LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 Squad and transfers thread part 2: The Lion, the Wig and the Wardrobe

[fentiger]

Have seen this described on Twitter as 'churn'! Frankly that's ridiculous, Tigers have kept significantly more players on contract over the last couple of seasons. No club is going to keep them all, and in all fairness why would we stand in Potter's way? He came over from Aus and has worked hard to make himself into a very decent player (even during some of our worst performances he was often one of the best on the pitch). No one should begrudge him the chance to become an international!

[markharbtiger]

Have seen this described on Twitter as 'churn'! Frankly that's ridiculous, Tigers have kept significantly more players on contract over the last couple of seasons. No club is going to keep them all, and in all fairness why would we stand in Potter's way? He came over from Aus and has worked hard to make himself into a very decent player (even during some of our worst performances he was often one of the best on the pitch). No one should begrudge him the chance to become an international!

Indeed...

[tigerburnie]

All I would say is, if Jones behaves like he did in London, I would trust him as far as I could throw Skippy the bush kangaroo. It could be that Jones was just being obnoxious as part of a plan to make sure England never won a game again by demoralising the squad.

[speedski]

Tigers looking for rugby comms and media manager - did Bondi leave too?

[kpj tiger]

Tigers looking for rugby comms and media manager - did Bondi leave too?

I'd hope not, Bondi has been one of the best additions to the club over the past few years

[Rugbygramps]

Tigers looking for rugby comms and media manager - did Bondi leave too?

Is that Gary Sherrard old job? I don’t think he has ever been replaced

[Dangerous4]

I'm really sorry that we are losing Potter, as I am a great admirer of his. What a truly consistant player he has been for us.

I really hope he is replaced by a top quality player, as I don't believe we have a ready made high grade player to replace him. Good ones yes, but not top notch.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Tigers looking for rugby comms and media manager - did Bondi leave too?

The full job posting states this

Reports to: Head of Content, Communications & PR

Thanks is I believe Bondi's job title, so this is a role reporting to him, certainly not replacing him.

[sam16111986]

Have seen this described on Twitter as 'churn'! Frankly that's ridiculous, Tigers have kept significantly more players on contract over the last couple of seasons. No club is going to keep them all, and in all fairness why would we stand in Potter's way? He came over from Aus and has worked hard to make himself into a very decent player (even during some of our worst performances he was often one of the best on the pitch). No one should begrudge him the chance to become an international!

Indeed...

Particularly if the ARU are going to make it financially worthwhile for Potter as well. Perth is a very nice city to be living in if the money's good.

I wouldn't begrudge him a payday and international rugby, with the England options available he probably won't get a look in here and the salary cap situation means he isn't going to be getting mega bucks.

[sk 88]

Have seen this described on Twitter as 'churn'! Frankly that's ridiculous, Tigers have kept significantly more players on contract over the last couple of seasons. No club is going to keep them all, and in all fairness why would we stand in Potter's way? He came over from Aus and has worked hard to make himself into a very decent player (even during some of our worst performances he was often one of the best on the pitch). No one should begrudge him the chance to become an international!

If Potter leaves every single wing who was with the club in the 2021/22 title season would have left by May 2023. Including full backs the only back three player who is still here would be Freddie Steward.

If a total turnover in a single season isn't "churn" for you then I genuinely don't know when you could say it occurred.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Have seen this described on Twitter as 'churn'! Frankly that's ridiculous, Tigers have kept significantly more players on contract over the last couple of seasons. No club is going to keep them all, and in all fairness why would we stand in Potter's way? He came over from Aus and has worked hard to make himself into a very decent player (even during some of our worst performances he was often one of the best on the pitch). No one should begrudge him the chance to become an international!

If Potter leaves every single wing who was with the club in the 2021/22 title season would have left by May 2023. Including full backs the only back three player who is still here would be Freddie Steward.

If a total turnover in a single season isn't "churn" for you then I genuinely don't know when you could say it occurred.

This is why I think unless we can at least afford to keep Watson then we shouldn't accept an offer, we have to have at least one of the two here next year

[speedski]

Tigers looking for rugby comms and media manager - did Bondi leave too?

The full job posting states this

Reports to: Head of Content, Communications & PR

Thanks is I believe Bondi's job title, so this is a role reporting to him, certainly not replacing him.

Thanks for the confirmation, appreciated!

[loretta]

I’ve a hazy memory of Potter wanting to play for England a year or 2 ago (I have hazy memories of most things to be honest), so if he heads back for international honours, I hope it won’t be as a one cap wonder. Eddie does have a history of tagging and bagging dual nationality players.

[Chobbsy]

Have seen this described on Twitter as 'churn'! Frankly that's ridiculous, Tigers have kept significantly more players on contract over the last couple of seasons. No club is going to keep them all, and in all fairness why would we stand in Potter's way? He came over from Aus and has worked hard to make himself into a very decent player (even during some of our worst performances he was often one of the best on the pitch). No one should begrudge him the chance to become an international!

Indeed...

SB should pick him for England then maybe he would stay

[RagingBull]

Does seem that Irish are set to fall.
I guess 10 team league would mean less clashing with England right?