David Croft to lead the Rebels

[shasta]

nah there is a marquee signing and an allowment

Well if there's not there should be. Flat Top may think I'm being a bit hypocritical here. But this comp is supposed to bridge the gap from amateur to pro standard. It's not first and foremost to grow Wallaby depth. That's for the 4th and perhaps 5th S14 franchises.
It's great the Rebels have Cockbain, Hodgo and Crofty. But each team will require a hard experienced leadership group to establish that professional culture. They may require a couple of imports to do that.

Fair chance that Michael Hobbs, (son of New Zealand Rugby Union Chairman and former All Black Jock Hobbs) previously Flyhalf for NZ Schoolboys and Under 19's will be wearing #10 for some of the matches Felix.
Not sure how he qualifies for the ARC though

What's the go with him, anyone know? Live over here or can't get a start in the NPC ?

[AndyS]

Check the below:
http://www.glumbert.com/media/japtetris

If they were looking at an overseas player, wouldn't the big lad give the scrum some go forward - train him up for the Japanese team.