In 2008 Elsom joined Irish side Leinster for a one-year sabbatical after being given an early release from his ARU contract last year on "compassionate grounds" - believed to be related to financial problems caused by a property deal that went pear-shaped.
That's what I love, the ARU should have told him to take it up with his manager.
Conversation should have been.
Rocky: G'day John I'm in a bit cash strapped can I take a one year sabbatical to get my money back.
JON: Fuck off cockhead.
Rocky: Huh
JON: You heard me, Fuck off take it up with your player manager not our problem now get the fuck out of my sight.
