another signing goes begging!

k1 · Post by k1 » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:42 am

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_u ... 186814.stm

Only joking

simon redshaw · Post by **simon redshaw** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:21 am

:D :D :D :D Is he what we want?

Not sure why Bristol have signed him. They already have a very useful kicker in Jason Strange.

westy154 · Post by **westy154** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:21 am

That could be a pretty good sigining for Bristol actually.

simon redshaw · Post by **simon redshaw** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:32 am

Why? He has a good record at first class level in NZ, but won't he be in competition with the likes of Strange?

TigerTimmy · Post by **TigerTimmy** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:13 am

Nothing wrong with a bit of compitition. Most people on here have been saying all season that that is what Goode needs at Tigers.

simon redshaw · Post by **simon redshaw** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:27 am

Very true Tiger Timmy!

simon redshaw · Post by **simon redshaw** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:55 am

It does beg the question as to why Tigers won't consider such players. I know some don't like such an idea, but at the least it would help during internationals and if they are of a good enough calibre and available and are happy to play here then why not take advantage of that.

Also, I don't think Tigers are taking enough advantage of the South African connection that was set-up. We certainly haven't seen much fruit from that yet.

sammy · Post by **sammy** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:52 pm

Strange is utter garbage. Hence the signing. Strange can kick but he can do absolutely nothing else. Paul Burke.....

simon redshaw · Post by **simon redshaw** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:33 pm

What's that about Paul Burke Sammy?

Strange did play one good game against us at Bristol although that must have been the only good one he had all season! Where do you think Bristol will finish next season?

stevomarkv · Post by **stevomarkv** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:41 pm

hill is mint! i would have in at tigers any day of the week!

k1 · Post by k1 » Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:11 am

I think Bristol are showing signs of developing into a good club. Whether this guy is competition for Strange or intended to be 1st choice from day one is immaterial - it shows either way that Bristol are developing. They have a small Samoan link and are looking to build upon last year. The interesting bit next season, IMO, is the relegation battle. I think Bristol will do well next year, Quins look pretty good and should stay up - who will go down?