A Welcome

I posted a farewell to some players who are off elsewhere, it is only right to post a hello to those coming.

Matt Cornwell - centre, signed from Exeter
Scott Armstrong - wing, signed from Leeds
Calum Clark - flanker, signed from Leeds
Adam Eustace - lock/No 8, signed from Gloucester
Joe Ford - fly half, signed from Leeds
Tom Mercey - prop, signed from Saracens
Ryan Powell - scrum half, signed from Worcester
Mark Sorenson - lock, signed from Newcastle
Greig Tonks - full back/wing/centre, signed from Nottingham
Tom Wood - flanker, signed from Worcester

An interesting mix.  Some with experience, many with youth.  A few with Under 20's or Saxons experience as well.

Some concern that there might not be enough strength in these signings.  They haven't all been first choice for the teams that they come from.  However the Saints coaches, physios, nutritionalists etc have done amazing jobs with players before.  Tiny, Chris Ashton, Dowson, even Fodes - all were questioned as signings but Jim and co have managed to get the best out of them.  Dusty Hare will now be adding to that experience as well in spotting talent.  So who is going to shine next season and show that they just needed the right opportunity to burst out.