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Quote:Widcombe Boy
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(Another legacy of Mr Ford)
Quote:BathMatt53
That’s a shame, I think that he really adds something a bit different (and exciting). I understand that salary cap is at a premium but it’s nice to have different options.
Quote:malco
I have heard that Tapuai simply doesn’t fit with the way the coaches want us to play. They want a more physical 12 to get over the gain line, be a defensive wall and offload late in contact.
Quote:by
There were reports that we were chasing Nadolo last season, I think this is the last year he has on his contract with Montpellier and hes mentioned that he wants to give the premiership another go. Replacement for Banahan? Or put him in at 12?
Quote:hastaQuote:malco
I have heard that Tapuai simply doesn’t fit with the way the coaches want us to play. They want a more physical 12 to get over the gain line, be a defensive wall and offload late in contact.
So... Ben Te'o then.
Quote:BathMatt53
ah, this one then?
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Toulon offering £880k per year if reports are to be believed.
Quote:Hamptonite
The Rugby Paoer today suggests that they may bid for Toby Faletau at the end of this season with a bid of £500k to release him a year early - the same fee that Dragons will not be able to afford!
Interestingly during the Sky coverage of games yesterday, Dan Biggar was asked if he knew what Rhys and Toby thought of their time at Bath.
He said ‘they are both loving it and have a lot of time and respect for Todd’
Not the kind of comment that makes you think TF will want to move on early!
Quote:by
With Mercer coming through it wouldn't be a bad idea to take the money and spend elsewhere. Though I think we are in a strong position to keep Faletau given the distance to Wales, the fact we have honoured his international release clause and Biggar's comments.
Quote:hasta
Latest from Chron is Taps trying to sort out extension, wants to stay.
Quote:BathMatt53Quote:hasta
Latest from Chron is Taps trying to sort out extension, wants to stay.
That would be welcome news indeed.
Quote:@Hydor18
A Director of Rugby must have more say than that?! Mike Ford seemed to dictate who he wanted and how much.
Quote:BathBurger
To put a couple of your posts together malco are we to understand that the coaches have recommended no contract extension to the management for Tapuai as he does not fit the playing style they are looking for? Or have I misunderstood? How likely do you reckon it is that he's moving on from what you've heard/been told?
Quote:Malco
... whether Tapuai is happy to play as a squad player rather than a first pick. I think Max Clark will start ahead of him at 12 next season and for the foreseeable future.
Quote:BeergogglesQuote:Malco
... whether Tapuai is happy to play as a squad player rather than a first pick. I think Max Clark will start ahead of him at 12 next season and for the foreseeable future.
Bonkers, completely and utterly stark raving bonkers (IMHO of course).
Quote:BathMatt53Quote:BeergogglesQuote:Malco
... whether Tapuai is happy to play as a squad player rather than a first pick. I think Max Clark will start ahead of him at 12 next season and for the foreseeable future.
Bonkers, completely and utterly stark raving bonkers (IMHO of course).
It’s quite possible in the current game to have 2 starting 12s on rotation depending on the opposition and Clark and Tapuai would be good options.
Quote:I think we only need to look for conspiracy or institutional problems with our coaching turnover until you can point to a coach who should have stayed.Rawce
However, maybe it would explain why we can't seem to keep a stable coaching team for more than 5 minutes.
Quote:Rawce
I can't see such a stark disconnect between the coaches and recruitment/management as has been implied. The two functions are surely integral in shaping the squad for years to come and must work together. If there is such a them and us relationship (or an owner with too much of a hand on the tiller...) then we'd have unravelled as a club a long time ago. Surely the coaches would have had a major input into what they feel the likes of Banners is worth to the squad?
However, maybe it would explain why we can't seem to keep a stable coaching team for more than 5 minutes.
Quote:hemington
I fully get the twice the pay for a longer contract argument and how tempting that might be to anyone but what about the bigger picture. Could Banners get a 'lifetime' job at Bath after he hangs up his boots (would he get this after 3 years at Glos). How much dead time is he going to spend driving to Glos and back (and that Work Life balance), how will he fit in at Glos and with the Shed? He's never going to be loved there as much as we do. Yep money is great and we all need it but sometimes there are other considerations. Seem to remember Barkers never felt at home there - there may be others as well.
Quote:hemington
I am not on Baths back (what have I said that makes you think that) or Banners. I would always wish him the best of luck for all the pride, fun and enjoyment he has given me over the years. Of course he has every right to look at as many alternatives as he wants and to do what he thinks is best for him. I never said anything different.
Quote:Rob
As a club our recruitment seems hap hazard. The need for a big Center is so obvious. I agree Taps is very good but in wet boggy conditions (of which there are less and less pitches like that) we need a big Center. I'd be ecstatic with Will Hurrell from Bristol. Makes meters every time solid defender and a proper turnover merchant.
Quote:gaz59
With the dosh Brizzle are chucking around there is zero chance of nicking any of their top players
Need to look eleswhere
Quote:DanWiley
"With the dosh Brizzle are chucking around there is zero chance of nicking any of their top players "
We could offer then long term, top flight rugby?
Quote:BathMatt53Quote:DanWiley
"With the dosh Brizzle are chucking around there is zero chance of nicking any of their top players "
We could offer then long term, top flight rugby?
Based on the signings they are making (Thacker, Afoa and Jonny Gray the latest?) as well as those that they have already made, they will definitely be looking towards the top of the table next season rather than bumping along the bottom IMO.
Quote:BathMatt53
Good player but do we really want players past their best (like Charteris)?
Quote:BathMatt53
Bear in mind that you are thinking about him now. Add 6 months before he joins then a 2(+?) year contract...
My gran has aggression, I wouldn’t want the old dear playing for bath, bless her.
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Bear in mind that you are thinking about him now. Add 6 months before he joins then a 2(+?) year contract...
My gran has aggression, I wouldn’t want the old dear playing for bath, bless her.
Key thing is his injury record which I think is quite good.
Well worth 2 years if the price is right.
Can your gran play looses head?