AViewFromLe2 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:46 am
Couple of interesting whispers about Tigers. Firstly we got offered Jesse Kriel, however his agent wanted silly money and what we were prepared to pay was way off the agent's valuation.
Secondly is regarding prop and that Luan De Bruin is apparently close to a return back to us. Personally don't have an issue with that as a back up prop. He did ok in that role last time out, and can cover TH. Indeed, we still don't know if Coley is staying on for next season so he may well be coming in as a back up TH. Either way, as back up, I'm comfortable with that, if indeed true.
Damn Jesse Kriel would be my dream player in a Tigers shirt! Reigniting the Pollard Kriel axis that worked a dream in the Bok U20s and with the Bulls!! Shame if the fee was silly but shows the calibre of player we are attracting / looking for!
Regarding de Bruin, if prop stocks are Gallo, Whitcombe, de Bruin I’d be happy. As you say he covers TH too so him and Richardson covering both sides would add depth with relatively little cost. He seemed happy with us too and was well liked. Wouldn’t be a bad move imo.
I would be happy if we maintained the Status Quo with our centres, including Porter, for next season until 1 or 2 of the youngsters are ready to step up
I think De Bruin is better at TH than LH, but that said he’s still a formidable LH. I’d be more than happy to see him back, he was a tidy addition during his first spell.
Is the belief Gallo being talked about is in lieu of Fisichetti? How long does Richardson have left on his deal?
anz3001 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:15 pm
I liked De Bruin.
As for Genge’s name cropping up again, I can’t see it. Feels like a divorced husband banging on about his ex wife constantly, set him free.
Most, if not all, of the rumours regarding Genge are coming up from Bristol. The rumours from down there include that he's fallen out with Lam, including a full-blown argument or disagreement between them. He clearly look miserable playing for them, and he spends a lot of time in Leicester at the gym.
I don't believe he will come back, I think it's more unlikely than likely, but I don't believe it's out of the question either. In any case, we need a LH, he is a LH - there will be an element of sounding out going on even if it comes to nothing.
Translation and excerpt below for those who can’t click the link:
But that's not all. In the green and white house the ideas are different. In the third line the profiles under the magnifying glass are those of Jadin Kingi and Giulio Marini, while on the front line, with the Argentine Thomas Gallo who could leave in the direction of Leicester and the hookers Giacomo Nicotera and Gianmarco Lucchesi heading towards France, the ideas are called Riccardo Genovese and Nicholas Gasperini, without forgetting Destiny Aminu.
Would be a great signing
Gallo looked very good at the world cup and he's only 24 so should still come into his prime years. Knows Montoya well.
Luan de Bruin would he a handy acquisition as he covers both sides.
Could the De Bruin be a swap with Hurd potentially? We could do without 3 of our TH's being in international setups. A Scottish team may want him as a Scotland prospect for the SRU to have more control?
Not saying he's going, but wouldn't shock me
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
TigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:16 pm
Could the De Bruin be a swap with Hurd potentially? We could do without 3 of our TH's being in international setups. A Scottish team may want him as a Scotland prospect for the SRU to have more control?
TigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:16 pm
Could the De Bruin be a swap with Hurd potentially? We could do without 3 of our TH's being in international setups. A Scottish team may want him as a Scotland prospect for the SRU to have more control?
Not saying he's going, but wouldn't shock me
That’s a great shout that is!
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
I am not sure what De Bruin did when he was with us for so many to be anxious for his return. He was an adequate member of our squad but in my opinion nothing more. It looks as if he has not been available or not used fully in his time with Edinburgh, for me we need to hang onto Hurd a young p!ayer who will get better, Dan Cole is still playing well but his time is limited. We do need another loosened either from within our own ranks (Van der Flier possibly) or a signing.
johnthegriff wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:49 am
I am not sure what De Bruin did when he was with us for so many to be anxious for his return. He was an adequate member of our squad but in my opinion nothing more. It looks as if he has not been available or not used fully in his time with Edinburgh, for me we need to hang onto Hurd a young p!ayer who will get better, Dan Cole is still playing well but his time is limited. We do need another loosened either from within our own ranks (Van der Flier possibly) or a signing.
It's all based on about one or 2 scrums v a 2nd string French Side if I remember correctly.
TigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:16 pm
Could the De Bruin be a swap with Hurd potentially? We could do without 3 of our TH's being in international setups. A Scottish team may want him as a Scotland prospect for the SRU to have more control?
Not saying he's going, but wouldn't shock me
Fair comment.
I'd rather not lose Hurd. He's a Leicestershire Lad (raised in Ashby). He's a whole 7 years younger than de Bruin and has steadily improved at Tigers. Big Dan won't continue forever and in Heyes and Hurd there's two tightheads who are reliable right now and still improving (plus at an age where we could have them for many years yet).
de Bruin to replace van Wyk would be a great bit of business though as his ability to cover both sides would help during the 6N period and he showed last time he was here he could cover both sides well.
