AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Crusaders captain and 30-test All Blacks midfielder David Havili has announced his departure from New Zealand to take up an op…
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another one gone to Japan for the cash. can't blame him tbh, NZ rugby pays peanuts
swear they're running a charity, not a professional organisation
damn, 155 games for the Crusaders. that's dedication. shame to see him go but good on him for securing the bag
It's a loss for Super Rugby but the writing's been on the wall for ages. Havili's had a solid career, hope he smashes it over there.
who's gonna captain us next? prob another recycled All Black. would love to see someone new step up for once
standard stuff, money talks. good luck to him, he's earned it
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meanwhile NZR can't hold onto anyone… maybe if they paid players more instead of propping up board salaries
exactly my point mate, why stay when you can get triple the salary overseas
ffs another one. Super Rugby is becoming a feeder comp for Japan and Europe
bit harsh on the man, he's given over a decade to Canterbury and the Crusaders. Respect.
agree, but we need to stop losing the culture too
Agree with user 5 – at some point NZR have to look at the retention problem. Losing experienced players left right and centre.
user 5 spitting facts. NZR needs a shake-up, not just blaming players for leaving
let's be real, Crusaders will still win the comp without him. they're a machine
yeah but for how long? eventually the talent drain catches up
