Rinaldi : Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:36 am  

According to the T&A we are going to sign him. Seems like a strange move in my opinion, as when godwin is fit we will have 3 hookers. Until Godwin is fit they should give Jonny Horton a run, he is supposed to be playing really well and I'm sure he could do a job. I think they should spend the cap money on players in more vital positions such as the halves or three-quarters. What does everyone else think?

: Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:54 am  

A half back would be a far far better move, however if we were to buy a half back Mr Jefferies would lose his place in order to accomadate our wonderful captain . Mr Deacon has the ability to destroy any half back partnership by not turning up. We need a ball player and Rinaldi is fairly good at that. Still rather have Finchy like

: Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:56 am  

If we were to sign him, I would hope it's to cover 6,7,9.

: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:00 am  

Rinaldi started as a scrum half and has played stand off in his time. As we are down to two fit players to cover the three main pivot positions, attempting to recruit someone with this profile is absolutely the right thing to do, and while I have doubts about Rinaldi's quality and consistency, I'd be surprised if there were many other options.

As for Horton, given that he's not named in the squad, wouldn't we require special permission - not to mention probably an upgrade to a full time contract - to play him?

: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:03 am  

Rinaldi is one of those players that sometimes looks pretty good without ever being spectacular. I was only thinking the other day that I don't recall seeing who he signed for after Quins got rid.

Before Catalans moved him to hooker, he'd played most of his career in the halves, so I've no doubt he's mainly coming to cover that, as well as some extra hooker coverage.

I'd say with the limited options available, it's not a bad signing as some squad cover.

: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:09 am  

He's a decent player, should be a good signing to cover the halves, and 9, if needed.

Wouldn't imagine he is too expensive and I'm surprised no-one else picked him up before now.

: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:10 am  

DILLIGAF wrote:

Rinaldi is one of those players that sometimes looks pretty good without ever being spectacular. I was only thinking the other day that I don't recall seeing who he signed for after Quins got rid.

Before Catalans moved him to hooker, he'd played most of his career in the halves, so I've no doubt he's mainly coming to cover that, as well as some extra hooker coverage.

I'd say with the limited options available, it's not a bad signing as some squad cover.

Agreed.
Hopefully it'll be a short term solution until we can sign a classy 6 or 7

: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:43 am  

not on the website yet?

: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:45 am  

Northern Lad wrote:

not on the website yet?

T & A only says we're looking at making a move for him. Doesn't say he's signed.

[Bullseye]

: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:57 am  

He's no great shakes but would provide cover on a short term deal till the end of the season.

I just hope they don't give him a longer deal as it would suggest that he and Godwin would be our regular hookers once Newton's deal expires.