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'His last chance' - Agen sign controversial centre

George Tilsley of New Zealand dives in for a try during the quarter final match between New Zealandi and Canada at Westpac Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Agen have formally signed controversial centre George Tilsley, who was released by Toulouse earlier this summer after being convicted on a domestic violence charge.

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Tilsley was given a six-month suspended prison sentence for assaulting his girlfriend. The 31-year-old winger was placed in police custody on 10 August and subsequently pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Toulouse then sacked him.

Now Agen, his former club have signed him until 2025, saying both he and the club are aware that this is a ‘last chance’ for the former New Zealand Sevens star.

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    Agen have issued a statement in which they explain why they have re-signed the 6’5, 100kg centre: “Eight years ago, it was SUA LG that gave George his first chance in a French professional club. So we have a special history with him.

    “We all know his situation, but today he is coming home, in Armandie, and we are aware of being the club which is giving him his last chance. George knows that he must more than anyone be irreproachable, on and off the field.

    “This responsibility is his, the club will be uncompromising on his behavior as he is with all the players who wear the image of SUA LG.”

    Tilsley was the first player of Papua New Guinea heritage to represent the New Zealand sevens team. He has represented Manawatu, Bordeaux and Perpignan in the past, and although attached to Toulouse for a short period before his sacking, never played a game for them.

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    IkeaBoy 58 minutes ago
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    Great read Nick, as always.


    I agree Ireland wilted in the 6 Nations despite going 4 from 5. The key difference is that they aren’t going up against the home nations. They are still leaps and bounds ahead of them when it comes to kicking it against the big three/unholy trinity.


    They’ve won 4 of their last 5 against Australia, 4 of their last 5 against South Africa and 2 of their last 5 against New Zealand. That’s 10 from 15 home, away and neutral. No other home nation has a comparable record.


    The symmetry is around the fact that Farrell was involved (as defence coach) for the first of those wins to the most recent.

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    Peter Close 1 hour ago
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    I might be showing my ignorance but does he lack a bit of pace? His forte is jackallingand sheer grunt with mobility but not outright pace. The front fives selected all have mobility so perhaps Farrell is looking more for outright pace in his back row as that will be needed to counter the Aussie backs

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    fl 1 hour ago
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    If the English press are the only people who think Pollock are fantastic, then the English press are the only people with their eyes open.


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    IkeaBoy 2 hours ago
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    Huge task ahead.


    Just a single win from 7 series in the professional era. An all-time series win record under 40%. I can’t see them playing 10 games across 6 weeks and still getting on the right side of the test series result.


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    Eddie, Eddie, Eddie Jones!


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    It’s arguable that starting Davies in the 2nd test cost them the win - he waved Adam Ashley-Cooper in for a try late in the game. He didn’t trust BOD to make his own tackle (?) so went to cover the 13 channel and left the space.


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    IkeaBoy 2 hours ago
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    Not in this case. The subjective pronoun is known (a particular rugby team or teams). ‘Who’ is grammatically correct.


    Would Irish suit better for you?

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    fl 2 hours ago
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