Transfer gossip - sometimes even accurate (accidentally) - Season 2022/23

[Peej]

Ah, the old ‘sign an avalanche of SA forwards’ as step 1 of any new HC taking on a struggling club.

I like that they're advertising him as "World Cup Winner Thomas du Toit". It is true, but glosses over his involvement in the triumph being a grand total of 88 minutes against the might of Namibia and Canada.

Puja

True, but it's not like S.A. are famously short of props

[Adam_P]

Aaron Hinkley has un-signed for Saints.

[Mikey Brown]

Aaron Hinkley has un-signed for Saints.

I’m sure it won’t be the last we hear of that one.

[FKAS]

Aaron Hinkley has un-signed for Saints.

I’m sure it won’t be the last we hear of that one.

Seems bizarre unless he's got a bumper deal waiting for him in France.

[Puja]

Neal Hatley is leaving Bath end of the season to rejoin the Eddie Jones experience.

Puja

[FKAS]

Neal Hatley is leaving Bath end of the season to rejoin the Eddie Jones experience.

Puja

Not a surprise really. Van Graan hasn't had a good first season as Bath HC, makes sense he'd want to freshen up the coaching staff and Hatley moving on would help with that. Spending a few months each year down in Australia certainly has its benefits as well so Hatley isn't missing out.

[francoisfou]

Luke Cowan-Dickie's move to Montpellier is in doubt. He apparently has a cervical injury, and according to French injury regs (which they say are more severe than in GB), that will prevent him from playing in France.
Awaiting more details.

[FKAS]

Luke Cowan-Dickie's move to Montpellier is in doubt. He apparently has a cervical injury, and according to French injury regs (which they say are more severe than in GB), that will prevent him from playing in France.
Awaiting more details.

It's to do with insurance isn't it? Figallo the Argentina prop had a neck injury that forced him out of the game in France but he then signed for Sarries and played for several more years.

[Banquo]

Aaron Hinkley has un-signed for Saints.

I’m sure it won’t be the last we hear of that one.

Seems bizarre unless he's got a bumper deal waiting for him in France.

I'd doubt that- I've been disappointed in his performances, and in fact his lack of development since looking handy in age group. Though on the website it says left by mutual consent, so maybe he has a better offer somewhere

[francoisfou]

Vern Cotter, who was said to be on the shortlist for the Leicester job, may be on his way to Top14 Perpignan (Perpignan v Leicester? Can't think why he would prefer Perpignan!)

[francoisfou]

Ex Wasp, Alistair Crossdale has signed a two-year extension to his contract with Perpignan.

[Mellsblue]

Anthony Watson will visit Castres next week and also has an offer from Japan, according to The Times.

[Puja]

Anthony Watson will visit Castres next week and also has an offer from Japan, according to The Times.

I'd imagine his performance against Ireland, with all French eyes on him, has made his offers a bit more exciting.

Puja

[stepsider]

Anthony Watson will visit Castres next week and also has an offer from Japan, according to The Times.

I'd imagine his performance against Ireland, with all French eyes on him, has made his offers a bit more exciting.

Puja

At his best, Watson is world class. Another loss to England likely.

[Puja]

I’m sure it won’t be the last we hear of that one.

Seems bizarre unless he's got a bumper deal waiting for him in France.

I'd doubt that- I've been disappointed in his performances, and in fact his lack of development since looking handy in age group. Though on the website it says left by mutual consent, so maybe he has a better offer somewhere

Rumour has it that it's a disciplinary issue and he's had his contract cancelled. Don't know how accurate that is, but local papers were touting that line.

Puja

[Mellsblue]

Hinckley has left Northampton…

[FKAS]

Seems bizarre unless he's got a bumper deal waiting for him in France.

I'd doubt that- I've been disappointed in his performances, and in fact his lack of development since looking handy in age group. Though on the website it says left by mutual consent, so maybe he has a better offer somewhere

Rumour has it that it's a disciplinary issue and he's had his contract cancelled. Don't know how accurate that is, but local papers were touting that line.

Puja

Wow, bad enough discipline to be dropped by Saints. He must have done something bad.

[francoisfou]

Former England 2nd row, Tom Palmer is said to be joining Eddie Jones’ coaching staff in France for the World Cup, with Neal Hatley.

[Mellsblue]

I'd doubt that- I've been disappointed in his performances, and in fact his lack of development since looking handy in age group. Though on the website it says left by mutual consent, so maybe he has a better offer somewhere

Rumour has it that it's a disciplinary issue and he's had his contract cancelled. Don't know how accurate that is, but local papers were touting that line.

Puja

Wow, bad enough discipline to be dropped by Saints. He must have done something bad.

Am I missing the relevance of Saints in particular?

[Puja]

Former England 2nd row, Tom Palmer is said to be joining Eddie Jones’ coaching staff in France for the World Cup, with Neal Hatley.

Wild. Eddie spent all his time in England hiring random unproven Australian coaches and appears to be spending his time in Australia hiring random unproven English coaches

Puja

[Mellsblue]

Former England 2nd row, Tom Palmer is said to be joining Eddie Jones’ coaching staff in France for the World Cup, with Neal Hatley.

Wild. Eddie spent all his time in England hiring random unproven Australian coaches and appears to be spending his time in Australia hiring random unproven English coaches

Puja

Classic Eddie.

[Oakboy]

Former England 2nd row, Tom Palmer is said to be joining Eddie Jones’ coaching staff in France for the World Cup, with Neal Hatley.

Wild. Eddie spent all his time in England hiring random unproven Australian coaches and appears to be spending his time in Australia hiring random unproven English coaches

Puja

Well, he wouldn't want anyone to stand up to him.

[Banquo]

Hinckley has left Northampton…

always been in Leicestershire. Hinkley on the other hand...

[Banquo]

I'd doubt that- I've been disappointed in his performances, and in fact his lack of development since looking handy in age group. Though on the website it says left by mutual consent, so maybe he has a better offer somewhere

Rumour has it that it's a disciplinary issue and he's had his contract cancelled. Don't know how accurate that is, but local papers were touting that line.

Puja

Wow, bad enough discipline to be dropped by Saints. He must have done something bad.

say what?

[FKAS]

Rumour has it that it's a disciplinary issue and he's had his contract cancelled. Don't know how accurate that is, but local papers were touting that line.

Puja

Wow, bad enough discipline to be dropped by Saints. He must have done something bad.

say what?

I was just baiting the local Saints fans.