In the next installment of our RugbyPass Legends series, Martin Devlin sits down for a two-part interview with 77-Test former All Blacks lock Ali Williams. In the exclusive interview, Williams discusses his battles with injuries, what the 2011 World Cup victory meant for New Zealand and the All Blacks, his relationship with Brad Thorn and whether he has any regrets.
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Where are you getting this 15-30k number from? Who’s to say its not been just phone calls? Come on man, use your brain. At most they spent 5k in negotiation, which is chump change to an organistation like NZR.
21 Go to commentsfrench clubs “poach”, in the past english clubs “gave fabulous opportunities” 😁
11 Go to commentsIt used to be that an electric 22 years old winger would announce himself for the ABs by scoring on debut in the July tests. Announce themselves on the big stage playing for their country. Nowadays if they’re scouted at 14 or 15 and developed elsewhere, you've no idea where they may end up.
Most young talent I see nowadays I have to Google them to get an idea of what international Jersey they might even wear.
The only thing that keeps the discussion on Ice is probably the boks. They don't go overseas for talent and their RWC record speaks for itself. On the flipside most of their talent plays club rugby outside of SA which is another can of worms.
11 Go to commentsURGENT: Run spellchecker through article
3 Go to commentsStill, doesn't really matter if he succeeds or not, he's being paid 6 million AUD and will surely have a lot of fun.
4 Go to commentsOnece they are gone, they’re gone - no NZ, you cannot reclaim the guys you already offloaded as surplus to requirements! Ireland developed all three into Test-match players.
They maby be able to reclaim KT from Tonga but it all feels rather dodgy to me.
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