Latest Clear Out - Saints

[DGP Wasp]

https://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/quartet-of-saints-to-depart-northampton-this-summer

Tuala, Ratuniyarawa, Francis and Naiyaravoro all out the door.  That's a fair bit of quality and experience to lose.

There's a couple of big back 3 players and a centre there who could all offer Wasps something (think we're good for 2nd rows)

[InBetweenWasp]

Wonder where Francis is off to?

[baldpaul101]

Naiyaravoro would be a handy signing if he's fit. Would definitely add something different to Wasps backline.

The rest are past their best IMO

[JonnyD]

Naiyaravoro would fit the bill of ‘hard running back’ alright, not sure if he’s recovered from the knee injury and would probably still get into a few Aus super rugby sides / not sure if there’s any rumours of his next club.

How is Francis still going? So many injuries and as many head knocks, maybe time to call it a day. Forgot he was even at Saints if I’m honest

[NellyWellyWaspy]

I think all of them are not being offered new contracts due to age and injuries. Not where we want to go fishing either.

[Shugs]

Hmmm not sure. I wouldn’t mind Francis at the right price. Kicks too.

[DGP Wasp]

Surprised at how old Francis is.  My first thought was that he could be useful for us, but he's had his share of recent injuries, and at 32, that doesn't bode well.  We already have one injury cursed centre, but at least Mills has youth on his side.

Naiyaravoro would certainly give us something we don't currently have.  Question is whether that's what we want.

[Laterontoday]

Naiyaravoro would certainly give us something we don't currently have.  Question is whether that's what we want.

Ball in hand he is quite formidable, ask Rob Miller who I saw jump out of his way at FG rather than tackle and get battered.

Ask a Saints fan though about him and they will say he is a one trick pony.  He cant tackle for toffee and his defence work is poor.

[MarleyWasp]

Naiyaravoro also gets binned a fair amount for seatbelt tackles. No thanks.

[Rossm]

Not for me. Turning circle of a super tanker.

[will311293]

IF anyone i'd take Francis, think he offers a decent amount and could be a great squad signing.

[Sliminator]

Naiyaravoro, one trick pony, I remember 1 season in the first game against Saints he gave us all sorts of problems, by the return match he was completely absent as we'd adapted and stopped them getting any ball to him.

[13thWarrior]

For me Tuala is the most interesting of the 4. But couldn't say how he is going for his age.

[InBetweenWasp]

Francis has signed for Bath.  Will see if it was shrewd signing.  A bit like Mills, he’s a player with a good rugby brain and leadership… when/if available.