Rugby Transfer Round-Up: Leicester sign international, Fijian joins Saints…

AFRAID: Cardiff director of rugby Dai Young admits he is concerned more players could follow Cory Hill out of Welsh rugby’s exit door in favour of big money moves abroad. FULL STORY

TRANSFER: Hill is heading east. https://t.co/SzFbfcGRgj

— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) July 30, 2021

DONE: Released Bath Rugby academy backrower Xavier Hastings has signed for Greene King IPA Championship side Hartpury ahead of the upcoming season.

SIGNED: Former Gloucester centre Henry Trinder has joined Championship side Ampthill in a player-backs coach role. FULL STORY

Welcome to The Mob @HenryTrinder 🏉👊https://t.co/IU2EsA9eGy pic.twitter.com/aySmzNvG0X

— Ampthill Rugby (@AmpthillRufc) August 2, 2021

TRY-SCORER: Leicester Tigers have signed Tongan international Hosea Saumaki. The outside-back will join Tigers ahead of the 2021/22 season after five seasons in Japan. FULL STORY

Welcome to Leicester Tigers, Hosea Saumaki!

ℹ️ https://t.co/aFcDaEPfHW pic.twitter.com/NvWQKt5Tms

— Leicester Tigers (@LeicesterTigers) July 30, 2021

SOUTH AFRICAN: Sale Sharks have completed the signing of Worcester Warriors tighthead prop Nick Schonert on a three-year deal. FULL STORY

𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 📝

Sale Sharks is delighted to announce the signing of @NickSchonert from @WorcsWarriors! 🙌

Sharky joined up with the squad for pre-season this week, and we cant wait to see him in action! 🦈

Read more here 👇#WhereSharkyBelongs

— Sale Sharks 🦈 (@SaleSharksRugby) July 29, 2021

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