Transfers rumours

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Ben Loader going to Gloucester might as well stay in SA as it's the same England chances smh

 

[Which Tyler]

This one has progressed beyond Fissler (though unknown if he's still the source), so becomes worth considering:
Willie Le Roux to Bath

I don't think we need him, I'm happy with TdG and Harris, with Donoghue as the (current) young up and comer and Bailey able to cover as necessary. I'm also happy that JvG lost his security blanket in Gallagher (no issue with Gallagher per se, but I do feel that he put a handbreak on TdG's development, and indeed, Bath's game plan).

Rumour is that he's looking for a player/coach role though, which makes it much more interesting.

If we're looking at a back 3 player, I'd be more interested in Loader / Radwan (for the right price)

 

[Groundhog]

Apparently more than one province (us and Ulster) want George Kloska from Bristol. Only just signed a contract but fallen down their depth chart. Irish Qualified

I'd say will come here when our jokers gone.

 

[munstermuffin]

Apparently more than one province (us and Ulster) want George Kloska from Bristol. Only just signed a contract but fallen down their depth chart. Irish Qualified

I'd say will come here when our jokers gone.

We are losing 3 THP's in next 7 months

 

[Groundhog]

We are losing 3 THP's in next 7 months

Yup, presume poor Salanoa is done. Helps Kloska can play a bit of hooker but he sounds like a stopgap player

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Rumours of Jordie Barrett being Prem bound (though I am not sure how that squares with his NZ contract)

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Bath hold talks with Lawrence and are confident of keeping star

Bath are optimistic that England centre Ollie Lawrence will agree terms to stay at The Rec after this season - following speculation that he was set to move on.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Rumours of Jordie Barrett being Prem bound (though I am not sure how that squares with his NZ contract)

Supports my theory that Jordie mistook Leinster for Leicester!!


Although being serious if Kelly and Pollard goes tigers in theory will have a marquee spot and a 12 position free
Nevermind at 27 I don't see him leaving unless it's another 1 year thing

 

[Rinkadink]

but fallen down their depth chart

Not at all, expected to be our starting tight head. Kloska is injured at the moment hence not in recent match day 23s. He switched from hooker quite late (he was an excellent prospect at booker too, getting MOTM in his premiership debut, etc) but at his recent rate of development under Iro, I'd say could potentially go all the way. His ball handling skills are special too for a big fella, can fix defenders with the physical threat but then throw no look passes and link plays without breaking a sweat. Definitely one Bristol would want to keep, will be quite the coup should he move to Ireland.

Heard rumours before the press but wanted to keep it quiet because, well...

 

[Groundhog]

Not at all, expected to be our starting tight head. Kloska is injured at the moment hence not in recent match day 23s. He switched from hooker quite late (he was an excellent prospect at booker too, getting MOTM in his premiership debut, etc) but at his recent rate of development under Iro, I'd say could potentially go all the way. His ball handling skills are special too for a big fella, can fix defenders with the physical threat but then throw no look passes and link plays without breaking a sweat. Definitely one Bristol would want to keep, will be quite the coup should he move to Ireland.

Heard rumours before the press but wanted to keep it quiet because, well...

Very interesting, thanks for the insight! Sounds like a great prospect in that case. I know he has played hooker as well, to be honest another area we are weak, but prop is the way larger issue.

I am relatively unsure how realistic it is, source is far from a reliable one, but seems too weird a link for no smoke without fire.