LEICESTER TIGERS 2019/20 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD Part 1
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2019/20 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD
Wouldn't say he was a standout, he looked good but he was still 2nd choice for Ireland
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Blommtjes has been released early! Is he coming in?!
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I loved his little cameo,he seemed to lift the place. I hope he's coming,all signs point to it.
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Scarlets have paid him out on this season too so a two year deal would be cheap if we have the cap left.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2019/20 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD
Smit and Blommetjies would round us out nicely.
Maybe a lock if there’s room, but I’d definitely say we are stronger.
Looked at the obligatory YouTube videos of Smit, he is a tank in the Underhill mode of seven, sheer brutality in contact, but maybe better over the ball.
Blommetjies has pace and footwork, but also decent vision, so as a second playmaker he’s a good option at fullback, freeing Veianu up to also cover wing.
Maybe a lock if there’s room, but I’d definitely say we are stronger.
Looked at the obligatory YouTube videos of Smit, he is a tank in the Underhill mode of seven, sheer brutality in contact, but maybe better over the ball.
Blommetjies has pace and footwork, but also decent vision, so as a second playmaker he’s a good option at fullback, freeing Veianu up to also cover wing.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2019/20 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD
Agreed, for me Smit would go straight into the starting XV. Seems harsh on Thompson but he can cover the entire backrow off the bench.FrontRowUnionMember wrote: ↑Thu Jul 04, 2019 11:16 am Smit and Blommetjies would round us out nicely.
Maybe a lock if there’s room, but I’d definitely say we are stronger.
Looked at the obligatory YouTube videos of Smit, he is a tank in the Underhill mode of seven, sheer brutality in contact, but maybe better over the ball.
Blommetjies has pace and footwork, but also decent vision, so as a second playmaker he’s a good option at fullback, freeing Veianu up to also cover wing.
Blommetjies showed in one the PRC games that he himself is a decent winger. For me when fit Worth is second choice fullback but we seems to be lacking depth on the wing so could see a back three of Blommetjies, Thompstone and Worth for the World Cup period.
Most premiership squads only seem to have 4 locks with the emphasis on backrow cover as maybe those positions are more attritional with injuries. I’d be happy with the 4 we have if we sign Smit. Liebenberg and Kalamafoni can cover there too in emergencies. Seems a far cry from the days when we played locks in the backrow like Williams, Slater or Fitzgerald. Game has moved on with more mobility in the pack.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2019/20 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD
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From what I understand I doubt there is cap space for both Smit and Blommetjies, if Denton & Stevens retire that may free a little space up but I'd still be amazed if we can fit both in
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2019/20 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD
Academy and Development movements confirmed
Promoted to Senior Squad 2019/20
Sam Aspland-Robinson
Tom Hardwick
Joe Heyes
Sam Lewis
Jordan Olowofela
Tommy Reffell
Harry Simmons
Ben White
Development Squad 2019/20
Ollie Ashworth
Joe Browning
Kyran Bungaroo
Sam Costelow
Osman Dimen
Sam Eveleigh
Leo Gilliland
Taylor Gough
Cameron Jordan
Henri Lavin
Jonny Law
Keston Lines
Tom Manz
George Martin
Thom Smith
Freddie Steward
Jack Van Poortvliet
James Whitcombe
Promoted to Senior Squad 2019/20
Sam Aspland-Robinson
Tom Hardwick
Joe Heyes
Sam Lewis
Jordan Olowofela
Tommy Reffell
Harry Simmons
Ben White
Development Squad 2019/20
Ollie Ashworth
Joe Browning
Kyran Bungaroo
Sam Costelow
Osman Dimen
Sam Eveleigh
Leo Gilliland
Taylor Gough
Cameron Jordan
Henri Lavin
Jonny Law
Keston Lines
Tom Manz
George Martin
Thom Smith
Freddie Steward
Jack Van Poortvliet
James Whitcombe
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Ronnie du Randt is the most unfortunate to miss out on a development contract there IMO.
Really happy with the senior squad promotions.
Really happy with the senior squad promotions.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2019/20 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD
Looks like Grahamslaw is gone then.
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Would be able to get Blommetjies as injury dispensation with Olowofela and Thompstone. Smit the same I imagine with Denton.
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Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Thu Jul 04, 2019 12:09 pmWould be able to get Blommetjies as injury dispensation with Olowofela and Thompstone. Smit the same I imagine with Denton.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2019/20 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD
1. I'm being very stupid here. What does that mean Grahamslaw is gone then. I thought he was a bit of a star. Genuine question.
2. Which Smit is being talked about? Genuine question.