Exodus 2018

Stargazer

That Japan list is a bit misleading as some of those players are on short-term contracts and will return to SR in 2019.

Stargazer

Antonio Kirikiri and Jade Te Rure have signed with Yorkshire Carnegie, a club that plays in the RFU Championship.

Stargazer

@gt12 said in Exodus 2018:

@billy-tell

In the article I read, it was implied that he wanted to play in the WC again, but I don't think it directly said he wanted to return to the ABs.

I wonder if he would take the sevens work around and try to play for Tonga? That would be much easier.

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/malakai-fekitoa-not-done-rugby-world-cups/

Apparently, he has signed with Wasps, joining his mate Lima. Not officially announced yet.

Stargazer

This should read: "temporary big-money moves."

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12145452

ShadowTrooper

@stargazer Indeed. But how else can NZ compete? Short term deals may become the norm quite soon.

Stargazer

@shadowtrooper I have no problems with it. As long as they are coming back. But obviously, some players will run a risk of losing their starting jersey, BB being the most obvious example.

Tim

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12149939

taniwharugby

@tim so post RWC, good on him, still world class, but he is definitely on the down hill side of his peak.

Machpants

Hopefully we unexodus matt Todd

Stargazer

He's signed with the Crusaders for 2019.

Stargazer

@tim I believe it when I see the official announcement. Midol has been wrong before.

The Silver Fern

Exodus 2018