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Another ex-Worcester player gets sorted as Neild moves to the URC
By Liam Heagney
Cameron Neild has become the latest free agent ex-Worcester player to source a new club as the back-rower was confirmed as a new Glasgow Warriors signing on Tuesday through to the end of the 2022/23 URC season.
A statement read: “Glasgow Warriors have completed the signing of versatile back-rower Cameron Neild on a deal until the end of the season. Manchester-born Neild brings with him a wealth of rugby experience, having made over 100 appearances at Sale Sharks between 2013 and 2022.
“The 28-year-old joined Worcester ahead of the 2022/23 season, linking back up with his old head coach Steve Diamond, and he immediately made his mark on the club by being named captain for their opening match of the season away to London Irish.
“The 6ft 1in back-rower will add valuable depth to the Glasow playing squad at a time where several back-row players are unavailable due to international duty and injury. The former England U20 linked up with the Glasgow Warriors squad on Monday and will be available for selection for the club’s upcoming URC game at Leinster on November 26.”
Neild said: “I’m delighted to join Glasgow as it has been a tricky time for me with what happened at Worcester. However, I’m thrilled to be joining such a prestigious club and to get back to doing the job I love - playing rugby.
“It’s all happened pretty quickly, and everyone has been really welcoming - I have enjoyed my first few days at the club. My goal now is to get back out on the pitch, play some good rugby and win some rugby matches.”
Glasgow boss Franco Smith added: “We are pleased to be able to bring Cameron into the squad. He’s an experienced campaigner and will be a valuable asset to us in the coming months while Rory (Darge) and Thomas (Gordon) recover from their injuries.
“Cameron joined us on Monday and has already shown to be a very diligent professional both on and off the pitch. It’s an exciting time at the club and we’re looking forward to having Cameron with us on our journey.”
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Does anyone know a way to loook at how many mins each player has played whilst on tour?
Go to commentsIt certainly needs to be cherished. Despite Nick (and you) highlighting their usefulness for teams like Australia (and obviously those in France they find form with) I (mention it general in those articles) say that I fear the game is just not setup in Aus and NZ to appreciate nor maximise their strengths. The French game should continue to be the destination of the biggest and most gifted athletes but it might improve elsewhere too.
I just have an idea it needs a whole team focus to make work. I also have an idea what the opposite applies with players in general. I feel like French backs and halves can be very small and quick, were as here everyone is made to fit in a model physique. Louis was some 10 and 20 kg smaller that his opposition and we just do not have that time of player in our game anymore. I'm dying out for a fast wing to appear on the All Blacks radar.
But I, and my thoughts on body size in particular, could be part of the same indoctrination that goes on with player physiques by the establishment in my parts (country).
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