Exodus

[Stargazer]

Slade McDowall (Otago) has signed with the New England Free Jacks.

Alex Graylin  /  Nov 24, 2021

Free Jacks Sign Highly Rated New Zealand Flanker, Slade McDowall, through 2024 - New England Free Jacks

The Free Jacks’ back row strengthens significantly with the addition of the tough former NZ Secondary Schools, Highlanders, and Otago player Boston, MA — November 24, 2021 — The Free […]

Isaac Salmon ( Ta$man) has signed with Toronto Arrows.
https://torontoarrows.com/news/signings-211123/

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

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[Tim]

[Stargazer]

@tim I must admit that I don't remember him at all. Is this signing a big loss for the Blues depth?

[Tim]

@stargazer Think this was his first year with the Auckland NPC squad, and unfortunately he didn't get to play.

EDIT: He's only 21, so not much experience! He was in the 2020 NZ U20 training squad. Looks like he got a game off the bench last year against Northland.

[Dice]

@tim He got one start against Canterbury last year too. He looked good in that game.

[Nepia]

@stargazer said in Exodus:

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

Shit, how old is Angela these days? I didn't want him in the ABs most of his AB career, but wouldn't have minded having him this year.

[sparky]

@nepia said in Exodus:

@stargazer said in Exodus:

Andy Ellis has re-signed with

Shit, how old is Angela these days? I didn't want him in the ABs most of his AB career, but wouldn't have minded having him this year.

Andy Ellis is 37 and will be 38 in February.

[Machpants]

I'll whack this is here, Japanese getting then early for the new 5 year residency rule.

Local Focus: East Coast teens scouted for Japan

[Stargazer]

Can't remember whether this has been posted before. BOP's Dutchman Stan van der Hoven has signed with New England Free Jacks in the MLR.

[cgrant]

Has Fatialofa recovered from his terrible injury ? When is he back in NZ ?
I reckon he could be a real contender for a spot in the ABs RWC squad, given the lack of options as far as locks are concerned.

[muddyriver]

@cgrant I don't think he is going be playing rugby from what I've seen

[Bones]

@machpants I thought schooling doesn't count towards it?

[nostrildamus]

Stan van den Hoven-the name of a very tall Dutch vacuum cleaner.

[bayimports]

Valynce Te Whare

Dec 15, 2021

Dolphins lock in trio, but cop big blow as Eels keep star; axed Dog secures lifeline: Transfer Centre

[ARHS]

@bayimports wondered why he disappeared to King Country then off the radar when he has such obvious potential. Good luck to him

[Bovidae]

Maybe RL is his preference. He's a strong, direct runner with deceptive speed so could be a handful.

[Higgins]

Former Wellington Lions player Mateaki Kafatolu now has a short term gig at Castres ( https://new.in-24.com/sport/rugby/341542.html ) and is on the bench for them (as is also Jack Whetton) in this mornings game against Munster over in Limerick.

https://twnews.nl/ie-news/munster-v-castres-gets-the-green-light-as-british-v-french-games-postponed

Munster - Castres Olympique 19:13

EUROPE: European Rugby Champions Cup - Round 2

[mikey07]

@higgins I heard that he had retired form Professional rugby to spend more time with his family….money must have been good.

[Higgins]

@mikey07 Maybe he was still up there after the 'Ikale Tahi tour had finished awaiting winning an MIQ spot and took up the offer to earn a bit of pocket money? Some teams are really struggling numbers wise with injuries and Covid19 playing havoc. For instance when Munster played Wasps in the European Championship last week there were something like 55 players unavailable for selection over the two squads.

[Machpants]

Zebre sign New Zealand No.8 Taina Fox-Matamua

Italian URC side Zebre have strengthened their pack with the signing of New Zealand born No.8 Taina Fox-Matamua.