Argentina centre Matias Orlando immediately exits Newcastle
Newcastle Falcons have granted centre Matias Orlando an early release from his contract "to pursue a new playing opportunity".
The Argentina international's next move has not been announced yet, but he leaves Newcastle with two games remaining this season and with the team firmly at the foot of the Gallagher Premiership table.
The 32-year-old spent four seasons at Kingston Park, scoring four tries across 45 appearances.
“I have really enjoyed making Newcastle my home for the past four seasons, and I will take great memories with me," Orlando said.
“I want to thank the club for everything during my time here, and for allowing me to take up this new opportunity.
“I would also like to thank my teammates and the staff at Newcastle for making me feel so welcome, and the supporters who have helped make it a really enjoyable four years here.”
Newcastle chairman of rugby Matt Thompson added: “Tosti [Orlando] has been a great professional throughout his entire time with us.
“I want to thank him for his contribution on the field and to the Falcons’ environment as a whole.
“He has been a really positive presence around the club and has always been willing to share his vast experience with our players and coaches. He has now got a great opportunity to continue his career elsewhere, and we could not stand in his way in terms of agreeing his release prior to the last two games of our own season.”
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Same ole same ole with TJ. Ref this week thankfully didn't have a chip on his shoulder.
It's not something we should have to say that were thankful for, it should be the case with every ref, but obviously it's not.
Did I hear right and Darry was an unused sub as well? Strange ploy and one I think I can definitely remember being in Fosters playbook when his teams were struggling a lot.
Go to commentsThanks NZ for 2 great and very nerve-wracking weeks. Goodluck with the Bledisloe Cup
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