Macleod Targeted For Blues Return
Nick Macleod
By Andrew Collins
January 20 2012
Sale’s former Blues fly half, Nick Macleod, is in talks about a move back to the Welsh capital. The Cardiff-born 28 year old is thought to be one of the names currently targeted by chairman, Peter Thomas.
Since his move to Sale Sharks in 2008, Macleod has becomes the Manchester-club’s first choice outside half, leading them to a respectable 7th in the Aviva Premiership so far this season.
Having originally joined a star-studded Sale squad four years ago, he has experienced more lows than highs at his current club as they went through massive changes over the past 2 years. However, he has been a consistent performer in times of turbulence, and is now reaping the rewards of his loyalty.
Last month, Macleod told the Manchester Evening Post,
“I’m loving my rugby, it’s a great place to be and a great bunch of lads to be around so, hopefully, I’ll be able to stay.”
However he has yet to sign a new deal and has now been contacted by his hometown club. It’s thought that Macleod, though very happy at Sale, is very tempted by the move which would see him re-ignite his hopes of earning an illustrious Welsh cap.
In 2006, Macleod was drafted into the travelling Welsh squad during their tour of South America. He cut short his pre-planned summer holiday and flew directly to Argentina – this memorably resulted in Macleod scouring local shops to buy rugby boots as he did not have any with him! (see link below)
However, that was to be his only Welsh call up.
But now he believes that a return to Wales, following years of exposure in the pivotal position, could lead to more opportunities to pull on the red jersey.
He could be joined by prop Rhys Gill in making the return to Cardiff following English exile. The former Blues prop has been in devastating form with the English champions, but is being ear marked as a potential replacement for Gethin Jenkins. The 25 year old has publically admitted he could be tempted by a move back to Wales.
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On a more positive note Casey wants to stay.
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Only an observation.
Four years later he looks a more mature player and I think he'd be a great signing. Mind you, he seems to've made a nice niche for himself at Sale so I wouldnt blame him for not moving back.
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not the answer
He isnt the answer. But the answer is never going to be any one player.
The answer is probably to bring in decent players who want to play for Cardiff and will fit in with the rest of the side. Macleod could be part of that.
If Parks and Sweeney are the answer then lord knows what the question is.
As for 12trees mmmmm.... glad Glaws got him
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I say that too...if only
Though Hernandez does seem to be declining at the moment.
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I say that too...if only
Though Hernandez does seem to be declining at the moment.
It's the Auckland Blues after him not us!
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I say that too...if only
Though Hernandez does seem to be declining at the moment.
It's the Auckland Blues after him not us!
Hence the "if only" comment.
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It's the Auckland Blues after him not us!
You need to duck more mun
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Soldier: This is the worst part. The calm before the battle
Fry: And then the battle is not so bad?
Soldier: Oh, right. I forgot about the battle
Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot