It’s a busy time for clubs and agents with many Southern Hemisphere players deciding their future post RWC 2019.
Australia and Brumbies 2nd Row length piece Rory Arnold is the latest to announce that he will be on plane at the end of the 2019 season.
It is believed that Arnold who if measured lying down would be 6ft 10″ long is off to Toulouse at the end of the 2019 season. The Top 14 seems to be the favoured location for a lot of Super Rugby stars with Eben Eztebeth, Ben Smith , Nehe Milner-Skudder and Duncan Paia’aua all confirming moves at the close of the 2019 season.
Arnold (28) has 19 Wallabies caps to his name has been an integral part of the Brumbies side since moving to Canberra in 2015. The move will not rule him out of making Cheika’s RWC squad but will rule him out of featuring for the National side post RWC.
“Rory has the made the decision that he feels is best for the longevity of his rugby career,”
Brumbies CEO Phil Thomson
French media reported that Toulouse had been looking at Aussie Will Skelton and All Black Patrick Tuipulotu as 2nd Row options but opted for Arnold.
Rory’s twin brother Ritchie (also very long) joined his brother at the Brumbies last season but is currently playing in the Japanese Top League.
He will join former Brumby Zach Holmes at Toulouse who has experienced great success since making the move to Europe. Toulouse also have former All Black Jerome Kaino in their ranks and will no doubt be adding new names to their squad for the 2019 season.
