He would be a great signing. He is a world class Hooker
We were apparently interested last season (I believe he rumour was he was joining Exeter on a short term deal then us the following (this) season).
we'll break him anyway, like the rest of them
Would be a useful signing, but a) his throwing is suspect, and b) he's prone to concussing himself just by looking at a tackle.
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O Fortuna, velut luna statu variabilis,
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Would be a useful signing, but a) his throwing is suspect, and b) he's prone to concussing himself just by looking at a tackle.
Sounds like he would be a perfect fit for us.
Although we were linked with him earlier in the year, I think we've missed the boat on this one. Looks like he's signing for Leicester.
Instead, we've signed that bloke from Yorkshire Carnegie. Great
Instead, we've signed that bloke from Yorkshire Carnegie. Great
Haw about Kwagga Smith for an emergency 7...
With the rumours of Polota-Nau signing for Leicester that would move Harry Thacker further down the pecking order and Thacker in my opinion is exactly the sort of player we should be looking at.
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With the rumours of Polota-Nau signing for Leicester that would move Harry Thacker further down the pecking order and Thacker in my opinion is exactly the sort of player we should be looking at.
Seems like he may be off to Bristol (Thacker)
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With the rumours of Polota-Nau signing for Leicester that would move Harry Thacker further down the pecking order and Thacker in my opinion is exactly the sort of player we should be looking at.
Seems like he may be off to Bristol (Thacker)
I think Bristol are intent on getting anyone and everyone on board for next season but also heard that rumour recently, thought he could be a good player for us.
Confirmed as having signed for Leicester.
Opportunity missed.
Opportunity missed.
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Confirmed as having signed for Leicester.
Opportunity missed.
Nah... we've got Elia
When I heard the rumour back in the Summer (or whenever it was) about Polota-Nau, I thought this would have been a great chance to get a good, experienced international hooker. Only then to be disappointed that nothing came of it.
But after seeing a few of Elia's performances, I'm really looking forward to seeing what else he brings to the team. I've enjoyed watching him so far and want to see him get more starts in the AP.
But after seeing a few of Elia's performances, I'm really looking forward to seeing what else he brings to the team. I've enjoyed watching him so far and want to see him get more starts in the AP.
Judging by his performance yesterday we really missed a trick here.
I think I am right in saying he is joining Tigers now(immediately)??. If that is the case I doubt we were ever in for him. We currently have 5 hookers plus Mayhew on loan. You could argue that Polota-Nau could have joined instead of Mayhew but are we in a position to offer someone a full time contract?? I doubt he us cheap. I expect we will sign a hooker in the summer (with Gray off) but the timing prob wasn't right in terms of cap space.
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Judging by his performance yesterday we really missed a trick here.
Shanked his first throw, but had a good first half. Gave away 2 dumb penalties though.
I'd say he was a qualified success, but at club level he'd be a wrecking ball and that would've been nice for us.
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