If true then we are in real trouble.
Should Hampshire sign for an NRL club, or SL club for that matter, our management need to take a serious look at themselves.
How true this rumour is I don't know but the thought of Bowen doing another season after this at the expense of Hampshire is beyond daft!
Number one, put Hampshire in there now.
Number two, if he is off then Tierney should be given a chance.
What on earth is the point of all the work in the U age groups if these younger players are going to be bypassed or overlooked for 30 somethings who are declining by the game.
Keiron Cunningham is quoted in the trade press that he's worried that SL is becoming a feeder club for the NRL, add Union to that! I thought he was worried about younger lads at his own club, which he may well be.
If this rumour has any legs then allowing Hampshire to go and retaining Bowen for another year is just utter nonsense.