List of 2020–21 Pro14 transfers

This is a list of player transfers involving Pro14 rugby union teams between 12 March 2020 and the end of the 2020–21 season. Unlike in previous seasons where the bulk of player transfers occurred between seasons, a large number of player transfers instead took place mid-season due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.^[1]

Benetton

Main article: Benetton Rugby

Players in Callum Braley from Gloucester[2] Niccolò Cannone from Petrarca Padova[3] Joaquin Riera from Petrarca Padova[4] Luca Petrozzi from San Donà[5] Edoardo Padovani from Zebre[6] Ivan Nemer from Rugby Casale[7] Paolo Garbisi from Petrarca Padova[8] Thomas Gallo from Olimpia Lions[9] Gianmarco Lucchesi from Lions Amaranto Livorno[8] Zac Nearchou from Wasps (season-long loan)[10] Corniel Els from Bulls[11]

Players out Giuseppe Di Stefano to Fiamme Oro[12] Antonio Rizzi to Zebre[13] Tito Tebaldi to Petrarca Padova[14] Alessandro Zanni retired[15] Dean Budd retired[16] Marco Fuser to Newcastle Falcons[17] Nasi Manu to Otago[18] Engjel Makelara to Petrarca Padova[19] Ian McKinley retired[20] Ian Keatley to Glasgow Warriors[21] Eli Snyman to Leicester Tigers[22]

Bulls

Main article: Bulls (rugby union)

The Bulls will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.^[23] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

Players in Marcell Coetzee from Ulster[24] Madosh Tambwe from Sharks[25] Henco Beukes from Blue Bulls U21[26] Jandre Burger from Blue Bulls U21[26] Werner Gouws from Blue Bulls U21[26] Keagan Johannes from Blue Bulls[26] Dawid Kellerman from Blue Bulls[26] Richard Kriel from Blue Bulls U21[26] Jaco Labuschagne from Blue Bulls U21[26] Jay-Cee Nel from Blue Bulls[26] Marnus Potgieter from Blue Bulls[26] WJ Steenkamp from Blue Bulls[26] Janko Swanepoel from Blue Bulls[26] Janco Uys from Blue Bulls U21[26] Zak Burger from Griquas[27] Mhleli Dlamini from Crusaders[28] James Verity-Amm from Griquas[29] Diego Appollis from Blue Bulls U21[30] Reinhardt Ludwig from Blue Bulls U21[30] Simphiwe Matanzima returned from injury[30] Raynard Roets from Blue Bulls U21[30] Harold Vorster from Panasonic Wild Knights[31] Robert Hunt from Ikey Tigers[32] Sidney Tobias unattached[33]

Players out Juandré Kruger released[34] Dayan van der Westhuizen to Hino Red Dolphins[35] Corniel Els to Benetton[11] Jason Jenkins returned to Toyota Verblitz[26] Jade Stighling to Blue Bulls[26] Marcel van der Merwe to La Rochelle (short-term deal)[36]

Cardiff Blues

Main article: Cardiff Blues

Players in Luke Scully from Worcester Warriors[37] Cory Hill from Dragons[38] Rhys Carré from Saracens[39] Will Davies-King promoted from Academy[40] Mason Grady promoted from Academy[40] Iestyn Harris promoted from Academy[40] Alun Lawrence promoted from Academy[40] Max Llewellyn promoted from Academy[40] Teddy Williams promoted from Academy[40] Ellis Bevan from Cardiff Metropolitan University[41] Rowan Jenkins from Aberavon (short-term deal)[42]

Players out Macauley Cook to Jersey Reds[43] James Down to Lokomotiv Penza[44] Nick Williams retired[45] Kieron Assiratti to Bristol Bears (short-term loan)[46] Filo Paulo to Manawatu[47] Rhys Davies released[40] Ryan Edwards returned to Bristol Bears[40] Callun James released[40] Alex Varney released[40] Dan Fish to Cardiff[48] Ioan Davies to Dragons (short-term loan)[49] Luke Scully to Cornish Pirates (season-long loan)[50] Ethan Lewis to Saracens (season-long loan)[51] Scott Andrews to Worcester Warriors (season-long loan)[52] Rowan Jenkins to Aberavon[53]

Cheetahs

Main article: Cheetahs (rugby union)

The Cheetahs were due to compete in the 2020–21 Pro14, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were unable to compete due to travel restrictions and competed in Super Rugby Unlocked instead. They will not compete in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup either.^[23] All signings and players under contracted remained with the side or with the Free State Cheetahs for Super Rugby Unlocked or the 2020–21 Currie Cup Premier Division unless noted below.

Players in

Players out Joseph Dweba to Bordeaux[54] Walt Steenkamp to Bulls[55] Gerhard Olivier retired[56] Sintu Manjezi to Bulls[57] Justin Basson retired[58] Louis Fouché retired[58] Rabz Maxwane to Lions[59] Jasper Wiese to Leicester Tigers[60] Benhard Janse van Rensburg to NEC Green Rockets[61] Tapiwa Mafura to Pumas[61] Erich de Jager to New England Free Jacks[62] Dian Badenhorst to Pumas[63] Daniel Maartens to Pumas[63] Luan de Bruin to Leicester Tigers[64] JP du Preez to Sale Sharks[65] Reinach Venter to Clermont[66] Tian Schoeman to Bath[67] Jacques du Toit to Bath[68] Boan Venter to Edinburgh[69]

Connacht

Main article: Connacht Rugby

Players in Sammy Arnold from Munster[70] Jack Aungier from Leinster[70] Óisín Dowling from Leinster[70] Conor Oliver from Munster[70] Conor Dean promoted from Academy[71] Jordan Duggan promoted from Academy[71] Seán Masterson promoted from Academy[71] Niall Murray promoted from Academy[71] Colm Reilly promoted from Academy[71] Peter Sullivan promoted from Academy[71] Alex Wootton from Munster (season-long loan)[72] Ben O'Donnell from Australia Sevens[73] Abraham Papali'i from Bay of Plenty[73] Cormac Daly from Clontarf[74]

Players out Colby Fainga'a to Lyon[75] Tom McCartney retired[76] Robin Copeland to Soyaux Angoulême[77] Rory Burke released[78] Darragh Leader released[78] Angus Lloyd retired[78] Conor Hayes released[79] Hugh Lane released[79] Mikey Wilson released[79] Kyle Godwin to Western Force[80] Joe Maksymiw to Dragons[81] David Horwitz to Randwick[82] Niyi Adeolokun to Bristol Bears[83][84] Peter McCabe to Bristol Bears[83][84] Eoin McKeon retired[85] Luke Carty to LA Giltinis[86] Stephen Kerins to Bristol Bears (short-term loan)[87]

Dragons

Main article: Dragons (rugby union)

Players in Jonah Holmes from Leicester Tigers[88] Nick Tompkins from Saracens (season-long loan)[89] Joe Maksymiw from Connacht[81] Ben Fry promoted from Academy[90] Harry Fry from Gloucester[90] Luke Baldwin from Worcester Warriors (season-long loan)[91] Jamie Roberts from Stormers[92] Greg Bateman from Leicester Tigers[93] Conor Maguire unattached (short-term deal)[94] Joe Thomas from Leicester Tigers (short-term deal)[95] Ben Carter promoted from Academy[96] Evan Lloyd promoted from Academy[96] Aneurin Owen promoted from Academy[96] Luke Yendle promoted from Academy[96] Dan Baker from Mont-de-Marsan (short-term deal)[97] Gonzalo Bertranou from Jaguares (short-term deal)[49] Ioan Davies from Cardiff Blues (short-term loan)[49] Will Reed promoted from Academy[98]

Players out Nic Cudd released[99] James Sheekey released[99] Tom Hoppe released[100] James McCarthy released[100] Tyler Morgan to Scarlets[101] Jacob Botica to Rennes[102] Cory Hill to Cardiff Blues[38] Dafydd Buckland to Pontypridd[103] Brandon Nansen to Brive[104] Will Griffiths to Newport[105] Conor Maguire to Gloucester[106] Connor Edwards to Doncaster Knights (season-long loan)[107] Nick Tompkins returned to Saracens[108] Joe Thomas to Houston SaberCats[109] Arwel Robson to Cornish Pirates (short-term loan)[110]

Edinburgh

Main article: Edinburgh Rugby

Players in Jordan Venter from Paul Roos Gymnasium[111] Lee Roy Atalifo from Jersey Reds[112] Matt Gordon from London Scottish[113] Andrew Davidson from Glasgow Warriors[114] Marshall Sykes from Ayrshire Bulls[115] Sam Kitchen from Ayrshire Bulls[116] Connor Boyle promoted from Academy[117] Rory Darge promoted from Academy[117] Sam Grahamslaw from Watsonians[117] Andries Ferreira from Bulls[118] Boan Venter from Cheetahs[69] Freddie Owsley from Bristol Bears[119]

Players out Pietro Ceccarelli to Brive[120] Jason Baggott released[121] Matt Scott to Leicester Tigers[121] Stan South returned to Exeter Chiefs[114] Callum Hunter-Hill to Saracens[122] Simon Hickey to Hurricanes[123] Dougie Fife to New England Free Jacks[124] John Barclay retired[125] Sam Thomson to Toshiba Brave Lupus[126] Cameron Fenton to Heriot's[127] Jamie Bhatti to Bath[128] Matt Gordon to Ealing Trailfinders[129] Korie Winters released[129] Fraser McKenzie retired[130] Rory Darge to Glasgow Warriors[131] Sam Kitchen released[132] Nic Groom to London Irish[133]

Glasgow Warriors

Main article: Glasgow Warriors

Players in Richie Gray from Toulouse[134] Enrique Pieretto from Exeter Chiefs[135] Rufus McLean promoted from Academy[136] Hamish Bain from Stade Niçois[137] Dylan Evans from Scarlets (short-term loan)[138] Fotu Lokotui from Doncaster Knights[139] TJ Ioane from London Irish (loan)[140] Ian Keatley from Benetton[21] Dylan Evans from Scarlets (short-term loan)[141] Cole Forbes from Bay of Plenty[142] Rory Darge from Edinburgh[131]

Players out Jonny Gray to Exeter Chiefs[143] Cameron Henderson to Leicester Tigers[144] Rory Hughes released[145] Ruaridh Jackson retired[146][147] Andrew Davidson to Edinburgh[114] Tim Swinson to Saracens[148] Siua Halanukonuka to Perpignan[149] Matt Smith retired[150] Nick Frisby to Western Force[151] Petrus du Plessis retired[152] Charlie Capps released[153] Jale Vakaloloma released[139] Callum Gibbins to Old Glory DC[154] Adam Ashe to LA Giltinis[155] D. T. H. van der Merwe to LA Giltinis[156] Glenn Bryce to LA Giltinis[157] Brandon Thomson to Free State Cheetahs[158] Will Hurd to Leicester Tigers[159] Adam Nicol to Jersey Reds[160] Tommy Seymour retired[161]

Leinster

Main article: Leinster Rugby

Players in Ryan Baird promoted from Academy[162] Harry Byrne promoted from Academy[162] Jack Dunne promoted from Academy[162] Tommy O'Brien promoted from Academy[162] Dan Sheehan promoted from Academy[162] Ciaran Parker from Jersey Reds (three-month loan)[163] Greg McGrath from Lansdowne (short-term deal)[164] Jamie Osborne from Naas (short-term deal)[165] Marcus Hanan from Clane (short-term deal)[166]

Players out Fergus McFadden retired[167] Jack Aungier to Connacht[70] Óisín Dowling to Connacht[70] Roman Salanoa to Munster[168] Gavin Mullin released[162] Bryan Byrne to Bristol Bears[169] Barry Daly retired[170] Rob Kearney to Western Force[171] Joe Tomane to Ricoh Black Rams[172] Ben Murphy to Munster (7-week deal)[173] Paddy Patterson to Munster (short-term deal)[174]

Lions

Main article: Lions (Super Rugby)

The Lions will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.^[23] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

Players in Morné Brandon from Golden Lions U21[175] Jarod Cairns from Golden Lions U21[175] Aidynn Cupido from Golden Lions U21[175] Izan Esterhuizen from Golden Lions U21[175] Jordan Hendrikse from Golden Lions U21[175] James Mollentze from Golden Lions[175] Banele Mthenjane from Golden Lions U21[175] Mandisi Mthiyane from Golden Lions U21[175] Lindo Ncusane from Golden Lions U21[175] Luke Rossouw from Golden Lions U21[175] Sibusiso Sangweni from Golden Lions U21[175] Ngia Selengbe from Golden Lions U21[175] Sibusiso Shongwe from Golden Lions U21[175] Ruhan Straeuli from Golden Lions U21[175] Boitumelo Tsatsane from Golden Lions U21[175] Emmanuel Tshituka from Golden Lions U21[175] Dameon Venter from Golden Lions[175] Fred Zeilinga from Canon Eagles[175]

Players out Marvin Orie to Stormers[176] Dylan Smith to Stade Français[177] Elton Jantjies to Pau (short-term deal)[178] Wiehahn Herbst to Sharks (short-term deal)[179]

Munster

Main article: Munster Rugby

Players in Keynan Knox promoted from Academy[180] Liam Coombes promoted from Academy[181] Alex McHenry promoted from Academy[181] Jack O'Sullivan promoted from Academy[181] Damian de Allende from Panasonic Wild Knights[182] Matt Gallagher from Saracens[182] RG Snyman from Honda Heat[182] Roman Salanoa from Leinster[168] Diarmuid Barron promoted from Academy[183] Callum Reid from Ulster (6-week loan)[184] Ben Murphy from Leinster sub-academy (7-week deal)[173] Ethan Coughlan from Ennis (short-term deal)[174] Paddy Patterson from Leinster (short-term deal)[174]

Players out Arno Botha to Bulls[185] Sammy Arnold to Connacht[70] Conor Oliver to Connacht[70] Alan Tynan released[186] Seán O'Connor to Jersey Reds[187] Ciaran Parker to Jersey Reds[187] Alex Wootton to Connacht (season-long loan)[72] Darren O'Shea to Vannes[188] Jack Stafford to Harlequins[189] Corrie Barrett to Bedford Blues[190] Darren Sweetnam to La Rochelle[191] Eoghan Clarke to Jersey Reds[192]

Ospreys

Main article: Ospreys (rugby union)

Players in Rhys Webb from Bath[193][194] Mat Protheroe from Bristol Bears[195] Nicky Thomas from Bristol Bears[196] Rhys Davies from Bath[197] Stephen Myler from London Irish[198] Will Hickey from St Michael's College[199] Jordan Lay from Bay of Plenty[200] Ethan Roots from North Harbour[200] Todd Gleave from Gloucester (season-long loan)[201]

Players out James Hook retired[202] Gheorghe Gajion to Aurillac[203] Dan Baker to Mont-de-Marsan[204] Aled Davies to Saracens[205] Ben Glynn released[206] Will Jones released[206] Tom Williams released[206] Lesley Klim to Jersey Reds[207] Guido Volpi to Doncaster Knights (season-long loan)[208] James King retired[209] Nicky Thomas to Wasps (short-term loan)[210] Darryl Marfo to Leicester Tigers[211] Hanno Dirksen to New Orleans Gold[212] Scott Otten retired[213]

Scarlets

Main article: Scarlets

Players in Sam Costelow from Leicester Tigers[214] Tyler Morgan from Dragons[101] Sione Kalamafoni from Leicester Tigers[215] Johnny Williams from Newcastle Falcons[215] Morgan Jones promoted from Academy[216] Jac Price promoted from Academy[216] Joe Roberts promoted from Academy[216] Tom Rogers promoted from Academy[216] Will Homer from Jersey Reds[217] Aled Brew from Bath (short-term deal)[218] Pieter Scholtz from Southern Kings[219]

Players out Corey Baldwin to Exeter Chiefs[220] Tom James retired[221] Rhys Fawcett released[222] Simon Gardiner released[222] Morgan Williams released[222] Hadleigh Parkes to Panasonic Wild Knights[223] Kieron Fonotia to Tasman[224] Jonathan Evans retired[225] Danny Drake to Gloucester (short-term loan)[226] Dylan Evans to Glasgow Warriors (short-term loan)[138] Steve Cummins to Pau[227] Aled Brew retired[228] Dylan Evans to Glasgow Warriors (short-term loan)[141] Joe Roberts to Ampthill (short-term loan)[229] Shaun Evans to Nottingham (season-long loan)[230] Harri O'Connor to Nottingham (season-long loan)[230] Jac Price to Nottingham (season-long loan)[230] Tevita Ratuva to Brive[231]

Sharks

Main article: Sharks (rugby union)

The Sharks will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.^[23] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

Players in Siya Kolisi from Stormers[232] Reniel Hugo from Cheetahs[233] Le Roux Roets from Pumas[234] Wiehahn Herbst from Lions (short-term deal)[179] Lucky Dlepu from Western Province U21[235] Rynhardt Jonker from Sharks U21[235] Jeandre Labuschagne from Sharks U21[235] Ntuthuko Mchunu from Sharks U21[235] Makazole Mapimpi returned from NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes[236]

Players out Tera Mtembu to New England Free Jacks[237] Craig Burden retired[238] Zain Davids to South Africa Sevens[239] Muller du Plessis to South Africa Sevens[239] Lwazi Mvovo retired[240] JP Pietersen retired[241] Madosh Tambwe to Bulls[25] Evan Roos to Stormers[242] Andrew Evans to Sharks (Currie Cup)[235] Cleopas Kundiona to Sharks (Currie Cup)[235] Cameron Wright to Sharks (Currie Cup)[235]

Southern Kings

Main article: Southern Kings

The Southern Kings were due to compete in the 2020–21 Pro14 season, but went into voluntary liquidation in September 2020.^[243] They will not compete in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup either.^[23] All signings and players under contracted were released following liquidation.

Players in

Players out Theo Maree to Griquas[244] Howard Mnisi to Cheetahs[245] Demetri Catrakilis retired[246] Rossouw de Klerk to Bourgoin[247] Sarel Pretorius retired[248] Masixole Banda to Griquas[249] Elrigh Louw to Bulls[250] Xandré Vos to New England Free Jacks[251] Cameron Dawson to Cheetahs[252] Jacques du Toit to Cheetahs[252] Thembelani Bholi to Sharks[253] Yaw Penxe to Sharks[253] Alandré van Rooyen to Griquas[254] CJ Velleman to Griquas[254] Bobby de Wee to Ealing Trailfinders[255] Erich Cronjé to Pumas[256] Ig Prinsloo to Pumas[257] Tertius Kruger to HKG Sandy Bay[258] Aaron Brody to Phoenix[259] Luyolo Dapula to Rhinos[259] Gareth Heidtmann to Phoenix[259] JT Jackson to SX10[259] Andell Loubser to Phoenix[259] Eddie Ludick to Phoenix[259] Gavin Mills to Phoenix[259] Pieter Scholtz to Scarlets[219] Aston Fortuin to Utah Warriors[260] Tiaan Botes to Pumas[261] JC Astle to Rouen[262] Lupumlo Mguca to Eastern Province Elephants[263] Josh Allderman to Eastern Province Elephants[264] Christopher Hollis to Eastern Province Elephants[264] Robin Stevens to Eastern Province Elephants[264] Josiah Twum-Boafo to Eastern Province Elephants[264] Courtney Winnaar to Eastern Province Elephants[264] Jerry Sexton to Doncaster Knights[265] Alulutho Tshakweni to Cheetahs[266] Schalk Ferreira to Cheetahs[267] Stefan Ungerer to Griquas[268] Bader Pretorius to Jersey Reds[269] Tienie Burger to Rouen[270] Christian Ambadiang to Nevers[271] Tiaan Swanepoel to Madibaz[272] Siya Masuku to Cheetahs[273]

Stormers

Main article: Stormers

The Stormers will join the Pro14 for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup having departed Super Rugby.^[23] All signings and departures listed have occurred following the conclusion of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

Players in Marvin Orie from Lions[176] Evan Roos from Sharks[242] Willie Engelbrecht from Pumas (season-long loan)[274] Lee-Marvin Mazibuko from Western Province[275] Ali Vermaak from Western Province[275] Adré Smith from Griquas[276] Andre-Hugo Venter from Western Province U21[276] Rosko Specman from Cheetahs (short-term deal)[277]

Players out Jaco Coetzee to Bath[278] Siya Kolisi to Sharks[232] Chris van Zyl retired[279] Ryno Eksteen released[275] JJ Kotze to Western Province[275] Matt More to Western Province[275]

Ulster

Main article: Ulster Rugby

Players in Stewart Moore promoted from Academy[280] Alby Mathewson unattached[281] Ian Madigan from Bristol Bears[282] Bradley Roberts from Rainey Old Boys, initially as short-term injury cover, later permanent.[283]

Players out Zack McCall released[284] Clive Ross released[284] Tommy O'Hagan released[285] Angus Kernohan to Ealing Trailfinders[286] Callum Reid to Munster (6-week loan)[184] Marcell Coetzee to Bulls[24] Bill Johnston to Ealing Trailfinders (short-term loan)[287] Louis Ludik retired[288]

Zebre

Main article: Zebre

Players in Antonio Rizzi from Benetton[13] Iacopo Bianchi from Fiamme Oro[289] Nicolò Casilio from Calvisano[289] Giovanni D'Onofrio from Fiamme Oro[289] Matteo Nocera from Fiamme Oro[289] Paolo Pescetto from Calvisano[289] Potu Leavasa Jr. from Counties Manukau[290] Charles Alaimalo from Southland[291]

Players out Edoardo Padovani to Benetton[6] Charlie Walker to Ealing Trailfinders[292] Roberto Tenga to Fiamme Oro[293] George Biagi retired[294] Francois Brummer released[295] Apisai Tauyavuca to Houston SaberCats[296] Paula Balekana to Houston SaberCats[297]

See also

• List of 2020–21 Premiership Rugby transfers
• List of 2020–21 RFU Championship transfers
• List of 2020–21 Super Rugby transfers
• List of 2020–21 Top 14 transfers
• List of 2020–21 Major League Rugby transfers