14 rugby transfers to get excited about ahead of next season
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Leinster’s signing of Jordie Barrett from the Hurricanes is maybe the standout move in this season’s flurry of rugby transfers.
Here’s a look at 14 of the biggest rugby transfer stories of the season so far, brought you by the inimitable Neil Fissler.
Owen Farrell: Saracens to Racing 92
Racing has been looking high and low to replace Finn Russell, and they have signed a born winner who loves winning a trophy and will relish the challenge of playing in the Top 14. A massive loss to England and the Premiership.
Viliame Mata: Edinburgh to Bristol
The Bears pulled off a massive coup when they signed up the Fijian superstar, who was one of the stand performers at the World Cup. He has been brought in to add much-needed bulk to the forwards and will be a nuisance on both sides of the ball.
Louis Lynagh: Harlequins to Benetton
Another player that will feel that he has plenty to prove next season to his current employers who were seemingly content to simply allow him to move away without offering a new deal. He knows his way to the try line and will be a huge asset to Italy and Benetton.
Josh Kemeny: Melbourne Rebels to Saints
He is a player whose career is in danger of losing his way with two serious knee injuries. Kemeny lacks the physicality of Lewis Ludlam, whom he is replacing, but he has pace to burn and looks like a very astute acquisition by Saints.
Waisea Nayacalevu: Toulon to Sale Sharks
The Sharks needed a big-name signing in the centres to cover for the loss of Manu Tuilagi, and the explosive Fiji captain will certainly provide that. A menacing runner will be looking to punch holes in Premiership defences from the first whistle.
Jordie Barrett: Hurricanes to Leinster
Leinster caused a minor sensation and had their fans salivating when they announced All Black star Barrett was moving to Dublin on a six-month deal later this year. He is guaranteed to draw attention to the URC from around the world.
André Esterhuizen: Harlequins to the Sharks
Quins fans almost went into a state of mourning when it was announced that World Cup winner Andre the Giant was returning to South Africa for family reasons. A truly world-class performer who will help to drag the Sharks out of the doldrums.
Sam Spink: Western Force to Saracens
The outside centre headed to Australia when Wasps went out of business, and many will say it’s been the making of him. He was brilliant in his first campaign in Perth and…
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