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Banquo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2025 8:21 am

Which Tyler wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:03 pm Of course, it's entirely possible that I'm undervaluing Arundell, as I see him as someone who failed in a move to France, was overvalued whilst there, and still has everything to prove as a rugby player (as opposed to athlete) - others see him as an international miracle worker.
I expect him to be taking a pay cut from £200k, others see him as doubling it.

Very harsh on Arundell.

Puja wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2025 3:09 pm
I would generally agree with your assessment of Arundell as a player currently, but I would imagine there's still enough people on the hype train that he could command a decent enough salary on the open market, especially since he does have ridiculous potential. Might not be getting the same wedge he was offered when he turned down Bath the other year and chose to re-sign with Racing, but I'd be surprised if he's cheap.

Puja

Which Tyler wrote: ↑Thu May 29, 2025 12:46 pm

Banquo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2025 8:21 am

Which Tyler wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:03 pm Of course, it's entirely possible that I'm undervaluing Arundell, as I see him as someone who failed in a move to France, was overvalued whilst there, and still has everything to prove as a rugby player (as opposed to athlete) - others see him as an international miracle worker.
I expect him to be taking a pay cut from £200k, others see him as doubling it.

Very harsh on Arundell.

Puja wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2025 3:09 pm
I would generally agree with your assessment of Arundell as a player currently, but I would imagine there's still enough people on the hype train that he could command a decent enough salary on the open market, especially since he does have ridiculous potential. Might not be getting the same wedge he was offered when he turned down Bath the other year and chose to re-sign with Racing, but I'd be surprised if he's cheap.

Puja

Rumours from France that Arundell's salary at Bath to be 180-190 - unclear if that's Euros or Pound Sterling - given the location, you'd presume euros, but it's less certain than even the number attached.
So somewhere between £150-190k depending.

Either way, a "cut" from £200k but may or may not be a significant cut - still more than Grace, but broadly similar ballpark.
Either way, current state as I see it, of senior squad changes for next year
Annett = Frost
Schreuder >> Van der Linde
Grace + McConnochie > Arundell
Cordwell + DuPlessis < Carreras

Then we've still got the following to add to any change from above, to pay for academy graduates and other re-negotiated contracts.
Out of contract (no news):
John Stewart (HK)
Kieran Verden (LHP)

Unconfirmed, but thought to be out of contract (no news):
Hame Faiva (HK)
Will Butt (CE)

Under contract, but rumours of big money being offered in France (I think we'd have something firmer by now if for this summer):
Same Underhill
Jo Cokanasiga

Speculated rather than rumoured:
Bailey to Leicester

Which Tyler wrote: ↑Thu May 29, 2025 12:46 pm Then we've still got the following to add to any change from above, to pay for academy graduates and other re-negotiated contracts.
Out of contract (no news):
John Stewart (HK)
Kieran Verden (LHP)

Unconfirmed, but thought to be out of contract (no news):
Hame Faiva (HK)
Will Butt (CE)

Adam_P wrote: ↑Thu May 29, 2025 6:28 pm Rumours that Saints are after JJ van der Mescht which would be a very welcome addition to the pack. Ties in with rumours I've also seen about a new scrum coach in Jaco Pienaar

Danno wrote: ↑Fri May 30, 2025 11:13 am Is there an available FH that Tigers haven't been linked with?

Banquo wrote: ↑Fri May 30, 2025 12:24 pm already trailed but Juan gonzalez of Uruguay to Wuss. Dramatically lowering average age of squad

Going old forwards and young backs, which is probably sensible.

FKAS wrote: ↑Fri May 30, 2025 1:06 pm

Banquo wrote: ↑Fri May 30, 2025 12:24 pm already trailed but Juan gonzalez of Uruguay to Wuss. Dramatically lowering average age of squad

Going old forwards and young backs, which is probably sensible.

Vanes and Hoyt have joined Wuss from Tigers, that brings down the average age of the forwards.