Exodus

[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.

[Tim]

How is Jackson Hemopo going these days? Might be useful as a power lock.

[Kiwiwomble]

@tim always rated Hemopo, would take him back in a second

[MN5]

Bit short isn’t he ?

[Chris]

@mn5 said in Exodus:

Bit short isn’t he ?

According to Wiki 195cm and 112kg
So not that big for a Lock not bad for a 6 .

[MN5]

@chris said in Exodus:

@mn5 said in Exodus:

Bit short isn’t he ?

According to Wiki 195cm and 112kg
So not that big for a Lock not bad for a 6 .

Looks like he’s been measured by the same guy that did Adam Thompson.

[Kiwiwomble]

looks pretty similar to Scott Barrett whos down as about 197cm

[MN5]

@kiwiwomble said in Exodus:

looks pretty similar to Scott Barrett whos down as about 197cm

….and taller even though he’s looking down.

You must give me the name of your optometrist