Rebels 2021

[Rebels3]

Rebels have confirmed who’s leaving for next year

- English, Ha’angana, Tupou, Deegan, Stolberg, Louwrens, Rangi, Kellaway (All Japan)

- Killingworth (Shute Shield)

I believe one or two of them might be targets to return after 2021

 

[Rebels3]

Interesting that Philip not on the list, so indicating he will return post 1yr contract with Pau as has been discussed in the past.

Disappointed about Tupou the most.

 

[swingpass]

So thats 14 of the original squad now gone, do we know if this is the complete list ? agree about Tupou.

 

[Rebels3]

do we know if this is the complete list ? agree about Tupou.

Article they released says other comings and goings could be confirmed in coming weeks

 

[Dctarget]

Shame English couldn't have a better goodbye. Not too sad about that list if we sign well.

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Interesting that Philip not on the list, so indicating he will return post 1yr contract with Pau as has been discussed in the past.

Disappointed about Tupou the most.

The was some chat that Philip had a get-out clause if he were to get a Wallabies gig. Hopefully it's been enacted.

Huge shame about Tupou, 2020 should have been his year. Also Ha'angana, it's disappointing that he didn't kick on to bigger and better things. And, sucks that Tom didn't get to 100 caps

 

[Rebels3]

1 or 2 on that list I think we might see in 2022 for the trans-Tasman comp

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Just realised that Cottrell isn't on the list. I had heard that he had also signed in Japan?

 

[Rebels3]

Obviously a shame to see some people go that would be nice to keep, however one good thing is that apart from Kellaway the names on the list didn’t play a significant or any role in the most recent SRAU campaign.

 

[Mick The Munch]

Just realised that Cottrell isn't on the list. I had heard that he had also signed in Japan?

I suspect he might head west

 

[Rebel man]

Hopefully Tupou comes back for 2022. Hate seeing these players that we invested so much in leave

 

[qwerty51]

How are there so many spots in Japan. Everyone is there now.

 

[oztimmay]

How are there so many spots in Japan. Everyone is there now.

Sure it's at least a two-tier competition, possibly a third?

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Sure it's at least a two-tier competition, possibly a third?

Three tiers.

There are three regional leagues: Top East, Top West, and Top Kyushu.
Next is the Top Challenge League. Kind of second division.
Then Top League..... at the top.

There are promotion/relegation games between each division.

Edit: I'm not sure how the restructured Top League affects the lower leagues, if at all.

 

[upthereds#!]

Japanese clubs probably feel they are getting players on 'bargains'.

 

[KevinO]

Just realised that Cottrell isn't on the list. I had heard that he had also signed in Japan?

Also thought Meakes was USA bound, RHP as well?

 

[molman]

How are there so many spots in Japan. Everyone is there now.

Was thinking the same. Is the Japan new comp/structure starting next year?

 

[GoMelbRebels]

Also thought Meakes was USA bound, RHP as well?

Not sure about Meakes but RHP was just made Rebels rep for RUPA. Didn't think he would do that if he was leaving?

 

[Mr Wobbly]

Mees Erasmus also gone..... to Valence-d'Agen.

Also thought Meakes was USA bound, RHP as well?

I forgot about Billy, had also heard that rumour. I hadn't heard about RHP though.

 

[Tex]

I think the funniest thing about that Rebels blog post is learning that Louwrens sustained a bicep injury. As the man with perhaps the biggest pipes outside of those strapped to Pierre Spies, it's a beautiful irony that they couldn't handle the heat