Another second row
Davies
By Cheery Cherry
June 7 2013
Nigel Davies is continuing to strengthen the engine room with the signing of lock Tom Hicks from Saints ..
The 21 year old has played for England Under-19s after coming thropugh the Northampton academy. However, he has only played once for the first team - against Irish in the LV Cup two years ago.
He's obvioulsy looking for more first team actoin and Nigel Davies says: "Tom is a promising young prospect with the ideal build for a second row in the professional game.
"He's opted to join us because he feels we have a reputation for developing young talent and providing good playing opportunities for younger players where appropriate."
Another second row
Posted by: Shedloads (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2013 14:33
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Re: Another second row
Posted by: Price of Ashleworth (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2013 21:11
Let's see how he does.
Re: Another second row
Posted by: Peter Budd (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2013 10:33
They'll be whinging on the Shedweb that he is too light.
Re: Another second row
Posted by: Buzzaboo (IP Logged)
Date: 10/06/2013 09:37
Athletic second rows are all the rage these days aren't they?
A change of scenery wil do the lad no
harm if he's been at saints all his career and we need cover.
A change of scenery wil do the lad no
harm if he's been at saints all his career and we need cover.
Re: Another second row
Posted by: Broonie (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2013 12:18
he's a genuine 6'8" lock who will acquire more bulk as he matures. his published weight is way out of date .he knows how to run a lineout, likes to tackle and he's a worker, nothing too flash.
he was up against Day, Lawes,Manoa ,James Craig, Calum clark and we've signeed a kiwi from Otago called Rob Verbakel this year, so i'd reckon he's doing the right thing, sadly.
I guess he'll do well with you
he was up against Day, Lawes,Manoa ,James Craig, Calum clark and we've signeed a kiwi from Otago called Rob Verbakel this year, so i'd reckon he's doing the right thing, sadly.
I guess he'll do well with you
Re: Another second row
Posted by: Cherry Picker (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2013 14:33
Thanks for that update. Sounds like a very useful addition.
Re: Another second row
Posted by: SlimJimmie (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2013 22:27
Personally, I'm very sorry to see the lad leave us. He will not let you down and is likely to come back and bite us IMHO.
He will make a contribution to your squad.
He will make a contribution to your squad.
Re: Another second row
Posted by: james46 (IP Logged)
Date: 01/07/2013 09:40
What about Stooke coming through the Academy?
Re: Another second row
Posted by: RugbyTalentlessSpotter (IP Logged)
Date: 16/07/2013 18:43
Keep up! Stooke remains in the academy and this bloke joins it as well.