Reds 2021

[Dctarget]

God, don’t tell me that!

Headline - Recruit with immediate effect???????????
Can anyone read French?

Doesn't say anything of note except they want him to come over ASAP and that "currently, he's contracted with the Queensland Reds but according to today's Midi Olympique (french newspaper), his release is still possible and he would be able to finish the season with Toulouse".

 

[Dctarget]

Interesting that Toulouse want him. Getting sick of these French clubs. They already have Ntamack, Ramos and Zack Holmes.

I think they want JO'C as a Joker for the Six Nations whilst Ntamack misses 2 months.

This is the backline they fielded against Bayonne on the weekend:
9. Dupont 10. Ramos 11. Kolbe 12. Ntamack 13. Guitoune 14. Huget 15. Medard

bit stacked already. I wouldn't even start JO'C anywhere in there.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Doesn't say anything of note except they want him to come over ASAP and that "currently, he's contracted with the Queensland Reds but according to today's Midi Olympique (french newspaper), his release is still possible and he would be able to finish the season with Toulouse".

Stories like this just don’t pop up without discussions going on. Someone on here said JOC (James O'Connor)’s deal was done. Is that not the case?
Let’s get Stewart prepped if that’s the case.

 

[Gervais_rugbylives]

Yes, Frenchie here. As said above, no need to panic, but I wouldn't be surprised if 2021 is his last year based on how keen they seem.

 

[Dctarget]

Stories like this just don’t pop up without discussions going on. Someone on here said JOC (James O'Connor)’s deal was done. Is that not the case?
Let’s get Stewart prepped if that’s the case.

I'm poking around on some french forums and it seems like it would be as a medical joker for the rest of the Top 14 season (which finishes in May/June). Apparently, "O'Connor has a clause in his contract with the Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia that permits him to join the french club for the rest of the season"

Pretty shitty clause if you ask me. Only makes sense if it's cover for Six Nations time.

 

[Gervais_rugbylives]

I'm poking around on some french forums and it seems like it would be as a medical joker for the rest of the Top 14 season (which finishes in May/June). Apparently, "O'Connor has a clause in his contract with the Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia that permits him to join the french club for the rest of the season"

Pretty shitty clause if you ask me. Only makes sense if it's cover for Six Nations time.

That makes the most sense, they seem very focused on getting him quickly. Solution rapide...

 

[liquor box]

JOC (James O'Connor) France, Stewart 10, Paisami 12 and Petia 13 makes Thorns decisions easier next year.

 

[Zero_Cool]

I don't speak french, but know a little -- enough to get by, TLDR they want him for a few months as injury cover. So worst case he's gone until like April, but the QRU would need to agree -- not likely. But if he had a young flyhalf replacement it could be a decent way for the QRU to give the young kid some burn and make some cash.

 

[Adam84]

Toulouse chasing O'Connor..

https://www.minutesports.fr/index.p...diat/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook#

Chasing him a medical joker for the second half of the season... as a Reds fan I hope it doesn't happen... but money talks these days

 

[Zero_Cool]

Do people seriously think he's going to throw away the Wallabies starting 10 and his relationship with the QRU for half a season in France?

 

[Adam84]

LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) suspended for first 2 rounds of 2021 Super Rugby AU after getting 4 weeks for his high tackle in the game against Argentina.

Yeah disappointing outcome, just stupid play from LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) which now leaves the Reds short for their first two matches. That’s one way to earn yourself a longer off-season at least.

 

[dillyboy]

Do people seriously think he's going to throw away the Wallabies starting 10 and his relationship with the QRU for half a season in France?

I'd hope he stays but he does have form.....

With his recent injuries though I'm not sure I'd be signing him as injury cover

 

[PhilClinton]

Do people seriously think he's going to throw away the Wallabies starting 10 and his relationship with the QRU for half a season in France?

Maybe he’s been reading the GAGR Wallabies forums and he’s seen all the Brumbies supporters saying he’s ‘not the Wallaby fly half in 2021’, because Lolesio had been so outstanding this year in test matches.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Sounds O'Connor go who's the Flyhalf?

 

[Dctarget]

Do people seriously think he's going to throw away the Wallabies starting 10 and his relationship with the QRU for half a season in France?

If he did go (and that's a big if, nothing more than a rumour atm) he'd be back in time for the test season.

 

[dru]

If he did go (and that's a big if, nothing more than a rumour atm) he'd be back in time for the test season.

That's not really the issue here on this thread.

 

[redstragic]

Looks like we are getting a keyring with our memberships next year, nice touch I rekon.

 

[Dctarget]

That's not really the issue here on this thread.

It is if you think throwing "away the Wallabies starting 10" is a reason he might not leave Brisbane for France.

 

[dru]

It is if you think throwing "away the Wallabies starting 10" is a reason he might not leave Brisbane for France.

Sorry DCT, you’re saying JOC (James O'Connor) can do France and Wallabies. By ditching Reds and returning where? Or not returning? Just getting selected to Wallabies?

Weird.

 

[Dctarget]

Sorry DCT, you’re saying JOC (James O'Connor) can do France and Wallabies. By ditching Reds and returning where? Or not returning? Just getting selected to Wallabies?

Weird.

Might've not explained myself properly.

I was replying to ZC who was wondering why JO'C would give up Wallabies 10 to move to France. I was saying that he can still be a medical joker for Toulouse to finish their season and return to Australia to play Wallabies in 2021 (presumably signed to Reds for 2022).