Freddie Burns departing - date to be confirmed

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Freddie Burns departing - date to be confirmed

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westwinds31 wrote: Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:01 pm Early release for Freddie Burns !! Off to Super rugby.
Freddie, you have been, are and always will be much loved. Thank you for giving everything you had, and making being a part of the Tigers family so much fun.
You are a superstar. Good luck in your new adventures and come home to say hello whenever you are passing.
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Farewell Fred should have it's own thread.

Thanks for "that kick" amongst many others.
The sight of my 89 year old dad dancing round the lounge, glass of red in hand will always be with me.

Every success to you sir!
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I think Big Dai is right….deserves it’s own thread. Off to the highlanders.

Burns not Big Dai !!
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Thanks for the memories Freddie. All the best wearing a kilt in NZ!
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Thank you Freddie you are & have been a star for Tigers on both times you have shown to others what it means to you to wear this shirt of ours.
I wish you farewell and hope you have just as much success in NZ as you have with us
You are and always will be welcome here l know a hell of alot of supporters admire your attitude so go with our best wishes
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He forever secured his place in Leicester folklore. Our very own Wilkinson moment.

Sad its ending early, but happy he's getting such a great new opportunity. Good luck Freddie. You've earned it.
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good luck to him deserves a move like this a great players and man
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We love you, Freddie!

We will never forget that kick and your interview afterwards. Good luck. Sorry to see you go but life moves on.
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Agree wholeheartedly with all of above but during 6N we could really do with him for the next couple of months. Or do we assume he's already unavailable through injury?
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Jacko27 wrote: Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:50 pm Agree wholeheartedly with all of above but during 6N we could really do with him for the next couple of months. Or do we assume he's already unavailable through injury?
He warmed up with the squad before the Ospreys game so guess he was a bench reserve. I think it suggests Watson is close to a return
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GUTTED - That’s all I can say
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Absolute Legend. Always has time to pose for photos with fans both home and away.
That drop goal was as good as Johnny Wilkinson’s World Cup winning one!
Enjoy yourself in New Zealand but hopefully you will run out on the Welford Road turf before you leave so we can all show our appreciation.
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Loved him before THAT drop goal but that elevated him to God-like status for me! Hope he has a fantastic time in NZ. What a career he's had!
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Great opportunity to play outside Aaron Smith.
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You will be missed
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