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<p>80 match Mako$ #60 <span style="color:#548dd4;"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://twitter.com/joey_wheelz'><span style="color:#548dd4;">@joey_wheelz</span></a></span> to join Suntory <span style="color:#548dd4;"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://twitter.com/sungoliath'><span style="color:#548dd4;">@sungoliath</span></a></span> immediately after Super season. We wish you well. <span style="color:#548dd4;"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/makoslegend?src=hash'><span style="color:#548dd4;">#makoslegend</span></a></span> <span style="color:#548dd4;"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://twitter.com/hashtag/FinsUp?src=hash'><span style="color:#548dd4;">#FinsUp</span></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;">Not sure whether this means Joey Wheeler will also leave the Highlanders .. waiting for more news.</span></p>
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<p>Edit: Apparently, Suntory have also signed George Smith, Christian Leali'ifano, Nigel Lam-Ah Wong and Solomon T-Pole for the 2016 Top League season.</p> -
<p>Would be interesting to do a list of where all the good players have gone this NH season just finishing and are heading next NH season.</p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;">Not sure whether this means Joey Wheeler will also leave the Highlanders .. waiting for more news.</span></p>
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<p>Edit: Apparently, Suntory have also signed George Smith, Christian Leali'ifano, Nigel Lam-Ah Wong and Solomon T-Pole for the 2016 Top League season.</p>
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<p>Fucking poaching c#nts!</p> -
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<p>Yeah, looked bad. Always hate seeing players being stretchered off. Don't think he'll bother the Crusaders next week. Not that they have anything to worry about the Tahs. This Tahs v Bulls game is awful. First try/points scored after 34 minutes. </p>
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<p>Yes it certainly was. Thank fuck I didn't pay too much to go and watch it.</p> -
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<p><span style="color:#000000;">Not sure whether this means Joey Wheeler will also leave the Highlanders .. waiting for more news.</span></p>
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<p>Edit: Apparently, Suntory have also signed George Smith, Christian Leali'ifano, Nigel Lam-Ah Wong and Solomon T-Pole for the 2016 Top League season.</p>
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<p>From Stuff:</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">While the lofty lock has ruled himself out of Mako$ contention, at least for the time being, he is hoping to play Super Rugby next season. "<strong>I am still in negotiation with the Highlanders to come back next year</strong>. After so many years of service to NZ rugby you can qualify for an exemption to do what is called a split season … hopefully we can get that over the line and I can be back with the Highlanders next year." </span></span></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/80087823/wheeler-off-to-japan-will-miss-Mako$-season'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/80087823/wheeler-off-to-japan-will-miss-Mako$-season</a></p> -
Willie le roux to join wasps and may retire from international rugby<br><br><br>
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<p>Hopefully not, but we need to be a bit wary of the 'tahs. Personnel-wise, I tend to think they're the strongest non-NZ team.</p>
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<p>I see the 'tahs are expecting Beale is gone for the season - unfortunate way to end.</p>
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<p>Six months was reported yesterday in Rugby Heaven...so season over. Poor bloke.</p> -
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<p>Willie le roux to join wasps and may retire from international rugby<br><br><br>
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<p>Thats a shame if he does , probably one of my favorite non NZ players , he is a bit different to most SA backs </p> -
According to the herald, Jane & Buckman looking at Japan. They also don't seem to have caught up with the news that Osborne going to Japan. Not enough time on the fern clearly. <br><br>
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<p>Excellent! Still probably my favourite player!</p> -
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/80166722/highlanders-resign-back-richard-buckman-to-super-rugby-for-two-more-years'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/80166722/highlanders-resign-back-richard-buckman-to-super-rugby-for-two-more-years</a></p>
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<p>Excellent! Still probably my favourite player!</p>
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<p>Hope we'll get some info soon on whether Buckman will be available for Mitre10 Cup as well. Didn't like those earlier reports that he might be heading to Japan at all.</p> -
<p>If they go to Japan they're ineligible for the All Blacks?</p>
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<p>He would be silly to after Steve Hansen mentioned him a few weeks back on Veitchy's show, saying it was a blow he injured himself prior to the season getting underway.</p> -
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<p>If they go to Japan they're ineligible for the All Blacks?</p>
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<p>He would be silly to after Steve Hansen mentioned him a few weeks back on Veitchy's show, saying it was a blow he injured himself prior to the season getting underway.</p>
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<p>Yes, indeed. Buckman also mentioned (when he was on the Breakdown about two months ago) that he was still hoping for an AB call-up one day, despite his serious injury. You'd think that if he has a good Mitre10 Cup season with the Magpies, he might be one of the new ABs for the EOYT.</p> -
<p>As a Canes fan I appreciate everything Jane has bought to N.Z rugby, the Canes and the Lions and fair play to him for negotiating a contract in Japan.</p>
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<p>I believe the Canes have probably signed him a year too long though. Jane won't complain but from a fans perspective I believe that signing Jane in 2017 is a bad move.</p>
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<p>Yes he will bring a voice and experience but he may also prevent us from signing up and coming talent and there are plenty of outside backs coming through that we need to secure.</p>
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<p>I also think in another year Jane will have lost all his spark, I mean he's starting to lose his pace now, whats he going to be like in a year?</p> -
<p>Cory Jane was seriously good under the high ball and the best fend in the game.</p>
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<p>Cory Jane was seriously good under the high ball and the best fend in the game.</p>
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<p>Certainly worthy of sitting near the back seat on the AB wingers bus!</p>
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<p>Cory Jane got shagging rights of Mrs MajorRage on the 2011 semi-final alone. Arguably the best All Black performance in the entire world cup.</p> -
I would be disappointed. He's only 21 and has a lot of promise. I suppose when you find yourself stuck behind Fonatia you have to consider your options. The French papers are always popping up with rumoured transfers of which only a proportion materialise so we see.
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<p>I would be disappointed. He's only 21 and has a lot of promise. I suppose <strong>when you find yourself stuck behind Fonatia</strong> you have to consider your options. The French papers are always popping up with rumoured transfers of which only a proportion materialise so we see.</p>
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<p>Except that Fonotia is leaving after this season and I have my doubts Fruean will get another contract (edit: same applies to Volavola). With Nadolo and McNicholl also leaving, there could be plenty of opportunity for him to claim a starting spot next year (depending on recruitment of new players).</p>
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<p>I hope it's not more than a rumour.</p>
