George Smith off to Japan...

[Nusadan]

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...o-help-rebuilding-process-20110325-1c9wu.html

 

[Gooch]

And Fourie du Preez.

 

[Slim 293]

George Smith signs with Sanyo Wild Knights for $3m

I wish the Brumbies could've had one more year of him... *sigh*

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...-toulon-for-3m-tokyo-deal-20110424-1dsl6.html

Smith quits Toulon for $3m Tokyo deal

April 24, 2011 - 8:05AM


Australian international rugby flanker George Smith will quit French Top 14 side Toulon to take up an 800,000 euro ($A1.09 million) a season deal with Japan's Sanyo Wild Knights.

"Smith decided to leave for Japan and we can't keep him. Everyone will remember his time here. He has been an exceptional player at all levels," said Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal.

Toulon had offered 30-year-old Smith a contract extension but the Tokyo side's staggering three-year offer proved too good to resist.

AFP

 

[jauzy19]

Mafileo Kefu back in Australia too.

 

[RoffsChoice]

George Smith has played 356 minutes over 5 games this season, winning 4/5 games and scoring two tries.