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m also a proud Taranaki man, proud of my roots and stoked to be recommitting to my home province.â€</span></span></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Left unsaid: "Unlike my filthy traitor little brothers."</span></span></p> -
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/08/30/01/28/brumbies-nic-mayhew-signing'> Brumbies sign explosive prop Mayhew</a></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.waratahs.com.au/Waratahs/News/NewsArticle/tabid/157/ArticleID/17295/NSW-Waratahs-lock-in-Dean-Mumm-and-Leon-Power.aspx'>NSW Waratahs lock in Dean Mumm and Leon Power</a></p> -
<p>'Explosive prop Mayhew' lol. Not bad backup but we have enough cover at loosehead prop so no loss. Good luck to him at the Brumbies.</p>
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<p>Crusaders/Canterbury <span style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(245,248,250);">looseforward Reed Prinsep has signed a 2-year deal with the Hurricanes</span></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canterbury-loose-forward-signs-for-two-years-with-hurricanes/'>http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canterbury-loose-forward-signs-for-two-years-with-hurricanes/</a></p> -
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<p>Crusaders/Canterbury <span style="color:rgb(41,47,51);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(245,248,250);">looseforward Reed Prinsep has signed a 2-year deal with the Hurricanes</span></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canterbury-loose-forward-signs-for-two-years-with-hurricanes/'>http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/the-canes/news/single/item/canterbury-loose-forward-signs-for-two-years-with-hurricanes/</a></p>
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<p>Interesting. I'd have though there is as big of a logjam for loose forward places at the Hurricanes as there are at the Crusaders. Perhaps Razor has some new loosies to add to who we already know of. Was Tom Sanders on a one or two year contract with the Chiefs?</p> -
<p>Not fussed about losing Prinsepp, he's one of those blokes who is there because he's young and was in the right academy/school etc.</p>
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<p>Suprised Prinsep didn't end up at the Chiefs like almost every other up and coming Canterbury product.</p>
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Canes4life will be gutted that future world superstar Nelson Asofa-Solomona has re-signed for the Storm for another year.</p></blockquote>
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I am a bit. He would have slotted in nicely to our improved environment. <br><br>
Would prefer him over the useless ex Warrior Sam Lousi any day. That guy is one big waste of space from what Ive seen so far. Hope the Canes can iron out his lazyness. <br><br>
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<p>I am a bit. He would have slotted in nicely to our improved environment.<br><br>
Would prefer him over the useless ex Warrior Sam Lousi any day. That guy is one big waste of space from what Ive seen so far. Hope the Canes can iron out his lazyness.<br><br>
We may see Asofa Solomona back at the Canes in the future though as he has said a couple of times that playing for the Canes and All Blacks was a dream of his growing up untill he was offered a nice carrot from the NRL.</p>
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<p>Jarryd Hayne type dream, or just a kid dreaming of what could be, one day, knowing it will never happen! </p> -
He has the potential to be an All Black if he makes the transition in the next few years. Anyone who has seen this guy play knows that. The problem with him though is that he tends to have too many brain explosions and gets either suspended or put on report every second game he plays. I cant see that improving in League to be honest so whoever gets his services in the future will have a but of work to do.
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<p>Not fussed about losing Prinsepp, he's one of those blokes who is there because he's young and was in the right academy/school etc.</p>
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<p>Seen him play a lot now for club and province, and whilst he has an impressive physique he really lacks in the physical exchanges.</p>
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<p>Yeah - he's never really impressed me much either. Luke Whitelock v.2</p>
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<p>Razor has a loose forward/lock replacement spot for Jimmy Tupou and surely he can find someone better than Tim Boys?</p> -
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Not fussed about losing Prinsepp, he's one of those blokes who is there because he's young and was in the right academy/school etc.<br><br>
Seen him play a lot now for club and province, and whilst he has an impressive physique he really lacks in the physical exchanges.</p></blockquote>
Agree. He's a younger version of Luke Whitelock. <br>
Although I have to admit LW has been playing quite well.<br><br>
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Jordie Barrett still undecided where he signs for Super rugby. Beauden might convince him they can be the 10-12 combo for the Canes.</p></blockquote><br>
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<p>The Blues have always wanted a Barrett. Maybe they should chase Jordie.</p>
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<p>We had Kane in 2003 - which always seemed like a shameless ploy to lure Beauden in all honestly.</p>
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<p>We went through a phase of selecting brothers of ABs who couldn't quite get capped themselves - had Callum Rettallick, Luke Braid and Marty McKensie who will join that list imminently. Was surprised Billy Weepu and SBW's sister didn't get a call up under Lam and Kirwan.</p> -
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<p>We had Kane in 2003 - which always seemed like a shameless ploy to lure Beauden in all honestly.</p>
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<p>We went through a phase of selecting brothers of ABs who couldn't quite get capped themselves - had Callum Rettallick, Luke Braid and Marty McKensie who will join that list imminently. Was surprised Billy Weepu and SBW's sister didn't get a call up under Lam and Kirwan.</p>
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<p>Has Kane Barrett retired? The only thing he ever did for us was get red carded in a game for stomping. I don't think he's played after the 2013 season.</p> -
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<p>Has Kane Barrett retired? The only thing he ever did for us was get red carded in a game for stomping. I don't think he's played after the 2013 season.</p>
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<p>Yeah, concussion was the reason I think.</p>
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Western Force have a new coach.
David Wessels - only 33 years old - he has been the defensive coach for the Western Force for the last few years.
A very underwhelming announcement - this will only strengthen rumours that the Force are soon to be cut from the competition - given the money problems, the constant recruitment problems and the strong rumours the Force are going to be cut from the comp, it is no wonder they can't find a decent coach.
