Transfers rumours

[Groundhog]

Daniel Brennan to Munster. No idea if there's anything behind it, just saw someone on the 42 mention it.

 

[munstermuffin]

Daniel Brennan to Munster. No idea if there's anything behind it, just saw someone on the 42 mention it.

No truth in this

 

[munstermuffin]

Paul Gustart rumoured to be in talks as our defense coach.

Himself Denis Leamy and Geordan Murphy runoured for various roles but none are as attack or forwards coach

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Joe Simpson to Falcons

 

[Geordie]

Joe Simpson to Falcons

Just heard that one. Meh. Have we still not learnt about these types of retiree signings.

 

[Reiser99]

Just heard that one. Meh. Have we still not learnt about these types of retiree signings.

Quick fix instead of building for the future.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Simpson chasing Ashton record hard
Maybe he could replace Wigglesworth when he retires.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Jonah Holmes turned down an extension at Dragons, be interesting to see where he ends up
Once he washes the stink of the WRU off him he'll be a good pick up

 

[Geordie]

Quick fix instead of building for the future.

I get it we are lacking experience at 9 and 10...but in all honesty with no relegation..I'd rather give the talented kids the chance to GAIN the experience over someone who's no better than what,we already have in Michael Young and Sam Stuart.

 

[Geordie]

Besides the recent debacle with Will Haydon-Wood has shown....if you hold the kids back too long...they will move on.
Dean holds the kids back too much...

 

[will311293]

Besides the recent debacle with Will Haydon-Wood has shown....if you hold the kids back too long...they will move on.
Dean holds the kids back too much...

yes seems like it.. the one thing i'd say Wasps have going for them now is the number of young players playing regular game time. we have 20-21 aged 25 or under in the squad and obviously with decent game time to the rest of the academy (senior) plus WHW to come in.

These lads are coming through and are big strong boys, most ready to play first team rugby and need to be used.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Leicester Tigers win race to sign England wing Anthony Watson from Bath

Exclusive: Watson had attracted strong interest from several English clubs, including Sale, London Irish and Wasps, but has chosen Tigers

www.telegraph.co.uk

short term deal apparently.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Leicester Tigers win race to sign England wing Anthony Watson from Bath

Exclusive: Watson had attracted strong interest from several English clubs, including Sale, London Irish and Wasps, but has chosen Tigers

www.telegraph.co.uk

short term deal apparently.

How short?
Up to the world cup, or like just for the playoffs this season?

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

How short?
Up to the world cup, or like just for the playoffs this season?

RWC

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

James Cronin set to join Leicester Tigers after one season with Biarritz

The former Munster prop played 144 times for that team over the course of his eight seasons there, and won three caps for Ireland

www.irishtimes.com

 

[will311293]

So interestingly enough BB did an interview with Blackett who confirmed we have a 'decent' amount set aside for 3 more signings in a ball carrying backline player, a starting second row and another backline position.

"The person we would like to bring in would have to be a starter," said Blackett. "We're not interested in bringing squad guys in. We believe in what we've got. We believe we've got some really good academy prospects just about to come through as well. As a result, we wouldn't want to stop them by just bringing in a squad player. If we can't find someone we feel will really add to us, I feel we won't make that change."

"We would definitely like to add a ball carrier to the back line," Blackett said. "We're probably going to need another second row. They're our main couple, we've probably got a bit for another position in the backline as well if something comes up."

so sounds like we will be on the hunt for players who would arguably gain a starting position in out team.

Our Ins/Outs looks like
In - Vicent Koch (Sarries), John Ryan (Munster), Burger Odendaal (Lions), Kiran McDonald (Glasgow), Will Haydon Wood (Newcastle)
Out - Jimmy Gopperth (Tigers?), Malaki Fekitoa (Munster), Vaea Fifita (Scarlets), Thomas Young (Cardiff).

 

[BPM]

That's a nice position to be in. With Symons retiring and Tizard off to Saracens , I'm hoping we're after a starting lock too. Not too many good ones available mind you …

 

[will311293]

That's a nice position to be in. With Symons retiring and Tizard off to Saracens , I'm hoping we're after a starting lock too. Not too many good ones available mind you …

This is true... really think McDonald was a good pick up and with the likes of Cardall, Gaskell, Stooke, Vukasinovic and Launchbury plus Alfie Bell (Eng U19/20) we are well set. Cardall has been touted for a number of clubs though and Gaskell is always injury prone.

 

[EdBirch]

That's a nice position to be in. With Symons retiring and Tizard off to Saracens , I'm hoping we're after a starting lock too. Not too many good ones available mind you …

We're after two locks as well

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Cipriani going abroad, not said where yet though

Japan, France?
I wouldn't be surprised at America tbh - he used to spend a lot of time out there before getting married