"Proper players" - Ealing Trailfinders confirm 11 new signings in a week - Page 2 of 4 - Ruck

“Proper players” – Ealing Trailfinders confirm 11 new signings in a week

Dan Lancaster from Leicester Tigers

The sharpshooter, who is confident at fly-half and centre, joins Ben Ward’s squad after spending the 2021/22 season with Leicester Tigers. The 21-year-old, son of Stuart Lancaster (Leinster Head Coach), achieved five appearances for Tigers this season, earning selection in Leicester’s Premiership Cup fixtures. He has also spent time on loan at Nottingham Rugby over the past year, gaining some valuable Championship experience.

Ollie Newman from Northampton Saints

The 21-year-old arrives at Trailfinders Sports Club following three seasons at Saints, earning his senior Premiership debut against Bath in June 2021, and featuring in three of Northampton’s Premiership Cup fixtures in 2021/22. Prior to joining Saints full-time in 2019/20, Ollie played for Northampton U18s and displayed his speed and versatility throughout the 2018 Premiership 7s. 

Carlo Tizzano from Waratahs

The 22-year-old will join Ealing following three years in Sydney representing the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby. The energetic flanker has achieved 18 Super Rugby appearances for the Waratahs since his arrival in 2020.

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