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Saili always stated that his trip up to the Northern Hemisphere was for two season as he wants to go back and compete again for the NZ 13 shirt in time for the next world cup. They're hardly dropping himby erskinechilders
They're saying that they may not renew Saili's contract so that Taute will effectively take his place as an NIQ next year!
That was reported as a done deal in Midi Olympique in October.TerenureJim wrote:Where's the Farrell rumour coming from?rooster wrote:They supposedly have Farrell as wellDave Cahill wrote:Well they're actually just saying that Taute will be remaining for the rest of the season along with Saili, which means that Munster will have an extra NIQ. Next year they'll have Bundee Aki I reckon and neither will be needed
Surely not both Taute and Bundee Aki. Luifiora won't wear that level of centre warehousing. It's one of the other. Either way a great deal for them.Dave Cahill wrote:Well they're actually just saying that Taute will be remaining for the rest of the season along with Saili, which means that Munster will have an extra NIQ. Next year they'll have Bundee Aki I reckon and neither will be needed
I just don't see that. France and England don't pay big money to cannon fodder Islanders, they pay big money to internationals. No caps, no cash. Until he is capped the only place where he is worth anything is Ireland.artaneboy wrote:
If Aki goes- and the next few weeks (starting Saturday) will tell that, it'll likely be England or France as his destination; project player promised or not.
or Bristol (assuming he's still friendly with Lam)Dave Cahill wrote:I just don't see that. France and England don't pay big money to cannon fodder Islanders, they pay big money to internationals. No caps, no cash. Until he is capped the only place where he is worth anything is Ireland.artaneboy wrote:
If Aki goes- and the next few weeks (starting Saturday) will tell that, it'll likely be England or France as his destination; project player promised or not.
No, not Bristol either. Ultimately, no matter how pally he may be with the coach, without a Tier One cap he's just another Islander, they're 10 a penny in the AP and Top 14.domhnallj wrote:
or Bristol (assuming he's still friendly with Lam)
Do any financial rules whatsoever apply to Munster or are they the Greece of European rugby? How on earth are they financing these signings?Dave Cahill wrote:Someone made the point in one of the papers today, I can't remember which one, that Nucifora needs Munster to be successful as he was the guy who hired Erasmus
Darcy said itFlash Gordon wrote:Do any financial rules whatsoever apply to Munster or are they the Greece of European rugby? How on earth are they financing these signings?Dave Cahill wrote:Someone made the point in one of the papers today, I can't remember which one, that Nucifora needs Munster to be successful as he was the guy who hired Erasmus
Midlands a lot closer to Yorkshire than BristolArmchair wrote:Yeah saw that re Lancaster. Northampton job will tempt him if they go after him unless we have a deal done with him but I am sure he would have a release clause in any agreement we have. I wouldn't say Leicester would be for him or him for Leicester who they appoint will be interesting as it looks as you say above that Cockreil is odds on to leave especially if they loose at home to Munster this weekend.
Yeah release deal would only be if he stays on after this season. Have heard positive vibes only last week from "people within" saying he was staying with us for next season. Leinster apparently doing all they can to get him to stay onsimonokeeffe wrote:Midlands a lot closer to Yorkshire than BristolArmchair wrote:Yeah saw that re Lancaster. Northampton job will tempt him if they go after him unless we have a deal done with him but I am sure he would have a release clause in any agreement we have. I wouldn't say Leicester would be for him or him for Leicester who they appoint will be interesting as it looks as you say above that Cockreil is odds on to leave especially if they loose at home to Munster this weekend.
I doubt he has an immediate release clause for this season as its a one season deal, or for jobs in England if he signed/signs an extension here; bound to know theres one or two jobs a year going in top 15 English clubs
Credit in the bank versus money in the bank? The oul conundrum....dropkick wrote:Lancaster would be better off staying where he is for another season at least. Leinster are on the rise again, top of the pro12 and looking good in Europe and he is building up some credit in the bank in terms of rebuilding his reputation. If he moved to Northampton or Leicester and they got off to a bad start, the credit won't last long.
Another rumour headline - "Lancaster up for Sale"rdsblue wrote:Lancaster may be waiting for the Sale job to come up. Manchester would be a very comfortable commute from Leeds and expectations there wouldn't be as high as Northhampton or Bristol and their fans would take to a Northern much more than the midlanders or West Country crowd.
no offence but Lancaster leaving us to coach Sale would like Joe leaving us to coach Tongardsblue wrote:Lancaster may be waiting for the Sale job to come up. Manchester would be a very comfortable commute from Leeds and expectations there wouldn't be as high as Northhampton or Bristol and their fans would take to a Northern much more than the midlanders or West Country crowd.
Maybe- but now that he's made a good fist if it so far- and TBH with the horrendous tragedy of Foley's death giving some badly needed perspective and removing any focus for the standard resentments on the appointment, I can't see Nucifora needing or wanting to give them two NIQ centres. I'd say one or t'udder!Dave Cahill wrote:Someone made the point in one of the papers today, I can't remember which one, that Nucifora needs Munster to be successful as he was the guy who hired Erasmus
Also Sam Arnold moved from Ulster to get more game time with Munster as directed by Lucifer, altough still injured keeping NIQs will block his progress as well but as mentioned above rules may go out the window as he is a Lucifer appointment. Ulster will most definetley go nuts!artaneboy wrote:Maybe- but now that he's made a good fist if it so far- and TBH with the horrendous tragedy of Foley's death giving some badly needed perspective and removing any focus for the standard resentments on the appointment, I can't see Nucifora needing or wanting to give them two NIQ centres. I'd say one or t'udder!Dave Cahill wrote:Someone made the point in one of the papers today, I can't remember which one, that Nucifora needs Munster to be successful as he was the guy who hired Erasmus
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