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Exodus 2017

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    #739

    Highlanders prop Halanukonuka has signed a two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors. He'll join Glasgow after the Mitre 10 Cup ( Ta$man).

    http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/17/07/28/highlanders-prop-halanukonuka-signs

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      Rene Ranger joins french club La Rochelle on a 2-year deal

      https://www.staderochelais.com/actualites/news/rene-ranger-jusqu-en-2019

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      • J jauzy019

        Rene Ranger joins french club La Rochelle on a 2-year deal

        https://www.staderochelais.com/actualites/news/rene-ranger-jusqu-en-2019

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        taniwharugby
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        @jauzy019 interesting decision, I guess one forced on him by not being able to pick up a super contract, as I didnt think he had enjoyed his time greatly in France.

        Doesnt say, but assume he goes after Mitre 10 Cup, unless La Rochelle bought out his NOrthland contract or he had an out clause?

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          Another cautionary tale for those who think they'll be able to come back and play at the same level (or better).

          I always rated him as a player, but he was pretty terrible this year. Good on him for taking the money now.

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          • gt12G gt12

            Another cautionary tale for those who think they'll be able to come back and play at the same level (or better).

            I always rated him as a player, but he was pretty terrible this year. Good on him for taking the money now.

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            @gt12 said in Exodus 2017:

            Another cautionary tale for those who think they'll be able to come back and play at the same level (or better).

            His case is a bit different. It's not like he was fit and playing good rugby in France before he came back

            He had no form in the NH and his NZ form was a continuation of that decline

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            • DuluthD Duluth

              @gt12 said in Exodus 2017:

              Another cautionary tale for those who think they'll be able to come back and play at the same level (or better).

              His case is a bit different. It's not like he was fit and playing good rugby in France before he came back

              He had no form in the NH and his NZ form was a continuation of that decline

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              taniwharugby
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              #744

              @Duluth form of his life when he had signed to go north (first time)...funny how it works out that way.

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                @Duluth form of his life when he had signed to go north (first time)...funny how it works out that way.

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                @taniwharugby said in Exodus 2017:

                @Duluth form of his life when he had signed to go north (first time)...funny how it works out that way.

                Yes, he was so good at the time that he'd probably have been named in the ABs if he hadn't signed with Montpellier.

                He didn't make himself very popular in France either, by admitting he didn't want to be there and would rather play in NZ. He's made quite a few negative comments about French rugby on instagram during that time. I'm surprised La Rochelle wants him.

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                • StargazerS Stargazer

                  @taniwharugby said in Exodus 2017:

                  @Duluth form of his life when he had signed to go north (first time)...funny how it works out that way.

                  Yes, he was so good at the time that he'd probably have been named in the ABs if he hadn't signed with Montpellier.

                  He didn't make himself very popular in France either, by admitting he didn't want to be there and would rather play in NZ. He's made quite a few negative comments about French rugby on instagram during that time. I'm surprised La Rochelle wants him.

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                  taniwharugby
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                  #746

                  @Stargazer money talks.

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                    There is talk , Shields , who carries an English passport due to his parents , which would make him eligible almost straight away ,

                    is being pursued by England ,

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                    • kiwiinmelbK kiwiinmelb

                      There is talk , Shields , who carries an English passport due to his parents , which would make him eligible almost straight away ,

                      is being pursued by England ,

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                      @kiwiinmelb said in Exodus 2017:

                      There is talk , Shields , who carries an English passport due to his parents , which would make him eligible almost straight away ,

                      is being pursued by England ,

                      Almost modern poetry, I like your style.

                      (no surprises that shields is weighing up his options)

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                      • Billy TellB Billy Tell

                        @kiwiinmelb said in Exodus 2017:

                        There is talk , Shields , who carries an English passport due to his parents , which would make him eligible almost straight away ,

                        is being pursued by England ,

                        Almost modern poetry, I like your style.

                        (no surprises that shields is weighing up his options)

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                        jegga
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                        @Billy-Tell said in Exodus 2017:

                        @kiwiinmelb said in Exodus 2017:

                        There is talk , Shields , who carries an English passport due to his parents , which would make him eligible almost straight away ,

                        is being pursued by England ,

                        Almost modern poetry, I like your style.

                        (no surprises that shields is weighing up his options)

                        You want it as Haiku?

                        Brad Shields may be gone
                        He has English ancestry
                        Can play six and eight

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                        • jeggaJ jegga

                          @Billy-Tell said in Exodus 2017:

                          @kiwiinmelb said in Exodus 2017:

                          There is talk , Shields , who carries an English passport due to his parents , which would make him eligible almost straight away ,

                          is being pursued by England ,

                          Almost modern poetry, I like your style.

                          (no surprises that shields is weighing up his options)

                          You want it as Haiku?

                          Brad Shields may be gone
                          He has English ancestry
                          Can play six and eight

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                          reprobate
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                          #750

                          @jegga i think all exodus posts should be presented as haiku from now on. it somehow makes the shit news easier to take.

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                            @jegga i think all exodus posts should be presented as haiku from now on. it somehow makes the shit news easier to take.

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                            jegga
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                            @reprobate said in Exodus 2017:

                            @jegga i think all exodus posts should be presented as haiku from now on. it somehow makes the shit news easier to take.

                            I agree with you
                            The exodus continues
                            And it often hurts

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                              There was a loose forward named Brad Shields.
                              Who's granny was allegedly from Macclesfield.
                              That makes him England eligible.
                              This limerick is terrible.
                              But it numbs the pain until the hurt of our depth depletion is healed.

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                                #753

                                He's no doubt taken one look at the handling the AB's have shown this year and thought "well fuck playing with that shambles".

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                                • kiwiinmelbK kiwiinmelb

                                  There is talk , Shields , who carries an English passport due to his parents , which would make him eligible almost straight away ,

                                  is being pursued by England ,

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                                  @kiwiinmelb said in Exodus 2017:

                                  There is talk , Shields , who carries an English passport due to his parents , which would make him eligible almost straight away ,

                                  is being pursued by England ,

                                  Sounds like it's more a case of his agent touting him around the place, than him being pursued by England to be fair.

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                                    Eddie will grab anyone he can in his search for experienced depth. He knows he only has a number of games left to get his ducks in a row and while producing a good 20 or so players he is quite light in places.

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                                      Margin_Walker
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                                      #756

                                      Sure, he'd be an option. But I doubt he's being pursued by anyone in the England setup.

                                      Wouldn't surprise me if he made a move north though. Seems to be out of the frame AB wise and could earn a decent wedge in the current market.

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                                        #757

                                        Don't they have enough big loose forwards with tits for hands in England already?

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                                          Don't they have enough big loose forwards with tits for hands in England already?

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                                          Frye
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                                          @Stockcar86 said in Exodus 2017:

                                          Don't they have enough big loose forwards with tits for hands in England already?

                                          They pick Teimana Harrison.

                                          There depth isn't amazing by any means.

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