I reckon Kock would be a good signing. I expect he's hardly earning anything at Saracens (only there because of the fantastic culture). There are probably about 10 TH Props in the Premiership earning more than him so will certainly be earning less than Kyle is on...
Fair amount of chat (well, Ruck.co.uk) that Koch is keen to go to Sale. He's also friends with Faf and was out in Manchester this week. Read into all of that what you will.
If Sailli is one of our marquee players then I suspect that Esterhuizen is the replacement also on quite a lot of money!
RugbyPass are reporting Robshaw is out of contract this summer and is being linked with a move to the MLR, specifically to the New York side
I hope that's just click bait! I can't see him doing that, I think (hope?) he's a one club player
I hope that's just click bait! I can't see him doing that, I think (hope?) he's a one club player
I wouldn't begrudge him a final big bucks bank roll in the US - he's clearly not going to play for England anymore and unless he doesn't mind a diminishing salary from Quins, he should go where he can clean up. We can bring on the next generation of back row players. We badly need a classic 7 back on the pitch to boss the breakdown and not give away silly penalties constantly.
Our older heroes can't stay forever...
I wouldn't begrudge Chris a final payday in USA at all. Don't think we can justify paying him top whack for a new contract
If Sailli is one of our marquee players then I suspect that Esterhuizen is the replacement also on quite a lot of money!
Reports suggest his wage demands are pretty high, yeah.
MLR would be about the only move that made sense for Robbo. I doubt he'd fit a French club style of play. I can't see him moving to another English side, and his wife's career is more easily transferred to New York than to Japan.
Maybe a 1 year contract would suit Robbo? I think next year could be v interesting without Sarries and I doubt see why we can't be in the mix with a few decent signings....Good captain to have for another year and he's only 33.
I wouldn't begrudge him a final big bucks bank roll in the US - he's clearly not going to play for England anymore and unless he doesn't mind a diminishing salary from Quins, he should go where he can clean up. We can bring on the next generation of back row players. We badly need a classic 7 back on the pitch to boss the breakdown and not give away silly penalties constantly.
Our older heroes can't stay forever...
I certainly wouldn't begrudge him a big payday after his service to the club (and country) but I just can't see him do it TBH
First I’ve heard of this rumour but TBH, it could be good for him and us. As you say, a fantastic servant to the club, but he can’t go on forever and I’d far rather he goes while he’s still worthy of his place rather than fading out as a shadow of what he was.
Calm down dears! We'll still have the other one!
I reckon Kock would be a good signing. I expect he's hardly earning anything at Saracens (only there because of the fantastic culture). There are probably about 10 TH Props in the Premiership earning more than him so will certainly be earning less than Kyle is on...
I reckon Koch and Malherbe would both be excellent additions. To me malherbe is the better player, strong scrummager and younger than Koch, but Koch is also a very good player. Koch also has the benefit of English experience so he knows the league and wont need much adjustment.
I was thinking that if we were to be looking for a SA prop, then Ox Nche would be a great option. But it seems he's a loosehead.
Good round up from Bristol Live,..
All the latest rugby rumours and transfer news and gossip from around the Gallagher Premiership
Nothing fun on there from our pov though :(
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