George Worth becomes Leicester Tigers departure no.18
George Worth has become the latest player to leave Leicester in the last eight months prior to reaching contract end and the eighteenth to depart in total.
In a statement issued this morning the club described Worth’s departure from Leicester Tigers as “effective immediately.”
The back, who has been seen in a number of different positions, made 62 appearances for Tigers since debuting against Bath as a 19-year-old in 2016, but has seen little action since Steve Borthwick took the reins.
Worth spent the 2021 Super Rugby season on-loan in Australia with Melbourne Rebels for whom he made five appearances.
The 24-year-old then returned to the East Midlands where he was described as being part of the club’s pre-season training ahead of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership and European campaigns.
Speaking about the agreement with Worth, Borthwick said: “An opportunity has come up for George and, after discussions with him, we have chosen not to stand in his way.
“I’m grateful to George for his contribution to Leicester Tigers and, on behalf of everyone at the club, wish him well in this next chapter of his career.”
Worth added: “As a youngster I dreamed of playing for this club, so to have achieved over 60 appearances is something I am really proud of.
“I’ve seen tons of awesome people and players come and go, and now it’s my turn to move on.”
The extent of the surgery being performed at the former giants of English rugby is shown by the list of names that have departed Welford Road ahead of their contract end dates.
These include experienced flanker Luke Wallace who returned to Harlequins in May, while 22-year-old full back Tom Hardwick departed for French outfit Albi with the club he joined in 2017 stating simply that he is “no longer a member of the club.”
Argentinian international prop Facundo Gigena has joined London Irish since being released in February alongside 83-times-capped Georgian hooker Shalva Mamukashvili and former Brumbies lock Blake Enever.
Kiwi back-rower Jordan Taufua joined French Top 14 outfit Lyon as a medical joker a month earlier while Scotland international hooker Jake Kerr joined Bristol Bears and Zack Henry joined Pau.
Powerhouse signing in the Harlequins packhttps://t.co/0nEmhzew3x
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In addition, Tigers did not offer new deals to a further nine players whose contracts expired in June. These included Tomás Lavanini, Luan de Bruin and Johnny McPhillips plus front-rowers Ryan Bower and Darryl Marfo, back-rowers Jordan Coghlan and Sam Lewis plus backs Joaquin Diaz Bonilla and Ben White.
Leicester have balanced these departures with a host of new signings headed by fly half Freddie Burns.
Borthwick has also added Bryce Hegarty, Juan-Pablo Socino and Dan Lancaster plus forwards Dan Richardson, Eli Snyman, Marco Van Staden and Francois Van Wyk, as well as four graduates from the club’s academy.
Only two new faces have arrived at Sandy Park to date…https://t.co/aSAX5A1DcQ
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) August 11, 2021
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I hope Leinster’s proud of themselves fielding a poor team. They should decide if they’re all in or not.
1 Go to commentsJordie is looking at 16 games maximum if Leinster reach both the URC and champions cup finals. Thats not guaranteed. Some of those home URC fixtures will be cakewalks as well for Leinster and there is not much doing during the 6 nations in Feb and March so he can probably get a decent rest then. He will have to really put in it for maybe 7 or 8 games max. It should be a good move for both.
13 Go to commentsThe game was a quarter final, not a semi final. Barrett will be here for 6 months, he is no one's replacement at 13. That mantle will most likely ultimately go to Jamie Osborne, though Garry Ringrose has at least 4 more years in him. The long term problem position (in the next 3 years) for Leinster is tighthead prop, though there are a couple of prospects at schools level.
23 Go to commentsSo much for all that hype surrounding the ‘revival’ of Aussie rugby. The Blues were without the likes of regular starters Perofeta, Sullivan, Christie etc… This was a capitulation of the highest order by Australia’s finest. Joe Schmidt definitely has his work cut out for him.
2 Go to commentsYes they can ignore Sotutu. Like Akira Ioane plays OK at Super level but gets lost in tests. Too many chances too many failures.
2 Go to commentsA wallaby front-row of Bell, Blake and Tupou…now that would be hefty
1 Go to comments“But with an exceptional pass accuracy rating “ Which apart from Roigard is not a feature of any of the other 9s in NZ. Kind of basic for a Black 9 dont.you. think? Yet we keep seeing FC and TJ being rated ahead of him? Weird if it’s seen as vital to get our backline beating in your face defences.
1 Go to commentsThanks BeeMc! Looks like many teams need extra time to settle from the quadrennial northern migration. I think generally the quality of the Rugby has held up. Fiji has been fantastic and fun to watch
13 Go to commentsLets compare apples with apples. Lyon sent weak team the week before, but nobody raised an eyebrow. Give the South African teams a few years to build their depth, then you will be moaning that the teams are too strong.
41 Go to commentsDid footballs agents also perform the scout role at some time? I’m surprised more high profile players haven’t taken up the occupation, great way to remain in the game and use all that experience without really requiring a lot of specific expertise?
1 Go to commentsSuper rugby is struggling but that has little to do with sabbaticals. 1. Too many teams from Aust and NZ - should be 3 and 4 respectively, add in 2 from Japan, 1 possibly 2 from Argentina. 2. Inconsistent and poor refereeing, admittedly not restricted to Super rugby. Only one team was reffed at the breakdown in Reds v H’Landers match. Scrum penalty awarded in Canes v Drua when No 8 had the ball in the open with little defence nearby - ideal opportunity to play advantage. Coming back to Reds match - same scrum situation but ref played advantage - Landers made 10 yards and were penalised at the breakdown when the ref should have returned to scrum penalty. 3. Marketing is weak and losing ground to AFL and NRL. Playing 2 days compared with 4. 4. Scheduling is unattractive to family attendance. Have any franchises heard of Sundays 2pm?
13 Go to commentsAbsolutely..all they need is a chance in yhe playoffs and I bet all the other teams will be nervous…THEY KNOW HOW TO WIN IM THE PLAYOFFS..
2 Go to commentsI really hope he comes back and helps out with some coaching.
1 Go to commentsI think we are all just hoping that the Olympic 7s doesn’t suffer the same sad fate as the last RWC with the officials ruining the spectacle.
1 Go to commentsPersonally, I’ve lost the will to even be bothered about the RFU, the structure, the participants. It’s all a sham. I now simply enjoy getting a group of friends together to go and watch a few games a year in different locations (including Europe, the championship, etc). I feel extremely sorry for the real fans of these clubs who are constantly ignored by the RFU and other administrators. I feel especially sorry for the fans of clubs in the Championship who have had considerable central funding stripped away and are then expected to just take whatever the RFU put to them. Its all a sham, especially if the failed clubs are allowed to return.
10 Go to commentsI’m guessing Carl Hayman would have preferred to have stayed in NZ with benefit of hindsight. Up north there is the expectation to play twice as many games with far less ‘player management’ protocols that Paul is now criticising. Less playing through concussions means longer, healthier, careers. Carter used as the eg here by Paul, his sabbatical allowed him to play until age 37. OK its not an exact science but there is far more expectations on players who sign for Top 14 or Engl Prem clubs to get value for the huge salaries. NZR get alot wrong but keeping their best players in NZ rugby is not one of them. SA clubs are virtually devoid of their top players now, no thanks. They cant threaten the big teams in the Champions Cup, the squads have little depth. Cant see Canes/Chiefs struggling. Super has been great this year, fantastic high skill matches. Drua a fantastic addition and Jaguares will add another quality team eventually. Aus teams performing strongly and no doubt will benefit with the incentive of a Lions tour and a home RWC. Let Jordie enjoy his time with Leinster, it will allow the opportunity for another player to emerge at Canes in his absence.
13 Go to commentsLove that man, his way to despise angry little men is so funny ! 😂
6 Go to comments“South African franchises would be powerhouses if we had all our overseas based players back in situ. We would have the same unbeatable aura the Toulouses, Leinsters or Saracens of this world have had over the last decade or so.” Proof that Jake white does not understand the economics of the game in SA. Players earning abroad are not going to simply come back and represent the bulls. But they might if they have a springbok contract.
25 Go to commentsA lot of fans just joined in for the fun of it! We all admire O'Gara and what he has done for La Rochelle
6 Go to commentsThe RFU will find a way to mess this up as usual. My bet is there will be no promotion into the the Premiership, only relegation into National League One. Hopefully they won’t parachute failed clubs into the league at the expense of clubs who have battled for promotion.
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