Aussie Player Exodus

[Quick Hands]

Maybe they’re the same person?

Im pretty sure Pnut is someones Troll account, just not sure who. Funny he is a Manly supporter, you must be mates at some level

I assume that the Manly thing is part of his trolling MO

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Ben O'Donnell signed with his former coach Andy Friend at Connacht.

 

[Adam84]

Ben O'Donnell signed with his former coach Andy Friend at Connacht.

Massive loss for 7's team, unless the intent is he will be back in time for the series next year

 

[Dctarget]

Can England select overseas based players?

 

[Wilson]

Can England select overseas based players?

Not as standard, but they do have an "exceptional circumstances" clause. Not sure if they've ever enacted it though.

 

[Rebels3]

This seems the most appropriate thread to post this link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020–21_Super_Rugby_transfers_(Australia)#Rebels

Whoever did this a big thankyou, it's always been frustrating to get information on rugby transfers. Its very amateur the way the game and media embraces it.

 

[RugbyReg]

This seems the most appropriate thread to post this link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020–21_Super_Rugby_transfers_(Australia)#Rebels

Whoever did this a big thankyou, it's always been frustrating to get information on rugby transfers. Its very amateur the way the game and media embraces it.

I think our lists on the front of each "team 2021" thread is relatively up to date/

 

[qwerty51]

Pat Tafa and Andrew Kellaway both going to Japan.

Kellaway makes no sense. Went to NH to improve, did and has comeback a much better player than when he left and said he wants to play for the Wallabies and has solidified a starting spot and now just leaves.

Tafa is a loss too, should've been given more opportunities.

 

[Getwithme]

massive losses

 

[KOB1987]

I think what we are seeing here is the RA strategy of focusing on keeping the top 30 players, and 30 developing players and letting the middle tier sort itself out. We don't know the details of the contract yet but perhaps it just a one year deal and with the uncertainty around the comp for next year, let alone any test matches, it's not a stupid move by them. Kellaway is probably close to the Wallabies squad this year but I'm sure he would have worked in a break clause.

EDIT: Twitter inferring that it is just for next season (Jan-May) so they could feasibly play for the Wallabies this year, do the Japan thing, resign with an Aussie franchise and be back for tests next year.

 

[fatprop]

Pat Tafa and Andrew Kellaway both going to Japan.

Kellaway makes no sense. Went to NH to improve, did and has comeback a much better player than when he left and said he wants to play for the Wallabies and has solidified a starting spot and now just leaves.

Tafa is a loss too, should've been given more opportunities.

Both have taken covid pay cuts and wouldn't be on big money in the first place

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Both have taken covid pay cuts and wouldn't be on big money in the first place

And most likely signed weeks/months ago.

 

[RebelYell]

And don't know what competition they'd be playing in next year if they stayed here

 

[Number 7]

Kubota Spears Wikipedia page is showing Opeti Helu has opted for Japan (over Australia). If true thats a real shame.

 

[RugbyReg]

Kubota Spears Wikipedia page is showing Opeti Helu has opted for Japan (over Australia). If true thats a real shame.

happened about a year ago

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/09/12/wallabies-waratahs-foley-kubota-spears

 

[Number 7]

happened about a year ago

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/09/12/wallabies-waratahs-foley-kubota-spears

Yes - sorry - my point was they are showing his nationality as Japanese (not Australian).

 

[molman]

Yes - sorry - my point was they are showing his nationality as Japanese (not Australian).

Are we still on the old 3yrs to qualify for country or have we crossed over to the 5yrs yet?..

 

[RugbyReg]

Are we still on the old 3yrs to qualify for country or have we crossed over to the 5yrs yet?..

still 3 years. 5 years kicks off at the end of the year.

Does this lad have any Japanese heritage?

 

[The Honey Badger]

Kubota Spears Wikipedia page is showing Opeti Helu has opted for Japan (over Australia). If true thats a real shame.

Absolutely guaranteed to play for a country ,,,, and one that is on the up.

good move Opeti,

 

[Rebels3]

I see Joe Tomane is without a club currently. Is only 30, could prob do a job for some either as squad depth or a 13. With Godwin off to the Tahs next season, the Force could do worse than look at him as an option.