Expat signings for the UBB

Not that we don't love the French Rugbymen but is it just me or does there seem to be an invasion of foreign players in the TOP14?!

Can't complain though, it's great to see the competition with such a different array of nationalaities! And at least it's not like having only 1 marque player in the Super 15 comp...

International signings for l'UBB this year include:
Nicolas SANCHEZ <- Argentina
Hikairo Forbes <- Waikato, NZ
Leroy Houston <- QLD Reds, AUS
Bruce Reihana <- Northampton Saints (kiwi born)

Sticking around (still under contract)
Silviu Florea - Romanian
Cameron Treloar - Aussie
Daniel Leo - Samoa
Justin Purll - Aussie
Hugh Chalmers - Kiwi
Matthew Clarkin - Kiwi
Gerard Fraser - Kiwi
Rafaël Carballo - Argentina
Blair Connor - Aussie
Heinie Adams - South Africa
Ricky Davies - Wales
Andrew Mailei - Tonga
Vunga Lilo - Tonga

For a complete list of changes going on this season check out this post:
https://www.allezunion.com/t831-recapitulatif-des-arrivees-departs-prolongations-sous-contrat-pour-2011-2012

Forbes is playing this year for the Magpies (Hawke's Bay)

Ah, then he's Hurricanes lad!!

... and what's wrong with Wayne "mamie" Ole Avei

Nothing's wrong with Big Wayne! Australians love the Samoans (except when they teach us a big lesson like last time, and even then we still love their playing style!)