2023-2024 transfers

[TRF_Olyy]

Solomona has left Sale

Denny Solomona leaves Sale Sharks with immediate effect | Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks can confirm that following discussions with Denny Solomona, the 28-year-old winger has left the club with immediate effect. Denny, who joined the club in 2016 after retiring from rugby league, signed a four-year contract in 2018 which was due to expire at the end of the current...

www.salesharks.com

Wonder if he'll join Moana Pasifika?
Or, more likely, a Japanese side

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Prob Japan their preseason starts next month (Jan)
Gives him 5 weeks to get things sorted.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Sanderson wants Northerners

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Dimes just joined Worcester to negotiate a cheaper release fee

 

[will311293]

Wasps have signed Rodrigo Martinez


Really exciting signing who has 3 International caps for Argentina most recently in Autumn nation series against France.

First player signed from Paraguyan club?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

JP du Preez --> Glasgow confirmed today,

Not surprised, been heavily rumoured for a while.
Took him a while to hit his stride in the prem, but he's turned into a fine player so they've got a goodun there - though rumours that he's doubled his salary with the move, so they've certainly paid for it

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Leicester Tigers sign Handré Pollard

Leicester Tigers will welcome World Cup-winning fly-half Handré Pollard to the club ahead of the 2022/23 season.

www.leicestertigers.com

 

[Goodey]

Leicester Tigers sign Handré Pollard

Leicester Tigers will welcome World Cup-winning fly-half Handré Pollard to the club ahead of the 2022/23 season.

www.leicestertigers.com

The statement is quite silly isn't it

"What has impressed me most in our dealings with him has been his desire to be a part of what we are building at this club but also his desire to develop, learn and grow as a player and person."

I mean that's true of me too. I don't think that's why you signed him Steve

 

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

The statement is quite silly isn't it

"What has impressed me most in our dealings with him has been his desire to be a part of what we are building at this club but also his desire to develop, learn and grow as a player and person."

I mean that's true of me too. I don't think that's why you signed him Steve

I mean it's press guff.
But don't underestimate the coachablity factor for some coaches.

A big reason why SA players do so well in Europe compared to NZ players say is because they are far more likely to want to learn, whereas NZ players tend to have a style that works for them and that's what they do.

 

[BPM]

Bath sign Tom Prydie on a short term deal and Jordan Venter until the end of next season: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/59565806

Both could do quite well in the Premiership I think.

 

[Which Tyler]

Bath sign Tom Prydie on a short term deal and Jordan Venter until the end of next season: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/59565806

Both could do quite well in the Premiership I think.

The unimaginable personal tragedy that nearly ended the fledgling career of Jordan Venter

Jordan Venter was dozing on the back seat when the car carrying his mother, stepfather and two stepbrothers was smashed by a careering coal truck.

www.rugbypass.com

 

[TheSaffycen]

Koch is moving to Waps next season, great signing for them.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Ihaia West is going to Toulon.
I hope Kolbe enjoys never getting the ball.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Van Graan leaves Munster at the end of season.

Off to bath no doubt.

Honestly leaves Munster in a good spot but can see Munster going up another level obviously depending who comes in. (Matt O'Connor is free)

 

[Groundhog]

Van Graan leaves Munster at the end of season.

Off to bath no doubt.

Honestly leaves Munster in a good spot but can see Munster going up another level obviously depending who comes in. (Matt O'Connor is free)

My take as well. As I said in our thread, I think he will probably do a good job steadying the ship with Bath and will make them at the very least effective and organised, if limited in their style. I think for the squad we have (which he can definitely be credited in helping to build) we can do a bit better though. If our new coach is Matt O'Connor I will jump off a cliff at low tide.

 

[Which Tyler]

News | Bath Rugby

The official website of Bath Rugby with the latest news, fixture, ticket and merchandise information.

www.bathrugby.com

Done deal? Bath Rugby linked with Munster head coach Johann van Graan

Bath Rugby are currently winless after 11 games of the 2021/22 season

www.somersetlive.co.uk

 

[Reiser99]

News | Bath Rugby

The official website of Bath Rugby with the latest news, fixture, ticket and merchandise information.

www.bathrugby.com

Done deal? Bath Rugby linked with Munster head coach Johann van Graan

Bath Rugby are currently winless after 11 games of the 2021/22 season

www.somersetlive.co.uk

Interesting, because what does that mean for the current coaching setup? They were technically supposed to have 2 games to show things have improved, but I'm sure it's already a foregone conclusion. However, if van Graan isn't available until the summer what do Bath do? Endure the rest of the season with the current staff and hope van Rensburg makes a big difference or get someone in temporarily?

 

[Which Tyler]

Munster confirm that head coach Van Graan will leave at end of season

The South African was offered a new two-year deal but will depart in June.

www.the42.ie

 

[TRF_Olyy]

and Bath confirm the arrival:

News | Bath Rugby

The official website of Bath Rugby with the latest news, fixture, ticket and merchandise information.

www.bathrugby.com

Right move for Bath

Be interesting to see what happens with Hooper - surely can't stay on as DoR with van Graan working under him?