Transfers rumours

[TRF_Olyy]

Would be surprised if Haffar left Saints but if they got him on the cheap after Irish folded they might not be able to offer him the 2nd contract he wants

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Would be surprised if Haffar left Saints but if they got him on the cheap after Irish folded they might not be able to offer him the 2nd contract he wants

Idk he seems to be behind West and Iyogun currently

 

[Which Tyler]

Fissler rumours
Cokanasiga OUT Arundell IN
Tigers after Seabrook and Haffar
Lawrence Staying Bath

I think he got 2 of those from me!

 

[BPM]

I can see it now … Cokanasiga in France scoring a few tries and then media clamour to drop the overseas rule. AKA the Armitage effect.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Idk he seems to be behind West and Iyogun currently

Deservedly so as well. Haffar is brilliant in the loose but his scrummaging isn't up to scratch yet. If he stays I'd like to see him at a lot of weight in the off season otherwise I can't see him doing much at prem level.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Hoskins Sotutu England rumours continue to swirl with Premiership club 'leading the chase' for Blues star's signature – report

Gloucester are ahead of the pack as English clubs attempt to prize Hoskins Sotutu away from New Zealand, according to a report.

www.planetrugby.com

 

[big ginger 8]

Harry Byrne to Bristol for 3 months.

 

[Booboobang]

Arundell to Bath gathering steam, French press reporting it as a done deal: 3yr contract

Wonder if he's being released or Bath are buying out the remaining years of his contract?

Am I crazy in thinking bristol would be the perfect fit for him... create a ton of broken field for wingers. Not really sure bath is ideal for his development either, but will be interesting to see how it plays out.

 

[Which Tyler]

TBF, we all thought that about Finn as well - but that's working out pretty well so far.
If true, then the presumption is that he's taking Coka's place* in the starting XV (unless Grace stays and shows his League class in Union). JvG has also talked about adding a new layer each season - initially of course, we all assumed that was just so much management speak, but he does seem to be walking the walk as well.
Might be worth noting that, even with Muir and Coka on the wings, Bath have scored more tries than any other team at this half-way point - plenty of which do come on from the back 3 (I make it 13, vs 15 for Bristol's back 3).

My issue isn't that Bath would be a poor fit for him, but that he's all "potential", and little "realised" at this point in time; with a great highlights reel, that makes him overpriced.
Having said that, as a replacement for Coka, I'd expect him to get a fair few more tries than Coka - if only because he's better than 50:50 at catching a rugby ball.


*Coka's place, of course, is being a workshy highlights reel who's full of potential that's yet to be properly realised; generating a threat on the wing to keep defences honest, and allow the centres a bit more room to shine.

 

[Booboobang]

TBF, we all thought that about Finn as well - but that's working out pretty well so far.
If true, then the presumption is that he's taking Coka's place* in the starting XV (unless Grace stays and shows his League class in Union). JvG has also talked about adding a new layer each season - initially of course, we all assumed that was just so much management speak, but he does seem to be walking the walk as well.
Might be worth noting that, even with Muir and Coka on the wings, Bath have scored more tries than any other team at this half-way point - plenty of which do come on from the back 3 (13 in the Prem).

My issue isn't that Bath would be a poor fit for him, but that he's all "potential", and little "realised" at this point in time; with a great highlights reel, that makes him overpriced.


*Coka's place, of course, is being a workshy highlights reel who's full of potential that's yet to be properly realised; generating a threat on the wing to keep defences honest, and allow the centres a bit more room to shine.

Thing with finn is, he came as the finished article and makes hte team play to his style as he is a 10...

I am sure he would be fine and show of some highlight plays, coka is one of the reasons this worries for me from a developmental perspective, raw player with some real highlight assets but didnt put it all together to be an international class player despite being a very good prem one with the limitations... very similiar to arundell

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Harry Byrne to Bristol for 3 months.

That'd be something.

 

[big ginger 8]

Harry Byrne to Bristol for 3 months.

Confirmed on Leinster's socials. Think this could be a very good move for him.

 

[Rinkadink]

Confirmed on Leinster's socials. Think this could be a very good move for him.

I think it's very good for all parties?

Welcome Mr. Byrne and thank you Leinster.