Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2022

[ABClub]

I can see Quins having cap space. Their squad doesn't scream expensive to me.

Symons and Tizard out with Matthews and Herbst in will likely have saved money just at second row anyway.

I've been a big Launchbury fan forever but do feel his loose work has slowed down. Given that was what tended to make up for his weakness as a lineout jumper that's an issue. His defensive maul work is still outstanding though and often an overlooked part of the game. He's always been mentioned as a strong scrummaging lock too.

It would be interesting to see if his loose work was reignited in the Quins game plan. His offloading and support lines used to be fantastic for a lock. In his prime he was very good over the ball too.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Venter has signed for Sharks (the SA variant not the Manchester sharks)

[sam16111986]

I can see Quins having cap space. Their squad doesn't scream expensive to me.

Symons and Tizard out with Matthews and Herbst in will likely have saved money just at second row anyway.

I've been a big Launchbury fan forever but do feel his loose work has slowed down. Given that was what tended to make up for his weakness as a lineout jumper that's an issue. His defensive maul work is still outstanding though and often an overlooked part of the game. He's always been mentioned as a strong scrummaging lock too.

It would be interesting to see if his loose work was reignited in the Quins game plan. His offloading and support lines used to be fantastic for a lock. In his prime he was very good over the ball too.

They had to give Dombrandt and Northmore new contracts in the summer. Players who were signed from the BUCS league were suddenly due big increases, Dombrandt as an international.

If Lawday is back soon then he and/or Kenningham could help cover for Launchbury's iffy jumping skills. He'd definitely offer Quins some more quality in that area around the park though Herbst has been a handy signing.

[TigerFeetSteve]

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Gloucester announce 3 Worcester players

[sapajo]

Fissler reporting that Barbeary was in Bristol today. Could just be clickbait or Bears are adding to their squad.

[Wayne Richardson Fan Club]

Fissler reporting that Barbeary was in Bristol today. Could just be clickbait or Bears are adding to their squad.

Would fit with their squad, wonderful to watch..........when fit.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Fissler reporting that Barbeary was in Bristol today. Could just be clickbait or Bears are adding to their squad.

Could see that as true. Luatua & Jeffries both out in the back row so injury dispensation may be covering him (also explains the link between them and Jack Willis)

Ulster seems like the most likely destination for Tom Willis

[sam16111986]

Fissler reporting that Barbeary was in Bristol today. Could just be clickbait or Bears are adding to their squad.

Could see that as true. Luatua & Jeffries both out in the back row so injury dispensation may be covering him (also explains the link between them and Jack Willis)

Ulster seems like the most likely destination for Tom Willis

Batley has already come in for Jeffries so it would be the significant blow of no Luatua for a spell it Bristol are after Willis.

[longlivethecrumbie]

Josh Bassett joining Quins after the injury to Tyrone Green. Reported in the Telegraph

[Rugbygramps]

Josh Bassett joining Quins after the injury to Tyrone Green. Reported in the Telegraph

Sensible signing Green injury didn’t look good.

[longlivethecrumbie]

Sinckler has apparently signed a new deal with Bristol

[longlivethecrumbie]

Shillcock and Searle have apparently both signed for Bath.

[sam16111986]

Shillcock and Searle have apparently both signed for Bath.

Would make sense. Bath have got two recognised flyhalfs in the squad and both are injured ahead of this weekend with only a 20 year old academy player or a centre playing 10 as their options. De Glanville the normal fullback is also injured and I think a winger or two are also injured. Leaves them a bit short in the back three with Cokanasiga likely to be called up for the AIs as well.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Shillcock and Searle have apparently both signed for Bath.

Both announced as short term. To me that suggests they are right up to the cap so can only afford on injury dispensation so both of those may be hopping between clubs a bit.

[longlivethecrumbie]

South African media reporting that Louw will be joining the Bulls for next season from Hairyqueens. Picked up from RIL on Twitter.