Transfers rumours

[TRF_Olyy]

Ford being linked with Clermont despite the central contract

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Will Joseph to Glaws.

He's better than being 3rd choice at a club, so makes sense

 

[General Melchett]

Covered in transfers thread.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Thornley in Ireland reporting on Ross Byrne to Montpellier or Tigers.

@LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan) would he be number 1 for Tigers? He'll keep things steady but ye probably want him at number 2.

The personal decision would be rugby v finance and lifestyle. The Irish sportsperson tax incentives transfer to remaining in the EU and although I've never been to Leicester, I reckon Montpellier might be a slightly more attractive move for a young married couple.

 

[BPM]

Yeah 100% agree. Given that choice I'd be going for Montpellier every time.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Pollard's not been great for Tigers but replacing him with Byrne would be hilarious

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Thornley in Ireland reporting on Ross Byrne to Montpellier or Tigers.

@LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan) would he be number 1 for Tigers? He'll keep things steady but ye probably want him at number 2.

The personal decision would be rugby v finance and lifestyle. The Irish sportsperson tax incentives transfer to remaining in the EU and although I've never been to Leicester, I reckon Montpellier might be a slightly more attractive move for a young married couple.

I don't see him coming to us, really hoping not.
But he will prob do a job in the prem, and I feel we aren't ready in overall quality to challenge for champions cup next season.


But saying that if Cheika is wanting him he might do a Foley type job for him

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Jean-Luc Du Preez --> Bordeaux on a three year deal

Hope we got a big payout

 

[munstermuffin]

Big rumbling Jordie Barrett has ACL injury.

 

[Reiser99]

Big rumbling Jordie Barrett has ACL injury.

That would be a very expensive rehab for Leinster.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

That'd be shite. Better it happens with NZ than us though.

Hopefully there's a clause in the contract to void it if he can't play.

 

[munstermuffin]

That would be a very expensive rehab for Leinster.

I'm sure insurance will cover wage. But PR wise a disaster as they counted on him to sell tickets in spring time. Obviously not their fault

 

[munstermuffin]

That'd be shite. Better it happens with NZ than us though.

Hopefully there's a clause in the contract to void it if he can't play.

Great to have him but Leinster still have enough back players without him

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Great to have him but Leinster still have enough back players without him

Yep, stronger there than last year regardless.

Would love to see him in blue though.

 

[munstermuffin]

Yep, stronger there than last year regardless.

Would love to see him in blue though.

Don't get me wrong here would be an addition but argubally there is 2 international class players for every spot except 9 really.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Fissler has us chasing Dan Kelly
Would be nice, but still think Ireland is more likely if he leaves Tigers


I also wonder, with the rumours about Raffi leaving, if the IRFU are hitting up his agent - he'll be qualified for a switch in a year or two and they've got sod all depth at 9

 

[munstermuffin]

Fissler has us chasing Dan Kelly
Would be nice, but still think Ireland is more likely if he leaves Tigers


I also wonder, with the rumours about Raffi leaving, if the IRFU are hitting up his agent - he'll be qualified for a switch in a year or two and they've got sod all depth at 9

Dan Kelly 100% in talks with us. Now what stage it is etc I don't know but 100% there is/will be an offer on table from Munster.

Scott Penney to Northampton is 1 I have heard today also