Exodus

@nepia said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@bovidae said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum 6 by my count, but still low.

Treviso - Budd, Hayward, Faiva, Manu
Zebre - Renton, Tuivaiti

You're right - I put the wrong number into the Italy column instead of NZ for Tuivaiti..

I wonder if your Tongans and Samoans in the 'SH-born professional players in 52 European clubs' actually includes NZers? (Clearly I can't handle SA being ahead of us!)

Does Italy only have two professional clubs now or only two that play in the whatever the European cup comp is called now?

I checked as carefully as I could on each player - a number of them were registered with the NZ union, but their birthplace was Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, etc. Equally, I checked players with the various PI flags and a good number of them were born in NZ and put them into NZ column.

As far as I'm aware, Benetton and Zebre are the only two professional clubs that play in the PRO14 Championship, along with Ireland, Wales, Scotland and South Africa. If one or both of them finish in the top 7 they qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup. If lower, they go into the Challenge Cup.

The Top 12 in Italy is semi-professional as far as I'm aware. (Given the FIR have reneged on their financial commitments for the two professional teams in the PRO14 over a few years, I'd hope this is the case.)

@Nepia Here's the make up of the club squads that are currently top 6 in the PRO14 - split across two conferences:

@derm-mccrum are those Irish squad sizes correct? Between 60 and 69 players? Does that include the reserves side?

@mariner4life said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum are those Irish squad sizes correct? Between 60 and 69 players? Does that include the reserves side?

All the 6 teams include both the senior and academy squads as they're called. In Ireland, we don't have "reserves' as such. The PRO14 Championship is 21 rounds, the European Cup has 6 pool rounds, (plus knockouts) and there's 10-12 tests to play, so players get game time. Last season, Leinster used 55 players during the season.

At the weekend just gone, they went away to Dragons in Wales. Cullen decided to throw his kids in at the deep end, minded by Grandad Fardy. 5 first team benchers, 11 second and third choice, and 7 academy 19/20 year olds - mainly in the backline. 4 of the academy kids scored on the night in a absolute routing 59-10. The academy keeps on giving.

@derm-mccrum If Argentina can buck up their ideas, France might not even make it out of their pool. A result I will, frankly, be cheering for.

@chris-b said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum If Argentina can buck up their ideas, France might not even make it out of their pool. A result I will, frankly, be cheering for.

Even though it might be through gritted teeth, I might join you.

@derm-mccrum Yes, well, I might be overtaken by schadenfreude if it is England that is teetering...

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@machpants said in Exodus 2019:

The Boks probably have the most players in overseas leagues, the PI the most percentage of players, but man how many NZ pro/semi pro coaches are around the world? Really I think coaching is NZs biggest advantage, and because there are so few slots available here we are spreading our power (see Lions, Ireland). What are coaches salaries like, in Top 14 etc, compared to players?

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Conveniently ignores the international coaches which are the cream of the crop.

Someone should do head coaches of the next RWC.

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@mariner4life said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum are those Irish squad sizes correct? Between 60 and 69 players? Does that include the reserves side?

All the 6 teams include both the senior and academy squads as they're called. In Ireland, we don't have "reserves' as such. The PRO14 Championship is 21 rounds, the European Cup has 6 pool rounds, (plus knockouts) and there's 10-12 tests to play, so players get game time. Last season, Leinster used 55 players during the season.

At the weekend just gone, they went away to Dragons in Wales. Cullen decided to throw his kids in at the deep end, minded by Grandad Fardy. 5 first team benchers, 11 second and third choice, and 7 academy 19/20 year olds - mainly in the backline. 4 of the academy kids scored on the night in a absolute routing 59-10. The academy keeps on giving.

Never mind the dry powder, metres-gained metrics, etc, etc... THIS, this gives me the fucking fear, as an All Blacks supporter.
It really sounds like Ireland has got their shit together.

@mofitzy_ said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@machpants said in Exodus 2019:

The Boks probably have the most players in overseas leagues, the PI the most percentage of players, but man how many NZ pro/semi pro coaches are around the world? Really I think coaching is NZs biggest advantage, and because there are so few slots available here we are spreading our power (see Lions, Ireland). What are coaches salaries like, in Top 14 etc, compared to players?

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Conveniently ignores the international coaches which are the cream of the crop.

Someone should do head coaches of the next RWC.

Not sure how a graphic illustrating coaches at club level in a response to a discussion about club coaches manages to conveniently ignores test coaches. But dont’ let me stop you feeling all aggrieved and offended - it is Tuesday after all.

I’ve got an idea - why don’t you list the head coaches for the next RWC? That could be interesting.

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@mofitzy_ said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@machpants said in Exodus 2019:

The Boks probably have the most players in overseas leagues, the PI the most percentage of players, but man how many NZ pro/semi pro coaches are around the world? Really I think coaching is NZs biggest advantage, and because there are so few slots available here we are spreading our power (see Lions, Ireland). What are coaches salaries like, in Top 14 etc, compared to players?

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Conveniently ignores the international coaches which are the cream of the crop.

Someone should do head coaches of the next RWC.

Not sure how a graphic illustrating coaches at club level in a response to a discussion about club coaches manages to conveniently ignores test coaches. But dont’ let me stop you feeling all aggrieved and offended - it is Tuesday after all.

I’ve got an idea - why don’t you list the head coaches for the next RWC? That could be interesting.

And, please, do that in a separate thread. This thread is about the exodus of players/coaches in 2019.

Now, I think of it. Maybe, if a mod would be so kind to move all these stats posts to a new, separate thread?

6 of 20, just checking Canada... Nope he's Welsh Edit see below

Wales 3
NZ* 7
Oz* 3
SA* 2
France* 1
Ireland 1
Scotland* 1
Argentina* 2

An * Means home national coaching their team. Not bad by Wales, and more than a third are kiwis

@machpants said in Exodus 2019:

6 of 20, just checking Canada... Nope he's Welsh Edit see below

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That article is sooo last year.

Keane got the boot at Connacht last season.

@stargazer said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@mofitzy_ said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@machpants said in Exodus 2019:

The Boks probably have the most players in overseas leagues, the PI the most percentage of players, but man how many NZ pro/semi pro coaches are around the world? Really I think coaching is NZs biggest advantage, and because there are so few slots available here we are spreading our power (see Lions, Ireland). What are coaches salaries like, in Top 14 etc, compared to players?

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Conveniently ignores the international coaches which are the cream of the crop.

Someone should do head coaches of the next RWC.

Not sure how a graphic illustrating coaches at club level in a response to a discussion about club coaches manages to conveniently ignores test coaches. But dont’ let me stop you feeling all aggrieved and offended - it is Tuesday after all.

I’ve got an idea - why don’t you list the head coaches for the next RWC? That could be interesting.

And, please, do that in a separate thread. This thread is about the exodus of players/coaches in 2019.

Now, I think of it. Maybe, if a mod would be so kind to move all these stats posts to a new, separate thread?

No way. They’re staying here. They’re relevant - to where they’ve gone.

@kruse said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@mariner4life said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum are those Irish squad sizes correct? Between 60 and 69 players? Does that include the reserves side?

All the 6 teams include both the senior and academy squads as they're called. In Ireland, we don't have "reserves' as such. The PRO14 Championship is 21 rounds, the European Cup has 6 pool rounds, (plus knockouts) and there's 10-12 tests to play, so players get game time. Last season, Leinster used 55 players during the season.

At the weekend just gone, they went away to Dragons in Wales. Cullen decided to throw his kids in at the deep end, minded by Grandad Fardy. 5 first team benchers, 11 second and third choice, and 7 academy 19/20 year olds - mainly in the backline. 4 of the academy kids scored on the night in a absolute routing 59-10. The academy keeps on giving.

Never mind the dry powder, metres-gained metrics, etc, etc... THIS, this gives me the fucking fear, as an All Blacks supporter.
It really sounds like Ireland has got their shit together.

Blame
Stephen Aboud, Academy Systems
Eddie O’Sullivan - Player Management
Eddie Wigglesworth, Player Succession Strategy,
David Nucifora, Performance Director,
Anthony Eddy, Sevens
& Joe Schmidt, National Test Team.
Phillip Browne, CEO

@derm-mccrum Then make a past-exodus thread.

@stargazer said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum Then make a past-exodus thread.

Ok, Herr Order

@stargazer said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum Then make a past-exodus thread.

It's not actually a real biggie. Don't let it stress you

@kruse said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@mariner4life said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum are those Irish squad sizes correct? Between 60 and 69 players? Does that include the reserves side?

All the 6 teams include both the senior and academy squads as they're called. In Ireland, we don't have "reserves' as such. The PRO14 Championship is 21 rounds, the European Cup has 6 pool rounds, (plus knockouts) and there's 10-12 tests to play, so players get game time. Last season, Leinster used 55 players during the season.

At the weekend just gone, they went away to Dragons in Wales. Cullen decided to throw his kids in at the deep end, minded by Grandad Fardy. 5 first team benchers, 11 second and third choice, and 7 academy 19/20 year olds - mainly in the backline. 4 of the academy kids scored on the night in a absolute routing 59-10. The academy keeps on giving.

Never mind the dry powder, metres-gained metrics, etc, etc... THIS, this gives me the fucking fear, as an All Blacks supporter.
It really sounds like Ireland has got their shit together.

of course they have, and it's fucking great. It's awesome to see what is achieved when the entire system is pointed in one direction. They have also made smart decisions with regards to personnel.

Add in their geographical advantages (5 other top-tier rugby nations within shorter flight times than it would take me to get to the capital city of my state, let alone country) and it's a strong, sustainable combination that should continue to deliver positive results.

@mariner4life said in Exodus 2019:

@kruse said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@mariner4life said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum are those Irish squad sizes correct? Between 60 and 69 players? Does that include the reserves side?

All the 6 teams include both the senior and academy squads as they're called. In Ireland, we don't have "reserves' as such. The PRO14 Championship is 21 rounds, the European Cup has 6 pool rounds, (plus knockouts) and there's 10-12 tests to play, so players get game time. Last season, Leinster used 55 players during the season.

At the weekend just gone, they went away to Dragons in Wales. Cullen decided to throw his kids in at the deep end, minded by Grandad Fardy. 5 first team benchers, 11 second and third choice, and 7 academy 19/20 year olds - mainly in the backline. 4 of the academy kids scored on the night in a absolute routing 59-10. The academy keeps on giving.

Never mind the dry powder, metres-gained metrics, etc, etc... THIS, this gives me the fucking fear, as an All Blacks supporter.
It really sounds like Ireland has got their shit together.

of course they have, and it's fucking great. It's awesome to see what is achieved when the entire system is pointed in one direction. They have also made smart decisions with regards to personnel.

Add in their geographical advantages (5 other top-tier rugby nations within shorter flight times than it would take me to get to the capital city of my state, let alone country) and it's a strong, sustainable combination that should continue to deliver positive results.

Wales and Scotland have started to follow suit - Wales now have about 60 in their academies and they are starting to bear fruit with more investment from WRU to come through.
Scotland have some green shoots starting but their playing pool isn't getting any bigger for now- and some of their key players are still going to England or France. Hogg the latest.

@derm-mccrum
Perhaps because that post is in response to a post that explicitly mentions Schmidt and Gatland? A bottom of the table Pro14 club coach from another country isn't relevant to loss of NZ depth as the last Lions coach or grand slam winning coach in a thread about NZ rugby players and coaches overseas in 2019.

@mofitzy_ said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum
Perhaps because that post is in response to a post that explicitly mentions Schmidt and Gatland? A bottom of the table Pro14 club coach from another country isn't relevant to loss of NZ depth as the last Lions coach or grand slam winning coach in a thread about NZ rugby players and coaches overseas in 2019.

Ok. I've no idea what you're referring to at this point, but I think we've all moved on...

@derm-mccrum
Good of you to admit you are wrong.

@mofitzy_ said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum
Good of you to admit you are wrong.

I love you too, sweetie. Xx

Finally Ardie Savea will stay in NZ after the RWC !

@jauzy019 said in Exodus 2019:

Finally Ardie Savea will stay in NZ after the RWC !

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But you told us he was definitely leaving

@derm-mccrum why did you change your name?

@jegga said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum why did you change your name?

What was he?

@hooroo said in Exodus 2019:

@jegga said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum why did you change your name?

What was he?

I’m trying to remember now, he was posting under the other name at least as far back as 2015 .

@jegga said in Exodus 2019:

@hooroo said in Exodus 2019:

@jegga said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum why did you change your name?

What was he?

I’m trying to remember now, he was posting under the other name at least as far back as 2015 .

Not Thomond79??

@jegga Pot Hale I think

@hooroo said in Exodus 2019:

@jegga said in Exodus 2019:

@hooroo said in Exodus 2019:

@jegga said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum why did you change your name?

What was he?

I’m trying to remember now, he was posting under the other name at least as far back as 2015 .

Not Thomond79??

Duluth’s got it .

@jauzy019 said in Exodus 2019:

Finally Ardie Savea will stay in NZ after the RWC !

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Not that I ever believe rumours spread by (French) media about players signing or not signing, but I'm eagerly awaiting the news from NZR/Hurricanes about Ardie re-signing.

@jegga said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum why did you change your name?

Decided to use my name on this and a couple of other worthwhile fora. I use PotHale on most other fora. I was NH Fan when I first came on here in 2011.

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@jegga said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum why did you change your name?

Decided to use my name on this and a couple of other worthwhile fora. I use PotHale on most other fora. I was NH Fan when I first came on here in 2011.

A man of many disguises!!

@derm-mccrum said in Exodus 2019:

@jegga said in Exodus 2019:

@derm-mccrum why did you change your name?

Decided to use my name on this and a couple of other worthwhile fora. I use PotHale on most other fora. I was NH Fan when I first came on here in 2011.

I for one welcome our member from the transname community