Yeah, Mallinder is a 12, it's obviously his best position. I got it from a friend who went and was raving about him, he also said Lawes was brilliant but I tend to not worry about that because I honestly can't remember the last time I spoke to him about a game where he didn't (he firmly believes Lawes is the best lock in world rugby and is currently the best player in Europe, he's a big fan).
Not sure if anyone has seen this, but it is looking very likely that two South African sides will join the Pro12 from next season, taking it up to 14. Rumours are that a third side were also interested in joining.I think this is them testing the waters of a move to NH rugby, as their Super Rugby deal is up in 2020.
Quote from: tomd2103 on July 19, 2017, 11:47:21 PMNot sure if anyone has seen this, but it is looking very likely that two South African sides will join the Pro12 from next season, taking it up to 14. Rumours are that a third side were also interested in joining.I think this is them testing the waters of a move to NH rugby, as their Super Rugby deal is up in 2020. Yes, Cheetahs and Kings making it up to 14.Apparently Zebre, an Italian club side could drop out in the future to be replaced by an American team.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40653822
Worcester have signed Peter Stringer on a 6 month contract. Cover for Hougaard.Didn't realise he was 39, though!!Could be an interesting signing for them. Bit of nous about him.
Quote from: nigel on July 20, 2017, 02:09:37 PMWorcester have signed Peter Stringer on a 6 month contract. Cover for Hougaard.Didn't realise he was 39, though!!Could be an interesting signing for them. Bit of nous about him.I couldn't stand Stringer when he was an International, a snidey little bastard, but fair play to him for putting his body on the line at 39.
Quote from: nigel on July 20, 2017, 02:05:50 PMQuote from: tomd2103 on July 19, 2017, 11:47:21 PMNot sure if anyone has seen this, but it is looking very likely that two South African sides will join the Pro12 from next season, taking it up to 14. Rumours are that a third side were also interested in joining.I think this is them testing the waters of a move to NH rugby, as their Super Rugby deal is up in 2020. Yes, Cheetahs and Kings making it up to 14.Apparently Zebre, an Italian club side could drop out in the future to be replaced by an American team.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40653822I'm surprised the SA teams have got in before the americans if I'm honest, I'd been expecting that for a while. I still think there's more changes to come there as well because there's a lo9t of pressure to let Romania, Georgia and maybe even Russia join the party and I suspect Canada will be pushing for a place once a US team does join. I can honestly see it splitting into 2 leagues and ending up a bit like the mess for super rugby if they're not careful.
As I suspected earlier in this thread, Hartley has signed a new deal with Saints - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40655092