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Premiership club Harlequins have signed scrum-half Lewis Gjaltema from New Zealander side North Harbour.
The 22-year-old will link up with the Quins squad at the start of 2021.
North Harbour play in Mitre 10, the provincial domestic tournament in New Zealand, and are affiliated with Auckland-based Super Rugby side Blues.
"Lewis is a hard-working, English-qualified nine with a strong core skillset," Quins head of rugby Paul Gustard told the club website.
"We have been watching Lewis in the Mitre 10 Cup for a while, where he's had many impressive performances."
Quins have not disclosed the length of Gjaltema's contract at the Twickenham Stoop.
I always felt he was underrated and suffered from staying loyal to Harbour stuck behind Hall who always played 70 - 80 minutes every week. Still only 22 so watch him be pushing for the England squad in a couple of seasons!
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I can't remember whether this has already been posted:
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Luatangi Li (Northland) has re-signed with San Diego Legion
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Jarred Adams (Auckland) has signed with Manukata Sanix Blues
https://rugby.sanix.jp/topics/2020/11/b39c08f9b2fbdaa703af42daf2ea689c.html
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@Stargazer That thins the Blues region loose head depth somewhat. Disappointed Adams wasn't picked up for a super team. He played for the Sun Wolves last season so already had that Japanese connection.
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https://www.aucklandrugby.co.nz/newsarticle/97940?newsfeedId=972103
Do we put this down to Rennie bolstering Aussie locking stocks?
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@bayimports said in Exodus:
Do we put this down to Rennie bolstering Aussie locking stocks?
Whetton was probably rated 4th at the Highlanders? He is probably just looking for more game time
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Whetton obviously spent time in Aus, so not a biggie for him to go back I guess.
Main issue is his (and Caird's) long term ambitions, you have to think they are open to the idea of playing for the Wallabies down the track if the opportunity presents itself?
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@taniwharugby said in Exodus:
Whetton obviously spent time in Aus, so not a biggie for him to go back I guess.
Main issue is his (and Caird's) long term ambitions, you have to think they are open to the idea of playing for the Wallabies down the track if the opportunity presents itself?
He already qualifies for both NZ and Aus, hence my question, I actually think he is choosing the dark(canary yellow) side
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@bayimports said in Exodus:
He already qualifies for both NZ and Aus, hence my question, I actually think he is choosing the dark(canary yellow) side
I missed that. I wonder if he flies straight to Aus after the NPC final? I rate him higher than a couple of the Aussie locks
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