To be fair, at the time and on paper (before they played a game for KR) they looked decent and even exciting signings for them; time and experience proved they were not.

To be fair, we signed Kane Evans with similar expectations - a seasoned NRL prop (who had kept Chris Satae out of the Warriors side) coming over with a long ban: assumption was an “enforcer” type who would have a big impact. Didn’t work out for us either.

Clearly, it is hard to gauge how well any NRL signing will do - most are as expected, but plenty have been poor; and it has often been the lesser known or fringe players who have had the most impact in SL.

According to Catalans Dragons chairman Bernard Guasch its a load of bull

a la Hodgson

Where did you see that?

It wouldn't be a big shock of his agent put out the story to get a higher offer from Hull, happens all the time.

Think he’s taking the mick after the bull escape on Friday night

Missed the joke

To be fair, Takarangi was a decent player. Off the field behaviour did for him of course.

Think we’re being prepared for the departure of Satae.
It is what it is. Liked him to have stayed, but not at any cost.

More money and another quota spot available.

Gutted no , Disappointed yes but hopefully we can get a prop of similar ilk .

Certainly sounds very similar to the rumour this time last year with Ma'u which of course turned out to be true.

As has been said it's hard to compete with the lure of Perpignan, the weather, the lifestyle and the financial benefits. Again same with Ma'u he's probably thinking a couple of years living in the South of France will be a great life experience for him and his family before it's time to call it a day and return home.

Takarangi arrived with a big reputation but never lived up to it. Overall his performances were very average. Smith played him even when he did not perform and perpetuated his poor decision making by remaining loyal even after his off field antics.

Is it coincidental Chris has had a recent short break in France?