By Zippy
April 20 2004

According to reports on the BBC website Warriors captain Gareth Thomas is on the verge of signing for European Champions Toulouse. For the story and comment read on

Story Taken From BBC Online

Wales' record try scorer Gareth Thomas is on the verge of joining defending European Cup champions Toulouse.

The Warriors captain has two years left to run on his regional contract, but BBC Wales understands talks with the French club are at an advanced stage.

Toulouse are understood to be offering much more money than the Warriors currently pay their star player.

Thomas passed Ieuan Evans' record for Wales tries when he scored in this season's Six Nations win against Italy.

If he does leave for France, the move would spark fears many more of Wales' top players will move abroad this summer.

Scarlets and Wales outside half Stephen Jones is yet to sign a new contract at Stradey Park after receiving offers from both England and France.

And Ospreys winger Shane Williams is also thought to have attracted offers from France.

With money for the regions being cut by the Welsh Rugby Union, it may mean others will be lured away by the larger pay packets on offer outside Wales.

 

Zippy Comment

If this story does have foundations then it is bad news for the Warriors, "Alfie" is the regions popular and most marketable player off the field. On the park his contribution is imeasurable, he gives his all and is a real world class player who can turn games and will go on to become a Welsh legend. I truly hope the Warriors Management are doing all they can to make sure he stays with the Warriors.

 

STAY WITH THE WARRIORS ALFIE !!!!!!!