Exodus
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When the new Japanese pro league starts, there will be flood. But not now, because of covid. Covid will actually make players more sticky. Barrett's deal is still for old japanese company league structure.
When the Japanese new league does happen in 2021 or 22 or whenever it is, I think we shouldn't fight it. If play in a Pacific timezone with a league that doesn't wreck players and respects and dovetails with test windows- then available for ABs.
Even better if we can slide into the action a bit with a Pacific club champions league thing.
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When the new Japanese pro league starts, there will be flood. But not now, because of covid. Covid will actually make players more sticky. Barrett's deal is still for old japanese company league structure.
When the Japanese new league does happen in 2021 or 22 or whenever it is, I think we shouldn't fight it. If play in a Pacific timezone with a league that doesn't wreck players and respects and dovetails with test windows- then available for ABs.
Even better if we can slide into the action a bit with a Pacific club champions league thing.
@Rapido I disagree 100%. Players playing for overseas' clubs should definitely not be ABs eligible, if they don't play in the same competition as the NZ based players.
Rennie had something to say about the eligibility of Wallabies players in the article below. I think the same should apply to ABs.
- Preference for locally playing players
- Possibly, also players playing for overseas' clubs in SR (same competition)
- Not players from other competitions
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2020/06/22/wallabies-rennie-eligibility
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Not getting the Beauden hate at all. Professional sport is a short precarious career. Just look what happened to his older brother. I more than understand why a player would look for ways to increase their earnings. Japan is a massive market, playing for a little bit will increase his off field earnings too.
Beauden Barrett has already been involved in two All Blacks RWC campaigns and played 82 internationals. Looks like he wants to add to those numbers and make some coin. Good on him.
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I will be gutted if we lose Hoskins Sotutu.
Right now we don't have an AB 8, and he is by far the most exciting prospect, it would make no sense to me if he doesn't make the squad.Barret.... good luck to him, already dead to me after leaving the Canes.
But if his little money making trip keeps him in NZ longer, than that is great.
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Connacht have announced the signing Bay of Plenty number eight Abraham Papali’i ahead of next season.
New Zealander Papali’i arrives from Bay of Plenty where he was a key member of the squad that won the Mitre 10 Cup Championship last year. The Auckland-born duel code player started his rugby union career with North Harbour before being recruited into the New Zealand Warriors (rugby league) pathway. In 2015 Papali’i signed a two-year contract with the Sydney Roosters of the Australian National Rugby League.Following his time with the Roosters, Papali’i joined Lézignan Sangliers in the premier French Rugby League competition before the 6’4″ number eight returned to New Zealand and successfully restarted his rugby union career with Bay of Plenty.
“I am delighted to welcome Abraham to Connacht Rugby,” he said.
“Abraham is a powerful number eight who has all the attributes to become a really valuable player for us while furthering our options in the back-row. I know every Connacht supporter will be excited to see what he can offer.” -
Connacht have announced the signing Bay of Plenty number eight Abraham Papali’i ahead of next season.
New Zealander Papali’i arrives from Bay of Plenty where he was a key member of the squad that won the Mitre 10 Cup Championship last year. The Auckland-born duel code player started his rugby union career with North Harbour before being recruited into the New Zealand Warriors (rugby league) pathway. In 2015 Papali’i signed a two-year contract with the Sydney Roosters of the Australian National Rugby League.Following his time with the Roosters, Papali’i joined Lézignan Sangliers in the premier French Rugby League competition before the 6’4″ number eight returned to New Zealand and successfully restarted his rugby union career with Bay of Plenty.
“I am delighted to welcome Abraham to Connacht Rugby,” he said.
“Abraham is a powerful number eight who has all the attributes to become a really valuable player for us while furthering our options in the back-row. I know every Connacht supporter will be excited to see what he can offer.”@Daffy-Jaffy said in Exodus:
Connacht have announced the signing Bay of Plenty number eight Abraham Papali’i ahead of next season.
New Zealander Papali’i arrives from Bay of Plenty where he was a key member of the squad that won the Mitre 10 Cup Championship last year. The Auckland-born duel code player started his rugby union career with North Harbour before being recruited into the New Zealand Warriors (rugby league) pathway. In 2015 Papali’i signed a two-year contract with the Sydney Roosters of the Australian National Rugby League.Following his time with the Roosters, Papali’i joined Lézignan Sangliers in the premier French Rugby League competition before the 6’4″ number eight returned to New Zealand and successfully restarted his rugby union career with Bay of Plenty.
“I am delighted to welcome Abraham to Connacht Rugby,” he said.
“Abraham is a powerful number eight who has all the attributes to become a really valuable player for us while furthering our options in the back-row. I know every Connacht supporter will be excited to see what he can offer.”Did this guy fall out of favour at BoP or was he injured? Don't think he was named in the 23 for any of the finals last year.
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@Yeetyaah
He's grown on me but a he's taking the spot of a NZ eligible player so good luck and good riddance to him.@Yeetyaah
He's grown on me but a he's taking the spot of a NZ eligible player so good luck and good riddance to him.Yeah he’s been good enough, but man we are not short of big pacy wings here, the canes coaching duo too in love with Saffas. Although I might be a bit happier if they did find a 2.5m lock!
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@Yeetyaah
He's grown on me but a he's taking the spot of a NZ eligible player so good luck and good riddance to him.Yeah he’s been good enough, but man we are not short of big pacy wings here, the canes coaching duo too in love with Saffas. Although I might be a bit happier if they did find a 2.5m lock!
@Machpants I think that was more Plumtree then Holland but yeah a tall South African lock would be amazing.
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Didn't see this one coming. Matt Duffie has signed with Honda Heat.
@Stargazer Hmm, wonder if the Blues have signed a hot fullback from another franchise?
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@Stargazer Hmm, wonder if the Blues have signed a hot fullback from another franchise?
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@Stargazer Hmm, wonder if the Blues have signed a hot fullback from another franchise?
