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Argentina centre Matias Orlando immediately exits Newcastle
By Josh Raisey
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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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
Go to commentsNot surprised to see Barretts rating. He has always been a solid defender for the ABs but not particularly effective in attack situations.
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