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2023-2024 transfers

TRF_Olyy said:


Didn't think we'd see him again after his retirement, good to see him cleared to play
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Great to see him back, but will this impact his ability to play in France if Bristol play matches in European competitions?
 
LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan) said:
I mean any less dangerous than their previous back lines though?

BJVR is still their best signing imo
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True but when you lose Piutau, Randradra ect. Youd do well to replace them and look stronger. And actually pretty balanced with playmakers power and pace.

I agree although i rate BJVR highly
 
I don't think Radradra is that big of a loss tbh, he was frequently injured and when he wasn't he was trying too hard/looked on a different wave length to everyone around him on attack and defence
Had a lot of good games, don't get me wrong, but BJVR is an upgrade and will cost a lot less

Malins for Piutau is hardly like for like, though
Be interesting to see what kind of form he brings - Excellent for Saracens, rubbish for England, though not the only player whose form has dropped off a cliff in an England shirt

One position that we're forgetting, that will impact that backline massively:

HC: Pat Lam
 
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NEW SIGNING - Obi's wan to watch! | Sale Sharks

The Premiership Rugby Cup has been the breeding ground for plenty of Sharks’ biggest names. Players such as the Curry twins, Joe Carpenter and Tom Roebuck all cut their teeth in the competition before going on to star in the Premiership and, in the case of Ben and Tom, at international level...
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He's looked good in the prem cup, glad we've offered him a contract

Also good to see another player picked up via University rugby - 1st year of his contract is part time while he finishes his degree, then two years full time after
 
TRF_Olyy said:
www.salesharks.com

NEW SIGNING - Obi's wan to watch! | Sale Sharks

The Premiership Rugby Cup has been the breeding ground for plenty of Sharks’ biggest names. Players such as the Curry twins, Joe Carpenter and Tom Roebuck all cut their teeth in the competition before going on to star in the Premiership and, in the case of Ben and Tom, at international level...
www.salesharks.com www.salesharks.com
He's looked good in the prem cup, glad we've offered him a contract

Also good to see another player picked up via University rugby - 1st year of his contract is part time while he finishes his degree, then two years full time after
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Also good to read he turned down a chance to play rugby for Leeds Rhinos because they couldnt offer him a chance to go to uni aswell. Preparing for his own future even if he had to wait to play rugby professionally shows a real maturity and is great to see.
 
Tigers Academy new academy intake
Ollie Allen - Scrum Half (London Irish/England U18)
Harry Beddall - Openside Flanker (Cardiff U18 and Welsh U18 Captain)
Harry Clarke - Hooker (Academy/England U18)
Charle Davies - Centre (Academy)
Elliot Gourlay - Full Back (Sale Sharks)
Jack Kinder - Wing (Midlands/England U18)
Henry Mountford - Tighthead (Academy/England U18)
Charlie Myall - Centre (Midlands/England U18)
George Perkins - Openside (Academy/England U18)
Malelili Satala - Wing (Academy/England U18)
Sam Williams - Number 8 (Academy)
Archie Van Der Flier - Loosehead (Nottingham)
 
Good to see Gourlay land a contract, was very surprised we let him go, but I guess at 10 he's behind Ford/RdP/Curtis, at 12 he's behind Tuilagi, Bedlow, L.James, Curtis and at 15 he's behind Carpenter, Veianu, L.James

Not seen a massive amount of him in a Sale shirt but by all accounts he was very good on loan at Caldy
 
Not Mike Brown's Sock said:
Really? They never even took him off their website!
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Yeah, I thought he'd go abroad - he's been pretty outspoken in the past about player salaries so presumed he'd go to France or Japan after the RWC and this whole will he/won't he was just to get the RFU to pay his wages over the summer so that he could go to the RWC
 
TRF_Olyy said:
Yeah, I thought he'd go abroad - he's been pretty outspoken in the past about player salaries so presumed he'd go to France or Japan after the RWC and this whole will he/won't he was just to get the RFU to pay his wages over the summer so that he could go to the RWC
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I feel he prob has the Lions in his sight.
Borthwick has prob also told him he's in his plans post RWC
 
LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan) said:
I feel he prob has the Lions in his sight.
Borthwick has prob also told him he's in his plans post RWC
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The only reason he wouldn't be is injuries. Class apart from our other options.

Glad his future's been sorted, if slightly surprised it's over here.

Look forward to the day Tigers field a back 3 of Watson, Brown and Steward so we can all argue about who's best under the high ball, who's too slow and who doesn't play 15 for their club.
 
Piers Francis, Bath => Kurita Water Gush Akishima
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FRANCIS TO PLAY IN JAPAN | Bath Rugby

Piers Francis will be leaving Bath Rugby to join Kurita Water Gush Akishima Rugby Club in Japan.
www.bathrugby.com www.bathrugby.com

Looks like it's effective immediately

Was always an odd signing in the first place, let alone for more than 1 season.
 

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