Aussie Player Exodus

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Why not?

 

[Lindommer]

I'd bet London to a brick Parling was consulted before this signing.

 

[PhilClinton]

Yeah with Wasserman (who are just Esportif and got bought up a few years ago) unless he's changed. They're much more on the quietly competent side of things as far as agents go, my understanding is Tupou's moves have always been his rather than agents in his ear.

Has he recently changed to Wasserman?

As of this season, he's signed with Newstar aka Picone. They posted about him on their social media with the Waratahs signing earlier this year.

Newstar have essentially morphed their whole brand into signing young Australian and NZ talent and shipping them off to Japan or Europe. It's even featured quite heavily on their website now 'the benefits of living in (insert Japan or Europe)" and they've changed their branding to be Newstar International.

 

[Wilson]

Right, he must have jumped over to Newstar then. He was previously with Wasserman via their acquisition of Esportif, I hadn't seen the Newstar update.

 

[Dctarget]

Deeply uncool

 

[WoodysRFC]

Just out of boredom, had a look over the academies for the French teams, they're littered with young kiwis and Ozzies, it's not just the bigger names they're signing up. Oddly few South Africans on the other hand.

 

[Dctarget]

Wonder if that's because Saffas are more likely to be picked from OS?

Since SA left Super, I don't know their rookies/debutants anymore. Are the Bokke debutants all from URC or do they pick any from foreign leagues?

 

[Wilson]

Man, Racing 92 have spent some money, and not just on Tupou:

 

[PhilClinton]

Big Joey Manu is interesting, I am guessing the Roosters keeping cash in their kitty to make a big play to keep Marky Marky.

 

[Adam84]

Sam Greene selected to play off the bench for Japan this weekend versus Wales.

Alongside fellow Queenslanders Ben Gunter, Dylan Riley and Jack Cornelson.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

What is the deal with Pone Fa'amausili? I know he finished up with Moana. Tahs should be chasing him

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Maybe/hopefully they are.

Big Joey Manu is interesting, I am guessing the Roosters keeping cash in their kitty to make a big play to keep Marky Marky.

For sure. I think it's shocked them how well he's going. They will also be trying to extend/upgrade Toia.

 

[Tazzmania]

Cabous Eloff to join Stormers (South Africa) on a trial

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[PhilClinton]

Cabous Eloff to join Stormers (South Africa) on a trial

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Where did Cabous play this year?

 

[Tazzmania]

I do not think he has played any first class rugby as yet

 

[PhilClinton]

Not directly related to a player but this could definitely impact some player stocks from a strong rugby/rugby league area in QLD.

Warriors put stake in Brisbane NRL heartland

The greatest rugby league players to lace a boot have come out of Logan and now the Warriors are in prime position to snare the next crop.

www.espn.com.au

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Not uncommon for rugby though. Dolphins linked in with Nudgee, Crusaders have a set up with the University of Wollongong for what it’s worth. Some sort of link into Aus… Brial and Frost did get identified and went over.

 

[Adam84]

Petaia to get his first pre-season game
tomorrow for the Chargers, playing tight end


Petaia set to create history with NFL debut

https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...h/news-story/0ab15e797c88c8a9281e8bc8bcf69815

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

You’d be jealous of these guys if you’re and UFA at camp. Have a NFL backed contract to land on a practice squad somewhere.

Done the right thing not trying to be a WR (World Rugby). He doesn’t have the speed.

 

[Alex Sharpe]

You’d be jealous of these guys if you’re and UFA at camp. Have a NFL backed contract to land on a practice squad somewhere.

Done the right thing not trying to be a WR (World Rugby) (World Rugby). He doesn’t have the speed.

Who would want to be a World Rugby these days!