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Danny Cipriani's Bath exit confirmed after 'challenging season'
By Kim Ekin
Bath have confirmed that Danny Cipriani will depart the club at the end of the season for "an opportunity overseas."
Cipriani had posted last Friday that he was heading out of English rugby: "My last couple games in England are fast arriving!!! I’ve decided to move on to experience a new country and make great memories with my Family…"
The 34-year-old made his Bath debut against the Sale Sharks on opening day and has 53 points in 15 games so far. Cipriani's appearances have been limited due to injury and illness, but he has made a significant contribution to the development of the club's young players.
“It’s certainly been a challenging season which everyone will learn a huge amount from," said Cipriani. “Unfortunately, I haven’t played as much rugby as I would have liked due to covid and injury, however I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my season at Bath particularly working with a talented group of youngsters. Orlando with a great work ethic, temperament, and vast array of skills. Max has all the ability and talent as well as being a student of the game, a great combination! I’m looking forward to watching them over the years.
“Thank you to the fans for your continual support and your spirited cheers no matter the weather. It’s never overlooked and always humbling. I feel extremely blessed to have had this experience it’s taught me a lot.
“Thank you to the players and the coaching staff for welcoming me. Thank you to everyone at Bath. Thank you to my beautiful wife Victoria; I’m excited for what’s coming and what our future holds.
“I’ve loved playing in the Premiership, it’s what I dreamed of as a child. Thank you for all your support.”
The struggling club said "Danny and his family the best of luck in the future."
Head Coach Neal Hatley said: “Cips has been a fantastic mentor for the younger players at our club and has really helped the likes of Orlando Bailey and Max Ojomoh with their development this season.
“In the games he has featured in, he has shown what a quality player he is ball in hand and how he brings players into the game.
“We wish him, Vic and his family every success for the future.”
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I dont believe Skelton has ever proven himself at test level tho Nick. Yep he played well against a side they scored plenty against but his record v the top sides isnt special. Good quality player but Im not as convinced about him as you seem to be, as you base most of your opinion on his local club stuff not really his test performances. His test record of 30 tests in 10 years explains itself very well. I think he is an honest performer but certainly not a top notch International player.
Go to commentsI wonder Jake, who do you think is the best fit for Australia as a coach? Not since Joe Schmidt took over as coach did Australia look any good, however, there is always this debate around not having an Aussie coach by the fans and so called pundits and old players.
Some of them are changing their minds now however, but I would love to see who you would choose. I think Joe Schmidt is an excellent coach, who puts in everything for the team he is coaching. To him, there is no such thing as being biased.
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