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Bob Loudon (25)
Coleman has expressed his desire to play for Tonga
Rebels 2023
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John Thornett (49)
Maybe we should look to throw a life line to a couple of players from Waps & the warriors, someone whose just outside of eng rwc calulations. Play abroad for a season & actually get a wage
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
I wouldn't even worry about them being outside England calculations at the moment, they are going to be taking a significant pay cut changing clubs at this stage. We need locks with experience, one of Joe Launchbury or Graham Kitchener would fill that gap. Ollie Lawrence in the centers would also be worth considering.
Also I like what Charlie Atkinson can do, worth signing if you can get a good deal on the young FH/FB
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John Thornett (49)
I get it but it rules them out of going to the rwc if they play in SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) next yr
Mick The Munch
Bill McLean (32)
“The board of directors of London Irish has today dismissed as “total and utter speculation” the press reports alleging that the Club is exploring a merger with Wasps, who have been suspended from the Gallagher Premiership and face relegation if, as expected, they go into administration.
“London Irish principal shareholder, Mick Crossan, recently confirmed that he would relinquish his shares in London Irish to new owners that would be prepared to guarantee the security of the Club going forward.”
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
Saw that.
Not a great sign when the principal shareholder openly admits he would offload his shares just for club security. Entire system is a mess over there.
It was only a few months ago Wasps directors were telling fans the debts weren’t an issue and under control.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
I would suggest the RFU would be forced into allowing them to still play in RWC, there is no way they can penalize a player for looking after themselves/family in this situation. They have 80 odd players without jobs right now.
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John Thornett (49)
Right now with the squad we have round 1
Eloff
Mafi
Pone (pending on current inj)
Canham
Tuaina Taii Tualima
Wilkin
Hardwick
Ioane
Tuttle
Gordan
Viahu (one of them)
Jooste
Ili
Kellaway
Hodge
Uelese
Orr
Talakai
Smith
Kemeny
Sorovi
Ripley
Viahu (the other one) or Pincus
amusing Trev's not back & Gibbon is being rested after playing 5 tests in spring, Full strength Eloff probs moves to LHP or we rotate the 3 & do the same on the THP side with IAK
Eloff
Mafi
Pone (pending on current inj)
Canham
Tuaina Taii Tualima
Wilkin
Hardwick
Ioane
Tuttle
Gordan
Viahu (one of them)
Jooste
Ili
Kellaway
Hodge
Uelese
Orr
Talakai
Smith
Kemeny
Sorovi
Ripley
Viahu (the other one) or Pincus
amusing Trev's not back & Gibbon is being rested after playing 5 tests in spring, Full strength Eloff probs moves to LHP or we rotate the 3 & do the same on the THP side with IAK
Rugby Head
Ted Thorn (20)
Very weak 2nd row.
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John Thornett (49)
I certainly hope he goes past SI by the end of the season. Hard thing is SI went back & played in a damn good NPC side & played well, LR went back & played club footy
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John Thornett (49)
Your telling me! I have high hopes for Canham but he is only in his 2nd season. Maiava could possibly play there he has at least played Super Rugby last year
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Really want to sign Joe Launchbury at this stage, our 2 best locks are out and we need some experience.
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John Thornett (49)
Makes sense, you'd think someone like him would want to stay in the premiership right under Eddie Jones eyes this close to a world cup
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
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