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Gallagher Premiership

Exeter pipped to the post for highly rated Nathan Jibulu

By Neil Fissler

1 day ago

Harlequins' Nathan Jibulu celebrates scoring his sides first try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons at The Stoop on September 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Sale Sharks look set to pip Exeter Chiefs in the race to deal Premiership rivals Harlequins another transfer blow by signing England under-20 hooker Nathan Jibulu when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

Fissler Confidential reported a couple of weeks ago that Chiefs were keeping close tabs on Wimbledon College-educated Jibulu, 21, but sources are now telling us that the Sharks are now in pole position to do a deal.

Jibulu has scored one try in six appearances for Quins this season, taking his tally to four tries in 19 games since making a try-scoring debut in the Premiership Cup against Saracens in September 2021.

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The former Esher and London Scottish loanee recently told Harlequins TV that he “still a lot to learn and still a lot to build on,” but it would appear that will be happening away from the Twickenham Stoop.

An insider has told us that Quins are rattled at the news, which comes so quickly after inside centre Lennox Anyanwu, who has scored one try in five appearances this season, has opted to move to Montpellier in France next season.

The Sharks are well served in the hooking position, with former England and Lions star Luke Cowan-Dickie starting five of their seven games this season and scoring four tries.

Quins should have an early chance for revenge as they are the favourites to land England scrum-half Raffi Quirke should he look to kick start his career with a move away from the North-West next season.

It will also be another bitter pill to swallow for Chiefs boss Rob Baxter, who last week admitted the club are ‘miles off the salary cap’, has been cleared to bring in replacements this season.

Baxter is understood to have a hooker and a scrum-half on his shopping list for next season and, barring a last-minute change of heart, will be missing out on Jibulu.

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fl 12 hours ago

seems a real shame he won't stay at Quins.

teams should be rewarded for investing in their academies.

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Tom 34 minutes ago

England need to face a few home truths if they are to relearn that winning habit

"They are tantalisingly close to the side they want to be"

I really, really don't see it. The scoreboard was very flattering, our only dangerous attack was an interception.

-Set piece was ok

-Defense was passionate but porous

-What were we even trying to do in attack? If we were close to the team they want to be then I can only assume floundering around in the 22 and missing a lot of drop goals was the agenda

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Tom 41 minutes ago

Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick needs to have faith in Marcus Smith'

Yeah I'm sure he will want the job once he's done with Ireland. It's the best paid job in rugby and what else is he gonna do?

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Tom 42 minutes ago

Mick Cleary: 'Borthwick needs to have faith in Marcus Smith'

Smith did some good stuff. We still didn't get anywhere near the tryline. They have no confidence in their ability to score tries hence 3 failed attempts at drop goals. As soon as we get into the 22 they're desperate to come away with something so the most we ever come away with is 3. They have to change their mentality and we've seen how quickly it can change vs Ireland. They need to be prepared to take risks, back themselves and this comes from the top but it's not in Borthers or Wiggles DNA.

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MakeOllieMathisAnAB 1 hour ago

Scott Robertson responds to criticism over All Blacks' handling errors

Agree with regard to WillJordan’s offload, tha offload wasn’t really on.

Depends on conditions but when the All Blacks get this style of play firing they can potentially put anyone away by 20 +points.

That’s worth the risk. They just need better skill execution and they won’t improve that by playing with fear or hesitation.

“Pick up your sack and have a crack” as one of my old coaches used to say.

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Jmann 1 hour ago

England internationals disagree on final play execution vs All Blacks

I rather think that if NZ had scored the 2 or 3 sitters they left on the field this discussion wouldn't be had....

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JWH 2 hours ago

Scott Robertson responds to criticism over All Blacks' handling errors

Need Richie Mo, or maybe Ruben Love next season depending on how he is going. Plummer is possibly the most boring 10 we have, but he does manage a game pretty well.

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JWH 2 hours ago

Scott Robertson responds to criticism over All Blacks' handling errors

Very poor understanding of what is going on, and 0 understanding of what makes NZ good at rugby.

The team is finally starting to show its identity, which isn't playing behind the gainline, but rather in front of it. Offloads and flowing rugby, drawing defenders, and quick simople hands, along with a little flair, is how the ABs are shaping up to play.

And it works. Everytime the ABs get an offload, there is usually an overlap outside of them due to the extra defenders drawn in, and now they are having issues with making use of those chances.

Its more muscle memory from the players during the Foster era than it is to do with Razor.

Also, expect some big changes, but also better oppurtunities against Ireland. Ireland are not as quick on the rush (since they aren't always offside) and rely a lot on their lineout, which we should be able to damage since we have so many defensive operators.

Either way, I like the way the ABs are tracking, puting up strong showings against good opposition, good player finds this season, and, most importantly, learning lessons and building identity.

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Bobby 2 hours ago

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Who won.England ?

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Bobby 2 hours ago

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DP 2 hours ago

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I wonder whether Farrell would ever coach England. So much history with Ireland.