Super Rugby confirmed and rumoured transfers 26 - 27

With Semisi Tupou-Ta'eiloa still a free agent. This is the first time I can remember when there has been a genuine free agent in the All Black ranks who could still potentially go anywhere.

He goes to the Highlanders and we have the best 8s (Wrampling/Savea, Sititi/Parker, Lakai, CLW and Tupou-Ta'eiloa).

On the other hand the Highlanders had no interest when he was in our system.

He has been up in Auckland for the last couple of years. Could be a strong lure. The Crusaders could pitch for him to be the sucessor to CLW.

Really hope he comes back to the Highlanders. Can see the rationale if he doesn't.

@canes4life well wouldn't be this/next year and if it's 27/28 they will be without him for the start of the season.

@southernmann I don’t know heaps about contracting, but just speculating here. I wonder if his agent, or even he himself, got a whiff of some All Blacks interest and decided to hold off finalising a deal until after this announcement. I’d assume there’s a huge amount more money on the table in terms of contracts and endorsements that can be negotiated once you’re an All Black.

@handa457 said in Super Rugby confirmed and rumoured transfers 26 - 27:

@southernmann I don’t know heaps about contracting, but just speculating here. I wonder if his agent, or even he himself, got a whiff of some All Blacks interest and decided to hold off finalising a deal until after this announcement. I’d assume there’s a huge amount more money on the table in terms of contracts and endorsements that can be negotiated once you’re an All Black.

He had already signed an extension with NZR through to 2028, post Super. That is where the main money comes from. Was initially signed by MP to the end of 27. That deal was penned last year.

He needs to be starting every week next year. Is guaranteed that down at the Highlanders. Would have a fight at some other franchises.

@southernmann that would create an interesting situation at 7 for the Landers

@bones said in Super Rugby confirmed and rumoured transfers 26 - 27:

@canes4life well wouldn't be this/next year and if it's 27/28 they will be without him for the start of the season.

I assume it’s for post the WC. Not even sure where the rumour has come from. Savea has also been quoted that he wants to return to his club team in Japan after the WC so who knows.

Rumour: Ardie Savea to join the Blues next season.

@sparky said in Super Rugby confirmed and rumoured transfers 26 - 27:

Rumour: Ardie Savea to join the Blues next season.

You are about a month or two behind mate.

@canes4life said in Super Rugby confirmed and rumoured transfers 26 - 27:

@sparky said in Super Rugby confirmed and rumoured transfers 26 - 27:

Rumour: Ardie Savea to join the Blues next season.

You are about a month or two behind mate.

Does he even Fern?

@kirwan said in Super Rugby confirmed and rumoured transfers 26 - 27:

@canes4life said in Super Rugby confirmed and rumoured transfers 26 - 27:

@sparky said in Super Rugby confirmed and rumoured transfers 26 - 27:

Rumour: Ardie Savea to join the Blues next season.

You are about a month or two behind mate.

Does he even Fern?

At least we know he watches Rieko's insta