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Russell Hargreaves: Julian Savea one of many 'under-performing' Kiwis in Europe
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Former All Black Julian Savea is just one of many Kiwi rugby stars under-delivering while playing in Europe, according to Talksport UK correspondent Russell Hargreaves.Savea was told he was "not welcome" at French club Toulon yesterday despite having a year left on his contract, with owner Mourad Boudjellal making explosive comments over the former All Black winger's performance.The 28-year-old's shock sacking comes less than a month after French club Montpellier boss Mohed Altrad revealed that former All Black Aaron Cruden wasn't what the team expected and Lima Sopoaga's lack of notable performance since signing with English club Wasps.Aaron Cruden. Photo / PhotosportSpeaking on the Radio Sport Breakfast yesterday, Hargreaves said he felt underwhelmed by the current Kiwi stars playing in Europe."The current crop are probably under-delivering and one or two of the new ones that have been signed for next season, I'm not entirely sure are going to be an awful lot better," Hargreaves said."I just wonder with the