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Another Springbok is heading to Japan
By Online Editors
Bull fullback-cum-midfielder Jesse Kriel will depart South Africa once the season comes to a close after signing with the Canon Eagles in Japan.
"I am extremely excited and privileged to be joining Canon Eagles," Kriel said of his impending move. "I have played in Japan before and it was an amazing experience. I am very excited to be returning to the Top League," Kriel told International Player Management.
"I hope to make many more great memories on and off the field in Japan. I am very grateful to the Bulls and Springboks for their continued support and backing."
Kriel is just the latest in a long-list of young Springboks who will be heading for greener pastures at the end of the season.
The Bulls will be without flyhalf Handré Pollard, hooker Schalk Brits and first choice locks Lood de Jager and RG Snyman for 2019 while the du Preez brothers, Jean-Luc and Dan, alongside prop Coenie Oosthuizen, are all leaving the Sharks.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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