Ford Replacement Choices

[Neils]

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/george-ford-handre-pollard-rugby-6222205

[hookender]

Umaga bit of a wild card speculation ? Though interesting re possible length of contract left.

[Neils]

Also I think I read Loz is wanted back at Montpellier.

[JonnyD]

Rumours of Finn Smith from Worcester seem pretty strong

Absolutely no chance a team coached by Borthwick would have Cooper at 10

[Neils]

Mail saying that Diamond starts at Worcester as a "Consultant" on Monday!

[HDAWG]

It's a really interesting situation to think about for Leicester. They need to decide if they want someone with Ford's game management abilities or drawing it close to the line abilities or both!

Umaga has the same drawing it to the line abilities, but not really the same level of game management abilities.

Pollard and Lozowski seem like more suitable choices, mature and good game management. But Pollard is expensive and probably better off in Japan, and Loz is probably not going to leave Saracens unless he gets an insane pay increase. Wouldn't surprise me if Pollard leaves Montpellier and Is replaced by Loz, even with Garbisi there.

Cooper is a ridiculous suggestion.

Worcester lad I've never heard of, but is now on my radar.

[Skippy]

Wasn’t Umaga a junior at Tigers at some point in the past?

[Neils]

Wasn’t Umaga a junior at Tigers at some point in the past?

Yes and certainly elements want him back.

[HDAWG]

Wasn’t Umaga a junior at Tigers at some point in the past?

Yes and certainly elements want him back.

What does elements want him back mean?

[Neils]

Some supporters/ groups - saw one twatter saying bring him home. Thankfully under contract.