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Former All Black named as 'worst signing of 2017' in Top 14
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Amid reports of a flurry of All Blacks being targetted by French clubs, it seems not all ex-All Blacks have lived up to lofty expectations as French newspaper Mid Olympique released it's worst signings of 2017.
Three former All Blacks have been named in a "Flop 10" list of worst French rugby signings from 2017, headed by former Blues first-five Luke McAlister who topped the list.
McAlister has barely been seen for Toulon after signing on for the 2017/18 season, where the 34-year-old was dropped to third-choice first-five behind Anthony Belleau and Francois Trinh-Duc. He was loaned out to Clermont as injury cover before suffering a broken hand in a match against Agen.
Mid Olympique judged former Blues wing Frank Halai the fourth-worst signing, who joined Pau this season after leaving English club Wasps, and former Chiefs hooker Hika Elliot came in at the ninth who was signed by last-placed Oyonnax.
Former Stormers and South African fullback Cheslin Kolbe was named as the best signing of the 2017-2018 season to date, who joined Toulouse and has been a strong performer for the side.
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I can see where you are coming from.
The ANZAC myth has been used by sports teams for years. Some to a greater degree e.g. the old Rugby League ANZAC test, some will make passing reference in the advertising or commentary etc.
I don’t think the ANZACs (looking down from heaven) see themselves as sacred cows. I think they would rather see a game of rugby in their honour. What better time to hold a Bledisloe cup match?
Go to commentsFully agree.
btw, a side effect of a short competition getting treated differently? Obviously those involved no other way for the most part, but not just compared against aussie sides, I don’t think you get it anywhere near this bad anywhere else in the world.
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