Willie Ripia

[farva]

What is the go here. Is he signing or not? All seemed to be in the bag a few weeks ago, just waiting for the paperwork to go through. But I havent heard anything for a while. Did this fall through or is he still on the radar?

[todd4]

What is the go here. Is he signing or not? All seemed to be in the bag a few weeks ago, just waiting for the paperwork to go through. But I havent heard anything for a while. Did this fall through or is he still on the radar?

I've been wondering the same thing.

The way I understand it the Force are wanting to sign him as their overseas development player, hence they need the ARU's go-ahead. Remember the drama we had at the beginning of the year when we tried to sign that hooker from North Harbour?

I can only assume that the hold-up has to do with the ARU's approval.

Does anyone have better info on this? ...

[travelling_gerry]

Sounds spot on.

[jombi]

I hope his NPC side (Taranaki) wouldn't hold it back, especially when you consider that Rooney signed with the rebels and will be playing NPC this season aswell (and with HB no less).

[BDAVEY]

he wants to come here....... but the paper work and crap needs to be finalised. Kiwis can come here anytime to work... by him a ticket and get him here I say.
Happened to me 25 years ago

[brokendown gunfighter]

& me 35 years ago;mind you they were glad to get rid of me,& as Muldoon said it lifted the IQ of both countries!

[shasta]

as Muldoon said it lifted the IQ of both countries!

Anyone who has had a kids' money box named after him is no authority on intelligence.

[Hansie]

Hey BDG - as it shows Muldoon got it wrong - IQ at Foreshore has risen immeasurably with your presence now that you are an Aussie and true blue Wallaby Supporter - are you not? 35 years means more than 3/4 of your life here?

[brokendown gunfighter]

yes Wallaby supporter through & through.
Unfortunately many brain cells have been destroyed down on the foreshore(& elsewhere)so have slipped out of qualifying for Mensa!

[jombi]

He had a shocker today with the boot and ball in hand, but Taranaki as a whole under performed.