All Black signs with Aussie S14 side

[TOCC]

there is a rumour getting around that a All Black from this season will be signing with a Aussie S14 side.

Couple of theories but its believed it could be Daniel Braid to the Reds or Ali Williams to the Waratahs.

[oxleymoron]

I think Ali Williams signed with Auckland again a couple of weeks ago.

[shasta]

Ali Williams to the Waratahs.

That would be one more reason to dislike him.

[lara93]

hmmmm..interestingg

[robyn <3]

is aussie rugby REALLY that desperate to steal allblacks? saffas is one thing but... allblacks??? shameful

[oxleymoron]

I think Ali Williams signed with Auckland again a couple of weeks ago.

Here is the article.

Ali Williams to return to Auckland Rugby
allblacks.com - 19/09/2008
All Black Ali Williams has signed a two year contract with the Auckland Rugby Union.

Williams, a former Auckland and Blues player, signed with Tasman in 2007 and played for the Crusaders in this year’s Rebel Sport Super 14 competition.

New Blues’ coach Pat Lam is looking forward to Williams return to his home town

“Ali’s a quality player as shown by his performance for the All Blacks this year. We’ve worked together for many years and I’m thrilled he’ll be with Auckland Rugby and the Blues next season.”

Williams said he’s looking forward to playing for Auckland and the Blues again.

“Auckland’s my home town and I’m looking forward to returning. I enjoy playing for Pat and Shane Howarth and it will be good to line up alongside some of my old team-mates again next year.”

New Zealand All Blacks rugby team official website, New Zealand Rugby Football Union

[TOCC]

^^^ yeah well the money is on Daniel Braid to the Reds

is aussie rugby REALLY that desperate to steal allblacks? saffas is one thing but... allblacks??? shameful

how is signing a Springbok any better then signing a All Black? I would much rather a kiwi in my side then a south african.

If the rumour is true and the Reds do sign Daniel Braid then it would be a great signing, his a pretty decent openside flanker and will more then fill the requirement for a couple of years until the Reds can develop another flanker. He also brings a good level of experience to the youthful Reds pack.

[TOCC]

confirmed: Daniel Braid to the Reds

[slomo]

good signing for queensland....

[robyn <3]

how is signing a Springbok any better then signing a All Black? I would much rather a kiwi in my side then a south african.

i support two teams... the wallabies and whoever is playing the allblacks. i think we are going to haev to agree to disagree on that one.

but if he helps the reds out of their bottom-of-the-ladder standings then i guess thats ok

[jargan83]

is aussie rugby REALLY that desperate to steal allblacks? saffas is one thing but... allblacks??? shameful

Ive got to agree with tocc, most kiwis actually play rugby as opposed to saffers. I'll take a kiwi over a saffer scumbag anyday.

Pretty good signing by the Reds after Croft retired last year and they missed out on David Pocock
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[Thequeerone]

Good on the Reds - is Mr Braid a marquee signing or is it classed as an australian i.e. he has never been an All Black ?

[robyn <3]

Ive got to agree with tocc, most kiwis actually play rugby as opposed to saffers. I'll take a kiwi over a saffer scumbag anyday.

Pretty good signing by the Reds after Croft retired last year and they missed out on David Pocock
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i dont like either of them. but i just hate the kiwis more.

id personally rather have a team of born and bred west australians to win the 09 trophy, but just aussies for the force will be fine with me

[pruc]

i dont like either of them. but i just hate the kiwis more.

id personally rather have a team of born and bred west australians to win the 09 trophy, but just aussies for the force will be fine with me

well thats rugbywa's goal not the 09 bit but in the future.
with dane h-p, longbottom andothers like jturner progressing through and being asked to train with the force in the pre season

[oxleymoron]

Good on the Reds - is Mr Braid a marquee signing or is it classed as an australian i.e. he has never been an All Black ?

Braid played for the All Blacks in Sydney this year - so he would be the marquee signing