Hurricanes fans question the exit of star flanker Devan Flanders after the club announced the news on Instagram. Devan will be leaving New Zealand for Japan at the end of the season, and some fans failed to understand the logic.
Over the past few months, Devan Flanders had become a key player on the team. His influence grew with each game, and fans wanted to see him with the Hurricanes for years and years to come.
HURRICANES CONFIRM DEVAN FLANDERS MOVE
On Instagram, the Hurricanes showed love to the talented number 8, announcing that his time is coming to an end.
“The Hurricanes can confirm that Devan Flanders will depart the club following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season,” they said.
“Devan remains fully available and committed to the Hurricanes throughout the rest of the season, where he will play a key role both on and off the field,” they finished speaking about his commitment until the end of the season.
HURRICANES FANS QUESTION DEVAN FLANDERS’ EXIT
After the Hurricanes announced that Devan Flanders would leave at the end of the season, some fans could not understand it. They wanted him to stay, or rather, make an upgrade by signing the All Blacks veteran Ardie Savea.
@Nick Jones “What the heck 😢. We finally have a great team, and we can’t keep them 🤦♂️🫠”
@Clemente Tyrer “The news is gut-wrenching. Thank you so much for everything, Devan 💛🖤🌪️”
@dweebsintelectual “Ardie incoming??? This can be the only explanation for this”
@Jaylamont Upoko-Rino “There’s the cap space we need for Ardie. But thank you for your service, D.F. 🔥”