article_snippet.sent: extremely disappointed Nathan Hughes’s going,’ said Steve Hansen, coach of the world champions, having learned that the 23-year-old had rejected a new deal with the Blues and NZRU in favour of a season in Belfast, in 2016-17.
article_snippet.sent: That might not be the end of the short-term Kiwi exodus, despite Jerome Kaino’s decision to stick around in favour of a shot at the Lions in 2017.
article_snippet.sent: Charles Piutau rejected a new deal with the Blues and NZRU NZRU in favour of a season in Belfast .
article_snippet.sent: Fly-half Colin Slade is thought to be deciding between a move to Toulon or Pau in France –
article_snippet.sent: while the latter club have already landed Conrad Smith.
article_snippet.sent: du jour, for southern stars seeking a stint abroad.
article_snippet.sent: Fill World Cup visits a school in Toronto as part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour .