
To be fair he was probably in with a shout for Scotland until a year or so ago.
MN5? Doubt he'd get a run for Scots College U14C team let alone Scotland
@frye said in Exodus 2018:
@catogrande said in Exodus 2018:
@taniwharugby said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
To be fair he was probably in with a shout for Scotland until a year or so ago.
MN5? Doubt he'd get a run for Scots College U14C team let alone Scotland
Most of the fluffybunnies on here sound like they'd keel over walking a flight of stairs. I'd be a better shot than them.
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@frye said in Exodus 2018:
@catogrande said in Exodus 2018:
@taniwharugby said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
To be fair he was probably in with a shout for Scotland until a year or so ago.
MN5? Doubt he'd get a run for Scots College U14C team let alone Scotland
Most of the fluffybunnies on here sound like they'd keel over walking a flight of stairs. I'd be a better shot than them.
@mn5 said in Exodus 2018:
@frye said in Exodus 2018:
@catogrande said in Exodus 2018:
@taniwharugby said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
To be fair he was probably in with a shout for Scotland until a year or so ago.
MN5? Doubt he'd get a run for Scots College U14C team let alone Scotland
Most of the fluffybunnies on here sound like they'd keel over walking a flight of stairs. I'd be a better shot than them.
I dare say most of us could get fit faster than you'd learn to catch, pass and tackle...
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@mn5 said in Exodus 2018:
@frye said in Exodus 2018:
@catogrande said in Exodus 2018:
@taniwharugby said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
To be fair he was probably in with a shout for Scotland until a year or so ago.
MN5? Doubt he'd get a run for Scots College U14C team let alone Scotland
Most of the fluffybunnies on here sound like they'd keel over walking a flight of stairs. I'd be a better shot than them.
I dare say most of us could get fit faster than you'd learn to catch, pass and tackle...
@antipodean said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 said in Exodus 2018:
@frye said in Exodus 2018:
@catogrande said in Exodus 2018:
@taniwharugby said in Exodus 2018:
@mn5 easy to say when you have no shot at either...
To be fair he was probably in with a shout for Scotland until a year or so ago.
MN5? Doubt he'd get a run for Scots College U14C team let alone Scotland
Most of the fluffybunnies on here sound like they'd keel over walking a flight of stairs. I'd be a better shot than them.
I dare say most of us could get fit faster than you'd learn to catch, pass and tackle...
It's only Scotland. Those are optional extras.
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Looks like you've missed your chance then, because they appear to be getting quite good at those now.
Even Wales are attempting to play 15 man rugby.
I'm looking forward to this year's 6N.
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Looks like you've missed your chance then, because they appear to be getting quite good at those now.
Even Wales are attempting to play 15 man rugby.
I'm looking forward to this year's 6N.
@antipodean said in Exodus 2018:
Looks like you've missed your chance then, because they appear to be getting quite good at those now.
Even Wales are attempting to play 15 man rugby.
I'm looking forward to this year's 6N.
Yep they are looking very decent indeed. Dare I say it some good players can't even make the squad. Would be good to see Sean Maitland have a good tournament.
