Transfers 2015/16

[FrenchFan]

I think I might have asked this before actually, with the same answer upsettingly. Maybe McAllister might be able to bought out of his contract early? Not particularly great anymore but is a genuine 12.

I hope he does.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Tigers sin Tomas Leonardi and add him straight to the European squad.

 

[Groundhog]

Naulai Dawai has signed to Connacht. No idea who he is bar that he's Fijian and a backrow.

 

[Peat]

Laidlaw to Clermont at end of season

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Supposedly the Etzebeth move has been blocked by SARU

 

[Ddanno]

Laidlaw to Clermont at end of season

I'm a tad drunk, so perhaps melodramatic, but that could virtually relegate Glos

 

[Immenso]

Naulai Dawai has signed to Connacht. No idea who he is bar that he's Fijian and a backrow.

NPC level loose forward for Otago.
Quite short.
But powerful with the ball.

No idea about his work rate etc. I pretty much only watch highlights.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Alex King has left Northampton with immediate effect.

They mentioned this at the bottom of a team announcement.

Very odd... will be interesting to see what he does, as I rated him very highly after his first (prem winning) season with them.

 

[welshglory]

Alex King leaves yet Mallinder is unquestioned. It better be for personal reasons or it's very strange indeed! The only time the Northampton game has evolved since 2009 has been when King came on board!

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Apprently V Quins King was sitting away from Voldermort and West, Fissler saying he was pushed (and the majority of other rugby reporters saying the same).

Smells like scapegoat.

 

[ratsapprentice]

BBC saying that Ashton's signed a pre-contract agreement with Toulon.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Wilko, Sheridan, the s&c coach, then ford sr, now Ashton.
Toulon slowly trying to become 2011 era England

 

[acnewcastle]

Bristol offeredhave Etzebeth £40,000 per game for 6 games after the autumn internationals

 

[acnewcastle]

*have offered

 

[ratsapprentice]

Good grief.

Won't make a difference tho, lol.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Bristol have been linked with every player in the SH at this point.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Because they have an owner whose tactic is to throw money at playing staff - reminiscent of a certain Boudjellal.

The trouble is that Boudjellal did it at a time when it was relatively easy to just come in and massively over-pay the top players - it's a lot more competitive now due to the inflation caused by that tactic.

 

[Peat]

Because they have an owner whose tactic is to throw money at playing staff - reminiscent of a certain Boudjellal.

The trouble is that Boudjellal did it at a time when it was relatively easy to just come in and massively over-pay the top players - it's a lot more competitive now due to the inflation caused by that tactic.

Even then, it didn't really take off until he found the right guys to throw money at. Which Lansdowne won't.

 

[BPM]

Good grief.

Won't make a difference tho, lol.

My thoughts exactly ...

 

[profitius]

Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane sign contract extensions with Connacht.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Our former annoying neighbours are going to remain as contenders!

Ashton gets a three year holiday in Toulon for himself, an annoyingly perfect fit I'd wager!
http://www.rugbyrama.fr/rugby/transferts/2016/transfert-chris-ashton-signe-pour-3-ans-a-toulon_sto5925605/story.shtml

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Wow, just realised I'm late to the party!

 

[munstermuffin]

Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane sign contract extensions with Connacht.

Interesting that Aki on €400k. Only way that is affordable for any province is if its a national contract.
Although I'm upset they not coming to Munster it is the correct call for them. It shows they're very loyal and also Lam looks to be making Connacht look even stronger again.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Good for Connacht.

 

[gaston le gaff]

Alex King has left Northampton with immediate effect.

They mentioned this at the bottom of a team announcement.

Very odd... will be interesting to see what he does, as I rated him very highly after his first (prem winning) season with them.

rumours are that he could end up in Montpellier with Vern Cottr but nothing sure yet


Ashton 3 yrs at Toulon Ford takes Dominguez job at least Boujellal keeps everyone interested.

 

[Groundhog]

That's a lot of money for Aki but he's easily their top most talismanic player. Glad they kept him in Ireland. Sad we aren't getting Dillane though. He sometimes won't fit in that second row....

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Fearns signs for Glous.

Why I don't know other than £££££

 

[ratsapprentice]

Might enjoy living in the WC/still own his house there - his kids school friends etc.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Maybe but he says the main reason is for England so....

 

[ratsapprentice]

Well yes, but your point is why Glos, of all places?

Well, that could very well be why.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Fair enough.