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Post by LordDowlais Mon 07 Dec 2015, 12:59 pm

How many of these players do you reckon will be playing in Wales next season ?

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/seven-key-out-contract-wales-10551331

All out of contract at the end of the season:-

Rhys Webb (Ospreys)
Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys)
Scott Williams (Scarlets)
Taulupe Faletau (Dragons)
Leigh Halfpenny (Toulon)
Gareth Davies (Scarlets)
Alex Cuthbert (Blues)

Out if that seven I reckon Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert and Tauluoe Faletau will not be in Wales next season. The Ospreys boys will re-sign and the mess surrounding Scott Williams will be sorted, Gareth Davies is apparently re-signing with Scarlets, but that is seven Wales first teamers there. They will be in demand no doubt.

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Post by BamBam Mon 07 Dec 2015, 1:01 pm

Are there any of those that you think should move away LD? For the benefit of their careers, or because there are prospects coming through who could do with the game time etc

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Post by LondonTiger Mon 07 Dec 2015, 1:03 pm

Why would Wales start with two scrum halves?

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Post by LordDowlais Mon 07 Dec 2015, 1:04 pm

BamBam wrote:Are there any of those that you think should move away LD? For the benefit of their careers, or because there are prospects coming through who could do with the game time etc

Out of those, only Alex Cuthbert could do with a fresh start. The rest all still have a lot to offer Wales and the regions. I would be gutted to see the rest jump ship to a club outside of Wales.

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Post by LordDowlais Mon 07 Dec 2015, 1:05 pm

LondonTiger wrote:Why would Wales start with two scrum halves?

1st and 2nd choice, but both in the squad. Hence first teamers.

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Post by lostinwales Mon 07 Dec 2015, 1:05 pm

LondonTiger wrote:Why would Wales start with two scrum halves?

To make up for all the years they started without any? (Sorry Mike...)

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Post by LordDowlais Mon 07 Dec 2015, 1:19 pm

I can already see the English fans on here circling at the thought of signing one of those seven players for their teams. Shocked

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Post by ScarletSpiderman Mon 07 Dec 2015, 1:23 pm

Rhys Webb (Ospreys)  -  I can see him moving if there is a big money deal available.  Although, he is nowhere near a dead cert for the Welsh shirt, so if a NDC is on the table he may take it, to try and secure his place in the team.

Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys)  -  I can see him moving if there is a big money offer.  He is a starter for Wales no matter what, and would definitely be the 'wild card selection' if he did move.  So why not take the cash when he can?

Scott Williams (Scarlets)  -  well, the less said about this farce the better.  A real sign that things are not working as expected with regards the NDCs.

Taulupe Faletau (Dragons)  -  I can see him moving from the Dragons, but staying in Wales.

Leigh Halfpenny (Toulon)  -  Heart says he will come to the Scarlets, head says Wasps.

Gareth Davies (Scarlets)  -  Pretty sure he will stay put, although I honestly can not see a NDC offer for him.

Alex Cuthbert (Blues) - Really hope he does go, that way he will either have to prove himself in a new environment, or disappear into obscurity. And to be honest I would be happy with either outcome.
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Post by LondonTiger Mon 07 Dec 2015, 1:26 pm

LordDowlais wrote:I can already see the English fans on here circling at the thought of signing one of those seven players for their teams. Shocked

Do not want any of them thanks.

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Post by Hazel Sapling Mon 07 Dec 2015, 1:55 pm

I guess you mean Davies is on the bench? 2 scrum halves otherwise.

Webb has wrecked his knee; does he really want to go to France with unlimited playing time? If he does good luck to him. Verdict: Stay

Alun Wyn Jones is 30. If he wants to go, it would hurt in the short term but would not be the end of days. Toulon probably would view him as a replacement for Paul O'Connell if POC is never the same. He probably will have demand from France for his final 3-5 years of top level club rugby. He may fancy the change in weather. Verdict: Go

Williams would be a loss as Scarlets have a pretty good team and could actually do something if healthy. Feel a deal will be done. Verdict: Stay

Faletau should go and play for a better team. Newport seem to be the ginger step-child of welsh rugby. Hope he stays to lead all the young players though. It may change things. I doubt he will. Verdict: Go

Halfpenny is small, injury-prone coming off a devastating knee injury (that I am also rehabbing from without access to his level of care). If he costs 400k+ then let someone else pay for a season where he is effectively recovering his form. Some players are never the same physically and/or mentally. I think the WRU will try to get him back regardless. Verdict: To Osprey's (Scarlets have L Williams)

Davies has had only a few games for Wales so price should not be too high. If he wants to compete internationally then he will stay. Verdict: Stay

Cuthbert has been crap (watched him against Glasgow live and he was not noticeable except for his height). He needs a change of scenery. Walker and Amos I rate as playing better at the moment let alone North and L Williams. Awkward really because he should go, but that may end his Welsh career for a bit. Think Cardiff will keep him. Big mistake. Verdict: Stay

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Post by Guest Mon 07 Dec 2015, 2:08 pm

How much are the WRU paying for clubs to take Cuthbert out of Wales?

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Post by Guest Mon 07 Dec 2015, 2:44 pm

Fuzzy Dunlop wrote:How much are the WRU paying for clubs to take Cuthbert out of Wales?


I seem to remember Cuthbert being offered a new contract by the Blues a while back but turned it down (probably in the hope he'd be signed up by a big club). The his game went to sh*t...... and now he's got no contract offers. Oh dear.

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Post by Pot Hale Tue 08 Dec 2015, 12:50 am

Strong rumour that Webb will heading across the water next season.

To Leinster.
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Post by WELL-PAST-IT Tue 08 Dec 2015, 12:52 pm

I think the only one that Saints should be interested in is Wyn Jones, the perfect partner for Lawes. I don't rate Paterson, Matfield is only a 40 minute player and Day whilst good, is not as good as Wyn Jones.

Day/Craig and Matfield/Paterson can cover internation duty periods plus Dickinson is now slouch at lock.
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Post by munkian Tue 08 Dec 2015, 1:04 pm

Pot Hale wrote:Strong rumour that Webb will heading across the water next season.

To Leinster.

'strong' rumor ?

Everywhere else says hes looking to stay with the Ospreys which seems legit considering he'd still be partnered with Biggar,
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Post by munkian Tue 08 Dec 2015, 1:07 pm

ScarletSpiderman wrote:Rhys Webb (Ospreys)  -  I can see him moving if there is a big money deal available.  Although, he is nowhere near a dead cert for the Welsh shirt, so if a NDC is on the table he may take it, to try and secure his place in the team.

Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys)  -  I can see him moving if there is a big money offer.  He is a starter for Wales no matter what, and would definitely be the 'wild card selection' if he did move.  So why not take the cash when he can?

Scott Williams (Scarlets)  -  well, the less said about this farce the better.  A real sign that things are not working as expected with regards the NDCs.

Taulupe Faletau (Dragons)  -  I can see him moving from the Dragons, but staying in Wales.

Leigh Halfpenny (Toulon)  -  Heart says he will come to the Scarlets, head says Wasps.

Gareth Davies (Scarlets)  -  Pretty sure he will stay put, although I honestly can not see a NDC offer for him.

Alex Cuthbert (Blues)  -  Really hope he does go, that way he will either have to prove himself in a new environment, or disappear into obscurity.  And to be honest I would be happy with either outcome.

Faletau has always said if he doesnt stay at the Dragons he wouldn't move to another region. And apparently hes in 'advanced DC talks at the moment'

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Post by ScarletSpiderman Tue 08 Dec 2015, 1:58 pm

Munkian, I really hope that is the case regarding Faletau, im not overly keen on players who are happy moving to other regions purely for cash.
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Post by mikey_dragon Tue 08 Dec 2015, 2:23 pm

All.

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Post by mikey_dragon Tue 08 Dec 2015, 2:29 pm

LD - http://m.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/14130951.Wales_ace_Faletau_in_talks_over_dual_deal_and_Dragons_stay/

So where in Wales do you see him moving?

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Post by ScarletSpiderman Tue 08 Dec 2015, 3:09 pm

mikey_dragon wrote:LD - http://m.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/14130951.Wales_ace_Faletau_in_talks_over_dual_deal_and_Dragons_stay/

So where in Wales do you see him moving?

To be honest I could have seen him go to any of the other regions. Money at the Blues, or top tier euro rugby at the other two.
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Post by LordDowlais Tue 08 Dec 2015, 4:17 pm

mikey_dragon wrote:LD - http://m.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/14130951.Wales_ace_Faletau_in_talks_over_dual_deal_and_Dragons_stay/

So where in Wales do you see him moving?

I do not see him moving to another side in Wales, to be honest I thought he might go to Bath. This is all good news for me.

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Post by mikey_dragon Tue 08 Dec 2015, 4:25 pm

ScarletSpiderman wrote:
mikey_dragon wrote:LD - http://m.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/14130951.Wales_ace_Faletau_in_talks_over_dual_deal_and_Dragons_stay/

So where in Wales do you see him moving?

To be honest I could have seen him go to any of the other regions.  Money at the Blues, or top tier euro rugby at the other two.

They'd have to be desperate for a No.8 who will only be available half the time too. That's only the Scarlets isn't it?

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Post by formerly known as Sam Tue 08 Dec 2015, 4:43 pm

LondonTiger wrote:
LordDowlais wrote:I can already see the English fans on here circling at the thought of signing one of those seven players for their teams. Shocked

Do not want any of them thanks.

+1. Added to that I doubt we could afford them.

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Post by GavinDragon Tue 08 Dec 2015, 5:05 pm

Hazel Sapling wrote:I guess you mean Davies is on the bench? 2 scrum halves otherwise.

Webb has wrecked his knee; does he really want to go to France with unlimited playing time? If he does good luck to him. Verdict: Stay

Alun Wyn Jones is 30. If he wants to go, it would hurt in the short term but would not be the end of days. Toulon probably would view him as a replacement for Paul O'Connell if POC is never the same. He probably will have demand from France for his final 3-5 years of top level club rugby. He may fancy the change in weather. Verdict: Go

Williams would be a loss as Scarlets have a pretty good team and could actually do something if healthy. Feel a deal will be done. Verdict: Stay

Faletau should go and play for a better team. Newport-Gwent Dragons seem to be the ginger step-child of welsh rugby. Hope he stays to lead all the young players though. It may change things. I doubt he will. Verdict: Go

Halfpenny is small, injury-prone coming off a devastating knee injury (that I am also rehabbing from without access to his level of care). If he costs 400k+ then let someone else pay for a season where he is effectively recovering his form. Some players are never the same physically and/or mentally. I think the WRU will try to get him back regardless. Verdict: To Osprey's (Scarlets have L Williams)

Davies has had only a few games for Wales so price should not be too high. If he wants to compete internationally then he will stay. Verdict: Stay

Cuthbert has been crap (watched him against Glasgow live and he was not noticeable except for his height). He needs a change of scenery. Walker and Amos I rate as playing better at the moment let alone North and L Williams. Awkward really because he should go, but that may end his Welsh career for a bit. Think Cardiff will keep him. Big mistake. Verdict: Stay


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Post by Cardiff Dave Tue 08 Dec 2015, 5:09 pm

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Hazel Sapling wrote:I guess you mean Davies is on the bench? 2 scrum halves otherwise.

Webb has wrecked his knee; does he really want to go to France with unlimited playing time? If he does good luck to him. Verdict: Stay

Alun Wyn Jones is 30. If he wants to go, it would hurt in the short term but would not be the end of days. Toulon probably would view him as a replacement for Paul O'Connell if POC is never the same. He probably will have demand from France for his final 3-5 years of top level club rugby. He may fancy the change in weather. Verdict: Go

Williams would be a loss as Scarlets have a pretty good team and could actually do something if healthy. Feel a deal will be done. Verdict: Stay

Faletau should go and play for a better team. Newport-Gwent Dragons seem to be the ginger step-child of welsh rugby. Hope he stays to lead all the young players though. It may change things. I doubt he will. Verdict: Go

Halfpenny is small, injury-prone coming off a devastating knee injury (that I am also rehabbing from without access to his level of care). If he costs 400k+ then let someone else pay for a season where he is effectively recovering his form. Some players are never the same physically and/or mentally. I think the WRU will try to get him back regardless. Verdict: To Osprey's (Scarlets have L Williams)

Davies has had only a few games for Wales so price should not be too high. If he wants to compete internationally then he will stay. Verdict: Stay

Cuthbert has been crap (watched him against Glasgow live and he was not noticeable except for his height). He needs a change of scenery. Walker and Amos I rate as playing better at the moment let alone North and L Williams. Awkward really because he should go, but that may end his Welsh career for a bit. Think Cardiff will keep him. Big mistake. Verdict: Stay


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Post by Cardiff Dave Tue 08 Dec 2015, 5:14 pm

ScarletSpiderman wrote:
mikey_dragon wrote:LD - http://m.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/14130951.Wales_ace_Faletau_in_talks_over_dual_deal_and_Dragons_stay/

So where in Wales do you see him moving?

To be honest I could have seen him go to any of the other regions.  Money at the Blues, or top tier euro rugby at the other two.

Faletau and 1/2p to Cardiff then.

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Post by GavinDragon Tue 08 Dec 2015, 5:17 pm

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GavinDragon wrote:
Hazel Sapling wrote:I guess you mean Davies is on the bench? 2 scrum halves otherwise.

Webb has wrecked his knee; does he really want to go to France with unlimited playing time? If he does good luck to him. Verdict: Stay

Alun Wyn Jones is 30. If he wants to go, it would hurt in the short term but would not be the end of days. Toulon probably would view him as a replacement for Paul O'Connell if POC is never the same. He probably will have demand from France for his final 3-5 years of top level club rugby. He may fancy the change in weather. Verdict: Go

Williams would be a loss as Scarlets have a pretty good team and could actually do something if healthy. Feel a deal will be done. Verdict: Stay

Faletau should go and play for a better team. Newport-Gwent Dragons seem to be the ginger step-child of welsh rugby. Hope he stays to lead all the young players though. It may change things. I doubt he will. Verdict: Go

Halfpenny is small, injury-prone coming off a devastating knee injury (that I am also rehabbing from without access to his level of care). If he costs 400k+ then let someone else pay for a season where he is effectively recovering his form. Some players are never the same physically and/or mentally. I think the WRU will try to get him back regardless. Verdict: To Osprey's (Scarlets have L Williams)

Davies has had only a few games for Wales so price should not be too high. If he wants to compete internationally then he will stay. Verdict: Stay

Cuthbert has been crap (watched him against Glasgow live and he was not noticeable except for his height). He needs a change of scenery. Walker and Amos I rate as playing better at the moment let alone North and L Williams. Awkward really because he should go, but that may end his Welsh career for a bit. Think Cardiff will keep him. Big mistake. Verdict: Stay


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Post by Cardiff Dave Tue 08 Dec 2015, 5:24 pm

GavinDragon wrote:
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GavinDragon wrote:
Hazel Sapling wrote:I guess you mean Davies is on the bench? 2 scrum halves otherwise.

Webb has wrecked his knee; does he really want to go to France with unlimited playing time? If he does good luck to him. Verdict: Stay

Alun Wyn Jones is 30. If he wants to go, it would hurt in the short term but would not be the end of days. Toulon probably would view him as a replacement for Paul O'Connell if POC is never the same. He probably will have demand from France for his final 3-5 years of top level club rugby. He may fancy the change in weather. Verdict: Go

Williams would be a loss as Scarlets have a pretty good team and could actually do something if healthy. Feel a deal will be done. Verdict: Stay

Faletau should go and play for a better team. Newport-Gwent Dragons seem to be the ginger step-child of welsh rugby. Hope he stays to lead all the young players though. It may change things. I doubt he will. Verdict: Go

Halfpenny is small, injury-prone coming off a devastating knee injury (that I am also rehabbing from without access to his level of care). If he costs 400k+ then let someone else pay for a season where he is effectively recovering his form. Some players are never the same physically and/or mentally. I think the WRU will try to get him back regardless. Verdict: To Osprey's (Scarlets have L Williams)

Davies has had only a few games for Wales so price should not be too high. If he wants to compete internationally then he will stay. Verdict: Stay

Cuthbert has been crap (watched him against Glasgow live and he was not noticeable except for his height). He needs a change of scenery. Walker and Amos I rate as playing better at the moment let alone North and L Williams. Awkward really because he should go, but that may end his Welsh career for a bit. Think Cardiff will keep him. Big mistake. Verdict: Stay


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Post by Cardiff Dave Tue 08 Dec 2015, 6:55 pm

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GavinDragon wrote:

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Post by beshocked Wed 09 Dec 2015, 9:40 am

Only two players I think would be considered by Saracens would be Webb or Davies as a replacement for De Kock.

None of the others would make sense.

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Post by LondonTiger Wed 09 Dec 2015, 9:43 am

beshocked wrote:Only two players I think would be considered by Saracens would be Webb or Davies as a replacement for De Kock.

None of the others would make sense.

As Sarries will be looking for a 3rd string SH, that would be a waste of money. Hodgson is the only real spot you need to replace, and all indications are that will be filled by Lozowski from Wasps.

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Post by munkian Wed 09 Dec 2015, 9:53 am

Faletau is going to Bath. Shower of over privileged bastards.
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Post by yappysnap Wed 09 Dec 2015, 9:55 am

Bath sign Falatau

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Post by ScarletSpiderman Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:20 am

munkian wrote:Faletau is going to Bath. Shower of over privileged bastards.

So the long and short of it is Gatland's decision to not allow his sale has shafted the Dragons £500k.
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Post by VinceWLB Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:20 am

Is this for real? Dragons had the opportunity to get a fee but instead Bath will get him free?

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Post by ScarletSpiderman Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:25 am

VinceWLB wrote:Is this for real? Dragons had the opportunity to get a fee but instead Bath will get him free?

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wru-decision-block-toby-faletau-10347912

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Post by VinceWLB Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:28 am

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VinceWLB wrote:Is this for real? Dragons had the opportunity to get a fee but instead Bath will get him free?

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wru-decision-block-toby-faletau-10347912

It's pathetic, it's not like offloading Faletau at the end of last season would have interfered with the world cup as he would have been in Welsh training camps anyway. This is unfathomable.

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Post by Chunky Norwich Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:30 am

VinceWLB wrote:Is this for real? Dragons had the opportunity to get a fee but instead Bath will get him free?

Gatland cost Welsh rugby another £200,000. Just another day in Welsh rugby.

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Post by ScarletSpiderman Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:31 am

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VinceWLB wrote:Is this for real? Dragons had the opportunity to get a fee but instead Bath will get him free?

Gatland cost Welsh rugby another £200,000. Just another day in Welsh rugby.

£200k? I thought it was far more than that (when you take wages etc into the equation too).
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Post by VinceWLB Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:36 am

Read £500k somewhere...

Dragons should be looking at doing a swap and get Leroy Houston, very good player and available all year.


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Post by Chunky Norwich Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:36 am

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VinceWLB wrote:Is this for real? Dragons had the opportunity to get a fee but instead Bath will get him free?

Gatland cost Welsh rugby another £200,000. Just another day in Welsh rugby.

£200k?  I thought it was far more than that (when you take wages etc into the equation too).

The wages would probably have been spent elsewhere rather than saved though, in their budget. £200k would have been added to their budget. So in real terms it's the 200k only (or whatever it is).


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Post by beshocked Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:36 am

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beshocked wrote:Only two players I think would be considered by Saracens would be Webb or Davies as a replacement for De Kock.

None of the others would make sense.

As Sarries will be looking for a 3rd string SH, that would be a waste of money. Hodgson is the only real spot you need to replace, and all indications are that will be filled by Lozowski from Wasps.

Well personally I think Webb would be 1st choice if he came to Sarries, yes I think he's better than Wigglesworth, Davies would fight for 1st choice 9 with Wigglesworth.

Would be hard on Spencer perhaps but Sarries definitely need another 9. Doesn't necessarily need to be one of these Welsh lads but I am sure Sarries will consider them.

Would expect Lozowski to be on a lower salary than Hodgson (should definitely be) which should mean that Saracens could spend more on another area.

Looking forward to seeing Faletau take on his cousins in the AP.

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Post by LondonTiger Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:45 am

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beshocked wrote:Only two players I think would be considered by Saracens would be Webb or Davies as a replacement for De Kock.

None of the others would make sense.

As Sarries will be looking for a 3rd string SH, that would be a waste of money. Hodgson is the only real spot you need to replace, and all indications are that will be filled by Lozowski from Wasps.

Well personally I think Webb would be 1st choice if he came to Sarries, yes I think he's better than Wigglesworth, Davies would fight for 1st choice 9 with Wigglesworth.

I think you are missing my point. While Sarries could pay a lot of money for a new first choice SH, it would only be a marginal improvement to the club - especially if they sign someone who is away for 9 weeks of the season on Int duty. Sarries only need a new 3rd choice SH and, assuming they choose to stay under the new agreed salary cap, they are much better spending finite resources elsewhere.

Number 8 seems to lack any cover atm for example. Openside will also need recruitment as Burger is almost in the knackers yard.

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Post by doctornickolas Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:49 am

So how does Bath signing Toby stack up now with the whole Gatland's Law nonsense.

I'll bet you 50p that even though he was offered an NDC somehow there will be a loophole that says he isn't caught.


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Post by funnyExiledScot Wed 09 Dec 2015, 10:55 am

doctornickolas wrote:So how does Bath signing Toby stack up now with the whole Gatland's Law nonsense.

I'll bet you 50p that even though he was offered an NDC somehow there will be a loophole that says he isn't caught.

From a Scottish perspective it isn't great news for David Denton who already appears to be struggling to get onto the pitch for Bath. Houston, Faletau and Denton - that's a pretty full stable of number 8s.

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Post by beshocked Wed 09 Dec 2015, 11:07 am

Londontiger I guess it depends where Saracens plan to use the academy and how much they are rated.

At 9 they have Spencer and Taylor as young guns but Webb would be a step up on all 9s IMO.

As for flankers, plenty of youngsters like Hankin,Conlon and Hayden Thompson Stringer. Are they good enough though?

At no 8 they have Vunisa,Billy and Wray.

The players that Saracens are rumoured to be looking at are Webb at 9 as replacement for De Kock, Schalk Burger as replacement for Jacques Burger, Alex Lozowski for Hodgson.

None of these signings might happen.

Wigglesworth is competent but Webb and Davies would be a nice contrast if not better.

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Post by LondonTiger Wed 09 Dec 2015, 11:09 am

You probably need a hooker too. With George probably likely to be away for weeks at a time, Brits approaching the end and Saunders incompetent - there coudl be a need.

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Post by beshocked Wed 09 Dec 2015, 11:29 am

Again it's the question of how much the academy in those positions is rated.

I guess when you put it that way 9 isn't as high priority.

I am mentioning Webb and Davies because they are the only players on this list of Welsh players I could see being considered for Saracens.

Surprised you wouldn't consider Halfpenny for Tigers, I think a goal kicker of his calibre would be a real asset.

I think Scott Williams would fit nicely at Wasps in their backline.


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Post by GavinDragon Wed 09 Dec 2015, 11:33 am

Cardiff Dave wrote:
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Fixed that for you thumbsup

You pedant. Very Happy

Absolutely ;-). Coming down Dave Parade at Christmas David?

Shouldn't the Gwent Dragons thread title be "Fixed" also, for accuracy like. Shewerly it's important that we are all singing from the same hymn sheet. Adding to the confusion otherwise. Shewerly?

No. It is propaganda which is vital to my cause!!!!

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Post by Guest Wed 09 Dec 2015, 11:50 am

VinceWLB wrote:Read £500k somewhere...

Dragons should be looking at doing a swap and get Leroy Houston, very good player and available all year.

Apparently we did have an interest in him before, but a deal never materialised.

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