Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2020-21

[CrumbieGrumbler]

“Letting”

If other clubs offer them more would it be letting?

Well if one has left for more money you would think they would throw all they could to keep the other, is what I was getting at

[RagingBull]

Yeh but your highest will be different too others.

[DeadlyDunc]

I guess you are hoping you get a Pollard style situation where the wider benefits of being part of the "journey" at Tigers outweigh the appeal of moving to a mid-lower team for more money

[RagingBull]

I don't see it hurting Saracens too much tbh.

Will help wasps a lot since their prop options at tighthead are weak, but Sarries already have a very good pack you slot in a solid tighthead (Already have the promising Italian international) and they will still be just as dangerous.

Europe is where these signings will hurt them I guess

[ABClub]

Will Joe Heyes be a target for Sarries (and several other clubs!) would be another worry?

He's got no Premiership starts this season from 9 rounds after getting his first 2 England starts in the summer. Dan Cole has been outstanding this season but that's unlikely to temper frustrations for Heyes as a 22-year-old that will be wanting game time to keep developing.

[Jimmy Skitz]

Will Joe Heyes be a target for Sarries (and several other clubs!) would be another worry?

He's got no Premiership starts this season from 9 rounds after getting his first 2 England starts in the summer. Dan Cole has been outstanding this season but that's unlikely to temper frustrations for Heyes as a 22-year-old that will be wanting game time to keep developing.

he'll get some starts coming up Cole won't be able to start every week all season long

[RagingBull]

Heyes seems pretty happy with where he is at currently judging by Instagram etc.
I think he understands the long aim.
Dan Cole is the perfect example to follow

To put things into perspective Dan Cole at his age
40 Tigers games
23 starts

Joe Heyes at 22
81 Tigers games
30 starts
2 tests

Cole is 34 granted playing his best rugby in ages but even still he will be getting phased out soon enough.
But no point rushing in a position that has quite long playing time, Afoa is 38 and still going.

In terms of England really his aim should be post world cup anyway.

[sam16111986]

Will Joe Heyes be a target for Sarries (and several other clubs!) would be another worry?

High quality props will always be in demand. Young and mobile ones like Heyes especially. Sarries do have three tightheads beside Koch on the books in Riccioni (24), Clarey (27) and Beaton (20). If they were looking for a way to save a little money to help get under the cap signing a veteran who can do a job in tough games like they used to use Petrus du Pleasis for.

[LekkerTigers]

Will Joe Heyes be a target for Sarries (and several other clubs!) would be another worry?

High quality props will always be in demand. Young and mobile ones like Heyes especially. Sarries do have three tightheads beside Koch on the books in Riccioni (24), Clarey (27) and Beaton (20). If they were looking for a way to save a little money to help get under the cap signing a veteran who can do a job in tough games like they used to use Petrus du Pleasis for.

Harvey Beaton is a hell of a prospect. Looked monstrous in size and performance at the U20 6 Nations last season (JvP was captain) - I imagine he’ll be pushing on for that bench spot really soon.

[kk20gb30]

Neil Fissler and 'The Rugby Paper' are very much under the assumption that the latest CV doing the rounds of Japanese clubs is that of Saints Wing Taqele Naiyaravoro. Apparently Lyon also are keeping tabs on the situation.

[loretta]

Saracens press
“Stay tuned to our channels over the coming weeks with some exciting announcements regarding player signings to follow.”

As much could be said for most clubs at this time of year. We’ve already started!

[sam16111986]

Saracens press
“Stay tuned to our channels over the coming weeks with some exciting announcements regarding player signings to follow.”

As much could be said for most clubs at this time of year. We’ve already started!

As their fans will no doubt be a bit annoyed about losing Koch with rumours of the Vunipola brothers to follow they need a bit of positive PR.

If you're cynical which I am you would think that club's would want positivity heading into the Christmas purchasing period.

[kk20gb30]

Olly Adkins from Gloucester to Cornish Pirates (loan):

https://cornish-pirates.com/rugby/olly- ... s-on-loan/

[longlivethecrumbie]

Telegraph are reporting that both Sam Skinner and Johnny Hill are set to leave Exeter in the summer

[sam16111986]

Telegraph are reporting that both Sam Skinner and Johnny Hill are set to leave Exeter in the summer

Who's got cap and reputation to attract an England international Johnny Hill? I'm sure his agent is looking for an uplift mind.

Sam Skinner probably has more options as he wouldn't lose his international status by moving to France where a player his skills would have plenty of suitors.