Hurricanes 2021

[Stargazer]

@tim John Kirwan will be so disappointed!

[Machpants]

@tim said in Hurricanes 2021:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-all-blacks-and-hurricanes-halfback-tj-perenara-re-signs-with-new-zealand-rugby-after-nrl-discussions/3AC6XWQNJJ4VCEMS65ZB45IOYE/

All Blacks superstar TJ Perenara will not swap rugby for league and has decided to remain in New Zealand.

The Herald understands the 66-cap veteran has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes after weeks of speculation linking him with a move to an NRL heavyweight.

I don't really care on an ABs level, but Fook Mi the Canes need him.

[Bovidae]

James Marshall will be disappointed that his podcast doesn't have the exclusive now.

[Stargazer]

Hurricanes media release:

Hurricanes centurion and former co-captain TJ Perenara is heading home – inking a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Hurricanes through to 2023.

https://www.hurricanes.co.nz/news/article/tj-perenara-returning-to-hurricanes-and-nzr/

[antipodean]

@tim said in Hurricanes 2021:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-all-blacks-and-hurricanes-halfback-tj-perenara-re-signs-with-new-zealand-rugby-after-nrl-discussions/3AC6XWQNJJ4VCEMS65ZB45IOYE/

All Blacks superstar TJ Perenara will not swap rugby for league and has decided to remain in New Zealand.

The Herald understands the 66-cap veteran has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes after weeks of speculation linking him with a move to an NRL heavyweight.

[mikey07]

I wonder how many refs are having a massive sigh at the thought of Perenara barking at them for the next two years

[Canes4life]

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[Canes4life]

Does this mean TJ is available this week?

[Canes4life]

@machpants the Canes will go up a notch with him there now. It will really help Ruben Love’s development knowing he has TJ’s voice taking that pressure off.

[Machpants]

@canes4life said in Hurricanes 2021:

Does this mean TJ is available this week?

Quarantine first!

He's still in Japan

[Canes4life]

@machpants got yah.

[Stargazer]

@canes4life said in Hurricanes 2021:

Does this mean TJ is available this week?

https://twitter.com/OllieRitchie1/status/1391669328269889538

[mikey07]

@stargazer Isn’t Taumateine injured?

[Frye]

@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2021:

@stargazer Isn’t Taumateine injured?

I assume Roigard was his replacement.

I think if any back gets injured then TJ would come in.

[Stargazer]

@mikey07 He was; don't know whether he still is.

[Bovidae]

In the NZ Club Rugby thread @Canes4life posted that Taumateine was going to play Wellington club rugby last weekend.

[Stargazer]

@bovidae Oh, yes, I forgot about that. I even posted it myself in this thread. :man_facepalming_medium_skin_tone:

[LABCAT]

Ngani is going to France:
https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/125089027/all-blacks-midfielder-ngani-laumape-signs-with-stade-franais

Time for Jordie to move into twelve?

[Canes4life]

@labcat not sure as Jordie has already said his favourite position is 15. I’d imagine Umaga-Jensen will shift in to 12 and develop a combination with Proctor at 13 goi forward.

[Crucial]

Not at all unexpected and I really feel it's a good move for him.
Very good player and will fit into a European team campaign well and make a few bucks.
Was never going to own the AB 12 jersey given his limitations and the way they play.