Smith quits Toulon for Japan

[TRF_Cymro]

Former Wallabies flanker George Smith has confirmed he will leave Toulon to take up an 800 000 Euro (US$1.16 million) deal in Japan with the Sanyo Wild Knights.

http://www.planet-rugby.co.uk/story/0,25883,9818_6892812,00.html​

 

[lucky number 7]

Big Big money ...then again with his reputation you could expect that.. how old is he at this stage ?

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Only 30.

 

[lucky number 7]

Jeepers he seems to have been around for as long as I can remember

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Christ, thought he was mid-late 30s

Lot of money, but he's one of the greats, so why not?

 

[nickdnz]

Brad Thorn, Fourie du Preez, George Smith, Jerry Collins...

Are there any Japanese players still playing?

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Brad Thorn, Fourie du Preez, George Smith, Jerry Collins...

Are there any Japanese players still playing?

Not since Ohata retired.

 

[Charles]

Brad Thorn, Fourie du Preez, George Smith, Jerry Collins...

Are there any Japanese players still playing?

They can only field 3 foreign players at the same time.

 

[M Two One]

The Wild Knights have an excellent squad and this should only improve their chances for a repeat.