Chase would be a fantastic signing as he's a fantastic player and would add some much needed creativity, which is what we've been lacking over the past few seasons. It's also sounding pretty likely to happen, with it being plastered all over the press and players like Yeaman tweeting/retweeting about it.
However, I still have concerns about him off the field. I'll give him a chance and he'll get my full support when in the Black and White, but he needs to know what is and isn't acceptable off the field and that he sticks to it.
I think he could work pretty well with Seymour, as Seymour's a solid but unflashy Scrum-Half and Rangi's more of a runner. Only issue would be the kicking game as Seymour's fairly inconsistent with the boot (unless we were to sign someone like Kearney from Bradford for fullback as he has a good kick on him).
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HullFC50 wrote:Still think we need someone who can organise the team because we have only seen glimpses of that in Seymour and for me that is just as important.
You won't get organisation skills from Chase. He's an off-the-cuff type of player with individual skill. He also lacks a long kicking game but makes up for these shortcomings with breathtaking passing sometimes bordering on the sublime and is also extremely creative.
Chris28 wrote:If that's true, then he shouldn't need a work permit and there's no need for a new visa to play for us (if he's got his current visa because of his marriage).
Not 100% sure he's married. He's had a kid and his mrs. is English.
Tigerade wrote:You won't get organisation skills from Chase. He's an off-the-cuff type of player with individual skill. He also lacks a long kicking game but makes up for these shortcomings with breathtaking passing sometimes bordering on the sublime and is also extremely creative.
Our organisation and structure comes from Seymour, where he's lacking is creativity and spark, which is where Chase fits in.
There was a rumour last year that because he had some sort of caution/conviction on his record Down Under, that this might affect his ability to renew his visa, which would also affect his ability to change clubs, as a new club specific visa/work permit would be required.
I suspect if this ever was an issue, it has been overtaken by his family status. So hopefully you wont have too much of a problem, assuming that the HDM has got its stories correct!
[quote="WirralViking"]There was a rumour last year that because he had some sort of caution/conviction on his record Down Under, that this might affect his ability to renew his visa, which would also affect his ability to change clubs, as a new club specific visa/work permit would be required.
I suspect if this ever was an issue, it has been overtaken by his family status. So hopefully you wont have too much of a problem, assuming that the HDM has got its stories correct![/quote] that is debatable
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The problem with Rangi Chase's visa!
When he went back for the court case, At the start of last season, He got ordered to do community service and avoided a jail sentence and was granted a visa due to his fantastic work in the community in Cas. It was apparently stated his visa only allowed him to play for Cas.
I said at the time the club brushed the news about his suspension under the carpet, It was to avoid Visa complications to sell him.
He needs to be able to get the same Visa, For a new club, Which will not be easy at all. But, If he sorts it. The deal is done
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