James Hilgendorf joins Melbourne Rebels

James Hilgendorf joins Melbourne Rebels

• Bret Harris
• From: The Australian
• May 13, 2010 3:10PM

SUPER 15 expansion franchise Melbourne Rebels have signed former Western Force five-eighth James Hilgendorf for two years.

A member of the Force's squad from 2006-08, Hilgendorf has played for Japanese clubs Kintetsu Liners and Kobe Steel for the past two years.
While Hilgendorf is primarily a five-eighth, he can also play in the centres and fullback, which makes him a valuable acquisition.
The Rebels are also believed to be talking to Blues openside flanker Serge Lilo.
An unrelenting backrower, Lilo is known for his uncompromising defence and tenacity at the breakdown.
But the return to Auckland of former All Blacks number seven Daniel Braid from Queensland Reds would limit Lilo's opportunities with the Blues.


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1225866106870

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damn thats a blow! he mustve left on really bad terms not to want to come back here..

Who knows.

Jimmy wasn't renowned as being the most "enthusiastic" trainer.

Good luck Jimmy, catch you for a sly smoke somewhere in Melbourne :)

Well, I was sort of hoping that he'd find his way back to the Force... but best of luck to him, anyway :)

What is it? Once a Force man, always a Force man?

Shit Jimmy, it took til 8:15pm, but you managed to bugger my day :(

You can take the man outa the Force
But you can't take the Force outa the man!!!

oh Jimmy! i hope that you do enjoy yourself at the Rebels but not too much, because then you can transfer to us! still, its good to have you back in Aus.

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Originally Posted by hertryk

You can take the man outa the Force
But you can't take the Force outa the man!!!

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You can, but you have to Force it out. :D