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Leicester confirm immediate exit of two players, including Joe Powell
By Liam Heagney
Leicester have adjusted their squad ahead of their opening match of 2024, confirming the immediate effect exit of Joe Powell and Joe Browning ahead of this Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash with Saracens at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
It was last July, shortly after the financial collapse of London Irish, when the 29-year-old Powell, who won four caps for Australia in 2017, joined the Tigers, the club where the 21-year-old Browning had come through their academy ranks.
A statement read: “Leicester Tigers have confirmed scrum-half Joe Powell and outside back Joe Browning have finished up their time with the club. Powell, signed on a short-term deal in the summer, made seven appearances in Tigers colours, scoring two tries in his short stint in Leicester.
“A product of Tigers’ academy, Browning made six senior team appearances during his time with the club, the last coming against Bedford in this season’s Premiership Cup.”
Leicester Tigers general manager Richard Wilks said: “It’s always tough to see good people leave and both these lads are exceptional people and they will be missed around the club.
“Joe Powell has obviously only been with us for a short time, and it’s never easy to come into an environment for a short period, but he worked his socks off every day and the lads loved having him around.
“For Joe Browning, who has been a part of Tigers since school, it is tough to see him go but it is probably the right time for him to experience a new environment and play more rugby. The lads go with our best wishes and will always be welcome at Tigers.”
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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
Go to commentsNot surprised to see Barretts rating. He has always been a solid defender for the ABs but not particularly effective in attack situations.
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