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Skysports.com wrote: 'There was still time for Murrell to knock over a drop-goal into the sea of delirious red and white behind the posts. The Black and Whites were already heading disconsolately home'.: |
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| From all forms of Rugby according to the beeb, so his move to Wigan was just a rumour then.
How would people rate his league 'career' since he switched codes?
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| he hardly disgraced himself, unlucky with injuries, maybe a bit to late in the day for him to make a proper go of it and name for himself.
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| Fair play for him at having a go at this form of rugby
Also deserves respect for giving up his probable starting spot in the welsh team for the four nations, no doubt wouldve been a definate starter, but recognised he or his body wasnt up to it anymore and couldnt give 100% so let one of the younger members step up instead
Hope he stays involved with the game and finds an ideal coaching/ambassador role within it
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| Any links?
Would be a shame for the Welsh fans not to see Thomas end his career at the highest level of RL.
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| Quote: Fevxr2i "Hope he stays involved with the game and finds an ideal coaching/ambassador role within it'"
In the last couple of weeks, Wigan Chairman Ian Lenagan has made various comments to the press (in response to JT's rumoured departure to RU) about Wigan's intentions to scout the best young Welsh talent (3-4 players annually he stated). From what I heard was that Wigan were prepared to give Gareth Thomas a last 12 month playing contract but going forward he would then act as a representative of Wigan RL in South Wales to assist IL's motives.
Interesting times ahead possibly.
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| house........he could'nt play just 3 more games for his country???
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| Just in time to start training for Dancing On Ice
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| Strange one. Sounds like he has off field opportunities from how the statement is worded. As rich86 points out, wouldn't be surprised to see him move into the celebrity market and do a few shows.
I don't see him being involved in any attempts by Wigan to plunder Wales of it's rugby talent.
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| Quote: roughyedspud "house........he could'nt play just 3 more games for his country???'"
This is a massive shame, big blow for Wales ahead of 4 Nations. On the playing field definately but more on the credibility/ profile point of view. Another Championship player with a Welsh gran to replace him i fear!
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| Don't understand why he's been with the squad, he's been a massive part in the RFL's marketing strategy etc if he was going to do this.
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| Quote: justarugbyfan "Don't understand why he's been with the squad, he's been a massive part in the RFL's marketing strategy etc if he was going to do this.'"
He might have suffered an injury or had an opportunity to do something else that would have conflicted with the preparation needed for the 4N.
It's a shame because he always seemed so committed to it.
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| Quote: Saddened! "He might have suffered an injury or had an opportunity to do something else that would have conflicted with the preparation needed for the 4N.
It's a shame because he always seemed so committed to it.'"
Yeah, true but there's no mention of that in the articles.
Wales will definitely miss him.
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| Quote: Saddened! "He might have suffered an injury or had an opportunity to do something else that would have conflicted with the preparation needed for the 4N.
It's a shame because he always seemed so committed to it.'"
Seems very strange news as Thomas has always come across as genuine and committed to the game
If it is an opportunity to do something else that has meant him pulling out of a tournament that starts in three days then he has certainly gone down in my estimations
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