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One-test All Blacks first-five Brett Cameron signs with Hurricanes

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Former All Blacks first-five Brett Cameron will return to Super Rugby next year after signing a two-year deal with the Hurricanes.

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Cameron missed this year’s Super Rugby Pacific after signing a one-season contract with the Kamaishi Seawaves in the newly-formed Japan Rugby League One after years of riding the bench at the Crusaders behind All Blacks star Richie Mo’unga.

However, the one-test international – whose sole test match came against Japan in 2018 – has returned to New Zealand and will turn out for the Hurricanes over the next two campaigns.

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A standout in his debut season for Manawatu in last year’s NPC, Cameron said he is stoked to join the Hurricanes as he prepares for his second year with the Turbos after guiding the Seawaves to a fifth-placed finish in the second division of League One.

“I’m stoked to be joining the Hurricanes for the 2023 season. Being from Whanganui, the Hurricanes are the team I grew up supporting, and I’ve always loved the way they play,” Cameron said via a statement.

“I’ve been speaking to some of the guys in the team, and it’s exciting to hear the direction the club is heading in from a culture perspective, so I’m just really excited to get amongst it and see what the team is all about.”

Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland added that he was eager to bring the 25-year-old on board as one of three first-fives, alongside young duo Aidan Morgan and Ruben Love.

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“Brett is a Whanganui boy who I watched closely while he was with the Crusaders,” Holland said of Cameron, a four-time Super Rugby champion during his time with the Christchurch-based franchise between 2018 and 2021.

“When he decided to make the move to Manawatu and play for the Turbos last year, I obviously got a closer look and was able to understand more about how he operates.

“To see the influence he had, in directing the game and the leadership he showed within the Turbos camp was outstanding, especially given he was new to the group.

“He is a talented player with a great skill set, a good kicker, and punts well, but he is also a real threat at the line. He is an athlete who makes really good decisions.”

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RedWarrior 2 hours ago
The reason given by Steve Borthwick for latest England setback

So England are allowed to have a tsunami whinge fest about the ref but if an Irish fan points out that some decisions hurt Ireland also they are being petulant.

Honestly some English supporters are all politeness until they lose then the claws and fangs come out.

Ok here we go, not complaints just pointing out where England got away with roul play:

1: M Smiths headbutt on James Lowe that started the fracas with Stewart. If the ref spots that in time then thats a second yellow if not a straight red for Smith. Probably worth another 14 points with England gassed so a 41-10 final scoreline?

2: Itoje's several stamps on Hansens instep in a clear attempt to damage metatarsals. Straight red or if he is lucky, 10 in the bin.

3. Currys block on Baird to create a gap that Smith used to break the line. Penalty and possession for Ireland deep in England 22 with score at 0:0.

4: The correct decision for the Cunningham South dangerous tackle was a yellow. Lowe blew it by confronting him. The ref didn't give South or Lowe a yellow. The ref couldn't give Lowe a yellow anyway as the TMO would have informed him that m Smith alone started the previosu fracas and its not unreasonable for a player to react to being headbutted.


One last thing missing from English analysis

How is coming over to Dublin acting like you own the place, committing filthy cowardly off the ball cheap shots working out for you? I mean you clearly dont care that we think your team are a crowd of a$$holes but...... rugby wise, how is riling the Irish team to focus and get the best out of themselves against such unpleasant opposition working for you on the scoreboard?


Food for thought old boy!!!!

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