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Topic: Scarlet Signing News
Posted By: NobbySosban
Subject: Scarlet Signing News
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 5:21pm
Latest #Tnewsday re-signing announced today, with Ryan Elias extending his contract.  66 appearances, 3 tries and 2 caps by the age of 22 - not bad for a hooker.  http://www.scarlets.wales/en/news/articles/scarlets-2/" rel="nofollow - http://www.scarlets.wales/en/news/articles/scarlets-2/ #Tnewsday contract news this season so far: 2018 15/05 - Angus O'Brien (from Dragons 15/05 - Ed Kennedy (Welsh-qualified, from Randwick, Australia 15/05 - Matthew Davies (Neath lock, 2m tall, first pro contract - announced by Neath not yet confirmed by Scarlets 01/05 - Kieran Hardy (from Jersey 01/05 - Sam Hidalgo-Clyne (from Edinburgh 10/04 - Clayton Blommetjies (from Cheetahs, 03/04 - Phil Price (permanent contract, 2018-19 and beyond 27/03 - Hadleigh Parkes (extension for "a few more years" 20/03 - Uzair Cassiem (from Cheetahs, for 208-19 'and beyond' 06/03 - Tom Varndell (from Bristol, short-term contract to end of season 27/02 - Blade Thomson (from Hurricanes, 2018-19 only? 13/02 - Jonathan Davies (NDC extension, 13/02 - Jake Ball (NDC extension, 13/02 - Gareth Davies (NDC, 09/01 - Jonathan Evans (extension, 2017 30/12 - Lewis Rawlins (extension, "next few years" 19/12 - Ryan Elias (extension, unspecified 12/12 - Aaron Shingler (extension, 05/12 - Rhys Patchell (extension, 30/11 - Herschel Jantjes (temporary contract, 1 game in SA 30/11 - James Davies (extension 29/11 - Kieron Fonotia (signing from next season 28/11 - Dylan Evans (extension 21/11 - Wyn Jones (extension, "few years" 21/11 - Mike Phillips (short-term contract for 2 games in SA 21/11 - Stephen Jones & Byron Hayward (coaching contract extensions 17/11 - Steve Cummins (from Melbourne Rebels post SuperRugby season) 26/10 - Wayne Pivac (extension to 2020 03/08 - Leigh Halfpenny (signed, #Tnewsday signings for 2019/20
2019 02/4 Sam Lousi (lock forward from Hurricanes, signed for "next few years" 26/3 Johnny McNicholl (at least 2 yrs, eligible for Wales Dec-19 24/3 Tom Price to Exeter (2 yrs 19/3 Jon 'Fox' Davies (off NDC Ken Owens Rob Evans http://www.scarlets.wales/en/team-news/articles/grand-slam-winners-jonathan-davies-rob-evans-and-ken-owens-sign-new-scarlets-deals/%C2%A0" rel="nofollow - 14/3 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne - on loan to Harlequins for rest of season 2018 3/12 Brad Mooar - Head coach (from Crusaders Rumours Tom Price to Exeter - confirmed 24/3 Clayton Blommetjies on loan to Leicester Tigers for remainder of season? Sam Lousi from Hurricanes - confirmed 02/4 |
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Posted By: SVD
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 5:26pm
| Falch i glywed!! |
Posted By: 157cb
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 5:36pm
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Brilliant news !!
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Posted By: trident
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 5:59pm
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That's a great retention. Ryan has a real physical edge, and at 22 will surely only improve over the next couple of years. |
Posted By: InTheBath
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 6:19pm
| He's the best young hooker in Wales with a huge future and a big part to play this season and beyond, glad he's signed a new deal. |
Posted By: 1carmscarletsfan
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 6:27pm
| GREAT NEWS da iawn Ryan |
Posted By: sospanman
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 6:34pm
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Excellent news. This boy has the minerals to get to the top-happy that, at the moment, he seems to be under the radar and being allowed to develop in his own time. ------------- Ymlaen Llanelli Scarlets |
Posted By: SospanMawr
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 6:47pm
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This is great news. Elias and Dee are going to be fighting it out for years to come for the Welsh jersey. Hope Ken is happy to pass on all he knows 
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Posted By: PE SA
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 6:48pm
| Excellent news. Absolute beast of a player. |
Posted By: scarletnut
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 6:58pm
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Hibbard will get all the attention but this is a far better signing ------------- I still wake up late at night and think of what might have been when tim stimpson hit that jammy penalty1 |
Posted By: Sandman
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 7:07pm
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Great news. Firmly believe this guy is our future Captain. ------------- Only one team plays in red. (Sorry, Scarlet) |
Posted By: philturk
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 7:10pm
| Unless I dreamed it (and I hope I haven't) then you're missing 1 fairly major extension there.....Wayne Pivac |
Posted By: PE SA
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 7:13pm
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scarletnut wrote:Posted By: Joni Bach
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 7:17pm
| Fantastic news. Has a big future not only at y Parc but also with the national side. Loving these re-signings. |
Posted By: NobbySosban
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 7:31pm
Don't know what you mean, Philturk.  |
Posted By: aber-fan
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 7:33pm
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Excellent news - Elias is already breathing down Ken's neck, in the same way that Ken himself followed then overtook Smiler Rees - I can easily see Ryan taking over from Ken as Wales's first choice in a year or two, with Dee of the Dragons another contender. ------------- “You cannot reason a man out of what he never reasoned himself into.” (Jonathan Swift) |
Posted By: rygbi11
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 7:35pm
| Will be a future British & Irish Lion God willing. |
Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 7:42pm
| Incredibly important signature this. Huge. Great news. |
Posted By: ap sior
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 8:27pm
| In a couple of season's I think he'll take over from Ken. He'll then sign for another contract as first choice hooker. |
Posted By: Why
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 10:09pm
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Probably one of the most important signings the region have made this season. ------------- She asks why i still can't answer. I guess its in the blood. |
Posted By: Mr Lee91
Date Posted: 19 December 2017 at 10:27pm
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Brilliant and a very important resigning. probably spells the end of Emyr Phillips time with us though. ------------- As long as you win it once, you'll never be forgotten |
Posted By: TheKing
Date Posted: 20 December 2017 at 1:51am
| Certainly a key player to keep hold of. Excellent news. |
Posted By: Dafen Boy
Date Posted: 20 December 2017 at 3:57am
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Huge upside here, good piece of business
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Posted By: GPR - Rochester
Date Posted: 20 December 2017 at 8:37am
| Great news. He should be in the Welsh squad now without doubt. Has many of the attributes of the South African hooker Marx who is, in my opinion, the Worlds best at the moment. Ryan has the ability and attitude to match him. |
Posted By: Rob o'r Bont
Date Posted: 20 December 2017 at 9:13am
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Ryan is a very impressive person both on and off the field. Delighted with this news. ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: Sandman
Date Posted: 20 December 2017 at 11:35am
------------- Only one team plays in red. (Sorry, Scarlet) |
Posted By: aber-fan
Date Posted: 20 December 2017 at 2:46pm
Emyr is a top player, but has had bad luck with injuries (is he fit at the moment, BTW?) I can see him as having a very important role to play during international periods, especially if both Ken and Ryan are called up, as will very likely happen. ------------- “You cannot reason a man out of what he never reasoned himself into.” (Jonathan Swift) |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 20 December 2017 at 3:01pm
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Hope Emyr stays fit and healthy this time round. ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: crj89
Date Posted: 23 December 2017 at 5:29pm
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Does anyone think there'll be a good news Tnewsday signing on Boxing Day? Preferably half time, how good would that be? The No. 8 we've all been hoping for, maybe George North? |
Posted By: SospanMawr
Date Posted: 23 December 2017 at 9:18pm
Could very well see Emyr move on to make some money elsewhere. |
Posted By: ladram
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 8:54am
| our new 9 for next year is Kieron hardy. |
Posted By: Mogwen
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 9:17am
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I heard it was a Southern Hemisphere player. From the same club as the 8 Pivac is hoping to sign. Got no names tho. ------------- The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. |
Posted By: haydn_davies
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 9:17am
we asked about taking him with us to SA but Jersey weren't willing to release him. ------------- Think, think, think - it's a thinking man's game!! - The Great Carwyn James. |
Posted By: cymraes
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 9:23am
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could the Southern Hemisphere 9 be Herschel Jantjies who joined us in South Africa? |
Posted By: llanelli_boy
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 9:37am
| Posted on the other thread, but saw Jon Daniels with a large south sea islander last night (was in one of the boxes) and I'm pretty sure I saw some of his family were shown around the barn prior to kick off |
Posted By: ScarletBear
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 10:14am
| I was disappointed we Didn't announce a signing yesterday pre-game. Are we struggling to recruit? |
Posted By: The Brain
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 10:22am
How large? Jonah Lomu size large?  ------------- If you cannot bite, never show your teeth. |
Posted By: scarletnut
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 10:24am
------------- I still wake up late at night and think of what might have been when tim stimpson hit that jammy penalty1 |
Posted By: 2ndtimeround
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 10:38am
Why ?, I don't follow English rugby but thought he had done well there? Surely good enough as 3rd choice 9
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Posted By: ScarletSpiderman
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 10:50am
Only a few seasons ago we were waiting until Mid July/early August to hear who was signing, so having anounced anyone by now is a big step forward.
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Posted By: scarletnut
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 10:56am
------------- I still wake up late at night and think of what might have been when tim stimpson hit that jammy penalty1 |
Posted By: Exkixu
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 11:36am
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This is a 3rd choice scrumhalf we are looking at. I can't see the point of spending more money than it is strictly necessary.
We can always call Mike Phillips if injury occurs. ------------- 1 Xavier Rush 2 Rhys Priestland 3 David Lyons Cardiff Blues - Scarlets, 26/09/09 More carries than any of our forwards. Priestland Fan Club Proud Member |
Posted By: PE SA
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 5:57pm
| More than a 3rd choice. Cawdor will be missing for chunks of the season. Jonny Evs our inured- which can happen next year too, we need a 9 that is first team ready. Not “3rd choice”. We need 1st 2nd choice 9 tome in and push our current 9s and be good enough when internationals are away. |
Posted By: ladram
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 6:29pm
| he has filled out and has come on leaps and bounds since going to jersey but keep an eye out for his cousin luke davies no 9 too but destined for the very top. |
Posted By: Exkixu
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 6:52pm
Nah, sorry. Still 3rd choice and no worth a huge investment given our resources. Injuries can happen across the squad, and in other places we are even worse off. Number 8 to begin with. I don't expect to have such bad luck with our injuries during international call ups at scrumhalf next year. Or no more than in other positions. Let's get our starting XV or 23 sorted and then we can talk about players who will have a chance come AI/6N time. ------------- 1 Xavier Rush 2 Rhys Priestland 3 David Lyons Cardiff Blues - Scarlets, 26/09/09 More carries than any of our forwards. Priestland Fan Club Proud Member |
Posted By: 157cb
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 6:53pm
Kieran his a big lad now it will be great to see how he goes on his return .Nigel does Luke play for Scarlets under16s ?? if it his the lad I think exciting darling .
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Posted By: elmo761
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 7:21pm
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I think it's a good acquisition he's played well as first choice 9 for Jersey regularly scoring tries. It'll be great to have him back to prove doubters wrong. #GiveTheBoyAChance #GlasADu ------------- http://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/Elmo761 |
Posted By: ladram
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 7:31pm
yes mark.
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Posted By: scarletnut
Date Posted: 27 December 2017 at 7:53pm
------------- I still wake up late at night and think of what might have been when tim stimpson hit that jammy penalty1 |
Posted By: Mundoscarlet
Date Posted: 28 December 2017 at 10:30am
| Most of the time I've seen his name on the sheet for jersey it's not on there or wing on times for them |
Posted By: seany61
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 1:04pm
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Is Hardy an upgrade on Declan smith? ------------- Think, Think, Think .... Its a thinking game. |
Posted By: SospanMawr
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 2:23pm
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Posted By: anniesboy
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 4:06pm
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Heard a number eight is on his way. Jordan Taufua
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Posted By: ScarletBear
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 4:53pm
Hadn't we done this to death. Anyway, thought he had a year left to go on his contract.
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Posted By: Wasp
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 5:00pm
Stop it. ------------- We're still still here, but I wish we were in an Anglo-Welsh |
Posted By: anniesboy
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 5:56pm
| my mate told me ,but he can be a liar. |
Posted By: ScarletBear
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 5:57pm
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Posted By: Wasp
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 6:28pm
------------- We're still still here, but I wish we were in an Anglo-Welsh |
Posted By: Ffidel Bennett
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 7:22pm
How long has worked for the Western Mule?
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Posted By: Huwbach
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 7:31pm
| Who was the big guy in the barn then? |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 7:46pm
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Can people describe him? ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: 1carmscarletsfan
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 7:50pm
| Was that the fella talking to Gareth Jenkins? |
Posted By: elmo761
Date Posted: 29 December 2017 at 11:58pm
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Right don't normally add fuel to a fire but there was a South Sea island family being shown around the barn on Boxing Day - they spent quite a bit of time in the balcony. I didn't see "the big guy" with Gyppo and put 2 and 2 together and came up with Fonotia as he was with the away team. Well an 8 would be excellent!! ------------- http://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/Elmo761 |
Posted By: Mundoscarlet
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 6:49am
| I suppose one thing we can say about taufua is that he would have Jonny mac and Fonatia here, 2 mates from his crusaders days . Who knows , maybe they have got in his ear too about the way we play and would suit his style I'm sure . |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 8:19am
------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: Matthew Cardey
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 8:59am
A year left on a super rugby contract mean players would be available in the autumn like parkes and mchnicol were. |
Posted By: Ben10thomas
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 9:36am
| I was in the one of the suites on Boxing Day, there was an islander being shown around, with his family. Spent a while being introduced to Benny, looked in his early twenties, 6-2ish. Maybe an announcement soon. |
Posted By: M.M.
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 9:37am
| Just seen on Twitter, Lewis Rawlings stays with Scarlets. |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 9:45am
------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: shocker
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 9:55am
| [URL= ][/URL]https://www.google.co.uk/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-samsung&source=android-browser&q=Jordan+Taufua&gfe_rd=cr&dcr=0&ei=eWJHWpHWCbHL8ge3p7PwBQ#gfe_rd=cr&imgrc=kIpiC8bb_B7JRM: |
Posted By: Matthew Cardey
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 9:57am
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Was he wearing glasses? Like a game of guess who. Maybe you could google an image/video of jordan taufua..... |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 10:00am
Good news that! |
Posted By: shocker
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 10:02am
| Sent link of image, didn't know how to highlight it though.is that guy mysterious guy spotted |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 10:06am
https://youtu.be/goEwK-oJK2Q" rel="nofollow - Video |
Posted By: dantheman
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 10:23am
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I don't think it's particularly likely it's Taufua. His Instagram page suggests he was in Fiji just before Xmas and is now back in NZ. It isn't credible that we'd fly him and his entire family all the way round the World for a few days just to watch the Ospreys game. If it is a player then far more likely they are currently based far closer to Llanelli or were nearby on holiday. |
Posted By: Why
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 10:29am
Faletau it is then ------------- She asks why i still can't answer. I guess its in the blood. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 10:31am
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Posted By: Matthew Cardey
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 10:33am
| Could well be a player in a different position....... |
Posted By: aber-fan
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 10:39am
Very good - Rawlins's continued absence from the match-day squad was baffling to me, unless he was injured - or was on the naughty step for some unreported reason. Given his contribution last season, I'm delighted he's staying. ------------- “You cannot reason a man out of what he never reasoned himself into.” (Jonathan Swift) |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 11:10am
If in the UK, it’s more likely that he would’ve been recognised, so that leads me towards a Top14 player. They played on Sat 23/12 and it’s perfectly feasible to fly in on 26/12 and leave the next morning to return to his club in time for training, subject to snow and location. If being rested for this weekend, it’d be even easier to fit in a visit to a prospective club. Any thoughts? ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: Wasp
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 11:12am
Or currently injured of course. ------------- We're still still here, but I wish we were in an Anglo-Welsh |
Posted By: greypower1
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 11:15am
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Could have been just a friend on a freebie come to watch the match. May not have been a rugby player at all let alone a number8. ------------- Keep the faith |
Posted By: Wasp
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 11:24am
We have already signed our 8 I believe. and he's not an Islander. Taufua has played at 7 a lot for the Crusaders, and looks like a fantastic player, would love to have him on board. ------------- We're still still here, but I wish we were in an Anglo-Welsh |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 11:30am
------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: henry_winkler
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 12:29pm
South African Duane Vermeulen |
Posted By: Matthew Cardey
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 12:54pm
I thought it was that australian michael wells? |
Posted By: henry_winkler
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 1:32pm
No offence to Wells but I'd be very underwhelmed if he's the only 8 we get in. |
Posted By: Dafen Boy
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 4:13pm
Must have loved the weather...
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Posted By: Dafen Boy
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 4:15pm
I look forward to buying your first detective novel Excellent research..
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Posted By: Matthew Cardey
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 4:52pm
What about a top14 player with a pivac auckland/fijian connection......? |
Posted By: Exkixu
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 5:11pm
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Joe Edwards springs to mind ------------- 1 Xavier Rush 2 Rhys Priestland 3 David Lyons Cardiff Blues - Scarlets, 26/09/09 More carries than any of our forwards. Priestland Fan Club Proud Member |
Posted By: Mundoscarlet
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 5:12pm
| Taufau is currently injured , broken arm I believe?? |
Posted By: Mundoscarlet
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 5:17pm
| Just looked at he broke his arm in tasman defeat to Canterbury in the mitre cup final on 30th October and coach said out for upto 12 weeks. Not in any demand for international honours atm so why wouldn't he want to join a top European sides with mates already there? |
Posted By: Wasp
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 5:23pm
It's Wells. ------------- We're still still here, but I wish we were in an Anglo-Welsh |
Posted By: greypower1
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 5:52pm
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Makes sense if it's Wells as we need another Ausie to share house with Asquith. There's more to recruiting players than just ability.😁😁😁 ------------- Keep the faith |
Posted By: Dafen Boy
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 5:55pm
| He looks a great athlete, good skills from sevens...time will tell.. |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 6:04pm
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You’d not think Wells was a South Sea Islander, unless you’d had 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 so who is this guy? ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: Matthew Cardey
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 6:17pm
I think we should hold our judgement of wells untill he has played for us. Looks a very good player from what ive seen of him and will slot in very nicely with our style of play. I think the south sea islander is an outside back. |
Posted By: 157cb
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 6:30pm
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If we bring in Wells ? there will be an 8 as well and a lock as I understand ...
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Posted By: Wasp
Date Posted: 30 December 2017 at 7:30pm
Seemingly. ------------- We're still still here, but I wish we were in an Anglo-Welsh |