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Aviva Cup Round 2
by Driver Tue 13 Mar 2012, 3:57 pm
Worcester Warriors v Saracens
Heavy Rain , 9 degrees , 7mph
WorcesterWarriors
Manager – InTheFastLane
16. Stephen Moore 17. Matt Mullan 18. Tevita Taumoepeau 19. James Percival 20. Maurie Fa’asavalu 21. Will Genia 22. Dan Carter 23. Marcel Garvey
SARCENS
Manager – 'Arry
16. Jamie George 17. Jared Saunders 18. Petrus du Plessis 19. Hayden Smith 20. Jackson Wray 21. Richard Wigglesworth 22. Derick Hougaard 23. Michael Tagicakibau
London Irish v Harlequins
Light Rain , 10 Degrees , 10mph
London Irish
Manager – Pullthestrings
16. Rob Vickers, 17. Faan Rautenbach, 18. Max Lahiff, 19. Bryn Evans, 20. Jamie Gibson, 21. Darren Allinson, 22. Shane Geraghty, 23 Topsy Ojo
Tactics
In the rainy conditions, we've adjusted our usual game plan to place more emphasis on the set piece and breakdown area. In general, we will use our piston system and look to use our running power to get over the gain line. We'll use the boot sensibly play position. If it's on, we'll trust in our handling ability and have a go.
- Use the set piece as a platform to build attacks. For scrums, big efforts from the engine room to hold it steady. Dermody, Danahar and Hala'ufia come in to add weight. Hala'ufia to pick if it gets messy and set the plaform.
- Similarly with the lineout, use jumpers Kennedy Danahar and Pocock. Opt for full lineouts in their half to tie in their pack and try to initiate a rolling maul to give the backs more time.
- Target the breakdown for possible turnovers, with Pocock staying strong on his feet. When they arise, lets use them to our advantage. If the back three are sparse, look to kick for territory. If there are mis-matches, lets have a go.
- Be disciplined at the breakdown, with a guard and bodyguard at every breakdown to stop those easy yards around the fringes. No excuses here.
- Use the piston system Irish have developed so well. Big runners off Bowden to give us real go forward, inside and outside runs.
- For slow ball, look to get outside their guards and bodyguards to suck in more and more forwards at each breakdown. This will give more time to the backs.
- Simpson to prawl behind the defense line and mop up any breaks or half breaks. Patrol the breakdown area and keep an eye up for numbers.
- Play rugby in their half. Bowden to put us in the right places and alow us to use our lineout weapon.
- Tagi to get involved as much as possible, coming in off his wing and cutting angles of Bowden.
- Homer to go for points at every opportunity.We can have a pop from anywhere in their half. Make them scared to give away penalties in their half, thus giving us more time at the breakdown.
Harlequins
Manager – Driver
16.Joe Grey 17.Kieron Brookes 18.Mark Lambert 18.Tom Denton 20.Matt Kvesic 21.Nic Berry 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith
Quins will look to be physical in wet conditions and dominate Irish up front by opting to retain Budgen at TH for he’s Scrummaging abilities. We plan to play a territory based game using the boots of Burgess and Evans to ping Irish into there own half and build the pressure on them and punish them on the scoreboard.
Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Rugby
Heavy Rain , 10 Degrees , 10mph
Exeter Chiefs
Head Coach – Ozzy3213
16. Scott Spurling 17. Luke Cowan-Dickie 18. Lloyd Fairbrother 19. Addison Lockley 20. Joel Conlon 21. James Lightfoot-Brown 22. Henry Slade 23. Jack Nowell
Tactics
In the conditions we will play a forward dominated game and turn this into a scrap. We will look to get big carriers across the gainline and support players to the contact area quickly to ruck past the ball and free it up quickly to go again.
We will use the boots of Cruden and Nacewa to play the game in the Gloucester half of the field. Off lineouts we will look to use the maul to good effect. In defence we will blitz with Haydn Thomas sweeping behind.
Gloucester
Manager – prop_lyd
16. Matais Cortese 17. Rupert Harden 18. Shaun Knight 19. Sam Whitelock 20. Akapusi Qera 21. Dan Robson 22.Ryan Mills 23. JSD
Tactics
We are giving a few players their chance to stake their claim for a starting spot this week and want to see points proven with a big pack and pace and youth in the backs. We will look to play simple rugby in the backs with easy hands and exploiting the gaps when they come. We will look to push Sale to force the ball out wide and block off any attack they atempt. Fast attractive rugby is the aim today.
Forwards
*Front row to look to hold their own and this is their chance to prove their worth here, look to go low and drive up on Chistolini.
*Look to target their lineout with Strokosch marshalling the troops here.
*Use our experienced Backrow to put pressure on their breakdown and use their 'skills' to slow the ball down.
*Put pressure on 10 to prevent him playing well and slowing down their ball.
*Use our bench wisely with Harden, Qera and Whitelock able to come on and change the game or shore up problem places if required.
Backs
*Quick ball to Burns who will look to release the young wingers who both have pace to burn. If nothing's on then pin them into the corners and add pressure on lineouts.
*Centres to go route A straight through the defence looking for the offloads to the forward support or the back 3's who all have pace to burn.
*Wingers to run back any kicked ball looking for space and forwards to support them.
*Tindall to lead an 'in your face' defence with a forward looking to steal/slow down ball at each breakdown.
*Use our bench with Mills adding more fresh legs and JSD able to slot in anywhere and make a chance out of nothing.
Sale Sharks v Leicester Tigers
Light Rain , 10 Degrees , 8mph
Sale Sharks
Manager – LondonIrishOllie
Subs - 16.Nathan Charles 17.Lee Imoliek 18.Vadim Cobilas 19.Frazer McKenzie 20.Hendre Fourie 21.Andy Powell 22.Cillian Willis 23.Rob Miller
TACTICS
Look to target White in the loose, especially considering he started last week. Crane and Ostrikiv to carry lots. MacLeod and Mathie to play territory.
Leicester Tigers
Manager – Sgt_Pooly
16. Rob Hawkins 17. Marco Ayerza 18. Ryan Bowers 19. Lewis Deacon 20. Craig Newby 21. Sam Harrison 22. George Ford 23. Miles Benjamin
TACTICS:
- Target set piece (scrum especially) with two of the best scrummaging props in the AP
- Numerous jumpers to secure own ball & put pressure on opposition (Kitch/Slater/Launch/Cronje)
- Look to get mobile/powerful back five into game and win the contact driving opposition back and smashing every ruck
- Target turnover ball & look to slow opposition with Wallace key
- Care & Ford to dictate tempo and Tweletrees offers 2nd kicking option
- Play conditions and high intensity rugby to wear opposition down
- Impact bench to see game out
Bath Rugby v London Wasps
Light Rain , 9 Degrees , 9mph
Bath Rugby
16. O.Franks 17. P.Dixon 18. C.Beech 19. J.Beaumont 20. F.Louw 21. M.Classens 22. K.Eastmond 23. R.Chisholm
TACTICS
We are unbeaten at home and on a good run of form, but if the result is in doubt, we have the likes of Mears, Louw, Classens to come off the bench and make a real impact. If we have a comfortable lead, we look to introduce Beaumont and Eastmond for some crucial gametime experience.
We have picked a mobile team, who will look to play exciting, attacking rugby and play with instinct. We want the youngster to continue their development by playing their natural game, with the experience of Muller, Lund, Donald and Steyn throughout the core to ensure we keep a professional performance and come away with the win.
The axis of Donald and Steyn gives us plenty of kicking options, to ensure we play in the right areas and to give us the territory to play our attacking game. Steyn to kick penalties, to ensure we come away with points on each visit to the 22. If slow ball, use Steyn's drop goal as a weapon, using scoreboard pressure to disrupt Quins and unsettle the home crowd. With two lineout leaders in Hooper and Muller in the team, we will look to challenge at the lineout and use it as a real opportunity to tie in opposition forwards, creating space out wide.
GENERAL
* We have the advantage of some consistency in selection and haven't made huge changes from last week, unlike our opponents. I wanted to keep some fluidity in the team, to ensure we can follow up with another win.
BACKS
* In our 22 use Donald and Steyn to kick long, but find touch. Play sensible rugby in our half, mixing up the point of attack with Donald and Steyn interchanging and Steyn dropping in behind as a second playmaker, looking for gaps upfield
* Donald and Steyn to take the ball flat on the gainline, looking to test opposition fly halves defence at every opportunity, using the crash ball to break the gainline and set up a ruck for quick ball
* Dagg encouraged to come into the line during attack and given a free rein, looking to track the shoulders of Steyn and Lualala when they make the half break. Look to isolate Gopperth in defence
* Steyn to lead the rush defence, pressurising the half backs and looking for intercepts. Banahan and Chisholm unleashed after 50 mins to test tired defence, the former will relish running at tired defenders
FORWARDS
* Use channel 1 ball at scrum time to get the ball into Cook's hands as quickly as possible. Power of Lund and control of Skirving to set up the ruck
* Mercer plays as the out and out 7, making a nuisance of himself and unsettling the opposition half backs
* Utilise the mobility of the pack and use the big ball carriers of the props to earn the hard yards.
* Always call for a full lineout, tying in all opposition forwards, to expose the backs, where we think we have a real advantage in terms of quality, pace and power
* Some key positions such as the front 5 see some changes from last week to ensure fresh legs for the set piece battle
London Wasps
Manager – Stnick88
16. Zak Tau'lafo 17. Aaron Jarvis 18. George Chuter 19. Matt Garvey 20. Tinus Du Plessis 21. Charlie Davies 22. Chris Bell 23. Jonathan Joseph
Wasps make numerous changes to the side that beat Northamton last week, with Tim Payne, Chris Brooker, Ross Filipo, Marco Wenztel, Julien Salvi, James Fitzpatrick, Richard Haughton and debutant Joe Ansbro coming in for Zak Taul'afo, George Chuter, Matt Garvey, Richard Birkett, Tinus Du Plessis, Jordan Turner-Hall, Alesana Tuilagi and Jonathan Joseph.
Northampton Saints v Newcastle Falcons
Heavy Rain , 10 Degrees , 9mph
Northampton Saints
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish
16. Ethan Waller 17. Brett Sharman 18. Paul Doran-Jones 19. Samu Manoa 20. James Ingle 21. Stuart Commins 22. Stephen Myler 23. Tom Stephenson
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Fluxy
16. Tom Mercey 17. Rob Vickers 18. Darren Fearns 19. Bob Casey 20. Hienrich Brussow 21. Tom May 22. Jack Cuthbert 23. Paul Hodgson
Tactics
General Gameplan;
We will be up in the opposition faces, not giving them a moment to spare, pressure will grow and lead to mistakes and penalties.
Our pack is fully committed to the Falcons cause and the front five along with the backrow will look to dominate the collisions and rucks to give us forward momentum. This will get us over the gainline each time, and will cause the opposition defence to always be on the back foot.
The quality possession from our clever and dynamic forward play will allow us to release our potent backline, with Pasqualin looking to play intelligently by getting the ball away from the rucks as quick as possible in attack. This will allow Heathcote and Shingler to pull the strings in midfield and create mismatches so we can spread the ball out wide to our dangerous runners to make use of the space on offer.
Key Points;
Strong Spine; With our powerful front five, we will get the drive on, on our ball to create space and time for our 8-9-10.
Scrums; Against their ball we will get the shove and attempt to wheel the scrum so that their halfbacks become isolated from their backline.
Lineouts;will be a solid supply for possession for us, as our pack contains four strong and athletic jumpers.
Defensive set up;The pressure here will lead to mistakes and opportunities from scrums and penalties for us to take advantage of. We will always challenge their lineout, other than when we are on our own five metre, where will look to sack the jumper as soon as he lands on his feet.
Breakdowns; We have selected a very physical and committed team, and will always work for each other and put their bodies online for one another. We will legally slow down ball and look for turnovers.
Defensive line; We won't commit more than two players to any of the rucks on their ball, unless the turnover is on. If they have won the ball we look to get into line and then press at the same speed. The scrum-half will sweep behind, with the fullback also further back - creating three lines of defence.
Backs; We will look to play some simple rugby at this stage against a good team at home. Backs to be clever look for mismatches and numbers advantages to work opportunities to put our wingers or whoever is spare over the try line. Heathcote will direct traffic offering a spark to get an exciting midfield moving.
Penalties; Heathcote will look to take all penalties within his range, unless Shaw dictates we have a serious advantage at the lineout where will kick for touch.
Substitutions; We willl look to use our powerful bench to make some momentum changing substitutes and to allow us to blood new players and combinations.
Heavy Rain , 9 degrees , 7mph
WorcesterWarriors
Manager – InTheFastLane
| 01. George Porter | 09. Jonny Arr |
| 02. Will Radburn | 10. Andy Goode |
| 03. James Currie | |
| 04. Nile Dacres | 11. Josh Drauniniu |
| 05. James Clutterbuck | 12. James Whybrow |
| 06. James Freeman | 13. Matt Hopper |
| 07. Jake Abbott | 14. Chris Pennell |
| 08. Kai Horstmann | 15. Mike Penn |
SARCENS
Manager – 'Arry
| 01. Rhys Gill | 09. Ben Spencer |
| 02. John Smit | 10. Brock James |
| 03. Carlos Nieto | |
| 04. Steve Borthwick | 11. Chris Wyles |
| 05. Hugh Vyvyan | 12. Adam Powell |
| 06. Kelly Brown | 13. Joel Tomkins |
| 07. Andy Saull | 14. James Short |
| 08. Ernst Joubert (c) | 15. Alex Goode |
16. Jamie George 17. Jared Saunders 18. Petrus du Plessis 19. Hayden Smith 20. Jackson Wray 21. Richard Wigglesworth 22. Derick Hougaard 23. Michael Tagicakibau
London Irish v Harlequins
Light Rain , 10 Degrees , 10mph
London Irish
Manager – Pullthestrings
| 01. Clarke Dermody (c) | 09. Joe Simpson |
| 02. James Buckland | 10. Daniel Bowden |
| 03. Paulica Ion | |
| 04. Steve Mafi | 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau |
| 05. Nick Kennedy | 12. Shontayne Hape |
| 06. Declan Danahar | 13. Regan King |
| 07. David Pocock | 14. Tom Homer (k) |
| 08. Chris Hala'ufia | 15. Delon Armitage |
Tactics
In the rainy conditions, we've adjusted our usual game plan to place more emphasis on the set piece and breakdown area. In general, we will use our piston system and look to use our running power to get over the gain line. We'll use the boot sensibly play position. If it's on, we'll trust in our handling ability and have a go.
- Use the set piece as a platform to build attacks. For scrums, big efforts from the engine room to hold it steady. Dermody, Danahar and Hala'ufia come in to add weight. Hala'ufia to pick if it gets messy and set the plaform.
- Similarly with the lineout, use jumpers Kennedy Danahar and Pocock. Opt for full lineouts in their half to tie in their pack and try to initiate a rolling maul to give the backs more time.
- Target the breakdown for possible turnovers, with Pocock staying strong on his feet. When they arise, lets use them to our advantage. If the back three are sparse, look to kick for territory. If there are mis-matches, lets have a go.
- Be disciplined at the breakdown, with a guard and bodyguard at every breakdown to stop those easy yards around the fringes. No excuses here.
- Use the piston system Irish have developed so well. Big runners off Bowden to give us real go forward, inside and outside runs.
- For slow ball, look to get outside their guards and bodyguards to suck in more and more forwards at each breakdown. This will give more time to the backs.
- Simpson to prawl behind the defense line and mop up any breaks or half breaks. Patrol the breakdown area and keep an eye up for numbers.
- Play rugby in their half. Bowden to put us in the right places and alow us to use our lineout weapon.
- Tagi to get involved as much as possible, coming in off his wing and cutting angles of Bowden.
- Homer to go for points at every opportunity.We can have a pop from anywhere in their half. Make them scared to give away penalties in their half, thus giving us more time at the breakdown.
Harlequins
Manager – Driver
| 01.Joe Marler | 09.Luke Burgess |
| 02.Tom Lindsey | 10.Nick Evans(k)© |
| 03.Chris Budgen | |
| 04.Charlie Matthews | 11.Adam Ashley-Cooper |
| 05.George Skivington | 12.Tom Casson |
| 06.Connor Clifford | 13.Elliot Daly |
| 07.Will Skinner | 14.Andy Short |
| 08.Nick Easter | 15.Hugo Southwell |
16.Joe Grey 17.Kieron Brookes 18.Mark Lambert 18.Tom Denton 20.Matt Kvesic 21.Nic Berry 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith
Quins will look to be physical in wet conditions and dominate Irish up front by opting to retain Budgen at TH for he’s Scrummaging abilities. We plan to play a territory based game using the boots of Burgess and Evans to ping Irish into there own half and build the pressure on them and punish them on the scoreboard.
- *Quins to keep the phases and wait for opportunities to arise for us in attack and put pressure on the Irish defense with AAC , Short and Southwell all joining the line from blind angles and depth.
*Easter and Burguss will control the tempo of the game and look to cause problems by suddenly injecting energy if the game is slow.
Test Irish back 3 in the rain with high hanging kicks.
*Play whats in front of us.
*AAC to mark up Tagi and hit him hard and psychologically test the Irish backs seeing there go to man smashed in the tackle
Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Rugby
Heavy Rain , 10 Degrees , 10mph
Exeter Chiefs
Head Coach – Ozzy3213
| 01. Perry Freshwater | 09. Haydn Thomas |
| 02. Bismarck du Plessis | 10. Aaron Cruden |
| 03. Craig Mitchell | |
| 04. Tommy Hayes | 11. Josh Tatupu |
| 05. James Horwill (c) | 12. Sireli Naqalevuki |
| 06. Tom Johnson | 13. Richard Kahui |
| 07. Steffon Armitage | 14. Gonzalo Camacho |
| 08. Richard Baxter | 15. Isa Nacewa |
16. Scott Spurling 17. Luke Cowan-Dickie 18. Lloyd Fairbrother 19. Addison Lockley 20. Joel Conlon 21. James Lightfoot-Brown 22. Henry Slade 23. Jack Nowell
Tactics
In the conditions we will play a forward dominated game and turn this into a scrap. We will look to get big carriers across the gainline and support players to the contact area quickly to ruck past the ball and free it up quickly to go again.
We will use the boots of Cruden and Nacewa to play the game in the Gloucester half of the field. Off lineouts we will look to use the maul to good effect. In defence we will blitz with Haydn Thomas sweeping behind.
Gloucester
Manager – prop_lyd
| 01. Dan Murphy | 09. Dave Lewis |
| 02. Korree Britton | 10. Freddie Burns (k) |
| 03. Dario Chistolini | |
| 04. Will James | 11. Johnny May |
| 05. Tom Savage | 12. Mike Tindall |
| 06. Peter Buxton | 13. Henry Trinder |
| 07. Alasdair Strokosch | 14. Ian Clark |
| 08. Luke Narraway (c) | 15. Ollie Morgan |
16. Matais Cortese 17. Rupert Harden 18. Shaun Knight 19. Sam Whitelock 20. Akapusi Qera 21. Dan Robson 22.Ryan Mills 23. JSD
Tactics
We are giving a few players their chance to stake their claim for a starting spot this week and want to see points proven with a big pack and pace and youth in the backs. We will look to play simple rugby in the backs with easy hands and exploiting the gaps when they come. We will look to push Sale to force the ball out wide and block off any attack they atempt. Fast attractive rugby is the aim today.
Forwards
*Front row to look to hold their own and this is their chance to prove their worth here, look to go low and drive up on Chistolini.
*Look to target their lineout with Strokosch marshalling the troops here.
*Use our experienced Backrow to put pressure on their breakdown and use their 'skills' to slow the ball down.
*Put pressure on 10 to prevent him playing well and slowing down their ball.
*Use our bench wisely with Harden, Qera and Whitelock able to come on and change the game or shore up problem places if required.
Backs
*Quick ball to Burns who will look to release the young wingers who both have pace to burn. If nothing's on then pin them into the corners and add pressure on lineouts.
*Centres to go route A straight through the defence looking for the offloads to the forward support or the back 3's who all have pace to burn.
*Wingers to run back any kicked ball looking for space and forwards to support them.
*Tindall to lead an 'in your face' defence with a forward looking to steal/slow down ball at each breakdown.
*Use our bench with Mills adding more fresh legs and JSD able to slot in anywhere and make a chance out of nothing.
Sale Sharks v Leicester Tigers
Light Rain , 10 Degrees , 8mph
Sale Sharks
Manager – LondonIrishOllie
| 01.Andrew Sheridan | 09.Scott Mathie |
| 02.Marc Jones | 10.Nick McLeod |
| 03.Henry Thomas | |
| 04.Andrei Ostrikov | 11.Will Addison |
| 05.Kearnan Myall | 12.Luther Burrell |
| 06.Onosai Auva'a | 13.Jonny Leota |
| 07.Dave Seymour | 14.Tom Brady |
| 08.Jordan Crane | 15.Joaquin Tucalet |
Subs - 16.Nathan Charles 17.Lee Imoliek 18.Vadim Cobilas 19.Frazer McKenzie 20.Hendre Fourie 21.Andy Powell 22.Cillian Willis 23.Rob Miller
TACTICS
Look to target White in the loose, especially considering he started last week. Crane and Ostrikiv to carry lots. MacLeod and Mathie to play territory.
Leicester Tigers
Manager – Sgt_Pooly
| 01. Boris Stankovich | 09. Danny Care |
| 02. Tom Youngs | 10. Toby Flood |
| 03. Julian White | |
| 04. Ed Slater | 11. Charlie Walker |
| 05. Graham Kitchener | 12. Billy Twelvetrees |
| 06. Joe Launchbury | 13. George Lowe |
| 07. Luke Wallace | 14. Matt Smith |
| 08. Jacques Cronje(c) | 15. Niall Morris |
16. Rob Hawkins 17. Marco Ayerza 18. Ryan Bowers 19. Lewis Deacon 20. Craig Newby 21. Sam Harrison 22. George Ford 23. Miles Benjamin
TACTICS:
- Target set piece (scrum especially) with two of the best scrummaging props in the AP
- Numerous jumpers to secure own ball & put pressure on opposition (Kitch/Slater/Launch/Cronje)
- Look to get mobile/powerful back five into game and win the contact driving opposition back and smashing every ruck
- Target turnover ball & look to slow opposition with Wallace key
- Care & Ford to dictate tempo and Tweletrees offers 2nd kicking option
- Play conditions and high intensity rugby to wear opposition down
- Impact bench to see game out
Bath Rugby v London Wasps
Light Rain , 9 Degrees , 9mph
Bath Rugby
| 01. N.Catt | 09. C.Cook |
| 02. R.Batty | 10. S.Donald |
| 03. K.Palmer-Newport | |
| 04. S.Hooper | 11. O.Woodburn |
| 05. J.Muller | 12. F.Steyn (k) |
| 06. M.Lund | 13. C.Laulala |
| 07. G.Mercer | 14. T.Biggs |
| 08. B.Skirving | 15. I.Dagg |
16. O.Franks 17. P.Dixon 18. C.Beech 19. J.Beaumont 20. F.Louw 21. M.Classens 22. K.Eastmond 23. R.Chisholm
TACTICS
We are unbeaten at home and on a good run of form, but if the result is in doubt, we have the likes of Mears, Louw, Classens to come off the bench and make a real impact. If we have a comfortable lead, we look to introduce Beaumont and Eastmond for some crucial gametime experience.
We have picked a mobile team, who will look to play exciting, attacking rugby and play with instinct. We want the youngster to continue their development by playing their natural game, with the experience of Muller, Lund, Donald and Steyn throughout the core to ensure we keep a professional performance and come away with the win.
The axis of Donald and Steyn gives us plenty of kicking options, to ensure we play in the right areas and to give us the territory to play our attacking game. Steyn to kick penalties, to ensure we come away with points on each visit to the 22. If slow ball, use Steyn's drop goal as a weapon, using scoreboard pressure to disrupt Quins and unsettle the home crowd. With two lineout leaders in Hooper and Muller in the team, we will look to challenge at the lineout and use it as a real opportunity to tie in opposition forwards, creating space out wide.
GENERAL
* We have the advantage of some consistency in selection and haven't made huge changes from last week, unlike our opponents. I wanted to keep some fluidity in the team, to ensure we can follow up with another win.
BACKS
* In our 22 use Donald and Steyn to kick long, but find touch. Play sensible rugby in our half, mixing up the point of attack with Donald and Steyn interchanging and Steyn dropping in behind as a second playmaker, looking for gaps upfield
* Donald and Steyn to take the ball flat on the gainline, looking to test opposition fly halves defence at every opportunity, using the crash ball to break the gainline and set up a ruck for quick ball
* Dagg encouraged to come into the line during attack and given a free rein, looking to track the shoulders of Steyn and Lualala when they make the half break. Look to isolate Gopperth in defence
* Steyn to lead the rush defence, pressurising the half backs and looking for intercepts. Banahan and Chisholm unleashed after 50 mins to test tired defence, the former will relish running at tired defenders
FORWARDS
* Use channel 1 ball at scrum time to get the ball into Cook's hands as quickly as possible. Power of Lund and control of Skirving to set up the ruck
* Mercer plays as the out and out 7, making a nuisance of himself and unsettling the opposition half backs
* Utilise the mobility of the pack and use the big ball carriers of the props to earn the hard yards.
* Always call for a full lineout, tying in all opposition forwards, to expose the backs, where we think we have a real advantage in terms of quality, pace and power
* Some key positions such as the front 5 see some changes from last week to ensure fresh legs for the set piece battle
London Wasps
Manager – Stnick88
| 01. Tim Payne | 09. Karl Dickson |
| 02. Chris Brooker | 10. Nicky Robinson |
| 03. Ben Broster | |
| 04. Ross Filipo | 11. Tom Varndell |
| 05. Marco Wenztel | 12. James Fitzpatrick |
| 06. Michael Lipman | 13. Joe Ansbro |
| 07. Julien Salvi | 14. Richard Haughton |
| 08. Pedrie Wannenburg | 15. Jimmy Gopperth |
16. Zak Tau'lafo 17. Aaron Jarvis 18. George Chuter 19. Matt Garvey 20. Tinus Du Plessis 21. Charlie Davies 22. Chris Bell 23. Jonathan Joseph
Wasps make numerous changes to the side that beat Northamton last week, with Tim Payne, Chris Brooker, Ross Filipo, Marco Wenztel, Julien Salvi, James Fitzpatrick, Richard Haughton and debutant Joe Ansbro coming in for Zak Taul'afo, George Chuter, Matt Garvey, Richard Birkett, Tinus Du Plessis, Jordan Turner-Hall, Alesana Tuilagi and Jonathan Joseph.
Northampton Saints v Newcastle Falcons
Heavy Rain , 10 Degrees , 9mph
Northampton Saints
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish
| 01. Alex Waller | 09. Ryan Glynn |
| 02. Richardt Strauss | 10. Ryan Lamb |
| 03. Brian Mujati | |
| 04. Mark Sorenson | 11. Scott Armstrong |
| 05. Christian Day | 12. John Clarke |
| 06. James Craig | 13. Jamie Elliot |
| 07. Teminia Harrison | 14. Noah Cato |
| 08. Roger Wilson | 15. Greig Tonks |
16. Ethan Waller 17. Brett Sharman 18. Paul Doran-Jones 19. Samu Manoa 20. James Ingle 21. Stuart Commins 22. Stephen Myler 23. Tom Stephenson
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Fluxy
| 01. Grant Shiells | 09. Jordi Pasqualin |
| 02. David Paice | 10. Tom Heathcote (K) |
| 03. Dave Wilson | |
| 04. Bob Casey | 11. Luke Fielden |
| 05. Simon Shaw (C) | 12. Steven Shingler |
| 06. Ben Nutley | 13. Joe Ansbro |
| 07. Will Welch | 14. Suka Hufanga |
| 08. Jerome Kaino | 15. Nick Abendanon |
16. Tom Mercey 17. Rob Vickers 18. Darren Fearns 19. Bob Casey 20. Hienrich Brussow 21. Tom May 22. Jack Cuthbert 23. Paul Hodgson
Tactics
General Gameplan;
We will be up in the opposition faces, not giving them a moment to spare, pressure will grow and lead to mistakes and penalties.
Our pack is fully committed to the Falcons cause and the front five along with the backrow will look to dominate the collisions and rucks to give us forward momentum. This will get us over the gainline each time, and will cause the opposition defence to always be on the back foot.
The quality possession from our clever and dynamic forward play will allow us to release our potent backline, with Pasqualin looking to play intelligently by getting the ball away from the rucks as quick as possible in attack. This will allow Heathcote and Shingler to pull the strings in midfield and create mismatches so we can spread the ball out wide to our dangerous runners to make use of the space on offer.
Key Points;
Strong Spine; With our powerful front five, we will get the drive on, on our ball to create space and time for our 8-9-10.
Scrums; Against their ball we will get the shove and attempt to wheel the scrum so that their halfbacks become isolated from their backline.
Lineouts;will be a solid supply for possession for us, as our pack contains four strong and athletic jumpers.
Defensive set up;The pressure here will lead to mistakes and opportunities from scrums and penalties for us to take advantage of. We will always challenge their lineout, other than when we are on our own five metre, where will look to sack the jumper as soon as he lands on his feet.
Breakdowns; We have selected a very physical and committed team, and will always work for each other and put their bodies online for one another. We will legally slow down ball and look for turnovers.
Defensive line; We won't commit more than two players to any of the rucks on their ball, unless the turnover is on. If they have won the ball we look to get into line and then press at the same speed. The scrum-half will sweep behind, with the fullback also further back - creating three lines of defence.
Backs; We will look to play some simple rugby at this stage against a good team at home. Backs to be clever look for mismatches and numbers advantages to work opportunities to put our wingers or whoever is spare over the try line. Heathcote will direct traffic offering a spark to get an exciting midfield moving.
Penalties; Heathcote will look to take all penalties within his range, unless Shaw dictates we have a serious advantage at the lineout where will kick for touch.
Substitutions; We willl look to use our powerful bench to make some momentum changing substitutes and to allow us to blood new players and combinations.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Wed 14 Mar 2012, 9:23 am
Exeter Chiefs
Head Coach – Ozzy3213
16. Scott Spurling 17. Luke Cowan-Dickie 18. Lloyd Fairbrother 19. Addison Lockley 20. Joel Conlon 21. James Lightfoot-Brown 22. Henry Slade 23. Jack Nowell
Tactics
In the conditions we will play a forward dominated game and turn this into a scrap. We will look to get big carriers across the gainline and support players to the contact area quickly to ruck past the ball and free it up quickly to go again.
We will use the boots of Cruden and Nacewa to play the game in the Gloucester half of the field. Off lineouts we will look to use the maul to good effect. In defence we will blitz with Haydn Thomas sweeping behind.
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| 01. Perry Freshwater | 09. Haydn Thomas |
| 02. Bismarck du Plessis | 10. Aaron Cruden |
| 03. Craig Mitchell | |
| 04. Tommy Hayes | 11. Josh Tatupu |
| 05. James Horwill (c) | 12. Sireli Naqalevuki |
| 06. Tom Johnson | 13. Richard Kahui |
| 07. Steffon Armitage | 14. Gonzalo Camacho |
| 08. Richard Baxter | 15. Isa Nacewa |
16. Scott Spurling 17. Luke Cowan-Dickie 18. Lloyd Fairbrother 19. Addison Lockley 20. Joel Conlon 21. James Lightfoot-Brown 22. Henry Slade 23. Jack Nowell
Tactics
In the conditions we will play a forward dominated game and turn this into a scrap. We will look to get big carriers across the gainline and support players to the contact area quickly to ruck past the ball and free it up quickly to go again.
We will use the boots of Cruden and Nacewa to play the game in the Gloucester half of the field. Off lineouts we will look to use the maul to good effect. In defence we will blitz with Haydn Thomas sweeping behind.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Bathite Wed 14 Mar 2012, 9:30 am
Strong team there Pete, that's pretty much first choice isn't it?
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Wed 14 Mar 2012, 9:33 am
Not far off mate. Don't feel I have much choice but to stick out a strong side, as when I leave Bismarck and Horwill out it gets picked up in predos as nobody seems to rate their replacements (despite them all having a very strong season in real life).
Gone for a young bench though. All 8 are either Eng U20 or U18 players. Chiefs academy looks to be really churning out some talent at present. be good for me in the long term if this game keeps going as long as the other one.
Gone for a young bench though. All 8 are either Eng U20 or U18 players. Chiefs academy looks to be really churning out some talent at present. be good for me in the long term if this game keeps going as long as the other one.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by stnick88 Wed 14 Mar 2012, 9:52 am
I thought your pack got rated quite well last week Pete.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Wed 14 Mar 2012, 9:53 am
Not well enough though, so am sticking the big guns back in to try to get the win.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Bathite Wed 14 Mar 2012, 10:32 am
| 01. N.Catt | 09. C.Cook |
| 02. R.Batty | 10. S.Donald |
| 03. K.Palmer-Newport | |
| 04. S.Hooper | 11. O.Woodburn |
| 05. J.Muller | 12. F.Steyn (k) |
| 06. M.Lund | 13. C.Laulala |
| 07. G.Mercer | 14. T.Biggs |
| 08. B.Skirving | 15. I.Dagg |
16. O.Franks 17. P.Dixon 18. C.Beech 19. J.Beaumont 20. F.Louw 21. M.Classens 22. K.Eastmond 23. R.Chisholm
TACTICS
We are unbeaten at home and on a good run of form, but if the result is in doubt, we have the likes of Mears, Louw, Classens to come off the bench and make a real impact. If we have a comfortable lead, we look to introduce Beaumont and Eastmond for some crucial gametime experience.
We have picked a mobile team, who will look to play exciting, attacking rugby and play with instinct. We want the youngster to continue their development by playing their natural game, with the experience of Muller, Lund, Donald and Steyn throughout the core to ensure we keep a professional performance and come away with the win.
The axis of Donald and Steyn gives us plenty of kicking options, to ensure we play in the right areas and to give us the territory to play our attacking game. Steyn to kick penalties, to ensure we come away with points on each visit to the 22. If slow ball, use Steyn's drop goal as a weapon, using scoreboard pressure to disrupt Quins and unsettle the home crowd. With two lineout leaders in Hooper and Muller in the team, we will look to challenge at the lineout and use it as a real opportunity to tie in opposition forwards, creating space out wide.
GENERAL
* We have the advantage of some consistency in selection and haven't made huge changes from last week, unlike our opponents. I wanted to keep some fluidity in the team, to ensure we can follow up with another win.
BACKS
* In our 22 use Donald and Steyn to kick long, but find touch. Play sensible rugby in our half, mixing up the point of attack with Donald and Steyn interchanging and Steyn dropping in behind as a second playmaker, looking for gaps upfield
* Donald and Steyn to take the ball flat on the gainline, looking to test opposition fly halves defence at every opportunity, using the crash ball to break the gainline and set up a ruck for quick ball
* Dagg encouraged to come into the line during attack and given a free rein, looking to track the shoulders of Steyn and Lualala when they make the half break. Look to isolate Gopperth in defence
* Steyn to lead the rush defence, pressurising the half backs and looking for intercepts. Banahan and Chisholm unleashed after 50 mins to test tired defence, the former will relish running at tired defenders
FORWARDS
* Use channel 1 ball at scrum time to get the ball into Cook's hands as quickly as possible. Power of Lund and control of Skirving to set up the ruck
* Mercer plays as the out and out 7, making a nuisance of himself and unsettling the opposition half backs
* Utilise the mobility of the pack and use the big ball carriers of the props to earn the hard yards.
* Always call for a full lineout, tying in all opposition forwards, to expose the backs, where we think we have a real advantage in terms of quality, pace and power
* Some key positions such as the front 5 see some changes from last week to ensure fresh legs for the set piece battle
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Sgt_Pooly Wed 14 Mar 2012, 11:08 am
Leicester Tigers
Manager – Sgt_Pooly
16. Rob Hawkins 17. Marco Ayerza 18. Ryan Bowers 19. Lewis Deacon 20. Craig Newby 21. Sam Harrison 22. George Ford 23. Miles Benjamin
TACTICS:
- Target set piece (scrum especially) with two of the best scrummaging props in the AP
- Numerous jumpers to secure own ball & put pressure on opposition (Kitch/Slater/Launch/Cronje)
- Look to get mobile/powerful back five into game and win the contact driving opposition back and smashing every ruck
- Target turnover ball & look to slow opposition with Wallace key
- Care & Ford to dictate tempo and Tweletrees offers 2nd kicking option
- Play conditions and high intensity rugby to wear opposition down
- Impact bench to see game out
Manager – Sgt_Pooly
| 01. Boris Stankovich | 09. Danny Care |
| 02. Tom Youngs | 10. Toby Flood |
| 03. Julian White | |
| 04. Ed Slater | 11. Charlie Walker |
| 05. Graham Kitchener | 12. Billy Twelvetrees |
| 06. Joe Launchbury | 13. George Lowe |
| 07. Luke Wallace | 14. Matt Smith |
| 08. Jacques Cronje(c) | 15. Niall Morris |
16. Rob Hawkins 17. Marco Ayerza 18. Ryan Bowers 19. Lewis Deacon 20. Craig Newby 21. Sam Harrison 22. George Ford 23. Miles Benjamin
TACTICS:
- Target set piece (scrum especially) with two of the best scrummaging props in the AP
- Numerous jumpers to secure own ball & put pressure on opposition (Kitch/Slater/Launch/Cronje)
- Look to get mobile/powerful back five into game and win the contact driving opposition back and smashing every ruck
- Target turnover ball & look to slow opposition with Wallace key
- Care & Ford to dictate tempo and Tweletrees offers 2nd kicking option
- Play conditions and high intensity rugby to wear opposition down
- Impact bench to see game out
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Wed 14 Mar 2012, 11:09 am
Would think Warburton will be with Wales this weekend no?
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Driver Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:28 am
Harlequins
Manager – Driver
16.Joe Grey 17.Kieron Brookes 18.Mark Lambert 18.Tom Denton 20.Matt Kvesic 21.Nic Berry 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith
Quins will look to be physical in wet conditions and dominate Irish up front by opting to retain Budgen at TH for he’s Scrummaging abilities. We plan to play a territory based game using the boots of Burgess and Evans to ping Irish into there own half and build the pressure on them and punish them on the scoreboard.
Quins to keep the phases and wait for opportunities to arise for us in attack and put pressure on the Irish defense with AAC , Short and Southwell all joining the line from blind angles and depth.
Easter and Burguss will control the tempo of the game and look to cause problems by suddenly injecting energy if the game is slow.
Test Irish back 3 in the rain with high hanging kicks.
Play whats in front of us.
Manager – Driver
| 01.Joe Marler | 09.Luke Burgess |
| 02.Tom Lindsey | 10.Nick Evans(k)© |
| 03.Chris Budgen | |
| 04.Charlie Matthews | 11.Adam Ashley-Cooper |
| 05.George Skivington | 12.Tom Casson |
| 06.Connor Clifford | 13.Elliot Daly |
| 07.Will Skinner | 14.Andy Short |
| 08.Nick Easter | 15.Hugo Southwell |
16.Joe Grey 17.Kieron Brookes 18.Mark Lambert 18.Tom Denton 20.Matt Kvesic 21.Nic Berry 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith
Quins will look to be physical in wet conditions and dominate Irish up front by opting to retain Budgen at TH for he’s Scrummaging abilities. We plan to play a territory based game using the boots of Burgess and Evans to ping Irish into there own half and build the pressure on them and punish them on the scoreboard.
Quins to keep the phases and wait for opportunities to arise for us in attack and put pressure on the Irish defense with AAC , Short and Southwell all joining the line from blind angles and depth.
Easter and Burguss will control the tempo of the game and look to cause problems by suddenly injecting energy if the game is slow.
Test Irish back 3 in the rain with high hanging kicks.
Play whats in front of us.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Driver Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:29 am
Harlequins
Manager – Driver
16.Joe Grey 17.Kieron Brookes 18.Mark Lambert 18.Tom Denton 20.Matt Kvesic 21.Nic Berry 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith
Quins will look to be physical in wet conditions and dominate Irish up front by opting to retain Budgen at TH for he’s Scrummaging abilities. We plan to play a territory based game using the boots of Burgess and Evans to ping Irish into there own half and build the pressure on them and punish them on the scoreboard.
Manager – Driver
| 01.Joe Marler | 09.Luke Burgess |
| 02.Tom Lindsey | 10.Nick Evans(k)© |
| 03.Chris Budgen | |
| 04.Charlie Matthews | 11.Adam Ashley-Cooper |
| 05.George Skivington | 12.Tom Casson |
| 06.Connor Clifford | 13.Elliot Daly |
| 07.Will Skinner | 14.Andy Short |
| 08.Nick Easter | 15.Hugo Southwell |
16.Joe Grey 17.Kieron Brookes 18.Mark Lambert 18.Tom Denton 20.Matt Kvesic 21.Nic Berry 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith
Quins will look to be physical in wet conditions and dominate Irish up front by opting to retain Budgen at TH for he’s Scrummaging abilities. We plan to play a territory based game using the boots of Burgess and Evans to ping Irish into there own half and build the pressure on them and punish them on the scoreboard.
- *Quins to keep the phases and wait for opportunities to arise for us in attack and put pressure on the Irish defense with AAC , Short and Southwell all joining the line from blind angles and depth.
*Easter and Burguss will control the tempo of the game and look to cause problems by suddenly injecting energy if the game is slow.
Test Irish back 3 in the rain with high hanging kicks.
*Play whats in front of us.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by stnick88 Thu 15 Mar 2012, 2:16 pm
London Wasps
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16. Zak Tau'lafo 17. Aaron Jarvis 18. George Chuter 19. Matt Garvey 20. Tinus Du Plessis 21. Charlie Davies 22. Chris Bell 23. Jonathan Joseph
Wasps make numerous changes to the side that beat Northamton last week, with Tim Payne, Chris Brooker, Ross Filipo, Marco Wenztel, Julien Salvi, James Fitzpatrick, Richard Haughton and debutant Joe Ansbro coming in for Zak Taul'afo, George Chuter, Matt Garvey, Richard Birkett, Tinus Du Plessis, Jordan Turner-Hall, Alesana Tuilagi and Jonathan Joseph.
Manager – Stnick88
| 01. Tim Payne | 09. Karl Dickson |
| 02. Chris Brooker | 10. Nicky Robinson |
| 03. Ben Broster | |
| 04. Ross Filipo | 11. Tom Varndell |
| 05. Marco Wenztel | 12. James Fitzpatrick |
| 06. Michael Lipman | 13. Joe Ansbro |
| 07. Julien Salvi | 14. Richard Haughton |
| 08. Pedrie Wannenburg | 15. Jimmy Gopperth |
16. Zak Tau'lafo 17. Aaron Jarvis 18. George Chuter 19. Matt Garvey 20. Tinus Du Plessis 21. Charlie Davies 22. Chris Bell 23. Jonathan Joseph
Wasps make numerous changes to the side that beat Northamton last week, with Tim Payne, Chris Brooker, Ross Filipo, Marco Wenztel, Julien Salvi, James Fitzpatrick, Richard Haughton and debutant Joe Ansbro coming in for Zak Taul'afo, George Chuter, Matt Garvey, Richard Birkett, Tinus Du Plessis, Jordan Turner-Hall, Alesana Tuilagi and Jonathan Joseph.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Thu 15 Mar 2012, 3:22 pm
Without wanting to sound pedantic, but having been picked up on before as have others, Bathite, your tactics are 12 lines and not the maximum 10, and you have 11 points when I think 10 is the limit. 
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Thu 15 Mar 2012, 3:23 pm
And Mears is in the England 22 this week so surely not available.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Driver Thu 15 Mar 2012, 3:38 pm
Pete
Everytime you crack down on something like that I can't help but play the bill theme tune in my head! lol
Everytime you crack down on something like that I can't help but play the bill theme tune in my head! lol
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Thu 15 Mar 2012, 3:43 pm
Not me cracking down, merely pointing things out
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Bathite Thu 15 Mar 2012, 3:58 pm
Ozzy3213 wrote:Not me cracking down, merely pointing things out
It was appreciated mate, thanks
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by pullthestrings Fri 16 Mar 2012, 12:19 am
London Irish manager has continued his trend of picking a strong side in this competition, highlighting it's importance to the squad.
London Irish
Manager – Pullthestrings
16. Rob Vickers, 17. Faan Rautenbach, 18. Max Lahiff, 19. Bryn Evans, 20. Jamie Gibson, 21. Darren Allinson, 22. Shane Geraghty, 23 Topsy Ojo
Tactics
In the rainy conditions, we've adjusted our usual game plan to place more emphasis on the set piece and breakdown area. In general, we will use our piston system and look to use our running power to get over the gain line. We'll use the boot sensibly play position. If it's on, we'll trust in our handling ability and have a go.
- Use the set piece as a platform to build attacks. For scrums, big efforts from the engine room to hold it steady. Dermody, Danahar and Hala'ufia come in to add weight. Hala'ufia to pick if it gets messy and set the plaform.
- Similarly with the lineout, use jumpers Kennedy Danahar and Pocock. Opt for full lineouts in their half to tie in their pack and try to initiate a rolling maul to give the backs more time.
- Target the breakdown for possible turnovers, with Pocock staying strong on his feet. When they arise, lets use them to our advantage. If the back three are sparse, look to kick for territory. If there are mis-matches, lets have a go.
- Be disciplined at the breakdown, with a guard and bodyguard at every breakdown to stop those easy yards around the fringes. No excuses here.
- Use the piston system Irish have developed so well. Big runners off Bowden to give us real go forward, inside and outside runs.
- For slow ball, look to get outside their guards and bodyguards to suck in more and more forwards at each breakdown. This will give more time to the backs.
- Simpson to prawl behind the defense line and mop up any breaks or half breaks. Patrol the breakdown area and keep an eye up for numbers.
- Play rugby in their half. Bowden to put us in the right places and alow us to use our lineout weapon.
- Tagi to get involved as much as possible, coming in off his wing and cutting angles of Bowden.
- Homer to go for points at every opportunity.We can have a pop from anywhere in their half. Make them scared to give away penalties in their half, thus giving us more time at the breakdown.
London Irish
Manager – Pullthestrings
| 01. Clarke Dermody (c) | 09. Joe Simpson |
| 02. James Buckland | 10. Daniel Bowden |
| 03. Paulica Ion | |
| 04. Steve Mafi | 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau |
| 05. Nick Kennedy | 12. Shontayne Hape |
| 06. Declan Danahar | 13. Regan King |
| 07. David Pocock | 14. Tom Homer (k) |
| 08. Chris Hala'ufia | 15. Delon Armitage |
Tactics
In the rainy conditions, we've adjusted our usual game plan to place more emphasis on the set piece and breakdown area. In general, we will use our piston system and look to use our running power to get over the gain line. We'll use the boot sensibly play position. If it's on, we'll trust in our handling ability and have a go.
- Use the set piece as a platform to build attacks. For scrums, big efforts from the engine room to hold it steady. Dermody, Danahar and Hala'ufia come in to add weight. Hala'ufia to pick if it gets messy and set the plaform.
- Similarly with the lineout, use jumpers Kennedy Danahar and Pocock. Opt for full lineouts in their half to tie in their pack and try to initiate a rolling maul to give the backs more time.
- Target the breakdown for possible turnovers, with Pocock staying strong on his feet. When they arise, lets use them to our advantage. If the back three are sparse, look to kick for territory. If there are mis-matches, lets have a go.
- Be disciplined at the breakdown, with a guard and bodyguard at every breakdown to stop those easy yards around the fringes. No excuses here.
- Use the piston system Irish have developed so well. Big runners off Bowden to give us real go forward, inside and outside runs.
- For slow ball, look to get outside their guards and bodyguards to suck in more and more forwards at each breakdown. This will give more time to the backs.
- Simpson to prawl behind the defense line and mop up any breaks or half breaks. Patrol the breakdown area and keep an eye up for numbers.
- Play rugby in their half. Bowden to put us in the right places and alow us to use our lineout weapon.
- Tagi to get involved as much as possible, coming in off his wing and cutting angles of Bowden.
- Homer to go for points at every opportunity.We can have a pop from anywhere in their half. Make them scared to give away penalties in their half, thus giving us more time at the breakdown.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by SirJohnnyEnglish Fri 16 Mar 2012, 3:27 am
This is dedication...
Northampton Saints
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish
16. Ethan Waller 17. Brett Sharman 18. Paul Doran-Jones 19. Samu Manoa 20. James Ingle 21. Stuart Commins 22. Stephen Myler 23. Tom Stephenson
Northampton Saints
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish
| 01. Alex Waller | 09. Ryan Glynn |
| 02. Richardt Strauss | 10. Ryan Lamb |
| 03. Brian Mujati | |
| 04. Mark Sorenson | 11. Scott Armstrong |
| 05. Christian Day | 12. John Clarke |
| 06. James Craig | 13. Jamie Elliot |
| 07. Teminia Harrison | 14. Noah Cato |
| 08. Roger Wilson | 15. Greig Tonks |
16. Ethan Waller 17. Brett Sharman 18. Paul Doran-Jones 19. Samu Manoa 20. James Ingle 21. Stuart Commins 22. Stephen Myler 23. Tom Stephenson
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by CJB Fri 16 Mar 2012, 8:29 pm
WorcesterWarriors
Manager – InTheFastLane
16. Stephen Moore 17. Matt Mullan 18. Tevita Taumoepeau 19. James Percival 20. Maurie Fa’asavalu 21. Will Genia 22. Dan Carter 23. Marcel Garvey
Manager – InTheFastLane
| 01. George Porter | 09. Jonny Arr |
| 02. Will Radburn | 10. Andy Goode |
| 03. James Currie | |
| 04. Nile Dacres | 11. Josh Drauniniu |
| 05. James Clutterbuck | 12. James Whybrow |
| 06. James Freeman | 13. Matt Hopper |
| 07. Jake Abbott | 14. Chris Pennell |
| 08. Kai Horstmann | 15. Mike Penn |
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by 'Arry Spurs Sat 17 Mar 2012, 9:28 am
SARCENS
Manager – 'Arry
16. Jamie George 17. Jared Saunders 18. Petrus du Plessis 19. Hayden Smith 20. Jackson Wray 21. Richard Wigglesworth 22. Derick Hougaard 23. Michael Tagicakibau
Tactics
Look to our carriers to get us over the gainline, keep the ball in hand and use our runners in the back line to pierce gaps through work of forwards.
Manager – 'Arry
| 01. Rhys Gill | 09. Ben Spencer |
| 02. John Smit | 10. Brock James |
| 03. Carlos Nieto | |
| 04. Steve Borthwick | 11. Chris Wyles |
| 05. Hugh Vyvyan | 12. Adam Powell |
| 06. Kelly Brown | 13. Joel Tomkins |
| 07. Andy Saull | 14. James Short |
| 08. Ernst Joubert (c) | 15. Alex Goode |
16. Jamie George 17. Jared Saunders 18. Petrus du Plessis 19. Hayden Smith 20. Jackson Wray 21. Richard Wigglesworth 22. Derick Hougaard 23. Michael Tagicakibau
Tactics
Look to our carriers to get us over the gainline, keep the ball in hand and use our runners in the back line to pierce gaps through work of forwards.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Fluxy Sat 17 Mar 2012, 3:11 pm
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Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Fluxy
16. Tom Mercey 17. Rob Vickers 18. Darren Fearns 19. Bob Casey 20. Hienrich Brussow 21. Tom May 22. Jack Cuthbert 23. Paul Hodgson
Tactics
General Gameplan;
We will be up in the opposition faces, not giving them a moment to spare, pressure will grow and lead to mistakes and penalties.
Our pack is fully committed to the Falcons cause and the front five along with the backrow will look to dominate the collisions and rucks to give us forward momentum. This will get us over the gainline each time, and will cause the opposition defence to always be on the back foot.
The quality possession from our clever and dynamic forward play will allow us to release our potent backline, with Pasqualin looking to play intelligently by getting the ball away from the rucks as quick as possible in attack. This will allow Heathcote and Shingler to pull the strings in midfield and create mismatches so we can spread the ball out wide to our dangerous runners to make use of the space on offer.
Key Points;
Strong Spine; With our powerful front five, we will get the drive on, on our ball to create space and time for our 8-9-10.
Scrums; Against their ball we will get the shove and attempt to wheel the scrum so that their halfbacks become isolated from their backline.
Lineouts;will be a solid supply for possession for us, as our pack contains four strong and athletic jumpers.
Defensive set up;The pressure here will lead to mistakes and opportunities from scrums and penalties for us to take advantage of. We will always challenge their lineout, other than when we are on our own five metre, where will look to sack the jumper as soon as he lands on his feet.
Breakdowns; We have selected a very physical and committed team, and will always work for each other and put their bodies online for one another. We will legally slow down ball and look for turnovers.
Defensive line; We won't commit more than two players to any of the rucks on their ball, unless the turnover is on. If they have won the ball we look to get into line and then press at the same speed. The scrum-half will sweep behind, with the fullback also further back - creating three lines of defence.
Backs; We will look to play some simple rugby at this stage against a good team at home. Backs to be clever look for mismatches and numbers advantages to work opportunities to put our wingers or whoever is spare over the try line. Heathcote will direct traffic offering a spark to get an exciting midfield moving.
Penalties; Heathcote will look to take all penalties within his range, unless Shaw dictates we have a serious advantage at the lineout where will kick for touch.
Substitutions; We willl look to use our powerful bench to make some momentum changing substitutes and to allow us to blood new players and combinations.
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Fluxy
| 01. Grant Shiells | 09. Jordi Pasqualin |
| 02. David Paice | 10. Tom Heathcote (K) |
| 03. Dave Wilson | |
| 04. Bob Casey | 11. Luke Fielden |
| 05. Simon Shaw (C) | 12. Steven Shingler |
| 06. Ben Nutley | 13. Joe Ansbro |
| 07. Will Welch | 14. Suka Hufanga |
| 08. Jerome Kaino | 15. Nick Abendanon |
16. Tom Mercey 17. Rob Vickers 18. Darren Fearns 19. Bob Casey 20. Hienrich Brussow 21. Tom May 22. Jack Cuthbert 23. Paul Hodgson
Tactics
General Gameplan;
We will be up in the opposition faces, not giving them a moment to spare, pressure will grow and lead to mistakes and penalties.
Our pack is fully committed to the Falcons cause and the front five along with the backrow will look to dominate the collisions and rucks to give us forward momentum. This will get us over the gainline each time, and will cause the opposition defence to always be on the back foot.
The quality possession from our clever and dynamic forward play will allow us to release our potent backline, with Pasqualin looking to play intelligently by getting the ball away from the rucks as quick as possible in attack. This will allow Heathcote and Shingler to pull the strings in midfield and create mismatches so we can spread the ball out wide to our dangerous runners to make use of the space on offer.
Key Points;
Strong Spine; With our powerful front five, we will get the drive on, on our ball to create space and time for our 8-9-10.
Scrums; Against their ball we will get the shove and attempt to wheel the scrum so that their halfbacks become isolated from their backline.
Lineouts;will be a solid supply for possession for us, as our pack contains four strong and athletic jumpers.
Defensive set up;The pressure here will lead to mistakes and opportunities from scrums and penalties for us to take advantage of. We will always challenge their lineout, other than when we are on our own five metre, where will look to sack the jumper as soon as he lands on his feet.
Breakdowns; We have selected a very physical and committed team, and will always work for each other and put their bodies online for one another. We will legally slow down ball and look for turnovers.
Defensive line; We won't commit more than two players to any of the rucks on their ball, unless the turnover is on. If they have won the ball we look to get into line and then press at the same speed. The scrum-half will sweep behind, with the fullback also further back - creating three lines of defence.
Backs; We will look to play some simple rugby at this stage against a good team at home. Backs to be clever look for mismatches and numbers advantages to work opportunities to put our wingers or whoever is spare over the try line. Heathcote will direct traffic offering a spark to get an exciting midfield moving.
Penalties; Heathcote will look to take all penalties within his range, unless Shaw dictates we have a serious advantage at the lineout where will kick for touch.
Substitutions; We willl look to use our powerful bench to make some momentum changing substitutes and to allow us to blood new players and combinations.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Londonirishollie Sat 17 Mar 2012, 7:01 pm
Sale Sharks
Manager – LondonIrishOllie
Subs - 16.Nathan Charles 17.Lee Imoliek 18.Vadim Cobilas 19.Frazer McKenzie 20.Hendre Fourie 21.Andy Powell 22.Cillian Willis 23.Rob Miller
TACTICS
Look to target White in the loose, especially considering he started last week. Crane and Ostrikiv to carry lots. MacLeod and Mathie to play territory.
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| 01.Andrew Sheridan | 09.Scott Mathie |
| 02.Marc Jones | 10.Nick McLeod |
| 03.Henry Thomas | |
| 04.Andrei Ostrikov | 11.Will Addison |
| 05.Kearnan Myall | 12.Luther Burrell |
| 06.Onosai Auva'a | 13.Jonny Leota |
| 07.Dave Seymour | 14.Tom Brady |
| 08.Jordan Crane | 15.Joaquin Tucalet |
Subs - 16.Nathan Charles 17.Lee Imoliek 18.Vadim Cobilas 19.Frazer McKenzie 20.Hendre Fourie 21.Andy Powell 22.Cillian Willis 23.Rob Miller
TACTICS
Look to target White in the loose, especially considering he started last week. Crane and Ostrikiv to carry lots. MacLeod and Mathie to play territory.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Driver Sat 17 Mar 2012, 10:42 pm
The page has been updated and in the interest of keeping the competition competitive i'v added Prop's team from last week.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Driver Sat 17 Mar 2012, 10:48 pm
No bother mate , was speaking to Rory Underwood's old coach today at Middlesbourgh RFC. Apparently Underwood was just average as a junior and struggled to get in the side!
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Bathite Sun 18 Mar 2012, 2:31 pm
Worcs 9 - 19 Sarries
Sarries have put out another strong pack and need to be wary of fatigue, but they have far too much power upfront against a weakened opposition. Sarries get complete domination up front and that gives an armchair ride for their half backs, which Brock enjoys. Great bench from Wuss, but the damage is done up front and Sarries also have enough to ensure they grab the win
Sarries have put out another strong pack and need to be wary of fatigue, but they have far too much power upfront against a weakened opposition. Sarries get complete domination up front and that gives an armchair ride for their half backs, which Brock enjoys. Great bench from Wuss, but the damage is done up front and Sarries also have enough to ensure they grab the win
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Driver Sun 18 Mar 2012, 7:42 pm
Worcester 10 Saracens 17
In the rain and eager to prove a point to new boss Arry , Saracens was grizzled pack manage to dominate Worcester and allow Spencer and James to get a stranglhold on the game.
Chiefs 20 Gloucester 9
Gloucester are a team build for strawberry eating days in the sun whilst the Cheifs pack will have been performing rain dances till the early hours and they have the conditions to get on the front foot with a mean front row with Murphey at LH for Gloucester the worst in that role in the AP. penalties will come Exeters way and Cruden has started the season well.
Sale 12 Leicester 10
Sale at home and with there pack should dominate most sides and in a attrition game take the spoils. White holds his own but doesn't dish out any pastings these days. Mcleoad is kicking everything and anything off the tee this season.
Bath 10 Wasps 15
Wasps have the pack for the rain which is becoming a factor of vital importance this week , There backs are well balanced with Goppereth playing a lot at 15 for falcons irl despite wearing 10. (not sure why Gold does this). There set up for smash and grab and thats exactly what they'll do.
Northampton 12 Newcastle 20
Falcons are a wet weather team and Heatcote will get the better of Lamb in the half backs contest in heavy rain. Strauss could be a weakness at the set piece and falcons despite having locks whos combined age is 174 ;-) are a front 5 build for scrum time and give Kaino the platform to explode - Good team spine Fluxy works a treat in these conditions!
In the rain and eager to prove a point to new boss Arry , Saracens was grizzled pack manage to dominate Worcester and allow Spencer and James to get a stranglhold on the game.
Chiefs 20 Gloucester 9
Gloucester are a team build for strawberry eating days in the sun whilst the Cheifs pack will have been performing rain dances till the early hours and they have the conditions to get on the front foot with a mean front row with Murphey at LH for Gloucester the worst in that role in the AP. penalties will come Exeters way and Cruden has started the season well.
Sale 12 Leicester 10
Sale at home and with there pack should dominate most sides and in a attrition game take the spoils. White holds his own but doesn't dish out any pastings these days. Mcleoad is kicking everything and anything off the tee this season.
Bath 10 Wasps 15
Wasps have the pack for the rain which is becoming a factor of vital importance this week , There backs are well balanced with Goppereth playing a lot at 15 for falcons irl despite wearing 10. (not sure why Gold does this). There set up for smash and grab and thats exactly what they'll do.
Northampton 12 Newcastle 20
Falcons are a wet weather team and Heatcote will get the better of Lamb in the half backs contest in heavy rain. Strauss could be a weakness at the set piece and falcons despite having locks whos combined age is 174 ;-) are a front 5 build for scrum time and give Kaino the platform to explode - Good team spine Fluxy works a treat in these conditions!
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Bathite Sun 18 Mar 2012, 8:31 pm
Irish 17 - 13 Quins
Think the second and back row goes to Irish, with the front rows about even maybe, Budgen being a good shout here against the experience of Dermody. Mafi / Kenedy is a nice combo, a carrier and a lineout organiser and they edge their opposite numbers. Two very exciting backlines, Quins have the best halfbacks on show, but will be outclassed in the centres and with Taki out wide, Delon and Homer winning the kicking game I have the home team down
Think the second and back row goes to Irish, with the front rows about even maybe, Budgen being a good shout here against the experience of Dermody. Mafi / Kenedy is a nice combo, a carrier and a lineout organiser and they edge their opposite numbers. Two very exciting backlines, Quins have the best halfbacks on show, but will be outclassed in the centres and with Taki out wide, Delon and Homer winning the kicking game I have the home team down
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Bathite Sun 18 Mar 2012, 8:35 pm
Exeter 20 - 14 Glos
With their big guns back in the pack, Exeter have a solid platform to build upon. Now the backline looks tasty as well, with the physical edge of Naqi and Kahui, they can really get over the gainline and with Steffon and Bismarck they have two blokes who will clear out the rucks nicely. I think that the Glos backline can really be got at defensively, with Trinder sceptible, Clark inexperienced and Morgan out of form
With their big guns back in the pack, Exeter have a solid platform to build upon. Now the backline looks tasty as well, with the physical edge of Naqi and Kahui, they can really get over the gainline and with Steffon and Bismarck they have two blokes who will clear out the rucks nicely. I think that the Glos backline can really be got at defensively, with Trinder sceptible, Clark inexperienced and Morgan out of form
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Bathite Sun 18 Mar 2012, 8:39 pm
Sale 19 - 14 Tigers
At home and with a strong team on show, I see Sale winning this quite convincingly. Sale will win the set piece and have a nice balance in the back row. Don't see much in the backs, but Sale to edge it with Macloed playing the conditions better and giving them territory. Care and Flood coming together nicely and in a few games time it will be a potent partnership, but they still need bedding in.
At home and with a strong team on show, I see Sale winning this quite convincingly. Sale will win the set piece and have a nice balance in the back row. Don't see much in the backs, but Sale to edge it with Macloed playing the conditions better and giving them territory. Care and Flood coming together nicely and in a few games time it will be a potent partnership, but they still need bedding in.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Bathite Sun 18 Mar 2012, 8:44 pm
Saints 12 - 12 Falcons
Saints to win the front row and second row, with Falcons really struggling for 80 mins in the lock department. Think the Falcons backline looks like a really nice balance and 10 12 13 looks good for the future. I did have Saints down for the win originally, but I'm not convinced by elliot at 13 and the lack of tactics cost them here.
Saints to win the front row and second row, with Falcons really struggling for 80 mins in the lock department. Think the Falcons backline looks like a really nice balance and 10 12 13 looks good for the future. I did have Saints down for the win originally, but I'm not convinced by elliot at 13 and the lack of tactics cost them here.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by stnick88 Tue 20 Mar 2012, 11:11 am
Worcester v Saracens - Strong warriors bench, but looks like they are targetting the league. Sarries have put a strong side out and think they have more in the pack and the backs to secure an away win.
15-22
Irish v Quins - Very strong Irish side, they have threats in the backs and a strong pack. Quins have talent and half backs are very good and will control well. Little bit more class in the home side pack to take the win. Homers boot vital.
23-20
Exeter v Gloucester - Chiefs back to full strength and looking strong. Plenty of carriers and power in the pack. Strong backline also that will cause problems for some of the young glos backline. Chiefs pack will get them on top and Cruden guide them to win.
25-20
Sale v Tigers - Close game here. for me sale edge the pack and tigers the backs. care and flood will get tigers going and they will create chances. sales pack can grind out pens for mcleod to kick. too close to call.
21-21
Saints v Falcons - Think Falcons have a slight edge upfront with more experience. heathcote playing well at 10. shingler/ansbro works nicely and gives falcons some threat in the backs. strong bench also gives them a good away win.
17-20
15-22
Irish v Quins - Very strong Irish side, they have threats in the backs and a strong pack. Quins have talent and half backs are very good and will control well. Little bit more class in the home side pack to take the win. Homers boot vital.
23-20
Exeter v Gloucester - Chiefs back to full strength and looking strong. Plenty of carriers and power in the pack. Strong backline also that will cause problems for some of the young glos backline. Chiefs pack will get them on top and Cruden guide them to win.
25-20
Sale v Tigers - Close game here. for me sale edge the pack and tigers the backs. care and flood will get tigers going and they will create chances. sales pack can grind out pens for mcleod to kick. too close to call.
21-21
Saints v Falcons - Think Falcons have a slight edge upfront with more experience. heathcote playing well at 10. shingler/ansbro works nicely and gives falcons some threat in the backs. strong bench also gives them a good away win.
17-20
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Tue 20 Mar 2012, 11:33 am
Worcester Warriors 16 Saracens 30
I can see the initial set piece battle being along with lines of England v Ireland and Saracens just completely dominating off the back of it. Worcester have massive impact to come off the bench, but I think it will be too late by the time they get on the field as Saracens will be out of sight.
I can see the initial set piece battle being along with lines of England v Ireland and Saracens just completely dominating off the back of it. Worcester have massive impact to come off the bench, but I think it will be too late by the time they get on the field as Saracens will be out of sight.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Tue 20 Mar 2012, 11:37 am
London Irish 24 Harlequins 22
I don't see much between these two sides in truth. Think Quins could get the nudge in the scrum with neither Irish prop having showed up well at all this season, but Irish will dominate the breakdown and have more about them in the loose. Prefer Quins half backs but Irish's outside backs, so in the end it comes down to home advantage for a narrow win.
I don't see much between these two sides in truth. Think Quins could get the nudge in the scrum with neither Irish prop having showed up well at all this season, but Irish will dominate the breakdown and have more about them in the loose. Prefer Quins half backs but Irish's outside backs, so in the end it comes down to home advantage for a narrow win.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Ozzy3213 Tue 20 Mar 2012, 11:42 am
Sale Sharks 21 Leicester Tigers 20
Two pretty evenly matched packs. Really Like Tigers 6 and 7 and they will bring an awful lot of dynamism and youthful energy around the breakdown. Behind the packs I think Sale have a bit more power but Leicester have a bit more skill. really tough to call as there is genuinely very little between the sides, but at a wet, cold Edgeley Park I am going for that bit more power in the backs to win it for Sale.
Two pretty evenly matched packs. Really Like Tigers 6 and 7 and they will bring an awful lot of dynamism and youthful energy around the breakdown. Behind the packs I think Sale have a bit more power but Leicester have a bit more skill. really tough to call as there is genuinely very little between the sides, but at a wet, cold Edgeley Park I am going for that bit more power in the backs to win it for Sale.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Londonirishollie Tue 20 Mar 2012, 2:44 pm
Worcester 7 Sarries 22
Sarries to dominate this for me. They are stronger in the pack throughout and James at 10 will be clever enough to ensure the complete domination in the pack translates to a win. Worcester to get consolation score. But Sarries complete domination at scrum time will be telling aainst the inexperiecned Worcester pack. Also not sure Goode will do enough with the limited ball he will get.
Irish 25 Quins 20
Very close game here. But i think Irish's backrow has a slight advantage and Irish's back 3 is lethal and the metronomic boot of Homer will ensure Irish get the win. Also think Hape and King will enjoy success against Casson and Daly. Niether front rrow has an advantage, but think Kennedy could get a few lineout steals. Evans vs Bowden is very interesting and i think Evans will win that battle but it won't be enough.
Exeter 19 Gloucester 12
Exeter are too strong for this gloucester team especially up front, where i think they will get a big advanatge especially in the front 5 with Bismark and Horwill both starting. Gloucester have backs who can produce a moment of magic but Exeter's backs look strong defensively and the centre combo of Nirevluqi and Kahui will be very good and wll highlight Trinder defensively. Gloucester's bench to make a slight difference and earn them a LBP.
Bath 12 Wasps 18
I think Wasps pack has a slight edge and with Robinson and Gopperth playing they will definetly being playing the right areas. I can't see either team running riot in the backs so the boot of Gopperth frmo the tee will win it for Wasps. Bath lack experience in the front row and their tighthead will be targeted, and will struggle even though he is not up against a massive scrummaging Wasps team.
Saints 23 Falcons 23
Not a lot in it. I think Falcons will get parity up front for the first 60 mins and with Heathcote at 10 and their centres they will get a decent lead. However in the last 20 mins i think the Falcons pack will be struggling especially with Casey and Shaw in the 2nd row and no replacement 2nd row. And Lambs will really start enjoying himself when he is getting top quality front foot ball to play with. But Newcastle will do just enough to hold on for the draw.
Sarries to dominate this for me. They are stronger in the pack throughout and James at 10 will be clever enough to ensure the complete domination in the pack translates to a win. Worcester to get consolation score. But Sarries complete domination at scrum time will be telling aainst the inexperiecned Worcester pack. Also not sure Goode will do enough with the limited ball he will get.
Irish 25 Quins 20
Very close game here. But i think Irish's backrow has a slight advantage and Irish's back 3 is lethal and the metronomic boot of Homer will ensure Irish get the win. Also think Hape and King will enjoy success against Casson and Daly. Niether front rrow has an advantage, but think Kennedy could get a few lineout steals. Evans vs Bowden is very interesting and i think Evans will win that battle but it won't be enough.
Exeter 19 Gloucester 12
Exeter are too strong for this gloucester team especially up front, where i think they will get a big advanatge especially in the front 5 with Bismark and Horwill both starting. Gloucester have backs who can produce a moment of magic but Exeter's backs look strong defensively and the centre combo of Nirevluqi and Kahui will be very good and wll highlight Trinder defensively. Gloucester's bench to make a slight difference and earn them a LBP.
Bath 12 Wasps 18
I think Wasps pack has a slight edge and with Robinson and Gopperth playing they will definetly being playing the right areas. I can't see either team running riot in the backs so the boot of Gopperth frmo the tee will win it for Wasps. Bath lack experience in the front row and their tighthead will be targeted, and will struggle even though he is not up against a massive scrummaging Wasps team.
Saints 23 Falcons 23
Not a lot in it. I think Falcons will get parity up front for the first 60 mins and with Heathcote at 10 and their centres they will get a decent lead. However in the last 20 mins i think the Falcons pack will be struggling especially with Casey and Shaw in the 2nd row and no replacement 2nd row. And Lambs will really start enjoying himself when he is getting top quality front foot ball to play with. But Newcastle will do just enough to hold on for the draw.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Sgt_Pooly Tue 20 Mar 2012, 2:58 pm
Worcester 12-20 Saracens
Pack control from the outset for a strong Sarries side. I see scrum edge and similar in the lineout. I can't see a huge scoring game but with Spencer & Brock getting a bit of an armchair ride they'll never really be in trouble. Worcester have rotated really well (perhaps a little too well?) and they'll be fresh for the season run in.
Pack control from the outset for a strong Sarries side. I see scrum edge and similar in the lineout. I can't see a huge scoring game but with Spencer & Brock getting a bit of an armchair ride they'll never really be in trouble. Worcester have rotated really well (perhaps a little too well?) and they'll be fresh for the season run in.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Sgt_Pooly Tue 20 Mar 2012, 3:03 pm
Irish 27-25 Quins
Cheeky front row battle with Quins just getting a nudge on, see a little swing in the engine room though with a nice combo from Irish. Think Irish have a little more in the backrow and with that a slight pack edge. Loving Quins halfbacks and a little edge in the backs although a cracking contest. Home advantage sees Irish through in a belter.
Cheeky front row battle with Quins just getting a nudge on, see a little swing in the engine room though with a nice combo from Irish. Think Irish have a little more in the backrow and with that a slight pack edge. Loving Quins halfbacks and a little edge in the backs although a cracking contest. Home advantage sees Irish through in a belter.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Sgt_Pooly Tue 20 Mar 2012, 3:17 pm
Exeter 28-21 Gloucester
See Pete rolling out the big guns and having a real impact on scrum & front 5 grunt. Backrows are a little more even but overall a edge for Exeter. Strong backlines for both sides and like the influx of signings for Exeter (Cruden/Kahui) and Exeter will win with style.
See Pete rolling out the big guns and having a real impact on scrum & front 5 grunt. Backrows are a little more even but overall a edge for Exeter. Strong backlines for both sides and like the influx of signings for Exeter (Cruden/Kahui) and Exeter will win with style.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Sgt_Pooly Tue 20 Mar 2012, 3:24 pm
Bath 18-20 Wasps
Think Wasps would get a little edge on in front 5 & set piece. Similar story in the backrow with better carrying options that will look to get Wasps momentum in the pack. Little edge in the halfbacks for Wasps but Bath look tasty in the backline. It'll be a tight one but Wasps have enough control and off the bench to sneak it.
Think Wasps would get a little edge on in front 5 & set piece. Similar story in the backrow with better carrying options that will look to get Wasps momentum in the pack. Little edge in the halfbacks for Wasps but Bath look tasty in the backline. It'll be a tight one but Wasps have enough control and off the bench to sneak it.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Sgt_Pooly Tue 20 Mar 2012, 3:28 pm
Saints 16-20 Falcons
Real close front 5 battle with a little lineout edge for the home side. Falcons engine room must be close to death and Casey hard to fully rate. Backrow to Falcons with Kaino smashing Saints all over the park. May see issues with fluidity at 8/9/10 though. Little more quality in the backs and a strong game plan sees Falcons through.
Real close front 5 battle with a little lineout edge for the home side. Falcons engine room must be close to death and Casey hard to fully rate. Backrow to Falcons with Kaino smashing Saints all over the park. May see issues with fluidity at 8/9/10 though. Little more quality in the backs and a strong game plan sees Falcons through.
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by SirJohnnyEnglish Tue 20 Mar 2012, 6:25 pm
Warriors 17-26 Saracens
Irish 19-15 Quins
Exeter 20-18 Gloucester
Sale 18-14 Tigers
Bath 17-19 Wasps
Irish 19-15 Quins
Exeter 20-18 Gloucester
Sale 18-14 Tigers
Bath 17-19 Wasps
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Re: Aviva Cup Round 2
by Fluxy Tue 20 Mar 2012, 6:51 pm
Worcester Warriors 8 - 20 Saracens
A very strong Saracens team takes the initiative from the outset, as their forwards win the collisions and set piece battles. This allows the halfbacks time and space to dictate the game and pull the strings in midfield for them. The rotation in the Worcester team upsets their momentum a little bit, but has allowed them to look very fresh for the run.
London Irish 18 - 19 Harlequins
A very good even game at the Madejski stadium, however I think there are some clear points in the teams which filter out through the duration of the game. Quins get the nudge on in the scrum, but they can't keep up with the Irish lineout. Quins also suffer a little in the back row, but Easter's experience allows there to be some solidity. Irish halfbacks manage to get quick ball to their backs, but they aren't as efficient or as deadly as the Quins duo that provide the ball at the right times for their deadly back three. But the quality of the Irish backline can't be ignored; however I see an Evans penalty at the death snatching the result.
Exeter Chiefs 23 – 14 Gloucester Rugby
Again two very strong teams, but I'm afraid I can see past the home team especially in such horrible conditions. They have such a dominant pack which is even better against a weaker pack in the torrential rain and strong wind. This domination up front allows the Chiefs back line to dictate the pace of the game. The Cherry and Whites backrow struggle on the back foot, but in open play the gather some pace for their dangerous backs to score a couple of breakaway tries of handling mistakes in the horrible weather. But the relentless Chiefs pack and the boot of Cruden just prove too much in the end.
Leicester Tigers 15 - 21 Sale Sharks
A tough one at home for the Tigers. It’s never normal for a Tigers pack to be dominated up front at home, but the Sharks pack sense blood and make massive inroads into this advantage. The line outs are a more even battle, but around the park the youngsters of the Tigers make up for going backwards with some good dynamism, but they can't halt the Sharks on the front foot. There is an advantage in the backs to Tigers but the lack of time on the ball and the mistakes with a greasy ball means they can maintain any possession and pace like they would do. This change momentum leads to quite a few penalties coming to MaCleod who kicks the skin off the ball in this game as they pin back the Leicester pack and grab a memorable win.
Bath Rugby 12 - 18 London Wasps
One of the tougher games to try and get a result for. But the Wasps' pack gain a strangle hold on the game in the conditions. And with Gopperth in the team to kick all penalties and mistakes in the weather, it makes the game very difficult for Bath to get into. They manage to get hold of the ball, but they can’t do much with it as there are mistakes which lead to penalties and scrums for the Wasps. Dagg conjures up a moment of brilliance but the boot of Gopperth see's Wasps home.
A very strong Saracens team takes the initiative from the outset, as their forwards win the collisions and set piece battles. This allows the halfbacks time and space to dictate the game and pull the strings in midfield for them. The rotation in the Worcester team upsets their momentum a little bit, but has allowed them to look very fresh for the run.
London Irish 18 - 19 Harlequins
A very good even game at the Madejski stadium, however I think there are some clear points in the teams which filter out through the duration of the game. Quins get the nudge on in the scrum, but they can't keep up with the Irish lineout. Quins also suffer a little in the back row, but Easter's experience allows there to be some solidity. Irish halfbacks manage to get quick ball to their backs, but they aren't as efficient or as deadly as the Quins duo that provide the ball at the right times for their deadly back three. But the quality of the Irish backline can't be ignored; however I see an Evans penalty at the death snatching the result.
Exeter Chiefs 23 – 14 Gloucester Rugby
Again two very strong teams, but I'm afraid I can see past the home team especially in such horrible conditions. They have such a dominant pack which is even better against a weaker pack in the torrential rain and strong wind. This domination up front allows the Chiefs back line to dictate the pace of the game. The Cherry and Whites backrow struggle on the back foot, but in open play the gather some pace for their dangerous backs to score a couple of breakaway tries of handling mistakes in the horrible weather. But the relentless Chiefs pack and the boot of Cruden just prove too much in the end.
Leicester Tigers 15 - 21 Sale Sharks
A tough one at home for the Tigers. It’s never normal for a Tigers pack to be dominated up front at home, but the Sharks pack sense blood and make massive inroads into this advantage. The line outs are a more even battle, but around the park the youngsters of the Tigers make up for going backwards with some good dynamism, but they can't halt the Sharks on the front foot. There is an advantage in the backs to Tigers but the lack of time on the ball and the mistakes with a greasy ball means they can maintain any possession and pace like they would do. This change momentum leads to quite a few penalties coming to MaCleod who kicks the skin off the ball in this game as they pin back the Leicester pack and grab a memorable win.
Bath Rugby 12 - 18 London Wasps
One of the tougher games to try and get a result for. But the Wasps' pack gain a strangle hold on the game in the conditions. And with Gopperth in the team to kick all penalties and mistakes in the weather, it makes the game very difficult for Bath to get into. They manage to get hold of the ball, but they can’t do much with it as there are mistakes which lead to penalties and scrums for the Wasps. Dagg conjures up a moment of brilliance but the boot of Gopperth see's Wasps home.
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