LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD Part 2

[Scott1]

No more signings by the looks of it,if that's it then meh

[ABClub]

Well if he’s the international quality lock then I will just say typical

My thoughts exactly. If Enever is in addition to 'the international quality second row' and Lavanini stays then our locks will be in a much better place for next season.

If Enever is the international quality lock and Lavanini goes then I will be really worried. Our lineout locks have been a weakness since Parling departed.

[kk20gb30]

Personally would welcome both,and see how they actually perform for us...
Club strength is built around many facets , not just stardust.
Would hope ,of course,that we can and/or will keep who we have but I would presume that those who remain would want to be here and for me that counts a great deal.....

[MurphysLaw]

Likewise - welcome to Tigers!
While on paper he looks a similar standard of player to the locks we have lost - the likes of Kitchener and Spencer, but presumably Steve Borthwick has sanctioned the signing and he can see qualities to work with.

[JP14]

Looks like that’s it for the time being, Enever was certainly surprising and I concur that his international experience is limited but hey there are locks out there of international quality with no caps (Ruan Botha, Elliott Stooke, Jaques du Plessis etc) so we’ll wait and see.

[RagingBull]

Likewise - welcome to Tigers!
While on paper he looks a similar standard of player to the locks we have lost - the likes of Kitchener and Spencer, but presumably Steve Borthwick has sanctioned the signing and he can see qualities to work with.

Not always been the case with our signings also.

[RagingBull]

For me at best he is viewed more as Kalamafoni's replacement in terms of provides Back row cover, with Liebenberg being able to shuffle to 8 if Brink was to get injured.
I hope he isn't viewed as Spencers replacement.
I really hope he isn't viewed as Lavanini's replacement.

[RagingBull]

Looks like that’s it for the time being, Enever was certainly surprising and I concur that his international experience is limited but hey there are locks out there of international quality with no caps (Ruan Botha, Elliott Stooke, Jaques du Plessis etc) so we’ll wait and see.

Also South Africas and England's lock depth is incredible though.

https://twitter.com/Argentina_2027/stat ... 1787360257

"I have information that Leicester Tigers have signed another Puma.

I have the name but I can't share anything yet."

Money on Montoya?

[johnthegriff]

For me if someone has international caps and they are still in their twenties that makes them international class. Ed Slater had fewer caps and most would be delighted to see him back with us. I can't say I know much about this player but my opinions will be formed when I see him actually playing, I will not be blinded by supposed star rating elsewhere od disapointed with announcements of players I am not familiar with. Enver has been capped, Tafua has not and I am very happy with his performances for us. I assume the signings announced were agreed before the pandemic, wondering if there is more to come?

[kpj tiger]

Looks like that’s it for the time being, Enever was certainly surprising and I concur that his international experience is limited but hey there are locks out there of international quality with no caps (Ruan Botha, Elliott Stooke, Jaques du Plessis etc) so we’ll wait and see.

Also South Africas and England's lock depth is incredible though.

https://twitter.com/Argentina_2027/stat ... 1787360257

"I have information that Leicester Tigers have signed another Puma.

I have the name but I can't share anything yet."

Money on Montoya?

You would imagine it will be Montoya or Allemano

[Richardfje]

For me spending big money on Montoya is a waste as we’ve got a fairly stocked group of hookers.

I’d hope it would either be Alemmeno or maybe with a lot of luck Boffelli.
Argentinians have a good history at Leicester with the like of Ayerza and Agulla getting a lot of joy here so I wouldn’t be surprised if the players saw that.

[RagingBull]

For me if someone has international caps and they are still in their twenties that makes them international class. Ed Spencer had fewer caps and most would be delighted to see him back with us. I can't say I know much about this player but my opinions will be formed when I see him actually playing, I will not be blinded by supposed star rating elsewhere od disapointed with announcements of players I am not familiar with. Enver has been capped, Tafua has not and I am very happy with his performances for us. I assume the signings announced were agreed before the pandemic, wondering if there is more to come?

But Taufua had 100 super rugby caps and 73 starts in 7 seasons
Enever had 48 super rugby caps and 22 starts in 7 seasons

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Ed Spencer had fewer caps and most would be delighted to see him back with us. I can't say I know much about this player

Clearly!!

[ay2oh]

For me if someone has international caps and they are still in their twenties that makes them international class. Ed Spencer had fewer caps and most would be delighted to see him back with us. I can't say I know much about this player but my opinions will be formed when I see him actually playing, I will not be blinded by supposed star rating elsewhere od disapointed with announcements of players I am not familiar with. Enver has been capped, Tafua has not and I am very happy with his performances for us. I assume the signings announced were agreed before the pandemic, wondering if there is more to come?

Who’s Ed Spencer ?

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Assume he meant Slater.