Rebels 2023

[Rugbynutter39]

Well Rumours that Uelese leaving so Mafi makes sense. Though that now leaves the hooking stocks in queensland fairly rubbish ...

I'd imagine Pone will stay with Talakai as back up.

I would have thought Talakai would have been a target of the Force as they will lose Medrano and likely Holmes. So perhaps Eloff (or Pone) is at the top of their "we desperately need a tighthead" list.

Lots of South Africans in Perth so Perth might appeal to eloff

 

[oztimmay]

Lots of South Africans in Perth so Perth might appeal to eloff

Hang on, did I miss something? Eloff isn't going anywhere. Talakai might be just coming back for squad depth. I would certainly play Eloff on Talakai based on the current form in Super Rugby.

 

[swingpass]

Hang on, did I miss something? Eloff isn't going anywhere. Talakai might be just coming back for squad depth. I would certainly play Eloff on Talakai based on the current form in Super Rugby.

Exactly the rebels have Tuquiri and Fa’gaase on the books as well as VanNek and the young vic chap

 

[Rebel man]

Now we have 4 public schools with rugby programs and then the private school comp. For Vic 18 schoolboy trails would love to see the private school boys v the public school boys

 

[upthereds#!]

Well he started at LHP, he swapped last year to THP

He was hired AS a thp - believe the quote was - if you need a THP, go to southafrica.

 

[upthereds#!]

Brumbies even with Folau leaving have 3 super rugby ready and quality hookers. One of them to qld?

I think they'll keep them. Offloaded Folau and don't need to replace, can spread his money over the other 3.

 

[Rebel man]

He was hired AS a thp - believe the quote was - if you need a THP, go to southafrica.

Either way he has performed very well at loose head. Him and Pone for mine are our two best props Eloff has a big engine and can be playing much longer stints than they do when they play together

 

[Members Section]

I think they'll keep them. Offloaded Folau and don't need to replace, can spread his money over the other 3.

The brums love a fwd rotation, especially with that many wallabies you'd think they will rotate the 3.

 

[upthereds#!]

Either way he has performed very well at loose head. Him and Pone for mine are our two best props Eloff has a big engine and can be playing much longer stints than they do when they play together

I agree he did do a great job - but then you've jammed up the no.1 spot with Eloff, Orr and Gibbon.
I just believe Eloffs value is high and he doesnt have the Victorian ties like Pone.

If the force had signed Talakai (as I thought they should) then I wouldn't have this theory that Eloff is heading off.

 

[KevinO]

If Eloff leaves it won't be for another Aussie side, I'm sure his manager would be receiving some big money offers from France as his the type of prop they love. Big with a big engine and no international commitments.

 

[Wallaby Man]

Eloff would 100% be on the wallabies radar if he stays. He’s superb. Not far off AAT in my eyes, but not in the class of Tupou.

 

[Members Section]

Did we ever get to the bottom of if its 3 years or 5 years eligibility for him?

 

[Rebel man]

Did we ever get to the bottom of if its 3 years or 5 years eligibility for him?

No

 

[Rugbynutter39]

If Eloff leaves it won't be for another Aussie side, I'm sure his manager would be receiving some big money offers from France as his the type of prop they love. Big with a big engine and no international commitments.

I hope he loves being in oz too much....yeh the worry is overseas money.....

 

[Wilson]

Mafi to the Rebels confirmed:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1527806727319523328

 

[Mick The Munch]

Mafi to the Rebels confirmed:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1527806727319523328

Do you think Mafi will be back up to Uelese? Is he a starter yet - I see it more as a replacement for Chibba and Ma'afu

 

[upthereds#!]

Do you think Mafi will be back up to Uelese? Is he a starter yet - I see it more as a replacement for Chibba and Ma'afu

Need 3 hookers so i think they will keep Maafu. Uelese is rumoured to be shopping around.

 

[Members Section]

Need 3 hookers so i think they will keep Maafu. Uelese is rumoured to be shopping around.

France isn't it?

 

[Rebel man]

I just can’t see Jordy leaving unless it’s Japan. He struggles to get his body through a super rugby season. How will he play double the amount of footy?

 

[PhilClinton]

Reg posted in a Wallabies thread that he heard Rennie would be picking Mafi in Wobs squad.

I had heard earlier in the season that Mafi was a big chance of heading to Japan, so I’m guessing there’s a fair chance he’s received some sort of RA top up to stay in Oz and sign with the Rebels. Being an uncapped international increases his appeal to Japanese teams so you’d have to think the offer to stay here was pretty good.

I reckon he will be the starting option for you guys.