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Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
Former All Blacks flanker Daniel Braid is determined to bolster his new sides defence ahead of next year’s Super 14. The former Auckland Blues man officially began his Super 14 stint with the Queensland Reds this week, having become Australian rugby’s first marquee signing early this year. Braid is known for his and efficiency at the breakdown [...]
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Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Daniel Braid, fresh on arriving in Ballymore, has begun life as a Queensland Red and is ready to sure up their defence."
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New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
... John Mitchell and Robbie Deans left 21 players at home for reconditioning, Rodney So'oialo and Daniel Braid made their debuts together against Wales which was balanced by then skipper Taine Randell playing his 51st test on the blindside. The answer it seems, is in the 1992 series against the World XV when in the second match of that series, coach Laurie Mains chose Arran Pene after...
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Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 31/10/2008
... had fulfilled the three-year eligibility period. The Reds immediately snapped up NZ Test flanker Daniel Braid, much to the disgust of many a administrator on the other side of the 'ditch.' O'Neill attempted to soften the blow of this latest ARU policy switch by suggesting the two countries could agree on poaching limits. "We could put in place a protocol that says Australia will recruit...
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News.com.au (Free subscription) | 31/10/2008
... the three-year eligibility period. The Reds almost immediately snapped up NZ Test flanker Daniel Braid, prompting a complaint from NZRU chief executive Steve Tew that it had become open season on All Blacks. O'Neill attempted to soften the blow by suggesting the two countries could agree on poaching limits. "We could put in place a protocol that says Australia will recruit no more...
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News.com.au (Free subscription) | 31/10/2008
... most concerned arch rivals New Zealand. NZRU chief Steve Tew staunchly opposed All Blacks flanker Daniel Braid's linking with the Queensland Reds next season and he probably wouldn't fancy losing marquee players like Test captain Richie McCaw to the ACT Brumbies or an Ali Williams to the Cheetahs of South Africa. O'Neill, though, claimed such scenarios - and even the prospect of seeing...
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The Dropkicks - (Free subscription) | 24/10/2008
A quick look back at the NRL final, then a detailed analysis of the Stade Francais rugby team strip, Daniel Braid defects to Australia, and Steve Tew's master plan is unveiled... Download Episode 35 Subscribe to the Dropkicks Podcast ( iTunes users click here ).
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Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 21/10/2008
New Zealand Rugby Union Steve Tew has confirmed that they have deployed scouts in Australia to poach the finest young players. This comes after the Australian Rugby Union altered its regulations governing the acquisition of foreign players. All Black Daniel Braid became the first marquee signing for the Reds, and reports suggest that other Australian franchises [...]
