Joey Manu set to leave Roosters to take up French rugby offer

[milanja]

He is quoted in the past saying that he dreams of playing for the All Blacks but if you play in Japan or France you aren't eligible to play for the All Blacks it's interesting that there doesn't seem to be any rumours of a New Zealand based team chasing his signature.

I really don’t think there is that much money in nz super rugby, it wouldn’t be anymore than he could make in league I wouldn’t think, maybe gets bumped up a fair bit if you are an all black.

[rented tracksuit]

IMHO I don't think Manu is contemplating a move to Rugby for the money.

I think he’s contemplating a move to ruggers to bump up his price in league.

I don’t care what he asks, he’s worth it and we must keep him.

[RoosterFanNZ]

I really don’t think there is that much money in nz super rugby, it wouldn’t be anymore than he could make in league I wouldn’t think, maybe gets bumped up a fair bit if you are an all black.

yeah super rugby is struggling a bit here, piss poor crowds numbers, they had to sell off a good chunk of the all blacks to some Americans cause they needed money to pay the All blacks competitive money (after sacking a third of the NZRU staff).

hope he goes to France and embraces the incredible rugby environment they have there

[milanja]

yeah super rugby is struggling a bit here, piss poor crowds numbers, they had to sell off a good chunk of the all blacks to some Americans cause they needed money to pay the All blacks competitive money (after sacking a third of the NZRU staff).

hope he goes to France and embraces the incredible rugby environment they have there

Wow never would of thought that would happen, I used to watch a bit of the super rugby, usually on a Friday, and with all the success most of the teams over there have had, the crowds never looked great, does it come down to the weather, pricing? Or is it just the all blacks that bring the crowds?

[Johnny73]

I know the club has started out making a bonehead decision regarding Spencer Leniu but for the love of Freddy DO NOT GET ZAC LOMAX TO REPLACE MANU.

[RoosterFanNZ]

Wow never would of thought that would happen, I used to watch a bit of the super rugby, usually on a Friday, and with all the success most of the teams over there have had, the crowds never looked great, does it come down to the weather, pricing? Or is it just the all blacks that bring the crowds?

Few things, but yeah all blacks bring all the crowds and make and spend the money. NZ teams all play the same and rotate players, but crusaders usually win so hard to build hype like what the warriors can, who got the whole country on board last year.

Small bit of a talent crisis going on, players leave to league early or good young players that stuck with union and dont make the all blacks straight away leave to Europe or Japan as they offer decent money for non internationals .

Also, lack of good competition, Aussie teams are crap, south africans (who provide and take a good chunk of the money) come and go, new teams like Fiji Drua have added a bit of excitement but little unsure on the longevity of it, especially since theyre based out of the same place as the NZ warriors.

Big factor is the rules and over reffing, ruining the game with the amount of penalties and being stop start. There are currently trials going on regarding high tackles being chest height and above and any contact with the head being a red card (even an accidental head clash). World Cup winning coach Steven Hansen said rugby has to be careful here cause rugby league is so much more of an exciting product and have the chance to catch up/over take in the near future.

fingers crossed it happens, domestic league comps are pitiful here and need improving

[rented tracksuit]

I know the club has started out making a bonehead decision regarding Spencer Leniu but for the love of Freddy DO NOT GET ZAC LOMAX TO REPLACE MANU.

Couldn’t agree more.

[bondi.boy]

Pay Manu more so he doesn't leave.
Give him some of the $3m war chest

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

Few things, but yeah all blacks bring all the crowds and make and spend the money. NZ teams all play the same and rotate players, but crusaders usually win so hard to build hype like what the warriors can, who got the whole country on board last year.

Small bit of a talent crisis going on, players leave to league early or good young players that stuck with union and dont make the all blacks straight away leave to Europe or Japan as they offer decent money for non internationals .

Also, lack of good competition, Aussie teams are crap, south africans (who provide and take a good chunk of the money) come and go, new teams like Fiji Drua have added a bit of excitement but little unsure on the longevity of it, especially since theyre based out of the same place as the NZ warriors.

Big factor is the rules and over reffing, ruining the game with the amount of penalties and being stop start. There are currently trials going on regarding high tackles being chest height and above and any contact with the head being a red card (even an accidental head clash). World Cup winning coach Steven Hansen said rugby has to be careful here cause rugby league is so much more of an exciting product and have the chance to catch up/over take in the near future.

fingers crossed it happens, domestic league comps are pitiful here and need improving

Hansen is right. League is by far the best footy product. Union, AFL, NFL, Soccer can't compare.

[theGman]

I think he’s contemplating a move to ruggers to bump up his price in league.

Has to be the case.

Taking your bride and newborn miles away to a foreign environment just for the dosh or personal satisfaction would be tough IMO.

[HunchoRooster]

Number 1 preference is Joey stays obviously.

If not, Taylan May big YES.

Zac Lomax PLEASE NO!

[roosterproud]

Joey can fly in and fly out to Japan. Tyrelle and the kids can fly over.

[ism22]

I can accept a change to union. Good luck to him if it happens.

Will free up a few dollars. Plus with Jarred and Su gone we should have some money to spend.

Yep... he'd also have the option of playing for the All Blacks (potentially). Bugger playing for the Wallabies unless the cash is insane (would prefer to play NSW Cup). All Blacks though... IMO most would drop everything for that experience / bragging right.

When I was in Samoa for a holiday, Va'aiga Tuigamala was doing day tours (he'd drive you everywhere around the main island) and it was a great experience. Was gonna recommend that others do the same thing if they're in Samoa but looks like he died at 52 in 2022. Glad I got to meet him before then as IMO it was a larger than life kinda experience to meet an All Black.

[milanja]

He is quoted in the past saying that he dreams of playing for the All Blacks but if you play in Japan or France you aren't eligible to play for the All Blacks it's interesting that there doesn't seem to be any rumours of a New Zealand based team chasing his signature.

Looks like plenty of current All blacks are playing in Japan, their captain Sam Cane is one of them. So there must be some clauses, but may be different for Manu, I’m sure there is a plan in there somewhere.

[Chook2]

Looks like plenty of current All blacks are playing in Japan, their captain Sam Cane is one of them. So there must be some clauses, but may be different for Manu, I’m sure there is a plan in there somewhere.

They can go over there for 1 Japanese season during the super rugby season and come back for the test season - a sabbatical! However they can’t stay over there for multiple years and still be picked for the ABs
It’s true only way he can play for ABs will be going to a nz super rugby side otherwise take the money with a big Japan or France deal