LEICESTER TIGERS 2017/18 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 3!

[RagingBull]

If Hamilton is not going to Edinburgh as this link in the Scotsman suggests I can't see him going to Glasgow so we may be keeping him - lets hope so.

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-un ... -1-4715888

He’s off 100% to Scotland from what I gather, so must be Glasgow.

What if the deal fell through and he’s staying?

Maybe but his cap has been spent pretty much.

[TigerCam]

Well if Cockers is focusing just on props it is not surprising that he will forget about his back row players?

[trendylfj]

Looks like it is not certain that either Steve Mafi or Logo will be with us next year according to Bristol Post :- https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rug ... er-1421872

[Rykard]

MOC said they were doing everything they could to make sure Logo was still here next season...

[JP14]

Andy Goode said it was a done deal and he knows his stuff when it comes to signings

[JP14]

Ben Betts confirmed to be leaving to Ealing Traffinders from the start of next season

[JP14]

David Denton had a great game for Wuss vs Falcons

[sam16111986]

David Denton had a great game for Wuss vs Falcons

Whilst Kalamafoni grabbed a brace and his second man of the match in a row. The battle for the 8 spot could be intense next season.

Openside as well with 7 Evans played out his skin today off the bench. Blindside with Williams Vs Thompson. I'm starting to get optimistic about us being able to compete on two fronts again...

[Leicestertinytiger]

Denton has been playing 6 this season for Worcester. So could easily have a backrow of Denton, O’Connor and Kalamafoni which offers loads of power. Thompson or Evans off the bench.

[strawclearer]

6: Williams & Denton
7: O'Connor & Evans
8: Kalamafoni & Thompson

Plus: Mapapalangi and assuming we lose Hamilton & Ryan

As long as we only get our 'fair share' of injuries, internationals etc, we should be putting out a decent back-row most games.

[Stephen18]

6: Williams & Denton
7: O'Connor & Evans
8: Kalamafoni & Thompson

Plus: Mapapalangi and assuming we lose Hamilton & Ryan

As long as we only get our 'fair share' of injuries, internationals etc, we should be putting out a decent back-row most games.

The back row is starting to look good for season with our current backrow all seeming to ip there game, and Thompson looking good for wasps when ever I see him play, and watching the Worcester Newcastle highlights Denton did look dynamic with his carrying and does seem to run at the gaps, also Spencers seemed to put in some strong carries aswell. I think Mapapalangi will definitely be in contention for the 6 shirt with his off loading and wide play could be a great impact player from the bench aswell. Evans I think is the most unfortunate as he looked great when he came on yesterday made a real impact, but for me I think O’Connor is probably one of the best 7 in league, but I suppose these are the kind of problem we couldnt of imagined having afew months ago.

[fortysix]

So we just need Back up quality--- FB/ centres/ fly half/ 2 grizzled props/ and a massive enforcer-or two-at 4 and 5

Burns at fly Half for me and Haley ? Pennell at reserve 15?

Am sure there must be some Tuilagi type SS Islanders to put in the centres because I cant see Manu staying... Georgia for the Props and that Racing No 4/5 would do for me...

[Rugbyflanker]

Haley is going to Ireland and although can be very good going forward he's terrible 1 on 1,as bad as Alex Goode! I wouldn't touch him even if he was staying. What makes you think Manu is going?

[RagingBull]

Manu still has another year to go but I’m sure the club is already looking at potential replacements shouldn’t he want to move.

I don’t want another 10 Ford, Toomua, Hardwick will do me on the whole and Costelow in the U18’s. Rather we just spent that 10 money on a great back up centre.
Maybe if they are a Marty McKenzie type who happen a to play 10 but also plays 2/3 other positions.
Would like another Wing option though if Malouf is off.
Locks also looking good now Kitchener is getting back into form.
Spencer, Kitchener, Fitzgerald, Wells, Voss with Maksymiw, Lewis and Jordan coming up if Mafi gets signed up that should be good.

[Mark62]

Is there any inside line on any potential signings that have yet to be either announced or suggested