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Aussie Player Exodus

PhilClinton

PhilClinton

Paul McLean (56)
Are Japan looking to largely promote their own schoolboys through the grades?

Or does this open the door for more potential school age transfers akin to what’s happening in France? Get the foreign scum qualified for Japan asap type of thing.
 
Highlander35

Highlander35

Steve Williams (59)
PhilClinton said:
Are Japan looking to largely promote their own schoolboys through the grades?

Or does this open the door for more potential school age transfers akin to what’s happening in France? Get the foreign scum qualified for Japan asap type of thing.
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In a way, it seems to be the opposite of the French thing (and to a much smaller extent what the Aus/NZ Schools are doing): 6 years in the Japanese Education system before high school suggests that a substantial portion of these changes are targeted at the Pacific Islanders (I think primarily Tongan) who will be given High School Scholarships, then more or less immediately be able to transition to being Japanese eligible players upon graduating: to fit under these rules you're talking about 5/6 year olds moving to Japan.
 
Wilson

Wilson

John Eales (66)
Yeah, this is effectively just the least obviously racial way they could say "of Japanese blood". The effect of the change is largely that though given Japan's population demographics, this is laser focused on bringing ethnically Japanese players through. They're going to have to do a hell of a lot of work on their schools and age grade systems if this is going to work though.
 
Strewthcobber

Strewthcobber

Michael Lynagh (62)
Will Harrison will presumably slot straight into QCs vacant spot in the lineup?

I don't think it will make *that* much difference. They are still running with the three categories A, B and C. Only change is Cat A now has two sub categories - A1 is the new cat with the schooling requirements, A2 is the existing "eligible for Japan" cat.

You used to have to have 11 players from Cat A, now you need 8 players from Cat A1.

Presumably they still have the existing restrictions on how many B&C players are in the squad (20%)
 
LevitatingSocks

LevitatingSocks

Ted Thorn (20)
Tazzmania said:
Not sure the effect, if any on the player exodus to Japan, however rules concerning the amount of local players being fielded due to increase to give more Japanese born players a chance to get game time. Also legibility rules to change in this regard as well.
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On the one hand it could drive players back to Australia.

On the other hand it could also push those same players to switch to league.
 
Wilson

Wilson

John Eales (66)
Strewthcobber said:
Will Harrison will presumably slot straight into QCs vacant spot in the lineup?

I don't think it will make *that* much difference. They are still running with the three categories A, B and C. Only change is Cat A now has two sub categories - A1 is the new cat with the schooling requirements, A2 is the existing "eligible for Japan" cat.

You used to have to have 11 players from Cat A, now you need 8 players from Cat A1.

Presumably they still have the existing restrictions on how many B&C players are in the squad (20%)
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Really depends on how heavily you were loaded on 'A1' vs 'A2'. Could be a big re-alignment for some teams

Also is it match day or on field? Early reporting suggested it was on field, but match day squad seems easier to manage and is I think how it currently works? If it is on field you might see a double down on those spots focusing on specific positions (e.g. all the locks being "foreign") so that there is less to manage around subs.
 
Dctarget

Dctarget

David Wilson (68)
Rory Arnold is leaving his Japanese club. He's 34 so old enough to retire but as we were saying the other day still young enough for a lock to have a few years left.
 
Strewthcobber

Strewthcobber

Michael Lynagh (62)
Dctarget said:
Rory Arnold is leaving his Japanese club. He's 34 so old enough to retire but as we were saying the other day still young enough for a lock to have a few years left.
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3 years averaging less than 7 games a year in second and third division Japanese rugby, while getting paid $1.5m+ a year.

He signed the best contract ever, and should have plenty of miles left on the tank if he wants to keep going
 
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Slim 293

Slim 293

George Smith (75)
Strewthcobber said:
Will be interesting to see how that works with reporting there that he won't miss any Wallaby matches.

Does he also not get an offseason this year and just rolls straight into URC in September after Lions and TRC?
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The star prop will move to Belfast after finishing the Spring tour with the Wallabies in November, and spend the rest of the URC season with Ulster. He will return in time for the Wallabies’ Test season, which begins in July.

An announcement is expected from Rugby Australia and the Waratahs later this week.
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Wallabies star Bell signs for Ulster in major blow to Waratahs

The Waratahs will be without one of their top performers in 2026, with prop Angus Bell to spend a sabbatical season in Belfast.
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Adam84

Adam84

John Eales (66)
Carter Gordon has a 2 year deal but with an option on the 2nd for a release. Hasn’t been a great year with injuries for him but would be interested to know if RA is chatting to him.

Also Roosters in chats either Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) about extension and upgrade of his current contract to go beyond next year.
 
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Major Tom

Dave Cowper (27)
Titans probably wouldn’t mind if he seeks a release due to that injury. Imperative that RA do their thorough due diligence if they’re gonna bring him back over imo. Although, it really all depends on his contract worth I guess. Taine to the brumbs, Gordon to the tahs?
 
The Ghost of Raelene

The Ghost of Raelene

Phil Kearns (64)
I was thinking of carter the other day and I kind of expect a Japanese Rugby deal later in the year. He hasn't played a game of NRL yet due to learning and then serious injury. Unless he's content to take a minimum wage deal I can't see a team being bothered anymore. Huge chance the Titans see a change at coach as well which I reckon means unlikely to keep a guy who you know nothing about and frees up a roster spot for their preferences.

Talking 700k/yr for Nawaqanitawase and he looks worth it. Perfect athlete for the NRL although needs major work on catching the high ball which most Rugby guys do it seems.
 
Dctarget

Dctarget

David Wilson (68)
Gordon has just had surgery for his back, you imagine that's him done for the season.

Surely we can match the Titans offer, he wouldn't be on that much.
 
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