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Reds the next to target Fiji talent; Planet Rugby

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JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
09 Aug 2014, 16:03
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09 Aug 2014, 16:03#1

The Reds are launching a recruitment drive in Fiji as they scout for talent in an attempt to rebound from 2014's disappointing Super Rugby season.

Operations manager and former Wallaby scrum-half Sam Cordingley, was on Saturday at the local league semi-final between Nadroga and Suva.

Cordingley revealed he was working on returning the Reds to the top after a dismal recent campaign and that Fiji was a good place to start.

"We have a number of foreign positions within our senior squad which open up opportunities for Fijian players and we are also open to developing players within our academy," Cordingley told AFP.

Fijians, Chris Kuridrani and Samu Kerevi, were in this year's squad but had limited game time.

"There is also a large Fijian community within Brisbane and with the short distance between Queensland and Fiji it obviously makes the transition for players easier," Cordingley said.

The Reds are not alone in targeting Fijian talent though as Top 14 club Brive are setting up an academy in the country in the hope of securing a steady stream of talent from the nation.

JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
09 Aug 2014, 16:23
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09 Aug 2014, 16:23#2
This article will give Beeno something (else) to crow about but others may have something to say about that also
            Visualization provided for those who need it.          "Told ya!!!!  The end is nigh for kbbs"

Is he suffering from Chicken L ittle syndrome? 




BE
Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
09 Aug 2014, 16:28
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09 Aug 2014, 16:28#3
 I suggested some yers ago oz would tap into island talent so long the preserve of nz.That this would tip the scales on OZ's favour. Thereafter it would be Oz versus Boks and wee abs battling to keep competitive.Now if we can solve our own problems the Beeno prediction will come to pass. We are inherently significantly stronger than nz but have serious internal problems to deal with which I and others have noted.



JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
09 Aug 2014, 17:16
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09 Aug 2014, 17:16#4
Beeno: for what your saying to be true several things have to happen, i.e. either Oz immigration policies allow other pacific islanders (other than NZ) easy entry & oz grows the rugby talent from the kids that are part of the immigrant families. Can they do this as well as NZ? I doubt it.
Or Oz has to attract ready made talent from the pacific islands. IMO they will get the second best talent as NZ is the best at developing talent. OZ can probably pay more but I am not sure about that. In any case most of the ABs that had their origin from other pacific islands were born in NZ and developed in NZ.
We will have to see how it plays out over the medium term.
BE
Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
09 Aug 2014, 17:57
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09 Aug 2014, 17:57#5
 JW we can already see how its playing out and the Wobblies are winning. The best Island talent will go to Oz who will probably be able to play more. All they need is a few extra good players for the balance to change.Good bye abs! If Boks get their act together its the wee abs at three in world fighting off the poms and searching for forwards.
OZ knows how to develop talent - heard about Ozzie smarts? 




JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
09 Aug 2014, 18:35
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09 Aug 2014, 18:35#6
Beeno: if what you are "seeing" is true then Boks second place in the world rankings is at risk. See Gonzo's post on another thread Gonzo's wisdom (click on the link). I am all aGOG as I agree with much of what Gonzo says.
Wobblies still have some major weaknesses that both the Mighty ABs & the struggling boks can exploit. Plus, wobblies do not have enough depth for the RC & definitely not for the RWC.
BE
Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
09 Aug 2014, 20:26
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09 Aug 2014, 20:26#7
 JW the Wobblies actually have more depth than usual.This could be a cracker RC. 
JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
09 Aug 2014, 20:56
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09 Aug 2014, 20:56#8
 Beeno: no doubt we will be in for some very good games in the RC. You would find it even more enjoyable if you signed up to the fantasy rugby competition.
Here's is how: Link to how to sign up
If you want to "fly under the radar" you could register using a different name but it would not be wise to use Storming Ed You could use SABBs 
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