TRANSFER: Wales centre Nick Tompkins returns to English rugby

Rugby News
Wednesday, 07 April 2021 at 18:23
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The Dragons have confirmed that Wales international centre Nick Tompkins has returned to Saracens following his successful loan spell at the region.
The 26-year-old joined Dragons from the English Premiership club at the end of last season and has made a total 14 appearances in all competitions for the Men of Gwent.
Tompkins has now returned to his parent club following the completion of our regular Guinness PRO14 season and European Challenge Cup campaign.
Dean Ryan, Director of Dragons Rugby, said: “Nick has been fantastic during his time with us, combining playing for both Dragons and Wales.
“In unusual times, Nick has made a big impression on us all and also benefitted from challenging himself in a new competition and environment. He leaves with our very best wishes for the future.
“Our thanks also go to Saracens for fully supporting Nick’s loan move to us over the last year.”

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Blindside flanker: Sam Underhill (England)

  • Age: 24
  • Odds to make the squad: 6/5
WARBURTON SAID: "I know he didn't play any of the Six Nations, but when he's fit he punishes people. I think from a defensive point of view, him being missing is the major reason why England haven't ticked in defence. He's their one player that flies off the line and batters people from minute one to 80."
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Openside flanker: Tom Curry (England)

  • Age: 22
  • Odds to make the squad: 1/3
WARBURTON SAID: "Curry and Underhill aren't the two tallest back-rowers but my god they're powerful. It's explosiveness that counts when you play flanker. Those two pack a real punch."
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DID YOU KNOW? Curry is the nephew of former England hooker John Olver and cousin of former Northampton Saints and current Ealing Trailfinders fly-half Sam Olver

Number 8: Taulupe Faletau (Wales)

  • Age: 30
  • Odds to make the squad: 1/5
WARBURTON SAID: “I think Toby right now is the number one front-runner for the number 8. Toby’s in the same breath as the Kieran Reid, Sergio Parisse, those three for me ar the best number 8s in world rugby in the past decade.”
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DID YOU KNOW? Faletau was born in TofoaTonga, to Tongan international Kuli Faletau, who represented Tonga at the 1999 Rugby World Cup
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