Highlanders

sandal says...

I'm disappointed that New Zealand rugby is losing him. All the talk has been about Smith, Perenara and Kerr Barlow, but in the little I have seen of Cowan this season he has been outstanding. He's still only 28 and with such a lot left in the tank it's a shame he has been lost to English rugby. I hope they pay him well.

But I guess this is what happens when you win a world cup. Even those who have been loyal to their home union (Cowan is said to have rejected an approach from the Crusaders some years ago) start to look for different challenges. If it is a sign that the cup winners are struggling for motivation, then I hope Hanson and co take note.

Posted 04:29 18th April 2012

sanka69 says...

@GCP_JONES Well different reports reckon that Glos have secured additional funding and will be spending close to the salary cap so will expect few more players for sure. Redpath did think we needed a scrum half (cowan), hooker and a winger. think we have 15 plus players out of contract at the end of the season including a lot of the Academy guys so any other positions are anybodys guess! Nick Wood has been playing out of his skin so not sure Golding would get much of a look in - better of getting a quality tighthead I reckon!

Posted 16:58 17th April 2012

sanka69 says...

@APV1 latest I heard was that he was shown round Stade Francais a while ago but no offer has surfaced as of yet. Due to him no longer being part of the EPS, Glos have to pay all his wages which were fairly sizeable. It hink they offered him a year on reduced salary but he was looking for a 2yr contract.

Posted 15:14 17th April 2012

GCP_JONES says...

@sanka69...

have you heard of any more players joining for next season? . I read somewhere that Jon Golding from Newcastle was rumoured?

Posted 14:47 17th April 2012

sanka69 says...

@philb87 Tindall will not be with us next season, although not officially announced, not a bad thing with the youngsters we have in the centres (Twelvetrees & Trinder will be first choice centres).

Posted 11:53 17th April 2012

hayj05 says...

@ruckingkiwi - Well said.

Posted 09:59 17th April 2012

sanka69 says...

Hope to welcome you to Glos and the Shed next year Jimmy - just the player we need to boss our pack and provid e a bit of mongrel!! Thanks for joining us....awesome news!

Posted 09:41 17th April 2012

rugby_rockstar says...

Nothing but good reviews. Sounds like Gloucester have picked up a gem.

Posted 09:21 17th April 2012