In terms of a utility back, David McIlwaine is leaving Bristol. Former Ulster player

Winger/full back

its_phil wrote: From what I understand there is going to be only one more major signing and they are looking for a backrow. Maybe one utility back too.

Also change in kit is confirmed, with a ridiculous sum being paid by an Australian sportswear brand. I think it is ISC because that is the only one I can think of.

I think Frank is getting a new contract too.

Is the major signing a backrow?

From what I understand there is going to be only one more major signing and they are looking for a backrow. Maybe one utility back too.

Also change in kit is confirmed, with a ridiculous sum being paid by an Australian sportswear brand. I think it is ISC because that is the only one I can think of.

I think Frank is getting a new contract too.

Porterbelly wrote: Would Neil Best for a season be worth a shout. 34 now but still a regular at Worcester would be a good backup and likes a bit of tough stuff

He's 34; wow still thought he was a young one.

Always liked him as a player. One of those abrasive annoying in your face players. Would be a great seasoned back rower

Would Neil Best for a season be worth a shout. 34 now but still a regular at Worcester would be a good backup and likes a bit of tough stuff

Ali Birch is going to Rotterham Titans next season. Wonder why we didn't put in for him? Faloon has worked out brilliantly for us and with more gametime Birch could be a winner as well. Plus he's an IQ backrower and not many of them moving between clubs this season. Hopefully this means we've someone lined up.

Any chance that Tadhg Leader gets a contract? He's a 12 and would be a decent back up to McSharry I reckon

I was chatting to Shane on the twitter machine and he says he'll be back for pre-season. He's absolutely gutted to miss so many games this season

This time last year don't remember many postings about Henshaw or Marmion etc & look what they have done. Saw Leydon once and looks a player of immense potential if fit. Don't see much more coming in terms of budgeted signings but the talent is there in the academy.

Heard once that ' you can't win a thing with kids'........my opinion, if they are good enough , play them , trust them and support them. They and those like them are the life blood of the playing squad going forward............

Ah i see Decadance im not with it today.
Cant see Renyeke staying though and i dont think we could match the offers for Fetu.

sea_point wrote: Shane Leyden should be back next season as well, although from serious injury perhaps we will only start seeing the best of him in the second half of the season if he can stay fit and get games under his belt. But he'll basically be like a new signing and with Duffy & Henshaw locking down the 15 role currently we need to find a pace for his talent...

As long as he is fit for pre-season, that is exactly what he will be like. Such a great player. Incredible natural talent to anyone who has seen him at u20 and schools. Someone who can make something out of nothing

Shane Leyden should be back next season as well, although from serious injury perhaps we will only start seeing the best of him in the second half of the season if he can stay fit and get games under his belt. But he'll basically be like a new signing and with Duffy & Henshaw locking down the 15 role currently we need to find a pace for his talent...

I think Culk was just pointing out that Reynecke and Fetu have not actually left as yet

Oh is there a big sugardaddy of a sponsor coming on board theCulk ???

What would People think of seeing any of Jarvis, carty, ronaldson and/or henshaw lining out at centre next year?

Would like to see Jarvis and Leader getting a run out at 12. I think Jarvis needs to be played in one position and his best bet of making it is at 12. It will be tough with McSharry and Murphy there but he's young and a useful utility back to have.