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ratsapprentice said:
Rumours that Clermont have signed Nick Abendanon
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Heard that too. With Watson coming up it would make sense for him, but still a loss. Very solid player for Bath.
Wonder if Lane is able to cover fullback. He might be needed when Agulla is away though. Not a huge Agulla fan, would rather have kept Biggs.
Keep Henson as utility cover?
 
ratsapprentice said:
Rumours that Clermont have signed Nick Abendanon
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I always thought he was underrated by the English media. A solid all round full back both in attack and defence, if not as eye catching as some others. Unlucky to be in a pretty good era for English full backs, but I think the chances he got might have been very different had he been with Leicester or Saracens.

I think he could be a decent solid signing for Clermont especially since Buttin will likely get regular France call ups soon enough. Abendanon should be good enough for Clermont to know that they have a safe enough option to go to in international or injury periods. Only 27 as well so should get longer out of him than Byrne.

Interesting looking at the probable Clermont recruitment for next season.
Guildford for Sivivatu
Davies for King
Abendanon for Byrne
Vahaamahina for Hines
Lee for Vermeulen
Kolelishvili for Vosloo
Ulugia for Cabello

Not bad signings at all, but not nearly as World XV type like Toulon. Will be interesting to see if Clermont will be proved right or not in letting older players like Sivivatu (32), King (33), Byrne (34), Hines (37) and Vosloo (35) go next season. Will Clermont have timed it right as they decline or will they still all be class?
 
psychic duck said:
I always thought he was underrated by the English media. A solid all round full back both in attack and defence, if not as eye catching as some others. Unlucky to be in a pretty good era for English full backs, but I think the chances he got might have been very different had he been with Leicester or Saracens.

I think he could be a decent solid signing for Clermont especially since Buttin will likely get regular France call ups soon enough. Abendanon should be good enough for Clermont to know that they have a safe enough option to go to in international or injury periods. Only 27 as well so should get longer out of him than Byrne.

Interesting looking at the probable Clermont recruitment for next season.
Guildford for Sivivatu
Davies for King
Abendanon for Byrne
Vahaamahina for Hines
Lee for Vermeulen
Kolelishvili for Vosloo
Ulugia for Cabello

Not bad signings at all, but not nearly as World XV type like Toulon. Will be interesting to see if Clermont will be proved right or not in letting older players like Sivivatu (32), King (33), Byrne (34), Hines (37) and Vosloo (35) go next season. Will Clermont have timed it right as they decline or will they still all be class?
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Always rated him and Biggs so highly. Bath will miss them. But your point about Clermont is interesting as it's not only replacing them guys but trying to get all new guys to gel and learn the system with a new head coach also
 
munstermuffin said:
Was it not rumoured if Wilkinson resigns then Toulon will abandon their attempts for Halfpenny
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Not from where i am, Midol the French rugby paper is quoting that Halfpenny is more or less on the verge of signing, but then he still has not signed, and Wilko has not said he is stopping yet.
Watch this space!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Fabien Barcella -----> Tigers (don't know how reliable the source is but when we sign French players we tend to go for two, Dupuy and Kayser, Mele and Schuster).
Boris Stankovich ------> Newport
 
psychic duck said:
Kolelishvili for Vosloo

Not bad signings at all, but not nearly as World XV type like Toulon. Will be interesting to see if Clermont will be proved right or not in letting older players like Sivivatu (32), King (33), Byrne (34), Hines (37) and Vosloo (35) go next season. Will Clermont have timed it right as they decline or will they still all be class?
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Where did you get the info on Vosloo leaving? That would be a mistake, imo, he's been playing really well. He's said recently that he's not retiring (and I really can't see him leaving Auverge, ever).
 
The Ulster rumour drive is going into overload, all cryptic clues and nothing solid, but Keegan Daniel's name is getting mentioned repeatedly. Think our other Sharks targets haven't materialised.

edit: Boric and Robbie Robinson also being mentioned. That said, I've been told to expect a surprise.
 
Peat said:
The Ulster rumour drive is going into overload, all cryptic clues and nothing solid, but Keegan Daniel's name is getting mentioned repeatedly. Think our other Sharks targets haven't materialised.

edit: Boric and Robbie Robinson also being mentioned. That said, I've been told to expect a surprise.
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Strange signings as I'd thought Ulster were well equalled with backrow and Robbie Robinson I think would struggle to get in the Ulster backline
 
Tigs Man said:
Fabien Barcella -----> Tigers (don't know how reliable the source is but when we sign French players we tend to go for two, Dupuy and Kayser, Mele and Schuster).
Boris Stankovich ------> Newport
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Have they not been linked with Thomas and Ngwenya though?
 
munstermuffin said:
Strange signings as I'd thought Ulster were well equalled with backrow and Robbie Robinson I think would struggle to get in the Ulster backline
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Really? I think they'd be great signings and I can see logic. Boric is a like for like replacement for Muller and is a big upgrade. Daniel is a superb player and can slot straight into our back row and would improve it. Robinson is a great player too and could really make a starting berth for the chiefs this year. I could see him coming into Ireland team in 3 years, unless he's not allowed? Anyone heard any other rumours involving Irish clubs?
 
IRISH RUGBY MAN said:
Really? I think they'd be great signings and I can see logic. Boric is a like for like replacement for Muller and is a big upgrade. Daniel is a superb player and can slot straight into our back row and would improve it. Robinson is a great player too and could really make a starting berth for the chiefs this year. I could see him coming into Ireland team in 3 years, unless he's not allowed? Anyone heard any other rumours involving Irish clubs?
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Dont get me wrong. Boric I can understand.

But yes the other 2 are good players but who'd loose out? Not just of 15 but 23
 

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