Exodus

[Stargazer]

@Bones Thomas Nolan, a lock from Melbourne Rebels (never heard of him before).

[TheMojoman]

@gt12 said in Exodus:

@Stargazer

Fantastic pickup for them. This year would be the year to go for a player like him.

Agreed. Super solid and will be a loss for the Blues particularly if Romano isn’t coming back.

[jauzy019]

TH prop Nepo Laulala on his way to french club Toulouse in 2023.

https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/rugby/top-14/top-14-le-pilier-des-all-blacks-laulala-vers-le-stade-toulousain_AV-202209160564.html

[Bovidae]

@jauzy019 Before or after the RWC?

[jauzy019]

@Bovidae after is he's selected

(otherwise before)

He will replace Charlie Faumuina who should retire at the end of the current season.

[Stargazer]

From that French article:

Car selon nos informations, son compatriote Nepo Laulala est en discussions avancées pour évoluer au Stade Toulousain dès la saison prochaine.

So it's an unconfirmed rumour and he's still in negotiation with Toulouse (and hasn't signed yet).
Doesn't mean it's not true or that he won't sign, but it's not a done deal just yet.

[Frye]

@jauzy019 said in Exodus:

TH prop Nepo Laulala on his way to french club Toulouse in 2023.

https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/rugby/top-14/top-14-le-pilier-des-all-blacks-laulala-vers-le-stade-toulousain_AV-202209160564.html

Oh thank god. Unbelievable he's played so many tests.

[booboo]

Hate to see guys leave, but he never lived up to the hopes we had.

[cgrant]

Beauden Barrett to Racing 92 after the RWC ?

[Machpants]

@cgrant said in Exodus:

Beauden Barrett to Racing 92 after the RWC ?

He's going to leave after, he's that age. Any links

[Grooter]

Read that Bridge is off to Montpellier, I shed a tear I must admit

[Yeetyaah]

@FakatavaAllBlack said in Exodus:

Read that Bridge is off to Montpellier, I shed a tear I must admit

Of happiness I hope

[Grooter]

@Yeetyaah best playing days are obviously behind him but I must say Bridgey & Tim Bateman probably left the best impression on me when i got to meet a few of the Crusaders boys a few yrs back

[Stargazer]

According to French media, the Chiefs showed interest in Bridge, but he prefers to go overseas.

[cgrant]

@Machpants said in Exodus:

@cgrant said in Exodus:

Beauden Barrett to Racing 92 after the RWC ?

He's going to leave after, he's that age. Any links

I don't remember where I read it, unfortunately.

[Stargazer]

Mitch Brown has signed with Yokohama Canon Eagles.

https://www.canon-eagles.jp/news/info/20220920.html

[Higgins]

@Stargazer said in Exodus:

Mitch Brown

Not exactly one of the highest profile players. I had to google him to see if it was who I thought it was. A bit part player at lock for the Chiefs for about 7 years and indeed it is him.

[Daffy Jaffy]

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/united-rugby-championship/news-united-rugby-championship/stormers-sign-samoan-to-solve-midfield-problems/

[Bovidae]

Luke Campbell to MLR.

He has been signed by New Orleans in the Major League Rugby competition and will head over in January, before returning to Manawatū later next year.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/300695947/new-halfback-luke-campbell-enjoying-stint-with-turbos

[Stargazer]

Media release NOLA Gold about Campbell signing (2-year contract):

https://www.nolagoldrugby.com/news/luke-campbell-joins-the-gold/