Ma'a Nonu

[HodgoBerro]

Rugby Heaven has just tweeted to say he's been sacked by the hurricanes, anyone got anymore on this?

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Wtf?

 

[Godfrey]

From what I've seen it's just his contract isn't being renewed.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

I think he's off to the Chiefs -- from what I've just read.

 

[HodgoBerro]

Theres talk about that too, wait til it unfolds I guess

 

[PaarlBok]

wont be surprise to see him at the Lions.

 

[Jay]

Top bloody work Mark Hammett.

 

[fatprop]

Apparently a number of the senior Canes players have been doing extra mid week training at various pubs around Wellington all year.

Culture and attitude is the issue, allegedly

 

[Tangawizi]

There is a story on www.stuff.co.nz about this. He's been told he's not wanted at the Canes for next season.

 

[farva]

Force have a marquee spot opening up next year with David Smith leaving...

 

[Brumbies Guy]

Force have a marquee spot opening up next year with David Smith leaving...

Wasn't one of O'Connor's requirements for signing that he would be guaranteed 12? Doubt they'd pick up a high profile 12, whether he has actually signed yet or not.

 

[qwerty51]

Doubt he'd leave NZ

 

[Scarfman]

It's very strange news for a province to not want an All Black. I mean, if he's no good, why was he starting instead of on the bench? You could at least tell him that he'll be competing for the spot with the other 12s next year.

It sounds like it could only be attitude / behaviour issues.

 

[waratahjesus]

tahs could use him as backup for carter and he could save on rent by satying with a cussy bro.

 

[zeedok]

Here's a link to his statement:

http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/audio/08115514.mp3

He sounds really cut up . . .

 

[darkhorse]

Wasn't one of O'Connor's requirements for signing that he would be guaranteed 12? Doubt they'd pick up a high profile 12, whether he has actually signed yet or not.

He could definitely play outside center. With Inman gone next year, it would be a good replacement. Although Pat Dellit has been doing well.

 

[Newb]

apparently they aren't aware of the cipriani treatment in wellington cuz he's got the 12 jersey for the weekend.

 

[tigerland12]

It'd have to be behaviour/attitude issues. I can't understand why a franchise would want to get rid of a current All Black. They must have faith in the younger players who came through when Nonu and Smith were injured.

Andrew Hore has gotten the boot as well.

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has continued to swing the axe through his side, announcing today that like Ma’a Nonu, current captain and fellow All Black Andrew Hore will be packing his bags and leaving the franchise at the end of the season

 

[tranquility]

It'd have to be behaviour/attitude issues. I can't understand why a franchise would want to get rid of a current All Black. They must have faith in the younger players who came through when Nonu and Smith were injured.

Andrew Hore has gotten the boot as well.

You would have to think these kind of decisions will determine if Hammett is a genius or a fool in a year or two.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Ali's Choice made some interesting remarks a few weeks ago about Hammett and the culture at the Cane's. Perhaps what we are seeing is a bit of a clean out in response to those issues. Tranq, I agree, he'll either be a genius or a goose by next season's end.