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Former All Black Matt Proctor signs for Super Rugby side – report

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The Melbourne Rebels have added more international experience to their exciting squad ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, according to a report out of Australia.

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As reported by The Roar, former Hurricanes and All Blacks centre Matt Proctor has inked a deal with the Rebels from next season.

Proctor, who started in the No. 13 jersey for the Hurricanes when they won their maiden Super Rugby title in 2016, has been plying his trade in England since 2019.

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The one-Test All Black has been plying his trade with the Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership, but is set to return to Super Rugby in what promises to be a major boost for the Rebels.

Former Wallaby Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, current Test star Taniela Tupou and Australian sevens ace Darby Lancaster have also signed for the Melbourne-based franchise.

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frandinand 51 minutes ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

Or to analyse it.

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JT 1 hour ago
Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Crusaders 12plus

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frandinand 1 hour ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

Well get to it.

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frandinand 1 hour ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

What is your address Graham !!!!

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frandinand 1 hour ago
Wallabies star tips ‘freak of nature’ Taniela Tupou to fire against Lions

Well of course he would say that wouldn't he. He's hardly likely to say the opposite.

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BA 2 hours ago
Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

Richie will come back halfway thru next year and he will have to suit up for NPC or club rugby before he can put on the black jersey as per the rules right? And u would expect him to get in the squad for rugby championship after, as for who gets 10 for 27 WC Dmac s form this year and next and 27 Super will determine I believe if it’s him or Richie, I love me some Beaudie but unless Jordie kicking or possibly Love plays right wing ( not a terrible idea might struggle on D ) Beaudie kicking off tee can be a tad shonky quite often

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BA 3 hours ago
Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

No doubt Saders have got some dudes who have been there done that but cmon Blackadder and Grace?both dudes have spent quite a bit of time moulding that big match aptitude from the stands over the years both been injured a lot , I and probably most others would say ya Scooters or Taylor’s appreciate Todd but he is

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PB 4 hours ago
Johann van Graan: The Bulls boy who would be England's king

Great read for sure. There is also another astute coach in Franco Smith that will be in the conversation one day when Rassie succession plan kicks in. Then there is also Mzwandile Stick that Rassie has as a grooming project.

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JD Kiwi 4 hours ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

That's the one! Loved his battle with an experienced test prop a while back, might have been Genge. The experienced guy gave him a glowing review afterwards.

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JD Kiwi 5 hours ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

Chiefs have improved a lot this year

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JD Kiwi 5 hours ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

Of course that would be why all but one World Cup have been won by SH teams. Yes, I know that the last was won by a team with clubs in euro- African comps but not after it had won the previous edition while still in free running SR. Notably Rassie kept relying on players brought up in Super Rugby.


I can't think of a single expert saying that NH comps are better because there are more stoppages!

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GP 6 hours ago
Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Brilliant comments. Rivez is going so well.Well done.

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GP 6 hours ago
Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Why do a lot of people have a crack at Rivez Reihana ? He has shown he has “a big match temperament”. He is attacking the line and kicking goal.You keep waiting for the second coming of Beauden. He is no Andrew Mehrtens re a match winning tactical genius.

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GP 6 hours ago
Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Guys like Ethan Blackadder and Tom Christie are tough. You talk about “wilting under pressure”. Both of these guys and Cullen Grace on the bench, have greater big match aptitude than your mouthy lot. Just like Matt Todd, Crusader great and now one of the coaches. These guys know how to get the job done.

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GrahamVF 6 hours ago
Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

Perhaps they should try harder not to make stupid mistakes and find someone who can kick vital pressure kicks.

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GrahamVF 7 hours ago
Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

the “clever flexible SA silly inflexible NZ” logic doesn't stand up.

Oh it will.

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GrahamVF 7 hours ago
Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

New Zealand would do well to learn from that.

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GrahamVF 7 hours ago
Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

Rassie was vehemently opposed by the SA grass chair brigade. But he had the courage to say if I can’t choose who I want I’m out of here. So no way “little choice.” The difference is the courage of your convictions.

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GrahamVF 7 hours ago
Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

Jeez JD we are getting twitchy! I don’t think NZ are going to have a choice if they want to keep up. In spite of the fact that money is a dirty word it’s what makes the difference between keeping professionals and losing them. The SA model is not just working because it’s being applied in SA it’s working because it acknowledges global trends economically. The roving professional is not just a rugby phenomenon it applies in just about every sphere of human economic endeavour, and if a company/country can’t recognise that they will be overtaken by others that can. The work at home hybrid is a great example. There are local companies that have insisted on back to work, and they have lost key employees because of that old fashioned rigidity. I have employed a few of them and they are working out really well. Rugby is no difference.

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fl 7 hours ago
Only two Lions make Gallagher Premiership team of the season

mature! 😂

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