TRANSFER | Leicester star departs to continue international career

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Tuesday, 26 May 2020 at 15:33
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Jonah Holmes have announced Wales international Jonah Holmes has agreed to join the region on a long-term contract.
Holmes, who can play on the wing or full back, joins the region after being released from the final year of his contract by Leicester Tigers.

The 27-year-old scored 24 tries in three seasons with Tigers and has earned three Wales caps to date.
Dean Ryan, Director of Dragons Rugby, said: “Jonah is a top-class international who is excited to make the move to Wales and join Dragons.
“Jonah has big ambitions, in both the domestic and international arena, and we are pleased that he believes that Dragons is the right fit for him to be able to achieve those goals.”

Leicester Tigers | Four perfect replacements for Jonny May

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Leicester Tigers have already lost Jonny May to Gloucester and are reportedly set to lose Jonah Holmes to Dragons, which severely depletes their wide-men ranks.
They have already signed Fijian powerhouse Nemani Nadolo for next season, but need reinforcements with Rory Hughes also set to depart when his loan from Glasgow expires.
Here's a list of four wingers who would be seen as great signings for Tigers:

1. 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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2. Dane Haylett-Petty

The 33-cap Wallaby is an international superstar who is available for Tigers to go sign on a short-term deal as soon as this is over.
This is due to Haylett-Petty, who was forced to take a huge paycut, being given the green light to take a leave of absence from Super Rugby and secure short term contracts in places such as England and the Japanese Top League before returning in time for the July 2021 Test schedule.
Would be an incredible signing.
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3. Joe Tomane

If Tigers are looking for an experienced head to help bring on some of their young wide-men then Tomane is an obvious choice.
The Wallaby, who is out of contract with Leinster in the summer, has been consistently brilliant for the Irish province and there will be no shortage of interest in securing the 30-year-old's services.
Tigers should be at the front of that queue.

4. Alex Lewington

With Saracens urgently trying to reduce their wage bill, Tigers should attempt to bring the speedster back to Welford Road.
He departed Tigers in 2013 as a lightweight winger who had failed to make his mark after progressing through the clubs academy.
Since then, he's bulked up a bit but kept his speed, developing into one of the Premiership's most deadly finishers for Saracens, who he joined following successful stints with Nottingham and London Irish.
Bringing him back to Welford Road would be a great piece of business.
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