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FULL FOREIGNS (Summer transfers)

1st bid - 0900 Monday 04 June

2nd bid - 0900 Monday 02 July

Summer foreigns close - 31 August

ACADEMY INCREASED TO 20

WAITING LIST:
1. HERSH

Tempted on taking a punt, versatility is huge plus

He's electric ball in hand but not a great scrummie, he's like a better version of Simpson really

Actually yeah thats a great comparison Pooly!

Liked Simpson this season, been a big reason why Wasps have been so dangerous, but agree and see the dangers that that type of scrummy brings.

Back to the thinking board.

Isn't Sarel Pretorious back in SA S15 this year? He was the surprise bolter from 2 seasons ago.

He'll never play for SA though Bathite, too off the cuff.

Dan Robson is the next big thing in England

Yeah, Lucky I didn't go down that road...

Sgt_Pooly wrote:He'll never play for SA though Bathite, too off the cuff.

Dan Robson is the next big thing in England

True - Although Goosen signals quite a change in mindset and the result was positive.

Cook has been impressive for us as well, dictates play well for such a youngster

do we have to vote on both HC and Amlin?

Yes mate, all fixtures, but don't need detailed explanations for Euro games, scores are just fine for your £3m bonus

ok i will most likely vote tomorrow, dont have a lot of time this evening

Fluxy, I'd look at Medard

Medard, good shout.

Could be tempted with Delon on his recent form...

Pretty sure Delon is still with Irish on this game

Forgot about that one!

Anything in the French squad to discuss?

Couple of newbies that I've been impressed with and keeping an eye on have been included; Machenud, Fickou, Gunther, Toulon 2nd row, can't remember name.

Michalak gets a recall as well, quite tempted to go for him, with 9/10 flexibility. Yachvili injured or dropped and likewise, Rougerie left out.

Fickou and Michalak both look promising bids to me for different reasons

Forwards: Nicolas Mas, David Attoub, Eddy Ben Arous, Vincent Debaty, Thomas Domingo, Yannick Forestier, Dimitri Szarzewski, Christopher Tolofua, Benjamin Kayser, Pascal Papé, Yoann Maestri, Sébastien Vahaamahina, Jocelino Suta, Thierry Dusautoir, Wenceslas Lauret, Fulgence Ouedraogo, Damien Chouly, Louis Picamoles, Pierrick Gunther.

Backs: Morgan Parra, Maxime Machenaud, Frédéric Michalak, François Trinh-Duc, Jules Plisson, Maxime Mermoz, Wesley Fofana, Florian Fritz, Gaël Fickou, Vincent Clerc, Yoann Huget, Benjamin Fall, Brice Dulin, Vincent Martin.

Medard, Rougerie, Yachvili, Hariordinquoy all not included. How many of those are down to injury?

ChequeredJersey wrote:Fickou and Michalak both look promising bids to me for different reasons

Michalak is 30 now though, bit of a risk. Fickou looks like a real talent, was thinking he might be worth the risk even at such an early stage

Was saying it on the other game but I think the squad could be a lot stronger some funny decisions in there for me. 6 props and 4 of them are LHs being the bigest to me. Good to see him giving some youngsters a chance but theres alot more deserving players then the like of Martin, Ben Arous, Lauret and Vahaamahina (sp) for me. Don't think PSA is doing too great of a job so far

People still not really rating Clerc on here? Seemed to remember that was the case on the old game, despite his incredible record. Pretty awesome little player I think.

Haven't seen much of Laurent and Vahaa, been watching Toulouse and Toulon mostly, with a bit of Racing now that Barks is there!

Rougerie is dropped because of form. Yach & Medard are injured. Think Harri is injured at the moment as well but hasn't been playing too well when fit either. Baracella dropped on form as well.

Lauret is a poor player at international level for me. Nyanaga and Lapandry much more deserving. Vahaa isn't guranteed first choice at club level theres 4/5 locks going well at Top 14 I'd have ahead of him.

I'm watching Fickou closely but hes a bit early for the league yet I think. Not sure he will get any gametime think its more a call up to give him the experience of being around the squad.

Gunther has the makings of a very good player. Love to sign him up on the other league but theres 3/4 managers interested with much bigger budgets then me

I considered Michalek for my last foreign signing. Great versatility could do a job at 9/10/12. But scrumhalf was one of my main areas for strengthening and Smith hit such a rich vein of form.

I like Clerc. Theres probably better still out there quality wise but hes a fantastic finisher while most of the better options available will be gone for 6/7 games at the start of every season!

im gonna lose Swarzeski

Not sure about Michalak at 12

Lancaster live on 5 Live now might be worth a listen.

Driver wrote:Lancaster live on 5 Live now might be worth a listen.

What was your expert synopsis then Drives?

Was a typical Lancaster interview fella , down to earth and honest.

Talked about his 10s as if Freddie Burns is set to start the Fiji game as a reward for his form.

We're deffo moving forward with him in charge.

Won't be able to do Amlin thread this week guys.

Do we take the real life results as the results on here for the other games in the pools of the Heino/Amlin?

On nights tonight, so willing to do the tables etc

Do we take the real life results as the results on here for the other games in the pools of the Heino/Amlin?

On nights tonight, so willing to do the tables etc

Yeah we do bud

We do mate.

I started doing them but have been maxed this week.

So... For me, SR, 8 or 12 or something else I've missed for new Foreign?

I'd go for a brute of a 4 if i was you CJ , get the best from Ryan who is a talent.

How good was Fofana yesterday! Blokes immense.

Leicester line out looking pretty average here

I know I'm a back but I've never understood why someone can't throw the ball in straight? It's just repitition of a very simple core skill. Unforgivable

Big fan of Allen, don't see why the tigers 10 12 13 wouldn't work for england

Demba Ba? Why?

guys i read this morning on SSN that Dusatoir has been ruled out of the start of the autumn internationals with a knee tear..

does this mean that i can still pick him when france play, if he isnt playing?

It does mate, lucky boy!

Interesting dilemma for France with Hari, Dus out injured and Nyanga not in the squad.

Big chance for Ouedrago and Gunther to impress.

On another note, what happened to Lakafia? I thought he was the next best thing about 18 months ago, but it's gone silent - is he injured?

Anyone signed Jamie Roberts yet?

he is in someone's squad, cos i made an enquiry the other day, but cant remeber who's squad.

Expecting the Koster signing to be confirmed this week for Bath

Birkett has retired in real life, do i need to take him out of my squad?

You'll get a small cash reward for him and will have to release him. SJE or Pooly will give you a price. I'd guess 4m maybe? Not sure though

Still have no idea who I'm going for in foreigns! Might just wait for all you lot to make your moves first and avoid being priced out