Exodus

[ARHS]

@kev looks to me that he plays much more to instructions for AB's now. He is more combative at the breakdown contests when in the vicinity but in contrast seeks to put others in position to take a gap more than taking defenders on himself. Bit like a league playmaker making the opposition defence have to cover more options.

[Stargazer]

Jesse Parete has signed a 2-year deal with the New England Free Jacks (MLR).

https://freejacks.com/news/highlanders-and-chiefs-loose-forward-jesse-parete-joins-the-free-jacks-on-a-two-year-contract-2/

[Stargazer]

I don't know him, but Chris Gabriel (Auckland Academy & U19?) has signed with Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi.

https://sports.toyota-shokki.co.jp/rugby/topics/2021/topics20211015.html

[Stargazer]

I vaguley remember seeing it posted somewhere else, but to be sure, I'm posting it here:

Jacob Pierce has signed with Toshiba Brave Lupus.

Media release: https://www.bravelupus.com/news/211018_1/

[Stargazer]

Jack Whetton has joined Castres as an injury replacement (joker médical).

https://castres-olympique.com/arrivee-de-jack-whetton-en-tant-que-joker-medical/

[Tim]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVjGHicBtDS/

After four years of service to the Blue and White Hoops, @waimanarieka has signed to play in Japan for the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

[bayimports]

This could go in many threads, but Will Warbrick (NZ sevens) believed to have signed with Melbourne Storm

[Stargazer]

Ray Tatafu (Counties) has signed with Kyuden Voltex in Japan.

https://www.kyudenvoltex.com/news/340

[Stargazer]

Slade McDowall (Otago) has signed with the New England Free Jacks.
https://freejacks.com/news/free-jacks-sign-highly-rated-new-zealand-flanker-slade-mcdowall-through-2024/

Isaac Salmon ( Ta$man) has signed with Toronto Arrows.
https://torontoarrows.com/news/signings-211123/

Andy Ellis has re-signed with Rugby United New York.

[Tim]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWwNQlXBh2O/

[Stargazer]

@tim I must admit that I don't remember him at all. Is this signing a big loss for the Blues depth?

[Tim]

@stargazer Think this was his first year with the Auckland NPC squad, and unfortunately he didn't get to play.

EDIT: He's only 21, so not much experience! He was in the 2020 NZ U20 training squad. Looks like he got a game off the bench last year against Northland.

[Dice]

@tim He got one start against Canterbury last year too. He looked good in that game.

[Nepia]

@stargazer said in Exodus:

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

Shit, how old is Angela these days? I didn't want him in the ABs most of his AB career, but wouldn't have minded having him this year.

[sparky]

@nepia said in Exodus:

@stargazer said in Exodus:

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

Shit, how old is Angela these days? I didn't want him in the ABs most of his AB career, but wouldn't have minded having him this year.

Andy Ellis is 37 and will be 38 in February.

[Machpants]

I'll whack this is here, Japanese getting then early for the new 5 year residency rule.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/local-focus-east-coast-teens-scouted-for-japan/YHZL72BKZYVZMADOGET544KTHE/?c_id=80&objectid=12489829&ref=rss

[Stargazer]

Can't remember whether this has been posted before. BOP's Dutchman Stan van der Hoven has signed with New England Free Jacks in the MLR.

https://twitter.com/NEFreeJacks/status/1461711676802281480

[cgrant]

Has Fatialofa recovered from his terrible injury ? When is he back in NZ ?
I reckon he could be a real contender for a spot in the ABs RWC squad, given the lack of options as far as locks are concerned.

[muddyriver]

@cgrant I don't think he is going be playing rugby from what I've seen

[Bones]

@machpants I thought schooling doesn't count towards it?