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Toulouse were very understanding in releasing Du Pont and it’s turned out ok for them winning the European cup and at the head of the top 14. I can’t see any premiership clubs releasing their players for the 2 or so months required. It isn’t just about rocking up for the tournaments but it’s the con...

Has there been any news on who Porter had signed for next season, I know it was rumoured he was going back to Australia but not seen any official announcements, really hope the rebels players suddenly becoming available doesn’t effect him getting a deal. I’m sure both he and Dolly are going to West...

Chester Owen looked very good. Big big unit Agreed, pretty athletic too. Really hope we're still keeping tabs on him! Rumour is we've acquired Will Wand from Coventry for next season so we must have someone keeping an eye on how Coventry are getting on. Owen will have some competition at Coventry f...

I do wonder if this is one of the reasons things have gone quiet. If those in the know had been aware this was going to happen has Mckellar been kept in the loop.

The big game experience they gained whilst over the cap?! I really hope Saints win. You too thought you were better than that. There are a few internationals with plenty of test match experience too You are completely right! I did mean it slightly tongue in cheek - I should have put a smiley or som...

I would prefer Saints over Sarries but have a sneaking suspicion Sarries big game experience may just see them home The big game experience they gained whilst over the cap?! I really hope Saints win. You too thought you were better than that. There are a few internationals with plenty of test match...

That's certainly what the ARU's statement says.... The administrators found a buyer who satisfied the creditors vote. Those buyers were/are suing the ARU for under paying them over the course of several years. The ARU have now decided to not authorise the new buyers & kick them out, meaning all...

I would prefer Saints over Sarries but have a sneaking suspicion Sarries big game experience may just see them home

Sides for the Saints v Sarries game

Saints
Waller Langdon Davison Moon Cole’s Lawes Pearson Augustus. Mitchell Smith Sleightholme Dingwall Odendall Freeman Furban

Sarries

Vunipola George Riccioni Itoje Isiekwe Gonzales Earl Vumipola. VanZyl Farrell Parton Tompkins Cinti Lexington Daly

Clueless to understand what any of this has to do with Dan McKellar. If you read back you’ll see it’s an extension of the coaching discussion, and expectations particularly in Europe Yes but I think the point is that the tangent the thread is on is no longer discussing the merits of Dan McKellar mu...

SASCOkid wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2024 11:55 am Clueless to understand what any of this has to do with Dan McKellar.

If you read back you’ll see it’s an extension of the coaching discussion, and expectations particularly in Europe

I think people like to project what they think Farrell is like more than anything This. You hear ex players that played with him on Lions tours etc. saying what an excellent team mate he was. There is very much a public perception of him, but that seems to contradict what fellow pros say about. Yes...

Melbourne Rebels have been confirmed as disbanding at the end of the season. Quite a bit of shopping going to be done on their squad. Some rumours other Australian franchises are ready to take on the Wallaby players but some of the others might have to move elsewhere. Eloff could still be announced...

Melbourne Rebels have been confirmed as disbanding at the end of the season. Quite a bit of shopping going to be done on their squad. Some rumours other Australian franchises are ready to take on the Wallaby players but some of the others might have to move elsewhere. Eloff could still be announced...

Interesting. Teams definitely have a shelf life before a rebuild is required. Baxter has been good at keep reinventing Chiefs. Going to be fascinating to see if McCall can rebuild Sarries. McCall is still going to have George, Itoje, Earl, Goode, so maybe not as big gaps as Exeter, but still some b...