Tongan Thor Taniela Tupou set to snub New Zealand and defect to Australia

[jargan83]

C'mon Sinderberry give one of your mining mates a call and get Criff a mining job over here in WA

[AndyS]

That is interesting, as it doesn't sound like a spur of the moment decision. They've obviously given it a bit of thought, and if the weather is a consideration for mum I'd agree that Q'ld sounds what is most likely in their heads. I hope they get the right coaching and support for the kid.

[chibi]

Tonga should cap him for their next test match!

[Pitythefool]

whilst I wish him well, I can see the makings of a JOC here. Brand Thor calling the shots when all he has done is run through a First XV backline. At 135kg fair call but this is not even National or International Schoolboys. There is a massive step from there to U20s far less Super Rugby.... I am yet to be convinced but am willing to be as long as some one keeps him grounded. The Reds will look after him in the ego stakes.. ha ha

[hertryk]

C'mon Sinderberry give one of your mining mates a call and get Criff a mining job over here in WA

Get Mr Hertryk one while you're at it!

[Sheikh]

Bloody rugby players, coming over here, taking our jobs

[jargan83]

Bloody rugby players, coming over here, taking our jobs

[Rex Messup]

Why would you sign an 18 year old prop on a Super Rugby contract? He isn't going to be ready to play for at least 2 or 3 years.

Because he is 135kg of lean muscle and faster than backs half his weight. The Force should fly him first class to Perth and get him laid. Sign the lad before the week is out

[Scozzie]

So therefore

1. Rebels are full - not going there
2. Reds - can't be any $$$ left after Hunt, JOC, Genia, Horwill, The K's, The Fainga'a's etc - not going there
3. Waratahs - see Reds above and replace names.
4. Brumbies - possibility
5. Force - not enough support from ARU - not coming here.

Looks like he is off to Canberra, but don't be surprised if he ends up north or well north of there

With the Brumbies now dropping out, does that leave the Force as the frontrunner to sign him...?

http://www.watoday.com.au/rugby-unio...10-10ex0e.html

[UnionThug]

Fox reporting he's signing with the Reds...

Foxsports

[MI5_Dog]

Fox reporting he's signing with the Reds...

Foxsports

Well get out the crayollas and colour me shocked!

[The InnFORCEr]

Didn't see that coming

[Pitythefool]

Good luck to them - Egoville has just signed another one.

[Sheikh]

Has Queensland even heard of the salary cap?

[jargan83]

Has Queensland even heard of the salary cap?

Not sure if serious?