Rugby should have a transfer deadline day, says Danny Cipriani

Thursday, 01 October 2020 at 21:57

byRugby Rucker

As football's window slams shut tonight, Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani believes a similar concept needs to be introduced in rugby.

This season has seen the likes of Kyle Sinckler, Ben Spencer and Chris Ashton all announce moves away from their clubs mid-season. However, Cipriani believes a set period culminating in a deadline day would help prevent disruption to teams.

"I think it [a transfer deadline day] should happen really," Cipriani told ESPN.

"Just because you get people saying they are leaving in January, or even sooner.

"Then they are there for six months, but what is their motivation? Obviously they are still motivated, they still want to play but it is a strange position to be in, to know you are not going to be there.

"I think it would make it a bit more exciting for people to see It and maybe a bit more professional in that way."

And Cipriani, who is a keen supporter of the NFL and NBA, sees the advantages of employing a draft system which could help to level the playing field.

"Draft system -- yes, it's great to watch," Cipriani said. "It swings massively and it did for a while stop one team from winning but obviously the New England Patriots are just unbelievably strong right now. Well, they have been for a long time now. It is great to watch the draft system."

The talented wives and girlfriends of the England squad

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The equally talented women behind the England internationals.

1. Michelle Cussell

Elliot Daly met his partner at the £18,618-a-year Whitgift School for boys in Croydon, south London, where the Saracens star was a pupil and she worked as a sports events organiser.

2. Secret future Mrs Genge

The prop, who likes to keep his private life well hidden, shared a gender reveal video of the pairs first baby on his Instagram, but made sure to keep his Welsh girlfriends face out of frame. She is reportedly studying Law.

3. Charlotte Youngs

The beautiful wife of Ben Youngs works as a cosmetic nurse at an upscale Leicester clinic. The pair have two young children, Boris, four, and two-year-old Billie. With a private Instagram account, Charlotte clearly definitely prefers to stay away from the media spotlight.

4. Sophie May

The Personal Trainer in Market Harborough married the England speedster three years ago. Sophie earns her living as a personal trainer, posting regular updates on the Girlsontopoffitness Instagram page.

5. Jessica Lawes

The pair have two children together called Nelly and Teddy. She often shares photographs of her adorable youngsters on her Instagram page, which has over 7,400 followers. Glamorous Jessica also has another sideline in her portfolio career, developing properties.

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6. Simmone Vunipola

The pair flew to Tonga and admitted that their wedding in 2019 wasn't without stresses. Vunipola said afterwards: 'The wedding was awesome and I’m obviously very happy to be married to my wife.

He added: 'My family are very demanding in terms of all the traditional things. I’ve grown up my whole life in the UK, so it was tough to get my head around that.'

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7. Eloise Harris

The American events planner has been the better half of England star Anthony Watson for a number of years now. The two are now expecting their first child.

8. Georgie Farrell

Despite being one of the games' global superstars, his wife has chosen to keep her life extremely private. The couple, both 28, tied the knot in the summer of 2018 and Owens better half gave birth to their son, Tommy, in March.