Foreign Transfers

First topic message reminder :

As a general rule, if you want a world class player (and by world class I mean a player that I consider to be one of the 3 best in the world in his position at the moment), you will be looking at between £20-25 million.

For a top international with over 30 caps, £17-22 million, and an international with less than 30 caps £15-20 million. There may be some exceptions to this in the case of certain players, but this will be the general rule.

There will be an upper limit of £10 million for uncapped academy aged players unless two or more managers want the player and enter into a bidding war in which case there is no upper limit.

Bids for uncapped players who are over academy age limits will be judged on their own individual merits.

Current Bids Under Consideration


stnick88 - Netani Talei - £16 million (06/06/12 - 15:12)

anonmattyt - Karl Chateau - £13 million (06/06/12 - 14:50)

Arry - Ben Daley - £15 million (06/06/12 - 12:22)

dammit_chris - Sebastien Taofifenua - £11 million (06/06/12 - 12:04)

Steven_Sharks - Iain Henderson - £5 million (06/06/12 - 11:34)

Ozzy3213 - Dewaldt Duvenage - £12 million (06/06/12 - 11:33)

prop_lyd - Eli Walker - £5 million (06/06/12 - 08:49)


* = current bidding wars.

I'll lower to 14m , rate him really high

Can't see it with Meyer in charge, be maybe another year for Kitschoff, Etzebeth etc I think. Could be wrong

Etzebeth will start I think. Can't see how he can't

Lot of senior backrowers out injured though. Lots of calls on Saffa fan sites for Brussow to be left out as they don't need a fetcher with Bismarck in the team and a back row of Coetzee, Alberts and Spies to face include. Plenty of ball carrying if you pick them 3.

I think it will be Flip/Kruger or Flip/Bekker who start in the engine room.

Etzebeth was poor all round except in the lineout against the Sharks yesterday.

I think it'll be Flip/Bekker with Kruger on bench

But has been the best four in the whole tournament for over half the games this season. Think his physicality will be used.

Not sure if his debut season is catching up with him Steve but he looked underpowered yesterday. Could also be carrying an injury looking at him.

Denton £26.9m

Ooh, a little sneak in from ITFL there.

Too good to miss out on. Was kinda gutted about missing out on Rennie though. I was hoping to bring in all the good young Scottish players but you took him from me

Was a toss up for me between Etzebeth and Rennie as to who was my no1 target and when Mat came in with a hefty bid for the Saffa I had to go Rennie 100%. Should give my back row a good balance next season having a proper 7.

Happened to that lad you bought Pete in the 2nd half of season. He's only a kid and won't have played at constant tempo ever. Massive talent, same as Retilick.

Be surprised if Meyer didn't go with old guard or just more experience in general.

You talking about Tolofua?

27.5 mil denton

No the Bok lock

Elstadt. Started the season slowly as was injured pre season, but starting to find form now, albeit at flankers due to back row injuries for the Stormers. They are Di short in the back that Deon Fourie started at openside yesterday.

28m Denton

I meant last season, he was the "next big thing" at lock I seem to recall (similar to Etzebeth) and def next Bok 4 etc etc.

Faded massively (1st season fatigue) and has struggled this season. Really hard to judge who'll come through and who won't

Definitely. Second season always important.

Tipuric: 14mil

I find in the forwards that they burst on scene then generally struggle the next season. Usually takes a few more years to adapt to physical demands etc.

Some bloody good forwards though the Boks

Prop, you might want to check the pricing guide at the top mate.

Tj perenara 13 million

Dewald Potgieter £16m

denton 29m

Tipuric 15mil!!

14 mil peranara

Denton £30.9m

coetzee 21 mil

You cheeky bugger!!

My targets are dropping like flies

Shields 10m

Denton 31 mil

sorry pooly but I am being priced out of Denton!

Denton 31.9

Denton 32 mil

How high can you go Steve?

No exact figure really mate I just see him as good value at this price.

So you'd still be going at £40m right?

I have absolutely no idea mate. Someone starts bidding on one of my other targets I might switch. Can't really promise anything

Someone bid on a Reds player, now!

Will leave it then, Shields £13m

Bugger off!!!

Shields 15m

Willing to go quite high Pooly, think he will be good back-up in my team and will be handy during 6N.

Shields £18m

TJ Penenara - 14m

who are all these players people keep mentioning! Think i may need to start watching a bit more s15...

Cancel TJ

Scott Williams 15m

Think I have all the current top bids right in the OP but am on my phone so tricky working it out. If anyone sees any glaring error there please let me know. ta

Argh Pooly!! Took my next target!!!!!

You going to the Welsh national team prop? Are you really Dai Young???