Wallabies lock Kane Douglas is desperate to return home to Australian rugby

[shasta]

Saw a bunch of blokes at the Cricket last night in yellow shirts and wigs with Honey Badger Army written on them.

F1 fans perhaps?

http://leithhoneybadgers.net/2014/07/27/daniel-ricciardo-honey-badger/

[jargan83]

The blonde Afro mullet wigs they were wearing would suggest otherwise.

Whilst I'm not suggesting that they can Folau or Hooper, I am suggesting that some of this all of a sudden limitless funding be directed at the Force as well as the homelands States.

[shasta]

The blonde Afro mullet wigs they were wearing would suggest otherwise.

Whilst I'm not suggesting that they can Folau or Hooper, I am suggesting that some of this all of a sudden limitless funding be directed at the Force as well as the homelands States.

On your last point it might be interesting to know where those HB troopers are actually from. It's probable Cummo has a higher public profile than Hooper and possibly Folau. But likely not so Ricciardo.

[hertryk]

Yep! Even the cricket commentators knew who he was! The ARU should use him on all their marketing and advertising instead of Folau and Hooper!!

Totally agree.. He has more "appeal" than any of those two.. and more character.. Missed him Saturday Night... BLESS
What is it with there plonkers who are "desperate" to end their contacts, or for love of mike get one then renege ..What sort of reputation is that for Aussie Rugby.. these bloody prima donnas need to GROW UP!!!

[jargan83]

On your last point it might be interesting to know where those HB troopers are actually from. It's probable Cummo has a higher public profile than Hooper and possibly Folau. But likely not so Ricciardo.

You could be right. The ARU sponsors are in love with Folau though, assumption due to him advertising almost everything for the ARU last year.

[jono]

Well... They need a return on their investment don't they?

[jargan83]

That's my point.

[palitu]

Leicester should let him break contract for compassionate grounds, on the agreement that he does not play in the World Cup. That will test if he is actually serious about compassionate grounds, or just wants the gold jersey.

[Sheikh]

Leinster, not Leicester, but I agree

[jargan83]

Isn't there an IRB regulation stating clubs have to release players for International duty? I assume the RWC is a designated window for such a regulation.

[jono]

there is, but unless the ARU re bends the eligibility laws he still cant play in the WC or RC.

[jargan83]

there is, but unless the ARU re bends the eligibility laws he still cant play in the WC or RC.

I realise that but I think Cheika wants him so I'm fully expecting the ARU to bend the rules again.

[The InnFORCEr]

Iain Payten ‏@iainpayten · 2h2 hours ago
Leinster have released Kane Douglas, saying a "suitable agreement" has been reached. ARU adamant they're not assisting financially.

[valzc]

Well this is what I read last night:
http://www.the42.ie/kane-douglas-lei...e=twitter_self

[The InnFORCEr]

So which journo do we believe???