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Johnnie Beattie bound for Montpellier

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Post by IanBru Wed 21 Mar 2012, 12:32 pm

Johnnie Beattie has signed a two-year deal with the Top 14 club, with the move to take place this summer, reported by Sky Sports

Sky Sports wrote:Montpellier swoop for Beattie
Glasgow flanker has agreed an initial two-year deal

Scotland flanker Johnnie Beattie has agreed a deal to move to Top 14 outfit Montpellier in the summer, according to reports in France.

The 26-year-old has been capped 16 times by Scotland but he failed to make the squads for the 2007 and 2011 World Cup.

His last international appearance came against Ireland in August last year, with Beattie now opting to leave Glasgow Warriors in a bid to kick-start his career.

Beattie, who emulated his father by playing for Scotland, has signed an initial two-year deal - with the option for a third season.

Beattie's departure from the Warriors has already been offset, with former All Black Angus Macdonald having agreed on Tuesday to join the club.

Montpellier, who are currently fourth in the table, have also completed deals with Brive flanker Alexandre Bias and Perpignan hooker Charles Geli.
Hopefully he'll get his mojo back.
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Post by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 21 Mar 2012, 1:28 pm

Good for Beattie junior - really hope that he discovers his mojo in France

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Post by formerly known as Sam Wed 21 Mar 2012, 1:41 pm

Will be a challenge for him at Montpellier if they retain Gorgodze for next season, that man is a monster off the back of the scrum.

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Post by funnyExiledScot Wed 21 Mar 2012, 2:14 pm

A back row including Gorgodze, Ouedraogo and Beattie has the potential to be immense.

It's a great move for him, and it makes a lot of sense for all parties.

Glasgow have replacements coming in already, and Beattie gets the chance to rediscover himself. At his best he is a phenomenal player, one of the best carriers around.

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Post by nickj Wed 21 Mar 2012, 3:01 pm

Good news all round I'd say. Good luck to him, I'd love him to come back into contention for the national team.

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Post by RuggerRadge2611 Wed 21 Mar 2012, 3:22 pm

Good news for JB, one of my fav players from the last wee while.
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Post by 21st Century Schizoid Man Wed 21 Mar 2012, 5:00 pm

All the very best of luck Johnny Beattie - one of the good guys
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Post by bsando Wed 21 Mar 2012, 8:02 pm

so glad to hear this! Hope it works out for him and he finds his form again soon!

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Post by justified sinner Wed 21 Mar 2012, 10:20 pm

Good to hear. Wasn't rediscovering his form at Glasgow. Hope it goes well for him - Lions bolter?

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Post by George Carlin Thu 22 Mar 2012, 7:07 am

Yes, in the Herald now too:
http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/rugby/france-the-perfect-hotspot-for-beattie-to-find-his-form-again.17099608

He's only 26 - he still has his best years ahead of him, potentially, if he can just clear his head and concentrate on his game. Montpellier love their loosies and he could be a star if he gets his swing back.

I'm backing him to do just that.
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