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'No room' for Hayne in New Zealand Super Rugby squads, try France
By Online Editors
With renewed speculation that Fijian international Sevens star Jarryd Hayne would complete another code-switch, it appears as though doors will be closed in New Zealand.
Hayne is off-contract with NRL club Parramatta Eels at the end of the season, and with salary cap concerns he may have to look elsewhere. With the 2019 Rugby World Cup just around the corner, a switch to rugby would enable Hayne to be considered for Fiji, who have publicly expressed they would consider his form if he were in the game.
With New Zealand to announce Super Rugby squads next week, Hayne could fit in under the Pacific-eligible player quota for any of the squads. This, however, is shaping to be unlikely with the NZ Herald reporting there will be 'no room' at the Blues, and slim chances of landing at the Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders or Highlanders either.
The 30-year-old fullback is unlikely to find a home in New Zealand, and will likely have to look to France unless he is prepared to consider an Australian Super franchise.
However, a massive barrier for Hayne would be the asking price, with few Australian Super teams able to match his NRL-salary. Without being eligible for Australia, Rugby Australia wouldn't be able to sweeten the deal with a top-up arrangement.
There have reportedly been several French rugby clubs lining up to talk with Hayne's agent so a European move is on the cards if he is serious about playing for Fiji next year.
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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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