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Jarryd Hayne signs with Fiji Sevens

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Vay Wilson (31)
Call me cynical, but I have a suspicion that a sufficiently sizeable administrative fee paid in US dollars might help the Fijian powers that be appreciate his 7s potential. At least as a squad member. If he qualifies.
 
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Will Genia (78)
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Strewthcobber said:
Getting reported that he will probably not be able to play any sport, including 7s for 6 months because the NFL doesn't follow WADA guidelines.
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I saw that too but then Nate Ebner has gone from playing NFL last season to the US Rugby 7s team and is very likely to make their Olympics team.

I wonder if his return this year was delayed by a series of drug tests after the NFL season? There was a fair gap between him playing NFL and his first 7s tournament.
 
wamberal

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Phil Kearns (64)
Braveheart81 said:
Does Fiji have the same reciprocal rights that allow Australians to get British Passports?

The British passport is highly sought after because of the desire Aussies have to be able to live and work in the UK and Europe.

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When I got my UK passport it was back in the days when dual citizenship was not recognised.


But whatever, I was just making the point that if he wants a Fijian passport, he is certainly eligible for one. (And if he wasnt't, I am sure that the Fijian Government would bend the rules if they wanted to).
 
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Strewthcobber said:
http://bit.ly/1XtaW7v

Theres the link for those interested.

Yeah - I wonder if Ebner has been through the intensive drug pool mentioned in the article.
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If that is true, is a big chance to Aussie rugby. Jarryd said that he only return to the NRL to play for Eels, now they have too much problems about the salary cap. He isn't famous in European rugby, so his best chance is Super Rugby and Test rugby. Cheika, Tahs CEO, Reds CEO, Bill Pulver or someone should talk to him
 
Strewthcobber

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Mark Ella (57)
MHCS said:
If that is true, is a big chance to Aussie rugby. Jarryd said that he only return to the NRL to play for Eels, now they have too much problems about the salary cap. He isn't famous in European rugby, so his best chance is Super Rugby and Test rugby. Cheika, Tahs CEO, Reds CEO, Bill Pulver or someone should talk to him
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Don't worry mate, his agent Wayne Beavis has been around long enough to be having these conversations if there's any possibilty
 
Ignoto

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John Thornett (49)
MHCS said:
Cheika, Tahs CEO, Reds CEO, Bill Pulver or someone should talk to him
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Knowing his attitude from NRL which may have taken a hit after not making it at NFL, I'd rather than Reds passed on him. The dude has way too much baggage to be coming into a young impressionable Reds side. If the ARU approached him, it reeks worse than the coups of the early 2000's for Sailor, Rogers etc.
 
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Tim Horan (67)
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I think it's terrible news. Imagine the bull that will come out of the League commentators if he goes back to league? Dominated league, dominated NFL and sought out by Fiji for Olympic silver. Spare me please.

Btw. Think he's a great player and wish him luck. Just wish he'd thought about me before he decided.

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Greg Davis (50)
I get the moral outrage people are expressing on behalf of the poor Fijians, arguably favourites to win the first olympic gold medal in rugby since 1924, but if they're happy to undermine team culture by including a rookie Australian league player from Western Sydney then by all means, they should be supported to do so.

Improves our chances at winning the bloody thing.
 
wamberal

wamberal

Phil Kearns (64)
Let's wait and see what happens before getting all frothed up, chaps.

Ben Ryan seems like a pretty competent coach. I would back his judgement over all the armchair pundits.
 
The_Brown_Hornet

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John Eales (66)
What a joke, but I won't be losing any sleep over it. I hope that Pulver isn't tempted sign him up for some ludicrous contract and have him do five eighths of fuck all in rugby like he did in the NFL.
 
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