Exodus 2016
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<p>SBW has over 30 caps and I would be shocked if he added to it.</p>
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<p>Isn't he still contracted to the NZRU after the Olympics? He could pick up a few caps on the EOYT. </p> -
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<p>I have heard of five or six English and French clubs willing to offer Beauden Barrett massive money.</p>
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<p>so whats changed?</p>
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so whats changed?<br><br>
Euro clubs have always been keen to throw good money at quality SH players.</p></blockquote>
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<p>I'd say it is all probably relative...as AB salaries have increased, so have the off shore offers.</p>
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<p>These guys earn great coin in NZ, but can earn a truck load more off shore, again, hasn't really changed!</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="sparky" data-cid="560663" data-time="1456357267"><p>What's changed?<br><br>
The amount of money on offer. Carter was Rugby's first £1 million a year player. Beauden Barrett is being offered close to double that.</p></blockquote>
Maybe lead with that next time....<br><br>
What about Cruden. Only play 32 tests.<br><br>
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<p>Maybe lead with that next time....<br><br>
What about Cruden. Only play 32 tests.<br><br>
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<p>Didnt Cruden point to the Lions as a reaosn for not looking at the 7s and Rio?</p>
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<p>Didnt Cruden point to the Lions as a reaosn for not looking at the 7s and Rio?</p>
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<p>I don't remember Cruden ever being in the 7s frame; Barrett and B Smith used that reason though.</p> -
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/67683944/All-Blacks-star-Aaron-Cruden-turns-down-chance-to-make-Olympic-sevens-squad'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/sevens/67683944/All-Blacks-star-Aaron-Cruden-turns-down-chance-to-make-Olympic-sevens-squad</a></p>
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<p><span style="color:#fff0f5;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(16,16,16);">"Gordon asked if I was interested and I'm extremely flattered, but I think for me at this stage, not only the rugby side of it but in terms of things away from rugby as well, it probably just isn't the right time," Cruden told Radio Sport.</span></span></p>
<p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(16,16,16);"><span style="color:#fff0f5;">"I have aspirations of playing against the Lions in 2017, and maybe taking a year off wouldn't do ... my chances any good."</span></p>
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Cruden would be much less in demand than Barrett in Europe. A specialist 10 with a short kicking range hitting about 70% accuracy compared to a guy who can win matches in the last 20 with his speed etc and covers 10 and 15. Ok not such a great goal kicker either.
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<p>Cruden would be much less in demand than Barrett in Europe. A specialist 10 with a short kicking range hitting about 70% accuracy compared to a guy who can win matches in the last 20 with his speed etc and covers 10 and 15. Ok not such a great goal kicker either.</p>
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<p>Well that is bonkers if it is truly the case, and I'm not sure it actually is. </p>
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<p>I really do think it is the case. Barrett is a genuine star in Europe. The number of high profile games where he has scored important tries in the last 20 minutes, not least the RWC final. Maybe some of our non-Kiwi people can comment: your club has free choice of Barrett or Cruden, who would you choose and who do you think most of your fans would choose?</p>
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<p>I'd want a 1st 5 who has demonstrated he can lead his team around the park and win titles. </p>
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<p>Barrett's impact would be similar to Evans at a UK club.</p>
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<p>Sounds like it's Cruden for you.</p>
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<p>Evans has become a complete legend at Quins is my understanding, not that I follow English club rugby very closely.</p>
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<p>FWIW, I think Cruden <strong>IS</strong> the better 1st five.</p>
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<p>But I think European clubs would pay more for the Barrett package, he's more marketable off the field too I would imagine.</p>
