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USA star Emerick leaves Dragons

Paul Emerick
Paul Emerick is expected to join French outfit Beziers

USA Eagles centre Paul Emerick has left the Dragons and is expected to take up a position in France with Beziers.

Emerick, 28, joined the Newport-based region from Calvisano on a two-year deal in 2006.

He signed an extension last summer that should have kept him at Rodney Parade until 2009, but his stay is cut short.

The Dragons are understood to have targeted Blues' centre Marc Stcherbina as a replacement, and the Australia A man could arrive on a loan deal.

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Stcherbina, 31, has made 52 appearances in three years at the Arms Park, but a serious shoulder problem limited his impact last season.

Stcherbina began his career with New South Wales Waratahs before moving to England in 2004, where he enjoyed a successful spell with Northampton Saints.


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