Exodus
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I wonder if Moorby has an out-clause as Montpellier are in a relegation battle at the moment. He could end up playing in D2. BTW, Ben Lam and George Bridge are also there.
And Big Karl T.
I was just listing the Kiwis who are competing for the same positions.
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Fifteen-cap All Black Ngani Laumape has switched international allegiance to Tonga, it has been revealed.
The Kobelco Kobe Steelers centre earned the last of his 15 caps in November 2020, but, given the 30-year-old has Tongan parents, he has now committed his international future to his parents' country of birth.
He first declared his interest in playing for the ‘Ikale Tahi when the birthright ruling was introduced by World Rugby in 2021. He has been eligible since November last year, however it was too late for him to be involved in the World Cup. He will likely line up in the centre alongside another former All Black in Malakai Fekitoa.
“Our priority now is to qualify for the World Cup so there is still a use for those players and bringing their leadership into the group. And at the same time, we have got guys like Ngani Laumape, who has put his hand up to come in,” assistant coach Nili Latu told RugbyPass.
“Over 80% of the World Cup squad are over 30 and as we’re looking to build some of those players may give us a year or two.
“I think it is really important that we do keep some high-profile players to lead the way for the next generation. A few of the boys have already asked for time off for family reasons and, for me that gives opportunity for the next person.”
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Jay Renton signs with Houston
https://djcoilrugby.com/2024/04/19/houston-sabercats-jay-renton/amp/
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https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
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https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
@Machpants He said a stint in Super Rugby so I see no reason why he can't be thrown in with either the Force, Landers or Moana Pasifika.
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https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
@Machpants said in Exodus:
https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
I'd take him at the Canes, I mean we signed Ben Grant who's an Aussie.
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https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
@Machpants said in Exodus:
https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
Even if he moved next season he wouldn't be eligible for the ABs until he's 26. Seems like a big call for the kid, if he wanted to be in the mix you'd think he'd have headed back already
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@Machpants said in Exodus:
https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
Even if he moved next season he wouldn't be eligible for the ABs until he's 26. Seems like a big call for the kid, if he wanted to be in the mix you'd think he'd have headed back already
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@canefan I feel like 26 is still very young for a lock. It's not like he's an outside back.
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@Machpants said in Exodus:
https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
I'd take him at the Canes, I mean we signed Ben Grant who's an Aussie.
@Canes4life said in Exodus:
@Machpants said in Exodus:
https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
I'd take him at the Canes, I mean we signed Ben Grant who's an Aussie.
And I'm of the same opinion of that signing.
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@Machpants said in Exodus:
https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
I'd take him at the Canes, I mean we signed Ben Grant who's an Aussie.
@Canes4life said in Exodus:
@Machpants said in Exodus:
https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
I'd take him at the Canes, I mean we signed Ben Grant who's an Aussie.
He's over 2m so he's too tall.
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@Canes4life said in Exodus:
@Machpants said in Exodus:
https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/350258677/japans-kiwi-lock-warner-dearns-puts-hand-super-rugby-stint
Capped for Japan? Not interested 'kiwi boy'
I'd take him at the Canes, I mean we signed Ben Grant who's an Aussie.
He's over 2m so he's too tall.
@Yeetyaah correct if Holland was coaching. Laidlaw seems to like locks in proportion to what the normal lock is, hence the signing of Ben Grant.
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Solomone Funaki signs with Dragons
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/moana-man-of-the-year-solomone-funaki-signs-with-dragons/
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Good time to move on with Lotu Inisi overtaking him.
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Rising Canterbury star Blair Murray is piquing the interest of the Welsh regions.
The 22-year-old, who can play at outside-half and in the back-three, is Welsh-qualified courtesy of his mother and his representatives have made contact with Wales' professional sides to see if they would be interested in acquiring his services. Murray is a part of the wider Crusaders squad but has played the majority of his rugby for Canterbury in the Bunnings NPC.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/young-new-zealand-rugby-talent-29131473
