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Adam_P wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:33 pm

FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:41 pm Fissler reporting that

Rory Hutchinson -> Bayonne

FFS

Money

FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:41 pm Fissler reporting that

Will Addison -> Sale Sharks
Rory Hutchinson -> Bayonne
Jack Maunder -> Agen
Ciaran Knight -> Quins

I wonder if Addison would count as EQP again given it'll be three years since his last Cap. Also in the case of someone like Braley at the relevant time.

Or whether it is entirely up to the RFU and they could decline to classify them with such status.

Slater582 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:25 pm

FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:41 pm Fissler reporting that

Will Addison -> Sale Sharks
Rory Hutchinson -> Bayonne
Jack Maunder -> Agen
Ciaran Knight -> Quins

I wonder if Addison would count as EQP again given it'll be three years since his last Cap. Also in the case of someone like Braley at the relevant time.

Or whether it is entirely up to the RFU and they could decline to classify them with such status.

The RFU don't pick who's EQ it's IRB regulations.

FKAS wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:28 am

Slater582 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:25 pm

FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:41 pm Fissler reporting that

Will Addison -> Sale Sharks
Rory Hutchinson -> Bayonne
Jack Maunder -> Agen
Ciaran Knight -> Quins

I wonder if Addison would count as EQP again given it'll be three years since his last Cap. Also in the case of someone like Braley at the relevant time.

Or whether it is entirely up to the RFU and they could decline to classify them with such status.

The RFU don't pick who's EQ it's IRB regulations.

They pick who's EQ when it comes to their subsidy bonuses to clubs, which I think is what they were referring to.

And, in answer to that question, I believe the only caveat they put on it is that they require the player to confirm that they would accept a call-up to an England squad if one was offered - as long as Addison is willing to say he'd play for England, he can be EQ for RFU money purposes.

Puja

Puja wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:26 am

FKAS wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:28 am

Slater582 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:25 pm

I wonder if Addison would count as EQP again given it'll be three years since his last Cap. Also in the case of someone like Braley at the relevant time.

Or whether it is entirely up to the RFU and they could decline to classify them with such status.

The RFU don't pick who's EQ it's IRB regulations.

They pick who's EQ when it comes to their subsidy bonuses to clubs, which I think is what they were referring to.

And, in answer to that question, I believe the only caveat they put on it is that they require the player to confirm that they would accept a call-up to an England squad if one was offered - as long as Addison is willing to say he'd play for England, he can be EQ for RFU money purposes.

Puja

Interesting, didn't know that. Thanks.

FKAS wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:56 am

Puja wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:26 am

FKAS wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:28 am

The RFU don't pick who's EQ it's IRB regulations.

They pick who's EQ when it comes to their subsidy bonuses to clubs, which I think is what they were referring to.

And, in answer to that question, I believe the only caveat they put on it is that they require the player to confirm that they would accept a call-up to an England squad if one was offered - as long as Addison is willing to say he'd play for England, he can be EQ for RFU money purposes.

Puja

Interesting, didn't know that. Thanks.

at the moment, even at champ level we get EQP funding for a minimum number of EQPs in match day squads. That's stopping next season tho

Banquo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:18 pm

FKAS wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:56 am

Puja wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:26 am

They pick who's EQ when it comes to their subsidy bonuses to clubs, which I think is what they were referring to.

And, in answer to that question, I believe the only caveat they put on it is that they require the player to confirm that they would accept a call-up to an England squad if one was offered - as long as Addison is willing to say he'd play for England, he can be EQ for RFU money purposes.

Puja

Interesting, didn't know that. Thanks.

at the moment, even at champ level we get EQP funding for a minimum number of EQPs in match day squads. That's stopping next season tho

Sadly that doesn't surprise me.

Christian Wade to Glaws!

I guess he wants to enjoy the English weather without the hassle of playing for England.

ilovelamp wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:17 pm Christian Wade to Glaws!

As an LRZ replacement that's not a bad option.

ilovelamp wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:17 pm Christian Wade to Glaws!

great news...mind, he is 32!

Banquo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:46 pm

ilovelamp wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:17 pm Christian Wade to Glaws!

great news...mind, he is 32!

He did spend a couple of years barely playing on the NFL training squads though.

FKAS wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:00 pm

Banquo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:46 pm

ilovelamp wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:17 pm Christian Wade to Glaws!

great news...mind, he is 32!

He did spend a couple of years barely playing on the NFL training squads though.

true, I'll make that 31 in wing years

James Dunn (6 or 4) signs new deal at Bristol. Has seemed to really come on after a year at Jersey.

Sam Spink to Sarries doing the rounds. Out of contract with the Force in November and has had offers from a few Prem clubs but wants to live in London which seemingly sets up the deal to Sarries. Tigers were keen as were at least one other.

Surprised no Prem club came in for Spink when Wasps folded. He was starting to look very good.

fivepointer wrote: ↑Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:45 pm Surprised no Prem club came in for Spink when Wasps folded. He was starting to look very good.

He did an interview the other day for one of the bigger newspapers seeing he had some offers but that all the squads were largely finished so offers were low whereas the Force has space and he wanted a change.

Ah found it. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union ... ern-force/

Cabous Eloff (24 South African born playing for Rebels) and Izaia Perese (26 has some Wallabies caps) to Tigers have been doing the rounds for a week or so. Tigers are after a 13, possibly because Matt Scott or Porter are off at the end of the season. I'd assume more likely Scott as he looks for a final chunky salary (wouldn't blame him). Eloff covers both sides and we need better prop cover as van Wyk is average (out of contract this summer as well) and Cronin heading back to Munster.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68448303
Andre Esterhuizen: South Africa World Cup winner to leave Harlequins


Well that's a blow.

Gareth Anscombe to Glaws on a 1 year deal.

ilovelamp wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:12 am Gareth Anscombe to Glaws on a 1 year deal.

That's massively disappointing. I had hoped CAtkinson would be given the keys.

Puja

Puja wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:36 am

ilovelamp wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:12 am Gareth Anscombe to Glaws on a 1 year deal.

That's massively disappointing. I had hoped CAtkinson would be given the keys.

Puja

Considering Anscombe's injury record he probably will be.

FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:14 am

Puja wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:36 am

ilovelamp wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:12 am Gareth Anscombe to Glaws on a 1 year deal.

That's massively disappointing. I had hoped CAtkinson would be given the keys.

Puja

Considering Anscombe's injury record he probably will be.

gawd these signings are a tad depressing. We could do with a 3 year accord between the clubs to all be developing young talent.

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:40 am

FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:14 am

Puja wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:36 am

That's massively disappointing. I had hoped CAtkinson would be given the keys.

Puja

Considering Anscombe's injury record he probably will be.

gawd these signings are a tad depressing. We could do with a 3 year accord between the clubs to all be developing young talent.

There needs to be a level of quality for them to develop in though. Playing against a few England internationals but mainly other youngsters and a scattering of journeymen won't really help develop players. Charlie Atkinson will need to put perform a former international flyhalf to get the 10 shirt, Anscombe isn't someone good enough to command the shirt but is experienced enough to be a mentor and provide competition.

FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:11 pm

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:40 am

FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:14 am

Considering Anscombe's injury record he probably will be.

gawd these signings are a tad depressing. We could do with a 3 year accord between the clubs to all be developing young talent.

There needs to be a level of quality for them to develop in though. Playing against a few England internationals but mainly other youngsters and a scattering of journeymen won't really help develop players. Charlie Atkinson will need to put perform a former international flyhalf to get the 10 shirt, Anscombe isn't someone good enough to command the shirt but is experienced enough to be a mentor and provide competition.

and round and down we go in a gradual spiral. Where is the strategy? I wasnt singling out this one per se, to be clear.