Transfers rumours

[Big_Grumper]

I've just seen Jaco Kriel being linked with Wasps.

http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SuperRugby/english-clubs-poach-local-rugby-players-20170625

He'd be a beast of a signing. Not sure they need him though? I would have thought he'd be a better fit replacing Fearns for Gloucester?

I'd be delighted with this. He's had a good series against the French.

 

[BPM]

Fekitoa off to Toulon: http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...elder-Malakai-Fekitoa-on-two-year-deal-report

 

[BPM]

gloucester have been linked to Ackermann's son.

I saw that too. TBH I thought that was a done deal?

 

[Chief Pete]

May?

Seen Jonny May's name mentioned on Tigers forum also seen someone post on the Glous forum he's talking to Bath! don't see either personally but from what my Glous mate's telling me a change would be as good as a rest for Jonny.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Seen Jonny May's name mentioned on Tigers forum also seen someone post on the Glous forum he's talking to Bath! don't see either personally but from what my Glous mate's telling me a change would be as good as a rest for Jonny.

he's out of contract next season wouldn't be surprised if he looks to move unless Ackermann brings alot of change. (Which i'm still not sold on).

 

[Big_Grumper]

he's out of contract next season wouldn't be surprised if he looks to move unless Ackermann brings alot of change. (Which i'm still not sold on).

We have a history of developing players to the point of plateau, never seeing them quite fulfil their potential. Sharples and Sinbad are two others that spring to mind.

 

[kaisur]

Fekitoa off to Toulon: http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...elder-Malakai-Fekitoa-on-two-year-deal-report

was this deal in motion before his exclusion from the all blacks team? didn't take that too well did he, shame because he's a decent player that's just lacking a bit more of a rugby brain, also the link says nothing has been agreed?

 

[Chief Pete]

was this deal in motion before his exclusion from the all blacks team? didn't take that too well did he, shame because he's a decent player that's just lacking a bit more of a rugby brain, also the link says nothing has been agreed?

He's been after a big pay day in the NH for a while now, so Hansen knows he's not sticking around.

 

[BPM]

He's been after a big pay day in the NH for a while now, so Hansen knows he's not sticking around.

Yeah - a move for him had been on the cards for months. He was linked with Quins and Leicester and more IIRC.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

@themole25 apprently saints are signing Nate Ebner.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Could see that.

 

[mkersyshull]

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@themole25 apprently saints are signing Nate Ebner.

not seen much of him, heard they're looking at putting him in the back row which doesn't sound quite right for a safety in the NFL. Can anyone help me understand this?

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

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not seen much of him, heard they're looking at putting him in the back row which doesn't sound quite right for a safety in the NFL. Can anyone help me understand this?

If Nate was to play XV 8 is where i would imagine he would play.

 

[mkersyshull]

If Nate was to play XV 8 is where i would imagine he would play.

Just at 100kg and 6ft didn't seem that big. What's his skill set like?

 

[mkersyshull]

@themole25 apprently saints are signing Nate Ebner.

Just noticed the Tweet I saw it on has not been taken down

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

ebner played 12 and 15 at the junior world championships based on pictures i found on google... but that was 10 years ago

his skill set is that he can run really fast and always make a tackle... he pretty much only lines up on special teams

wouldn't be surprised by this as he's getting older so he's more expendable to nfl teams since his contract isn't guaranteed and younger players have lower minimum contracts

rugby was his first sport and seemed to always be his favorite sport but football was a good way to support a family

 

[mkersyshull]

ebner played 12 and 15 at the junior world championships based on pictures i found on google... but that was 10 years ago

his skill set is that he can run really fast and always make a tackle... he pretty much only lines up on special teams

wouldn't be surprised by this as he's getting older so he's more expendable to nfl teams since his contract isn't guaranteed and younger players have lower minimum contracts

rugby was his first sport and seemed to always be his favorite sport but football was a good way to support a family

How destructive is he? Could he be a ball carrier as well as a tackling machine?

 

[mkersyshull]

If Nate was to play XV 8 is where i would imagine he would play.

Is that because that's what the Saints need or does his skill set/size suit it?

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

How destructive is he? Could he be a ball carrier as well as a tackling machine?

personally i think he should be in the back 3 not back row... would be a great fullback if you had a wing you were comfortable with kicking

he could def. be a good ball carrier but in college he just ran past people

remember this is a guy who started playing football at 20 and ended up in the nfl two years later and is widely considered the best special teamer... this is a true world class athlete

 

[mkersyshull]

personally i think he should be in the back 3 not back row... would be a great fullback if you had a wing you were comfortable with kicking

he could def. be a good ball carrier but in college he just ran past people

remember this is a guy who started playing football at 20 and ended up in the nfl two years later and is widely considered the best special teamer... this is a true world class athlete

So with Foden and North in a back 3 could be quite distructive (forgetting the need for a number 8 over a back)