Australia international Blake Enever has joined English Premiersip Rugby side Leicester Tigers from the Brumbies.
He will be joined at Welford Road by another former Super Rugby squad member, Harry Potter of the Melbourne Rebels.
“Blake is a strong addition to the club ahead of the new season and brings with him a wealth of experience from Super Rugby,” Tigers head coach Geordan Murphy told the club’s website.
“He’s a big, physical and hard-working player, which is what we want in our pack, and someone our fans should be thrilled to see joining the club.
“In our dealings with Blake so far we have been impressed by him as a young man who will add much more than what he offers on the pitch to our club and that is important to us.”
The 28-year-old Enever made his Test debut against England at Twickenham in 2017, and said: “Coming over to the UK and being a part of Premiership rugby while representing a club of Leicester’s standing is an exciting prospect.
“They have given me an opportunity and I want to repay that. I will be doing everything I can to add to the club.”
Tigers have also signed 22-year-old back Potter, who can play across the back line.
London-born Potter emigrated to Australia as a child and signed a professional contract with the Rebels in 2019, having represented National Rugby Championship sides NSW Country Eagles and Melbourne Rising.
“I was so inspired by what I heard in chats with the club and what is ahead for Leicester Tigers, it was too good an opportunity to pass on,” he said.
Leicester were 11th in the 12-team Premiership when the season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markus
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Unless there was actually dishonesty in the discussions requesting a release, then yes it remains much worse.
Derek Murray
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The difference being transfer fees
Train Without A Station
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Last published board remuneration was $3700 PA. May have changed since then, but it went down every year leading up to that.
JSJ
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$25K PA for say 12 meetings is $2,000 plus expenses per meeting.
Don
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So...are the 3 Reds who refused to sign the 60% pay deal now really so much worse than the guys who did sign the deal but are seeking releases and leaving?
Guess
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Free market baby. Rugby is going the same path as football. Aru needs to tighten up their contracts and regulations unless they are willing to invest a lot of money to compete in a free market which I doubt they have :laughing: They also could go for private money but it would bring its own set of cons. Seriously, globalisation sucks.
Derek Murray
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I like that he was a worker but I can't believe he ran out for us against England at Twickenham.
Derek Murray
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I don't know whether it's true or not but Jo Johnson (Boris's brother) said when he resigned as an MP last year that he "wanted to spend less time with his family".
Adsa
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Coleman, Rodda, Arnold, Phillip, Hocking and now Enever that is too many locks for Oz rugby to lose in one year. Make them feel the love RA and ditch throwing $ at league backs. Cadyn Neville and LSL will hopefully stay fit for the upcoming games to start in a test and Blyth may get a run off the bench for a test debut.
Jacko
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Sorry...I cant help it.....Ok its all about Thorn....Bl00dy Thorn!!!
The Crow Flies Backwards
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Tooly's Factory?
Train Without A Station
Roar Guru
The board are paid almost nothing
Bobby
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Reckon a compromise of 70% will be reached to avert strike action.
Bobby
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Obviously the piers that be, whether at the the Reds, Ponies or At Wallaby level, didn't share your view Tooly. Good luck to the lad !
Train Without A Station
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It’s clearly because of Thorn. Stop deflecting
Train Without A Station
Roar Guru
What creditors? Who do they owe money to? They aren’t drowning under debt. The annual report was released today showing they were solvent. They likely remain solvent today. The concern is future income will not be adequate to meet the costs needed to be a top rugby nation. Bankruptcy will only mean all future player contracts will be void. Which is the only thing really worth protecting.
Jacko
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Clearly players are now leaving because of McKellar...And Wessels...and Penny......I do have the proof LOL.....All about the coach when someone leaves the Reds but all about the Reds coach when someone leaves all the other RA franchises....Go BT...I still believe the Reds will finish second in the Aus Sr comp and may even beat the Brumbies in a game based on the first game of the season
Train Without A Station
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Nah. Probably not.
Tooly
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A lot of financial wizards here. I gave RA the solution. Bankruptcy, pay all creditors 10 cents in the dollar. If this was done before the negotiations with Fox and World Rugby new contracts could be signed going forward. There are plenty of players out there who are not far behind those who tanked us. They will be less mercenary and better. Rugby would have needed to ditch RA and all concerned. A new name ? “ Tooly’s Clearwater Revival “.
Tooly
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Another big loss to Australian Rugby . He is a good defender, big , a hard worker , can pass and has some pace. Why wouldn’t he leave ? Ignored by the Reds, discarded by Chekko, forgotten by Johnson and never heard of by Davo. Prove them all wrong Blake.