Its worrying to think they are releasing some players of this calibre, and the fact is some of these guys arent even that old with possibly their best years ahead of them.Northampton Saints have confirmed that 12 players will be leaving Franklin's Gardens following the club's promotion to the Premiership.
The most high-profile departure is New Zealand scrum-half Mark Robinson.
First-team flankers Darren Fox and Paul Tupai, prop Chris Budgen and lock Christian Short are also on the move.
They are joined by Damien Browne, Simon Emms, Johnny Howard, Karl Rudzki and Ian Vass, plus senior academy members Barney Purbrook and David Smith.
Darren Fox - 28
Damien Browne - 27
would love to see browne in an Ulster shirt and would provide real competiton in the squad, and if he was able to get back to his form a few years ago could still get an ireland cap.
I share this worry and it would be the same if other fringe players came, eg Earls the moment Munsters kiwis left and there was a spot for him he would jump at the chance to go back, we have seen this with connaght so many times, players go there until a better offer arises.Neil F wrote:Would be happy to see Cillian Willis in an Ulster shirt - the guy has the makings of a good scrum-half but the obvious worry is that if he develops to his potential then Leinster will want him back and we lose a player who we have helped to develop.
Dont think Robinson would be beneficial, a similer player to boss and at 33, he wont bring much to us, apart from a big wage bill and he would hold up a foreign spot.
Maxwell didnt leave out of choice he was told his contract wasnt going to be renewed and we didnt want him, Yes he has pace but nothing else, he doesnt have a step and can't defend.
