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will311293 said:
Also if you are Jack Clement bit of a kick in the teeth. Think you are just about done with Morgan and Ackerman at flanker and Mercer turns up 😭
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It's an attritional league and an attritional position; I don't think Clement's going to end up lacking for game time.
 
I know he only recently renewed but I reckon Ackermann leaves early for Japan when he realises he's not getting called up by England - maybe not after one season, but I can't see him doing 3-4 (not sure how long his new deal is)

Tuisue might not be a long term deal (no length mentioned on Gloucesters press release, as usually a club says if it's a long term one), as well - if they knew Mercer was on the cards they might have just signed him for one season
 
We've renewed Harper on a 4yr deal - very happy with that,
Good bit of business getting him locked in for that length as well - if he comes good on his potential he's going to be some player


"He's industrious, hard-working a leader among his peers, squats over 300kg, has his own business in refurbishing and selling mobility scooters and has a grade seven piano. What's not to love about the "blue whale"?"
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What a bio, as well
 
TRF_Olyy said:
Bloody hell!

Wonder if he'll move to another league (ala Steve Thompson retiring in England and moving to France) or call it a day?
Must be serious
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Reading between the lines I would assume it's so serious because can't get covered by insurance in France? If so, wouldn't it be the same here?

Was going to post same as OH - heart related.


This says he was struggling with a knee issue and wasn't picked for 6N. But surely can't just force a player to retire unless there is no chance for knee to allow him to perform his professional playing duties for Racing.
 
In 2014 Figallo got banned for a spinal injury

Went to Sarries played nearly 100 games and won the prem and europe with them
 
Newcastle have signed former Saracens FB Elliott Obatoyinbo. initially short term for injury cover, but if he takes his chance it could be long term. Only 23....
 
WaterboySA said:
Defending URC champions, the Stormers, have signed Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua for the new campaign

www.news24.com

URC champs Stormers strengthen midfield with Samoan centre | Sport

The Stormers have signed former Hurricanes youth product and Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua for the new United Rugby Championship.
www.news24.com www.news24.com
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At 33. Hmm. I'd rather have a current up and coming or future SA playmaker type 12 in Willemse or Mngomezula.

That said we will be needing depth and have a young backline so I am happy I guess to have someone who has been around the park.
 
I think Mngomezulu is WAY too young. He's not protected enough, and I think he could go the all too often WP route of great 10's either bought or broken. He should still play U21's.
 
Le Frére Alpha said:
Lancaster to Racing confirmed by Leinster.

Good for all involved imo. Very appreciative of what he brought us but I don't think he has another level in him to make Leinster a truly dominant outfit.
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Yep. He's been there 6 years now which is probably beyond the point where a fresh voice is needed.

Not sure I see him and Finn Russell as an instinctive meeting of minds though.

And exactly 7 years to the day since the Eng v Wal RWC match that fundamentally cost him that job.
 

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