Transfers

d-gal

This should be a bit of fun, anyone hear any rumours of players moving clubs? Heard recently Fionn Carr (Blackrock fullback) is heading to Connacht and Damien Browne might be coming back from Northampton to Connacht aswell.

Anyone else?

remus808

Rocky Elsom to Leinster

Isevea Toeave to Hairsprays

d-gal

Hairsprays?

Rocky Elsom would be good, nice player to support Heaslip and Jennings

phog

d-gal wrote: »

Hairsprays?

Ospreys:D

Sangre

Isaia Toeava would be a huge signing for a team.

Stev_o

They also want Ben Atiga. Ospreys are really turning into a pension fund for out of work All Blacks

razorblunt

Is Freddie Michalak due back from Natal this year or next, heard it was only a year "loan".

Olly Barkley is off to Gloucester as well, thats confirmed I think.

Gelio

phog wrote: »

Ospreys:D

Nice one!!

Al_Fernz

razorblunt wrote: »

Is Freddie Michalak due back from Natal this year or next, heard it was only a year "loan".

Olly Barkley is off to Gloucester as well, thats confirmed I think.

It's not a loan but he says he wants to play in next years 6 nations and realises he has to return to Europe. Apparently he's already considering a number of offers from French and English clubs.

wixfjord

Simon Keogh to Leinster
David Skrela to tolouse (confirmed??)

Also Leinster have shown some interest in S.A. prop Botha seemingly to replace big ollie

Al_Fernz

wixfjord wrote: »

Also Leinster have shown some interest in S.A. prop Botha seemingly to replace big ollie

I heard Ulster were pretty close to tying up a deal for Botha.

Sherifu

Damien Browne coming back to Connacht would be good news.

Stev_o

wixfjord wrote: »

Simon Keogh to Leinster
David Skrela to tolouse (confirmed??)

Also Leinster have shown some interest in S.A. prop Botha seemingly to replace big ollie

He's linked with Ulster apparently

siochain

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/kidney-and-two-overseas-rivals-on-ireland-shortlist-1346273.html

Meanwhile, Leinster -- 21-12 winners over Munster in the Magners League last night -- are understood to be pursuing tighthead CJ van der Linde as a replacement for Ollie le Roux, who returns to South Africa at the end of this season. Van der Linde (27), who plays with the Cheetahs, was a central part of South Africa's RWC success.

RuggieBear

siochain wrote: »

CJ van der Linde

Ohh. I like the sound of that. Please don't let it be newspaper BS....

gcgirl

d-gal wrote: »

Hairsprays?

Rocky Elsom would be good, nice player to support Heaslip and Jennings

Even i got Hairsprays !!

taidghbaby

not a player transfer but mugabe to the irfu!!

remus808

RuggieBear wrote: »

Ohh. I like the sound of that. Please don't let it be newspaper BS....

Agreed, that would be a fantastic signing! My better senses tell me someone probably confused B.J. and CJ though!!

RuggieBear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFNUEz6OJDo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nriwKwEYLs0

and he can scrummage!

Stev_o

RuggieBear wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFNUEz6OJDo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nriwKwEYLs0

and he can scrummage!

But with the Lions tour nearing ever closer would he make this move knowing the current policy of choosing over sea's players?

RuggieBear

stop poking holes in my dreams!:D

marco_polo

Stev_o wrote: »

But with the Lions tour nearing ever closer would he make this move knowing the current policy of choosing over sea's players?

Think I remeber the South African RFU did away with that policy last year so it shouldn't be an issue.

**EDIT** Found a linky
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/11/09/2086697.htm

siochain

a prop with good hands, pace and can scrummage, wow, sign him quick

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=nriwKwEYLs0&feature=related

barnesd

Leinster are definitely actively persuing Van der Linde, and apparently Le Roux is going to put in a good word.

I think Carr to Connacht is a good move, the guy has a lot of talent but there's just too many backs at Leinster currently.

[Jackass]

RuggieBear wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFNUEz6OJDo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nriwKwEYLs0

and he can scrummage!

He looks awesome!! Dont know much about him tbh, but looks like the exact type of man to step into Le Roux's boots.

simonrooneyzaga

there is defo a space for carr at leinster next year... he has leapfrogged ross mccarron and is already ahead of felix jones. Jones and omalley need to go to connaught next year.

If carr stays he will play in the international windows for sure... Remember that leinster still need to cover themselves with decent options for these games - fitzo, kearney, bod, darce and sexton will all potentially be missing during international squad meetings and breaks during the season.

Podge_irl

simonrooneyzaga wrote: »

there is defo a space for carr at leinster next year... he has leapfrogged ross mccarron and is already ahead of felix jones. Jones and omalley need to go to connaught next year.

If carr stays he will play in the international windows for sure... Remember that leinster still need to cover themselves with decent options for these games - fitzo, kearney, bod, darce and sexton will all potentially be missing during international squad meetings and breaks during the season.

Jones was played more recently in the Connacht game even though Carr was available and O'Malley has been on the bench of late (though admittedly as a centre replacement). The international window will be smaller next year too, the IRFU have said internationals will only be missing for two or so games, so that will limit the younger players chances.

simonrooneyzaga

the week jones was picked ahead of carr was due to a niggling injury...

anyway - says in the paper today he might be heading to leiceter

Al_Fernz

Hernandez to Leicester looks pretty certain now. Looks like Andy Goode is going to be second string there.

remus808

Al_Fernz wrote: »

Hernandez to Leicester looks pretty certain now. Looks like Andy Goode is going to be second string there.

I don't think thats a good move for anyone. Goode has had a great season IMO, plus I just get the feeling that Hernandez is better off at a club like Stade. Can't see him fitting in with the ethos or gameplan at Leicster. At the same time, obviously a massive talent though.

simonrooneyzaga

karmabass wrote: »

I don't think thats a good move for anyone. Goode has had a great season IMO, plus I just get the feeling that Hernandez is better off at a club like Stade. Can't see him fitting in with the ethos or gameplan at Leicster. At the same time, obviously a massive talent though.

you could be right - mauger hasnt done much this year either...

Al_Fernz

karmabass wrote: »

I don't think thats a good move for anyone. Goode has had a great season IMO, plus I just get the feeling that Hernandez is better off at a club like Stade. Can't see him fitting in with the ethos or gameplan at Leicster. At the same time, obviously a massive talent though.

Yeah but you also have crazy competition at OH at Stade with Skrela and Beauxis.

Beanmachine

Cj van der Linde or Kees meeuws to leinster!! Linde would be a super signing he was immense in the world cup!!

dc69

where did you get the Kees meeuws rumour?

bit old?We dont want to be replacing them every year.

simonrooneyzaga

It seems to be pretty much certain the VanDer Linde is coming to Leinster. Gerry Thornley has mentioned it three times now in the last week. If it was untrue - the leinster branch, with who gt has a good relationship, would have put an end to the speculation through him.

dc69

simonrooneyzaga wrote: »

It seems to be pretty much certain the VanDer Linde is coming to Leinster. Gerry Thornley has mentioned it three times now in the last week. If it was untrue - the leinster branch, with who gt has a good relationship, would have put an end to the speculation through him.

I wouldnt say its signed sealed and delivered at all,in fact I dont even think he will come tbh

Al_Fernz

Lots of speculation about Nick Evans now too. Ulster are apparently in the hunt too.

[Jackass]

Leinster Transfers:
Rocky Elsom (Replacing Gleeson)
Van Der Linde (Replacing Le Roux)

Plus a Second Row as I dont rate Hogan as back up and Mal is getting on (one more season left in him?) and we'd be in great shape going into next season!! I like Keogh at 7 with Jennings at 6 but I think Rocky would give us the extra depth we need in the backrow.

I dont think we'd be in the hunt for Evans. So much competition in the backs already, we've great depth there, dont think we need him.

Podge_irl

[Jackass] wrote: »

I like Keogh at 7 with Jennings at 6 but I think Rocky would give us the extra depth we need in the backrow.

I presume you mean the other way round? Jennings is still not as good a 7 as Gleese, but hopefully he'll get there. He's gonna be a hard man to replace though.


Anyway, I really hope we get Van Der Linde, would be less bothered about Elsom, but would be good news nonetheless. Could do with another scrummy too, Keane isn't great and Willis' shoulder op seems to have destroyed his passing.

barnesd

[Jackass] wrote: »

Leinster Transfers:
Rocky Elsom (Replacing Gleeson)
Van Der Linde (Replacing Le Roux)

Are you totally sure about either of those? Lots of talk going around but I wouldn't be taking anything for granted. Look what happeened with Reddan earlier on.

Pinetree Boy

Al_Fernz wrote: »

Lots of speculation about Nick Evans now too. Ulster are apparently in the hunt too.

Lot of talk about an exodus North. Given that injuries seem to be starting to catch up with Carter I can see him going North along with Evans.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10504314

Crash

barnesd wrote: »

Are you totally sure about either of those? Lots of talk going around but I wouldn't be taking anything for granted. Look what happeened with Reddan earlier on.

Elsom's a definite no, afaik. Can't get out of his Aussie Rugby Union contract. Fingers crossed for Van Der Linde

Stev_o

Ian Humphrey's to Ulster 2 Year deal

Spaceman Spiff

Apparently the concern over an exodus is so bad the NZRU is looking to change their selection policy and hopefully just loan players like Carter and Evans rather than lose them completely. I don't even think the All Blacks could handle losing their two best fly halves. If they're leaving, I can only assume that McCaw wouldn't be too far behind



As for the Hernandez rumor, I can't really think of a bigger waste of talent than putting him into the Leicester system. Perhaps that will change if they can get somebody as dynamic as him, but I doubt it. The quality most looked for in a Leicester back is being able to hold onto the ball in contact, speed and creativity would come in a distant second and third.

rockman15

RUGBY 365 - Denied Reports of Carter to Toulouse on €1million a year....yet nobody willing to comment...probablly cause young Daniel is in French class at the minute

zAbbo

Are these rumors or what, please include source links

Nacewa to Leinster

remus808

zAbbo wrote: »

Are these rumors or what, please include source links

Nacewa to Leinster

"Mooted as a possible replacement for Girvan Dempsey at full-back"

WTF? Are Kearney and Fitzgerald invisible? Looking at the 6N, surely Kearney is a shoe-in for the FB spot. Bringing in new backs in Leinster is totally unnecessary; it'd be like Munster signing a new back-row. (Incidentally, speaking of Munster, that guy is the image of Dougie howlett!)

Stev_o

Well he can cover centre which means that the backs might look at least threatening next year

remus808

Stev_o wrote: »

Well he can cover centre which means that the backs might look at least threatening next year

I know that despite their ability, BOD and D'arcy didnt perform this year, but what's not threatening about 12. Contepomi and 13. Fitzgerald?

Even assuming neither BOD or D'Arcy improve their form next season, Leinster have an embarrasment of riches in the back division, between both the senior squad and upcoming players.

Stev_o

karmabass wrote: »

I know that despite their ability, BOD and D'arcy didnt perform this year, but what's not threatening about 12. Contepomi and 13. Fitzgerald?

Even assuming neither BOD or D'Arcy improve their form next season, Leinster have an embarrasment of riches in the back division, between both the senior squad and upcoming players.

Then you have Nacewa at 14 and the world continues at the expense of a out of form Horgan seems fair enough to me

Podge_irl

In fairness, while I realise it was due to an unfortunate and rather freakish mix of injuries, Leinster were playing Berne and Warner in the centre for several games this year (and Berne won't even be around next year). Contempomi and Dempsey will only be around for one more year each as well (Conters definitely, presumably Dempsey will retire after next season I'd say). I imagine he is signed as general cover for centre/10 then as a starter.