South African star sent packing by English club

South African star flyhalf Tian Schoeman has been let go by English Premiership club, the Newcastle Falcons, ahead of the 2023-24 European season.

While the official word from club is that the decision was made by “mutual consent”, the more likely scenario is that Schoeman was shown the exit doors.

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RECAP OF SCHOEMAN’S TIME AT THE NEWCASTLE FALCONS

The 31-year-old joined the Newcastle Falcons from Bath in 2022 and scored 48 points in the 17 games he played for the club.

The experienced 10 has also previously turned for the Cheetahs, Bordeaux and the Bulls.

Chairman of rugby Matt Thompson said: “I would like to thank Tian for everything he put into the club during his season with us and wish him and his family all the best for the future.”

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A SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNEYMAN

He joined the Cheetahs in 2018 ahead of the Currie Cup and 2018/19 PRO 14 season.

Schoeman had previously been playing for Bordeaux in the French Top 14 during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

Between 2013 and 2016 he represented the Blue Bulls in 29 matches and the Bulls in 35 Super Rugby matches.

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