"Stupidly poor" - Neil Back joins fans in blasting Genge's 'disrespectful' behaviour
Rugby NewsSunday, 19 December 2021 at 10:17
Leicester legend Neil Back has blasted current Tigers captain Ellis Genge for a 'disrespectful' video announcing his move to Bristol Bears at the end of the season.
Speaking exclusively to
Leicestershire Live, the 2003 World Cup winners gave his reaction, saying sternly: "It wouldn’t have happened in our day,
"The timing was stupidly poor, plus I’m also surprised that Pat Lam who took a leading role in the video thought it was ok too?
"I wonder how Pat would have felt if one of his players and/or captain posted a similar video mid-season?! It can’t be good for the dressing room?
"We all know that players come and go more frequently these days and there’s no problem with that."
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He added: "But there’s a right and wrong way to go about things. In contrast, George Ford announced he was leaving for similar reasons in a far more professional way without any of the theatre."
Genge , who was branded classless by a number of fans, has apologised for the video on Twitter, saying: "I wholeheartedly agree it’s a fucking tough time to see it. Upon reflection I see why the fans are angry.
"Again I apologise and didn’t mean for it to come across that way"
This isn't the first time Back has clashed with a current England star. Back in 2015, following England disastrous pool stage exit during their home World Cup, he came to Twitter blows with James Haskell
On the same day that news emerged of a spat between Mike Catt and Danny Cipriani, Haskell responded to Back over criticism for walking around with a selfie stick before the tournament opener against Fiji.
Haskell said in now deleted tweets: “I wasn’t even playing! You’re so old and out of touch your eyes don't work. I hope your book sales go better than your coaching.”
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Sunday’s Full Rugby Transfer Round-Up
SIGNED: London Irish have completed the loan signing of former Irish U20s international Tadgh McElroy for the rest of the season. FULL STORY
OPTIONS: One of Johann van Graan's priorities at Bath is to ensure that Anthony Watson does not activate an exit clause at the end of the season. FULL STORY
GONE: Long-serving second-row Ben Toolis will leave Edinburgh at the end of the 2021/22 campaign to further his career at a Japanese club. FULL STORY
REJECTED: Scotland scrum-half Ali Price has rejected an offer from Saracens to instead sign a new contract with Glasgow. FULL STORY
EXIT: Rob Baxter's main priority right now at Exeter is to ensure that Jack Nowell does not activate an exit clause at the end of the season. FULL STORY
TARGET: Leicester Tigers have made enquiries about signing Scarlets midfielder Steff Hughes, according to the Mail Online.
BORROWED: Dragons full-back Ioan Davies has joined Jersey Reds on a short-term loan. FULL STORY
SINGED: England prop Ellis Genge will rejoin Bristol Bears from Leicester for next season. FULL STORY
FINISHED: Scotland international Peter Horne said he is looking forward to the next chapter of his life after announcing he will retire from professional rugby in the new year. FULL STORY
TARGET: Billy Vunipola could be set to stay in the Gallagher Premiership with Bath reportedly ready to make the powerhouse number 8 their highest-paid player. FULL STORY
STAYING: Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has re-signed with the Reds and Rugby Australia until the end of 2023. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Newcastle scrum-half Louis Schreuder is understood to be in talks with the Bath, having previously played under Van Graan in the Springboks set-up. FULL STORY
GOODBYE: Bristol No8 Nathan Hughes could become a victim of the salary cap squeeze as he is yet to agree a new contract with the club.
Try Celebrations for Nathan Hughes of Bristol Bears of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Newcastle Falcons at Ashton Gate on 1 Jan. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
STAYING: England rookies Ollie Lawrence and Ted Hill have told the relieved Worcester hierarchy that they will stay at Sixways next season.
SIGNED: Jamie Hodgson and Marshall Sykes have both pledged their immediate futures to Edinburgh by signing new contracts. FULL STORY
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