Premiership Clubs Finalize Squads for 2024/25 Season
As the 2023/24 Premiership season draws to a close, rugby fans eagerly await the 2024/25 campaign. Clubs have been busy finalizing their squads, with numerous high-profile ins and outs across the league.
Bath Rugby have made several key additions, including second-row Ross Molony from Leinster, prop Francois van Wyk from Leicester Tigers, and versatile back Guy Pepper from Newcastle Falcons. However, they’ve seen the departures of several players, including Matt Gallagher to Benetton and Fergus Lee-Warner to the Waratahs.
Bristol Bears have brought in notable names like Viliame Mata from Edinburgh, Lovejoy Chawatama from Harlequins, and Tom Doughty from Doncaster Knights. They’ve bid farewell to Callum Sheedy, Tom Bowen, and Kyle Sinckler, who have moved to Cardiff, Toulon, and other clubs.
Exeter Chiefs have welcomed Jimmy Roots and Will Goodrick-Clarke from Ealing Trailfinders, but have seen several experienced players, including Jonny Gray and Ollie Devoto, depart the club.
Gloucester have bolstered their squad with the signings of Tomos Williams from Cardiff, Gareth Anscombe, and Christian Wade from Racing 92, while Louis Rees-Zammit has made the switch to the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs.
Harlequins have brought in Titi Lamositele from Montpellier, but have seen the departures of Louis Lynagh, André Esterhuizen, and Lovejoy Chawatama.
Leicester Tigers have acquired several players, including Corné Beets from the Blue Bulls and Nicky Smith from Ospreys, but have lost Francois van Wyk to Bath and Jasper Wiese to Japan’s Urayasu D-Rocks.
Newcastle Falcons have made a number of signings, including Alex Hearle from Gloucester, Luan de Bruin from Edinburgh, and Kieran Wilkinson from Leicester Tigers, as they aim to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
With the 2024/25 Premiership season set to kick off in the coming months, these roster changes will undoubtedly shape the landscape of the league, as clubs strive to build championship-winning teams.
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