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Aussie Player Exodus

John S

John S

Ken Catchpole (46)
As good as he is in League, he might be good in union, he might not. At his age surely our dollars are better spent on bringing through some 10s in union, try to stop the flood going off shore etc.
 
Rebel man

Rebel man

John Thornett (49)
John S said:
As good as he is in League, he might be good in union, he might not. At his age surely our dollars are better spent on bringing through some 10s in union, try to stop the flood going off shore etc.
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I don’t think anyone is suggesting a super rugby side/RA sign him but that he could be a target for a French club. Be closer to he European based girlfriend
 
The Ghost of Raelene

The Ghost of Raelene

Tim Horan (67)
I think he's going to be a one Club legend in that sport which will carry him for the rest of his life. He's 27 and is a legitimate chance at retiring as all time leading point scorer, half a dozen prems, half a dozen SOOs and a couple WCs.

The biggest opportunity for a move will come when Ivan decides he's had enough IMO.

I get Rugby can quickly improve with a few talented guys, especially when we are lacking in positions these hypothetical players would plug into but having watched some of the performances of guys 22 and under in the last few years I'd rather spend it on keeping 10-15 of these guys and backing that 3-4 become world class players that win Tests for the Wallabies for the next decade and improve the status of the game to a point it becomes an employer of choice again.
 
Tomikin

Tomikin

Michael Lynagh (62)
PhilClinton said:
A different sort of exodus - and not really one which impacts us currently but still interesting.

Cheika off to coach at the Roosters.

www.espn.com.au

Former Wallabies boss gets NRL coaching gig

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has taken another step towards an NRL head coach role by taking on a full-time assistant position with the Sydney Roosters.
www.espn.com.au www.espn.com.au
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Good on him... have a crack mate. I never liked him as Tah coach and the Wallabies he stuck around too long. But his time on Stan, and the knowledge he has is great. He will be great in the NRL, and hopefully comes back to Rugby after.
 
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Fisherman's Basket

Frank Row (1)
Reports out of New Zealand are that Reesjan Pasitoa is close to signing with the Highlanders for 2026. Was really hoping he would end up in Aus getting another opportunity. Kiwi background, so probably wont seem him in Aus again.
 
Major Tom

Major Tom

Chilla Wilson (44)
Fisherman's Basket said:
Reports out of New Zealand are that Reesjan Pasitoa is close to signing with the Highlanders for 2026. Was really hoping he would end up in Aus getting another opportunity. Kiwi background, so probably wont seem him in Aus again.
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The biggest hurdle for him playing is his body. I hope for his sake he can get that right.
 
The Ghost of Raelene

The Ghost of Raelene

Tim Horan (67)
Good luck to him. Nobody in Aus Rugby can be too jaded and I really don't expect too much from him there either.

He's getting real close to being a hyped junior with a bag of tricks that could never pull it all together. He's talented enough to float around as a pro for a long time though.

Highlanders might be a bit of surprise next year. Not going to challenge for the trophy but picked up Jacomb as well. Ta'avao, Lavanini and extensions to key guys.
 
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WoodysRFC

Jimmy Flynn (14)
The Ghost of Raelene said:
Good luck to him. Nobody in Aus Rugby can be too jaded and I really don't expect too much from him there either.

He's getting real close to being a hyped junior with a bag of tricks that could never pull it all together. He's talented enough to float around as a pro for a long time though.

Highlanders might be a bit of surprise next year. Not going to challenge for the trophy but picked up Jacomb as well. Ta'avao, Lavanini and extensions to key guys.
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Tbf, Jacomb is from 2027 onwards. Think the two standout signings from a Landers POV will be Lucas Casey and Xavier Tito-Harris.
 
Strewthcobber

Strewthcobber

Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Ignoto said:
Eddie is trying to get as many Aussies through the cap requirement so they don’t count as part of the blood line restriction kicking in next year.
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They'll be a while away yet
The new blood law proposed from 2026 means that at least eight players on the field must have Japanese blood, a radical change that will impact foreign-born Category A players.

Foreign-born players who have been capped for Japan through residency qualification grounds and who even hold Japanese passports, such as Warner Dearns and Dylan Riley, would not be considered Japanese.

Those foreign-born players would need to reach 30 international caps to be considered Japanese.
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