Rugby News Monday – Rugby Green and Gold

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Rumors were circulating that Mafi was going to return to the rebels next year, despite the end of his two years, but after all, there is no return for Cherry Blossoms number 8.

Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels have confirmed that Mafi is in custody after a supposed "altercation" between him and Wallaby Timani (12 caps)

(Like a little word, a fight between these two monsters The Rebels played as Highlanders earlier Saturday but their loss, combined with a win for the Sharks, saw the club miss its first appearance in the final.

Dunedin police kept Mafi Sunday morning before the rebels returned.

A police statement that was handed to FoxSports said Mafi would face court in New Zealand on Monday after being arrested and charged with badault. Timani reportedly received only "moderate injuries" but should not have been hospitalized.

It's a terrible look for the game (although I think maybe they were fighting because they could not get the physicality of their match) and the one that puts a black mark on the end of the Super Rugby campaign.

Rugby Australia and the Rebels both issued a joint statement Sunday, stating that they were aware of the incident and that no other player was being summoned. Baden Stephenson expressed his anger and disappointment in a brief statement, saying, "I am bitterly disappointed that an incident occurred at the end of a season where we were proud of our activities at the Outside and outside.

"We will respect the process and will not make any other comments until all investigations have taken place."

A door of New Zealand confirmed that an incident had occurred in southern Dunedin

She was slightly injured as a result of the incident, "she said told FoxSports.

"There was no need for hospitalization.The couple was known one of the other.

" As is the case now, the police Judiciary is not in a position to comment further. "

7 S HEAVEN

Our Olympic champions (do not forget that ) are developing a new plan of attack to shoot down their New Zealand counterparts, both should make the final of the World Cup.

Cross-Rivalry Tasman launched some gear this year after both parties met in 3 of the 5 World Series. Until now, the Australians started this year as a burning house, winning two consecutive and undefeated tournaments, but since that time, it's the Kiwis who have taken control, beating our women in the final. Langford and Paris by a combined total of 72 points.

Ouchy.

The Australian coaching team targeted the crash as a major weakness in our gameplay, returning the ball to vital areas and moments.

the tournament will see t The return of star trio Ellia Green (human destroyer), Alicia Quirk (team glue) and Sharni Williams (breakdown specialist) and co-captain Shannon Parry think Australians have started the last three weeks and are ready to bounce back. Cup "

" Against New Zealand, it's obviously crucial to the breakdown – they're getting a lot of turnarounds out there, "Parry said at rugby.com.au

" For us, it's a good thing. It's about being able to control the ball in attack and be more connected in the defense so that their steppers can not really walk and get around.

"We changed a few things and we had three good weeks at home which was really good for us.]" Johnny was able to implement a change that was positive and all the girls understood that. "

" We are looking forward to putting this in place at the World Cup. "

Go girls. [19659007AustralianmenalsohavecancelledbetweenshipwithJesseParahiHenryHutchiNsonandJohnPorchreiveyourtwointhepastfewyearsofthetournament(19659005)"Ifyoulookatthelasttwotournamentsweplayedwehadastackedside"saidParahi]" We had a very good team that we sent there and on paper, we looked good, but when we look a little further, a lot of guys get are injured in the long run. "

you need one or two tournaments to get your groove, get your combinations and get your e rhythm. "

" Now that we have this and the guys who had this eruption, the guys will be ready for this one "

The Uppem Boys.

The Reds coach and the perfect Kiwi Brad Thorn dreams of better days, especially those where Israel Folau will head north to reach Queensland in Super Rugby next season.

Again, this rumor has been circulating for some time and she is starting to be stronger, many believing that a Reds jersey will be part of her new contract that ties him to the Wallabies for the Rugby World Cup and beyond.

It is said that the shot will be announced in the interval between each time the Waratahs finish their Super Season and before we kick the Rugby Championship.

Thorn spoke to Rugby.com.au last week and expressed a sort of "I guess it's one of those things where you have those dreams at night and that some see sheep jumping, I see Izzy in a Queensland jersey, "said Thorn

. "Izzy plays his footy and h is the manager who handles this stuff and we do not harbad him."

"If we heard that he was interested in coming here, it would be exciting and you imagine these (field kicks). "

He's a real talent and I'm sure NSW and all the other clubs feel the same."

"During this process, you have vacancies and you're busy next season. "

Bradley, but he would be a necessary boost for the game in Queensland.

There are more upheavals in his team with Andrew Ready and Sef Faagase confirming their departure late last week with Kane Douglas, George Smith, Nick Frisby's Jono Lance and Eto Nabuli have all confirmed their departure.

The Reds also signed a contract with Karmichael Hunt, Quade Cooper and James Slipper for at least another season.

The young giant Angus Blyth to make his debut Friday night and a whole lot We expect the Tahs to take part in the NRC for Queensland Country and Brisbane City this season.

If a move for Folau materializes, the Tahs would target the exciting youngsters outside Izaia Perese, despite having a contract for 2019 (If that actually means anything these days).

BACK TO SCHOOL

The championship of Australian schools ended last week, with the winning camp NSW 1 which dominates a team of 42 The conclusion of the event Saturday

Fifteen players in the championship winners of the NSW 1 championship have made the team, with 12 QLD 1, 3 of the ACT and 1 from Victoria.

The team forms the two Australian schools and the Australian Barbarian Schools teams that face New Zealand and Tonga later this year in October.

Australian coach Andrew Moloney highlighted the overall quality of the tournament as a very positive sign for Australian rugby

saying:

"It's been a very good week, we've been very impressed by the Everyone's spirit of attack and we've seen fantastic tests throughout the championship. "

" The great thing for us was the physics, especially in the contact areas. 39; was a fantastic finale and the physical appearance was awesome.

"The attitude of the boys really got up on the last day; We are very excited about the team we have.

"The Tri Nations series is something we look forward to, it's a great tournament and we're very excited about it."

The Australian School Squad:

Daniel Ala, Albert Lachlan, Angus Bell, Angus Bell, Will Chaffey, John Connolly, Vincent Creagh, Zac Crothers, John Downes, Lachlan Dring, Apinesa Driti, Matthew Dutallis, Tane Edmed, Harry Fox Haloti Fonua, Donny Freeman, Carter Gordon, Will Harris, Zane Hogan, Lachlan Ilias, Spencer Jeans, Brendan Jimenez, Aiden Kelso, Tyrell Kopua, Thomas Lambert, Luca Moretti, Zane Nongorr, Reesjan Pasitoa, Billy Pollard, Luke Reimer, Seb Strang, Will Roach, Bailey Tautau, David Tejcek , Fred Tricks, Tom van der Schyff, Harry Vella, Dennis Waight, Joey Walton, Jeremy Williams – Jack Winchester