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    Machpants
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    The international level players in top clubs are going to be fucked by year's end

    https://www.planetrugby.com/premiership-sides-set-for-gruelling-schedule/

    9 rounds with a fair few 4 day turn arounds>champions cup>finish 6N>tourny with Jap/?

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      The international level players in top clubs are going to be fucked by year's end

      https://www.planetrugby.com/premiership-sides-set-for-gruelling-schedule/

      9 rounds with a fair few 4 day turn arounds>champions cup>finish 6N>tourny with Jap/?

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      @Machpants said in NH club rugby:

      The international level players in top clubs are going to be fucked by year's end

      https://www.planetrugby.com/premiership-sides-set-for-gruelling-schedule/

      9 rounds with a fair few 4 day turn arounds>champions cup>finish 6N>tourny with Jap/?

      "England’s leading players face the prospect of an endless winter with competitive top-level fixtures scheduled for 52 consecutive weekends once the Premiership season restarts on 14 August "

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        @Machpants said in NH club rugby:

        The international level players in top clubs are going to be fucked by year's end

        https://www.planetrugby.com/premiership-sides-set-for-gruelling-schedule/

        9 rounds with a fair few 4 day turn arounds>champions cup>finish 6N>tourny with Jap/?

        "England’s leading players face the prospect of an endless winter with competitive top-level fixtures scheduled for 52 consecutive weekends once the Premiership season restarts on 14 August "

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        @Machpants said in NH club rugby:

        @Machpants said in NH club rugby:

        The international level players in top clubs are going to be fucked by year's end

        https://www.planetrugby.com/premiership-sides-set-for-gruelling-schedule/

        9 rounds with a fair few 4 day turn arounds>champions cup>finish 6N>tourny with Jap/?

        "England’s leading players face the prospect of an endless winter with competitive top-level fixtures scheduled for 52 consecutive weekends once the Premiership season restarts on 14 August "

        Plan for the most, hope for the best, but expect another unwanted holiday at some point.

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          The Daily Telegraph reporting that Manu Tuilagi is set to sign for Sale Sharks.

          https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2020/07/11/manu-tuilagi-sign-sale-sharks/

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            The Daily Telegraph reporting that Manu Tuilagi is set to sign for Sale Sharks.

            https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2020/07/11/manu-tuilagi-sign-sale-sharks/

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            @sparky Rob Baxter has said that Exeter Chiefs will shortly announce a new signing “that will have everyone licking their lips”. Tuilagi is the speculation. He’s already signed Facunda Cordero, Santiago’s little brother.

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              I wonder how Pro 14 will restart. Scheduled for a week after Premiership. Specifically the 2 South African Franchises .

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                The Daily Telegraph reporting that Manu Tuilagi is set to sign for Sale Sharks.

                https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2020/07/11/manu-tuilagi-sign-sale-sharks/

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                @sparky You were right. Now confirmed, Manu to Sale Sharks. Really has me wondering about the new mouth watering Exeter signing.

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                  @sparky You were right. Now confirmed, Manu to Sale Sharks. Really has me wondering about the new mouth watering Exeter signing.

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                  @Catogrande said in NH club rugby:

                  @sparky You were right. Now confirmed, Manu to Sale Sharks. Really has me wondering about the new mouth watering Exeter signing.

                  Tei Walden....

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                  • CatograndeC Catogrande

                    @sparky Rob Baxter has said that Exeter Chiefs will shortly announce a new signing “that will have everyone licking their lips”. Tuilagi is the speculation. He’s already signed Facunda Cordero, Santiago’s little brother.

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                    @Catogrande said in NH club rugby:

                    @sparky Rob Baxter has said that Exeter Chiefs will shortly announce a new signing “that will have everyone licking their lips”. Tuilagi is the speculation. He’s already signed Facunda Cordero, Santiago’s little brother.

                    well, given that description, it could be Richard Kahui

                    just to merge two threads

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                      https://twitter.com/LeicesterTigers/status/1283127452013862912

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                        Both Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje have signed long-term deals with Saracens.

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                          Both Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje have signed long-term deals with Saracens.

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                          @sparky said in NH club rugby:

                          Both Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje have signed long-term deals with Saracens.

                          Not mentioned anywhere, but there is no salary cap in the Championship. Thus these guys can take ( for ex) a 3 year deal, with the majority of the money paid in the championship year. Thus after they inevitability get promoted next season, Saracens will be basically well above the reduced cap. Easy winning there, from the cheating bastards, with their 3 undeserved titles

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                            @sparky said in NH club rugby:

                            Both Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje have signed long-term deals with Saracens.

                            Not mentioned anywhere, but there is no salary cap in the Championship. Thus these guys can take ( for ex) a 3 year deal, with the majority of the money paid in the championship year. Thus after they inevitability get promoted next season, Saracens will be basically well above the reduced cap. Easy winning there, from the cheating bastards, with their 3 undeserved titles

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                            Catogrande
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                            @Machpants said in NH club rugby:

                            @sparky said in NH club rugby:

                            Both Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje have signed long-term deals with Saracens.

                            Not mentioned anywhere, but there is no salary cap in the Championship. Thus these guys can take ( for ex) a 3 year deal, with the majority of the money paid in the championship year. Thus after they inevitability get promoted next season, Saracens will be basically well above the reduced cap. Easy winning there, from the cheating bastards, with their 3 undeserved titles

                            Not quite. To be promoted to the Premiership you have to operate within the salary cap the season prior.

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                              @Machpants said in NH club rugby:

                              @sparky said in NH club rugby:

                              Both Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje have signed long-term deals with Saracens.

                              Not mentioned anywhere, but there is no salary cap in the Championship. Thus these guys can take ( for ex) a 3 year deal, with the majority of the money paid in the championship year. Thus after they inevitability get promoted next season, Saracens will be basically well above the reduced cap. Easy winning there, from the cheating bastards, with their 3 undeserved titles

                              Not quite. To be promoted to the Premiership you have to operate within the salary cap the season prior.

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                              @Catogrande oh I didn't realise, my conspiracy theory out the window. They're still cheating bastards who should be striped of titles to!

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                                Huh, never heard of him. Go figure.

                                https://www.bbc.com/sport/amp/rugby-union/53447399

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                                  And the video that went viral....again never seen it. Doesn't strike me as all that special in this!

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                                    And the video that went viral....again never seen it. Doesn't strike me as all that special in this!

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                                    @Bones said in NH club rugby:

                                    And the video that went viral....again never seen it. Doesn't strike me as all that special in this!

                                    Runs good support lines

                                    Good hands

                                    Wheels

                                    Last try was excellent

                                    oh and he's 14

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                                      And the video that went viral....again never seen it. Doesn't strike me as all that special in this!

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                                      @Bones Tough crowd ... seriously quick and ability to beat a man!

                                      When did Tupou one go viral? That would have to be <5 years wouldn't it?

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                                        Oh yeah, don't get me wrong, for a 14/15yo the size of an 18yo up against other 14/15yo's that look a bit smaller he's brilliant! 😄

                                        Edit: What I guess I mean is - we've seen a few of these from kids physically years ahead of their peers, this video doesn't stand out over those for me. Incredible pace and a good eye for the outside, but nothing jaw dropping.

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                                          And the video that went viral....again never seen it. Doesn't strike me as all that special in this!

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                                          @Bones He showed pace and was big for his age, took the ball well. Nothing there to suggest he was destined to be anything more than a decent club player though.

                                          Defence was dire.

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