Squad Shapes Up


By Steve Kimberley
June 15 2023

With pre-season training now well under way

perhaps it's time to list the confirmed re-signings and new signings - so far.

With it now being some time since the last 'new' announcement, maybe we can say that's it for now?

Maybe...

 

Anyway:

 

New Signings

Eliot Salt (Tighthead)

Obinna Nkwocha (Lock)

Paddy Ryan (Back Row)

Jack Bartlett (Back Row)

Matt Kvesic (Back Row)

Ryan Hutler (Wing)

 

Re-signings

George Smith, Tobi Wilson, Will Lane, Lucas Titherington, Will Rigg, Suva Ma'asi, Ollie Andrews, Pat Pellegrini,  Tom Ball,  Fin Ogden, James Tyas, Will Chudley, Will Wand, Evan Mitchell,  Louis James, Ollie Betteridge, Will Biggs.

 

That's a total of 23 confirmed new and extended so far.

 

Given that eight seniors left the squad at the end of the season, with five of those being forwards, then the replacements theoretically cover those (not necessarily position for exact position) but we have a net loss of two backs.

 

Unless I've missed anyone...

Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: Unofficial Coventry Rugby (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2023 17:10

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Re: Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: Paul Ingleston (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2023 21:07

Not re-signings Kimbo, but you are missing James Martin, Toby Trinder, Jordon Poole and Harry Seward from the squad.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2023:06:15:21:10:15 by Paul Ingleston.

Re: Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: Kimbo (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2023 21:39

I know Paul. It's not a squad list.

Re: Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: covkid1953 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2023 14:31

So, we have 27 players to date and I'm sure a few loans will come in soon.
Not expecting last season's run, but we can but hope, after all last season was a joy.

Re: Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: BackTenRef? (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2023 08:54

Considering at the start of last season I was hoping for mid table I’ve got confidence in Alex Rae. I’d hope to see 4/5 more come in for the season either long term loan or signings

Re: Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: HoboAl (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2023 12:56

So many players are on the market a couple more wouldn't surprise me nearer start of the season.

Re: Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: Egg Timer (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2023 07:40

I think Alex and James have been pretty shrewd with the signings that have been made in their tenure.

Re: Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: RichardStokes (IP Logged)
Date: 21/06/2023 18:42

Think we still need
* competition / cover at Fullback
* another BIG Lock
* Props, always more Props

Re: Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: Colin61 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/06/2023 09:10

Agree with your thoughts Richard and with the reported 120+ players surplus to requirements from the premiership there must be plenty of moves to come fingers crossed cheers Colin.

Re: Squad Shapes Up
Posted by: RichardStokes (IP Logged)
Date: 27/06/2023 21:15

Quote:
RichardStokes
Think we still need
* competition / cover at Fullback
* another BIG Lock
* Props, always more Props

Well, not the biggest lock, but good to have another one on board, a bit uncomfortable that it is a loan from Ealing, but it must make sense to Alex and Jon.

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