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New Tigers Deal: Dan Cole

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Leicester Tigers have agreed a new deal with Dan Cole.

The prop has made 304 appearances for the club since his debut in October 2007.

A four-time Premiership winner with the club, Cole has played more than 400 professional rugby games – including 95 Test appearances for England and toured twice with the British & Irish Lions.

He played junior rugby at South Leicester and progressed to the Tigers Academy, as well as gaining experience on loan at Bedford, before making his Leicester debut away to Bath in October 2007.

Cole has since featured on 304 occasions for the senior team, as well as sharing in A-League success and Anglo-Welsh Cup winning campaigns.

The front-rower was recently recalled to the national squad ahead of the 2023 Six Nations.

Speaking about the renewal, Leicester Tigers Head Coach Richard Wigglesworth said: “Dan is the lifeblood of Leicester Tigers. He’s the cornerstone of the scrum and cornerstone of the club.”

“Dan knows what it is to be a Leicester Tigers player and knows what it takes to be one at the top of your game for a long time.

“It is fantastic that he is committed to continuing on at the club and showing form that suggests he is far from done in the game, which is fantastic.

“I was incredibly pleased to see his work for Tigers get the recognition it deserved with an international call-up recently and know how proud all of his teammates were to see him back.

“Dan is a leader at the club, on and off the field, and vital to what we are doing and vital in helping shape the next generation of players at this club.”

Discussing the new deal, Cole said: “I am pleased to be able to continue to contribute and be a part of this club, part of this group.

“It’s a great group of players, coaches and staff – all on the same page – who are working hard together to be successful.

“I am proud every chance I get to play for Leicester Tigers and want to continue to do that. This is my home club, my team and I am pleased to renew that time for a while longer.”

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SHARKS TO SIGN FIJI SKIPPER NAYACALEVU

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Sale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu from French Top14 side Toulon. 

The explosive centre, who starred for his country during the recent World Cup, has signed a one-year contract with an option for a further year. 

He will join up with Alex Sanderson’s Sharks squad ahead of the start of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season. 

Waisea, 33, said: “I’ve watched the Premiership for a long time and it’s always been in the back of my mind that I would love to play there one day and experience rugby in England. 

“Now that opportunity has arrived and I’m really, really happy and grateful. I’m so excited to get over there and join the boys and see how I can contribute to the team. 

“I have spoken to Telusa Veainu and he only has positive things to say about the club and about Manchester. 

“I’m looking forward to playing with some of the guys I’ve played against, like Tom Curry and George Ford. But I also know there are a lot of really talented young players in the Sale Sharks squad and I’m excited to share my experience and help them develop as much as I can.  

“I told Alex that it’s what I’ve been doing for the last few years of my career and it’s something I’m passionate about.” 

Nayacalevu, who stands at 6’4” and weighs in at 16st 7lb, spent ten years at Top14 side Stade Français before making the switch to Toulon in 2022.  

He has won 34 caps for Fiji, slotting in at both centre and on the wing, and captained his country at last year’s World Cup, where the Pacific Islanders made the quarter-finals, losing 30-24 to England in Marseille. 

He also famously scored for Fiji in their memorable pre-World Cup win against England at Twickenham. 

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Falcons star to join Saracens

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Phil Brantingham to join Saracens

Tuesday 05 March 2024 Written by: Tom Grisedale

Prop-forward Phil Brantingham will leave Newcastle Falcons in the summer to join Saracens.

The 22-year-old has played 25 games for his home town club, and leaves with the thanks and best wishes of everyone at the Falcons.

Chairman of rugby Matt Thompson said: “Phil has done well for us and we made him a good offer to stay here.

“We respect his decision and wish him all the best for his move in the summer, but between now and then he will be fully committed to finishing the season strongly for Newcastle Falcons.”

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WIESE SET TO RETURN TO SA

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Sale Sharks can confirm that forward Cobus Wiese will leave the club at the end of the season to return to South Africa. 

The 26-year-old lock has played almost 80 games for the club and scored five tries since joining from the DHL Stormers ahead of the 2020/21 season. 

He played a key role last year as Sale reached the Premiership final, and this season he has featured a further 13 times for Alex Sanderson’s side. 

Alex said: “Cobus will be missed by all of us on so many levels. He’s the most polite and courteous of people off the field, but the most wildly excitable man on the field, and on a night out. 

“To say Cobus wears his heart on his sleeve is to do him a disservice with regards to his emotional commitment for which his body has paid the price on occasion.  

“He leads by example and has earnt the respect and adoration of the group both on a professional and a personal level. We wish him every success and happiness with his move back home.” 

Everyone at Sale Sharks would like to thank Cobus for his contribution to the club and the team during his time here and we wish him all the very best for the future.  

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