LIST | 5 signings who'd transform Leicester Tigers into title contenders

Rugby News
Monday, 01 June 2020 at 10:57
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Despite their struggles this season, Leicester Tigers could turn into serious title contenders if they make five major transfers in the summer.

1. Julian Montoya

The 55-cap Argentina hooker has been linked with a move to the Gallagher Premiership ahead of the 2020/21 season.
Players at the Jaguares have reportedly been told by the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) that they are free to take up offers from offshore clubs to continue playing rugby.
The hooker, who has been linked with a move to Welford Road by Rugby Inside Line, was one of the Pumas star performers at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, scoring four tries, which included a terrific hat-trick against Tonga.
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2. Leone Nakarawa

The world-class was fired by Top 14 club Racing 92 last year for not turning up in time for the new season after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and was quickly snapped up by former club Glasgow Warriors in the PRO14 competition.
Now residing in Waila, Nausori due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he'd be a gamechanger for Tigers if they could bring him to Welford Road.
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3. Josh Matavesi

Matavesi and Tuilagi potentially partnering up in the midfield is a scary thought.
The flying Fijian made quite the impression at Bath after his mid-season switch from Newcastle Falcons to replace Jamie Roberts.
However, Bath boss Stuart Hooper has revealed he only has a contract at The Rec until the end of the season.
Incoming Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick is known to be a huge fan of the player.
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4. Scott Fardy

Fardy signed a one-year extension of a contract in 2019 with Leinster, but despite turning 35, the grizzled Aussie doesn’t look set to hang up his boots just yet.
He’s been in fine form for Leinster this season, and has been linked with a move to the Gallagher Premiership.
He’d be a great signing for Tigers.
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5. Marland Yarde

Tigers were linked with the England international speedster before the quarantine began.
There was then a report from The Rugby Paper that he'd signed a new deal with Sale, but that hasn't been confirmed.
If Tigers can get him in, the 27-year-old would guarantee tries as long as he remains fit.
Absolutely a player to consider.
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POTENTIAL LEICESTER TIGERS XV:

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15. Telusa Veainu, 14. Nemani Nadolo, 13. Manu Tuilagi, 12. Josh Matavesi, 11. Marland Yarde, 10. George Ford, 9. Ben Youngs; 1. Ellis Genge, 2. Julian Montoya, 3. Dan Cole, 4. Leone Nakarawa, 5. Tomás Lavanini, 6. Scott Fardy, 7. Tommy Reffell, 8.Jordan Taufua
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