LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone

[RagingBull]

Watson in. Maybe people should just wait for news rather than endless speculating and waffle.

I mean what would be the point of this thread then lol

[OakhamTiger32]

Watson in. Maybe people should just wait for news rather than endless speculating and waffle.

What a strange comment

[Tiglon]

Watson could be a brilliant signing. Yes, he will probably be away with England for large parts of the season, but he's the sort of player who can add the quality you need against teams like Leinster.

[Dr H Flashman MBE]

Your favourite Restaurant has given you a hot towel and said have this large glass of port and 10% off the bill with this news …it’s the gift that keeps coming!
Really good signing and that is some back line we have…with options too, which is a new thing after the last 5 years.

[sam16111986]

Excited for the Watson signing, what a capture that could prove to be

Definitely a sprinkling of sparkle to the backline with his footwork. Should be a good mentor for some of the younger lads.

[Rugbygramps]

Your favourite Restaurant has given you a hot towel and said have this large glass of port and 10% off the bill with this news …it’s the gift that keeps coming!
Really good signing and that is some back line we have…with options too, which is a new thing after the last 5 years.

Could that be a glass of Glenmorange

[Dr H Flashman MBE]

Your favourite Restaurant has given you a hot towel and said have this large glass of port and 10% off the bill with this news …it’s the gift that keeps coming!
Really good signing and that is some back line we have…with options too, which is a new thing after the last 5 years.

Could that be a glass of Glenmorange

Double double Gramps. And deserved for being a Tigers fan clearly..

[OakhamTiger32]

So Jansen and Cracknell can play across the back row, Watson can play wing, FB or outside centre, Cockasinga can play inside or outside centre and outside back, Gopperth can play fly-half, centre or full-back, and Kini can play just about anywhere.. some incredibly versatile players re-signed and signed today.. with the reducing cap these are some fantastic signings

[markharbtiger]

So Jansen and Cracknell can play across the back row, Watson can play wing, FB or outside centre, Cockasinga can play inside or outside centre and outside back, Gopperth can play fly-half, centre or full-back, and Kini can play just about anywhere.. some incredibly versatile players re-signed and signed today.. with the reducing cap these are some fantastic signings

If we've learnt anything from SB's tenure to date, one thing is that he does value versatility!

[TigerFeetSteve]

So I think this is a summary of all who have been announced today

Joe Browning
Jacob Cusick
Sam Edwards
Emeka Ilione
Tom Manz
Archie Vanes

Chris Ashton
Sean Jansen
Kini Murimurivalu
Harry Simmons
Richard Wigglesworth

Phil Cokanasiga
Olly Cracknell
James Cronin
Jimmy Gopperth
Anthony Watson


What a group!

[Postiger2]

So I think this is a summary of all who have been announced today

Joe Browning
Jacob Cusick
Sam Edwards
Emeka Ilione
Tom Manz
Archie Vanes

Chris Ashton
Sean Jansen
Kini Murimurivalu
Harry Simmons
Richard Wigglesworth

Phil Cokanasiga
Olly Cracknell
James Cronin
Jimmy Gopperth
Anthony Watson


What a group!

December days work, that!

[RagingBull]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union ... er-return/

According to Watson he’s hitting faster speeds than he ever has done before.

[Wayne Richardson Fan Club]

Watson could be a brilliant signing. Yes, he will probably be away with England for large parts of the season, but he's the sort of player who can add the quality you need against teams like Leinster.

To get back in the England team he needs to show form & fitness so that side is a bonus for Tigers..him & Steward away at the same time less so.

Just a few loose ends to tidy up now then we will have an idea of next season's squad, personally I wonder if there are a couple of players leaving we aren't expecting.

[OakhamTiger32]

Might not be our first choice backs division but how about:

9. Youngs
10. Pollard
11. Watson
12. Kelly
13. Cokanasiga
14. Potter
15. Steward

Some serious skill and pace in there.. exciting times!

[tigerburnie]

Just kinda worrying who is leaving, we know Ellis, George and Nadolo are away, any others confirmed or are they just rumours.