Transfers rumours

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Anyanwu is going to be on £300k at Montpellier, which is a bit nuts

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Anyanwu is going to be on £300k at Montpellier, which is a bit nuts

It's precisely the kind of move England should be very worried about. Retaining regulars should be easy enough.

But we really don't want next generation players who aren't quite there yet, but heading towards the fringes deciding to cash in. (Especially 12s!)

A new environment should help develop them as players, but I don't think J Willis will be the last to decide that the bank balance and lifestyle in peak years is more important than anything else.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Could end up in Pro D2 also. Doubly disastrous.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

It's precisely the kind of move England should be very worried about. Retaining regulars should be easy enough.

But we really don't want next generation players who aren't quite there yet, but heading towards the fringes deciding to cash in. (Especially 12s!)

A new environment should help develop them as players, but I don't think J Willis will be the last to decide that the bank balance and lifestyle in peak years is more important than anything else.

It's a big issue - basically will be those on central contracts and everyone else will be way below the quality.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Jamie Blamire to Tigers sounds like a done deal potentially

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Tom Youngs mk 2

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Sorry @Geordie, but feels like a good move for him.

Haven't seen much of him recently but there was a lot to like about the way he played, albeit darts were pretty lousy. Tigers are generally pretty hot on the set piece so I guess he's either better or they at least think there's enough to work with.

And although Dan's got a central contract, there are definitely England places up for grabs.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Jamie Blamire to Tigers sounds like a done deal potentially

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Happy with that
Ross Byrne also being linked to us, less so happy with that after the **** I gave him but if Cheika is staying and rates him I'll accept him as the GOAT Leinster 10

 

[Geordie]

Im actually not overly concerned. Very good player but his lineout throwing is a MASSIVE issue. We've seen the whole aspect of Jamies game this season...very good round the field and scrum (not good enough to go back row) but his lineout has costs us dearly at many times through the game...in try scoring positions etc...

I have a feeling its a problem for Diamond who loves his key skills. And the younger lads coming through the academy are far better in their core skills like Ollie Fletcher.