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Delon Armitage to Leinster - confirmed

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  • 01-04-2013 12:48pm
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    thomond2006
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    Delon Armitage agrees two year contract with the province...

    Leinster Rugby are pleased to announce the signing of England international Delon Armitage on a two-year contract, beginning next season. The England fullback (capped 26 times) is currently on the books of Top14 league leader Toulon who are still in the hunt for both domestic and European silverware.

    Commenting on Armitage's arrival, Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt said: "Isa Nacewa was always going to be a difficult man to replace but the management and I are confident that we're have secured the player to do just that. We are confident Delon will fit in well with the Leinster environment and quickly become a fan favourite here. He is a vastly experienced player at both club and international level and will provide an option at wing, centre and fullback."

    Delon Armitage said: "I am delighted to have secured my playing future with Leinster Rugby. Joe Schmidt is a renowned head coach and I am looking forward to working with both him and his management team. I am excited to become part of a squad full of world class players who will no doubt help me improve my game. I have big boots to fill with Isa Nacewa's departure and I look forward to the challenge. I cannot wait to show the amazing Leinster support the type of player I am".

    http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/news/9564.php


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    Teferi
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    Taco Corp
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    How many weeks did you spend preparing that? :)


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    awec
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    Rightwing
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    Not a great signing imo.


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    Quint2010
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    Clucking bell. You had me there for a few seconds..:mad:

    Mods-Ban hang him!!!!!!!


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    tolosenc
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    I had a John Hayes to <insert Top 14 club here> story ready to go. I log in, and see this... :(


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    Rightwing
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    tolosenc wrote: »
    I had a John Hayes to <insert Top 14 club here> story ready to go. I log in, and see this... :(

    Put it in the munster thread, we'll still want to believe anyway .


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    bilston
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    Its after 12 o'clock Thomond so the fools on you!

    Edit - nevertheless well played


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    opinionatedfan
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    almost got me


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    Chabals Beard
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    I was just about to rant about how much of a c**t Armitage is. Well played sir.


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    P_1
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    Almost got me there, almost


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    crisco10
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    I thought it was a prank, then the leinsterrugby link made me think!

    Well played...


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    locum-motion
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    bilston wrote: »
    Its after 12 o'clock Thomond so the fools on you!

    Edit - nevertheless well played

    It's April Fools' DAY, not April Fools' Morning!

    Everyone who says the whole "past midday" thing is a fool.


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    thomond2006
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    Captain_Hindsight wrote: »
    How many weeks did you spend preparing that? :)

    took me 15 minutes today :pac:


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    CatFromHue
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    It got me anyway!


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    jj1
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    Completely got me & the Jim Carey gif didn't clear it up for me either. Thank you Dawson's Creek guy for that.


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    vienne86
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    Just read it and believed it for about a minute - fair play!


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    iroced
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    Ahah :pac:. First thought was "great news for Toulon". Then realised it's the 1st of April :D.


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    Mr.Applepie
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/news/9564.php

    Bravo. I have drank just enough wine that I was believing it for a few minutes


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    [Jackass]
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    This thread.....

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    All aboard the gif train!!


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    Grimebox
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    Hook, line and sinker :o

    In keeping with the gif's. Here is thomand after posting this thread

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    thomond2006
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    Grimebox wrote: »
    Hook, line and sinker :o

    In keeping with the gif's. Here is thomand after posting this thread

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    That's pretty accurate! :eek:


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    Ardillaun
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    God, I was ready to get fired up there. When I saw the heading, I could instantly feel the eyes bulging and sinuses clearing as righteous indignation coursed through the capillaries. I feel so deflated now, robbed of my rage.


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    thomond2006
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    Ardillaun wrote: »
    God, I was ready to get fired up there. When I saw the heading, I could instantly feel the eyes bulging and sinuses clearing as righteous indignation coursed through the capillaries. I feel so deflated now, robbed of my rage.

    I win. :)


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