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Is Willie le Roux coming back to SA?

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clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
15 Jan 2019, 18:33
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15 Jan 2019, 18:33#1

The following from News24:-


"English club Wasps have confirmed that Willie le Roux will leave the club at the end of the current season.

The news was confirmed on the Wasps website on Tuesday

"It’s always disappointing to lose players of such quality but this is professional sport and there isn’t much you can do about it. There are a number of factors that play a part in players’ decisions to move on and unfortunately these guys have opted to move onto pastures new for 2019/20," Wasps director of rugby Dai Young said.

"Willie joined Wasps at a time when he wasn’t a part of the Springboks side and since making the move here, he has rediscovered his form and shown that he is a world-class player which in turn has seen him restored to the national side, going on to make over 50 appearances. We’d like to place our thanks on record to Willie for his great service to the Club over the past two-and-a-half seasons."

Le Roux, who has been linked with a return back to South Africa, thanked the club.

"I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Wasps and would like to thank everyone involved with the Club for their support. I’ll continue to give my all till the end of the season in the Black and Gold," he said.


Wonder which Super Rugby side has enough money to contract him?   It may be the Bulls with the backing of Rupert.

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sharkbokCaptain23,253 posts
16 Jan 2019, 04:55
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16 Jan 2019, 04:55#2
Originally he was linked with the Bulls, but perhaps he will play for the Stormers.
He would have been effective under John Mitchell. Mitchell was short of quality outside backs. He was playing an expansive game with limited finishing ability. 


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CleanCutPro9,905 posts
16 Jan 2019, 07:47
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16 Jan 2019, 07:47#3

... and ... um ... Le Roux is regarded as a "quality outside back" ... ??

LOL!!!



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bluebokPro3,977 posts
16 Jan 2019, 10:25
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16 Jan 2019, 10:25#4
Le Roux is a player like Faf De klerk. With flair comes risk. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. Le Roux obviously wants to cement his place in the world cup squad by coming back to SA. I just hope we get Dr Jekyll and nor Mr Hyde for 2019.   
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clevermikeCoach57,555 posts
16 Jan 2019, 16:02
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16 Jan 2019, 16:02#5

BB

This may be a kiss-of-death for Le Roux to move to Jake White's Japan Club.   White is not really an expert in backline play.  

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