TRANSFER NEWS | Departing Leicester forward Guy Thompson has a new club
Rugby NewsWednesday, 10 June 2020 at 17:10
Leicester Tigers forward Guy Thompson revealed earlier this seasons that he is set to leave the club this summer when his contract expires.
The 33-year-old flanker has scored seven tries in 33 appearances since moving to Welford Road from Wasps in the summer of 2018.
It's now been confirmed that the flanker will be playing in the Championship next season with Ealing Trailfinders.
Thompson was voted Tigers’ newcomer of the season for 2018-19 after scoring five tries in 20 outings - including two in the crucial win at Newcastle last April which helped the club survive relegation from the Premiership.
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LIST | 5 world-class players who rejected Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers are one of the biggest clubs in the world and it is hard for any rugby player to reject a chance to play in a historic club like Tigers.
However, there have been some truly world class rugby stars s who have rejected the opportunity to ply their trade at Welford Road.
1. Damian McKenzie
The All Blacks star was reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ with Tigers over a proposed move in 2017 according to The Rugby Paper. When asked about the transfer, the 22-year-old avoided the question, which only fuelled speculation, but the deal was never complete with McKenzie eventually signing a new deal to stay in New Zealand.
2. Jonathan Davies
It was reported in 2018 that the Scarlets midfielder was "sounded out" by the Gallagher Premiership giants about his future plans amid uncertainty in Welsh regional rugby. Davies, instead, committed himself to Welsh Rugby and Scarlets, turning down a move to Welford Road.
3. Marvin Orie
Orie apparently caught the eye of Leicester management during a short-term loan with Ospreys late last year when he joined the Welsh side as a “medical joker” in October after being overlooked for the Springboks' Rugby World Cup squad. However, the Springbok lock turned down a move to Welford Road and will instead head to Japan to play in the Japanese Top League.
4. Thierry Dusautoir
The then France captain snubbed a move to Leicester and signed a two-year contract extension with Toulouse. Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen revealed the East Midlands club were in talks with the back-row in 2015, but he decided to remain in the Top 14.
5. Ross Moriarty
According to multiple sources, Tigers emerged as favourites in February 2020 to tempt the British Lions back row away from the Dragons. However, Moriarty rejected the move after the Dragons, together the WRU, came back with a more lucrative offer, which he'd accept.
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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