Tuesday’s rugby news has Zac Guildford leaving the Waratahs, Brumbies poach young Reds star, Rebels sign Jack Maddocks and New Zealand re-signs Joe Moody.
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Guildford Leaves Tahs
Waratahs winger Zac Guildford has left the club to return to New Zealand following the return of Wallabies winger Taqele Naiyaravoro.
Guildford played seven matches for the Waratahs this season which was interrupted by a broken toe.
He has signed to play provincial rugby for Tasman in New Zealand’s NPC competition.
Taqele Naiyaravoro is expected to slot in on the wing for the Waratahs after having scored a try for the Wallabies in Saturday night’s test match against England.
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Brumbies Poach Youngster
The Brumbies have signed young Reds backrower Lolo Fakaosilea on a two year deal.
Fakaosilea will look to fill to void left by the retirement of Ita Vaea and David Pocock’s sabbatical next season.
He has been unable to add to his four caps for the Queensland Reds after having sustained a major hamstring injury in February this year.
The Reds backrow has been boosted by the signings of Leroy Houston and former Brisbane Bronco Caleb Timu.
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Rebels Sign Maddocks
The Melbourne Rebels have signed Australian talented under 20’s fullback Jack Maddocks.
Paddocks has chosen Rugby over a potential career in Cricket in which he is a first-grade player on scholarship with Sydney University.
“It’s really exciting and humbling to be given this opportunity by the Rebels,” Maddocks said.
“Rugby has been a passion of mine growing up and now to be able to play with and against the top players in the world is a challenge I’m really looking forward to.
“The Rebels’ growing success on and off the field is something which attracted me to the club.
“I’ve made a lot of great friends throughout my time in the Australian under-20s team who are at the Rebels and they can’t speak highly enough of the club and strong culture, which made my decision a lot easier.”
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New Deal for AB’s Prop
All Blacks prop Joe Moody has joined a number of players who have extended their contact with New Zealand rugby until the end of the 2019 World Cup.
Julian Savea, centre Sonny Bill Williams, halfback Aaron Smith, locks Patrick Tuipulotu and Brodie Retallick and hooker Dane Coles have also all signed until the end of the 2019 World Cup.
“Joe’s re-signing is great news for the All Blacks and New Zealand Rugby,” said All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
“He has developed into a very important member of the All Blacks, he is a very good scrummager and works incredibly hard on his core roles.
“We look forward to watching how his game develops even further.”
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