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Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Fluxy Mon 19 Mar 2012, 8:20 pm
Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
Team Sheets and tactics due by Saturday (20:00)
Predictions due till Tuesday (20:00)
Newcastle Falcons v Sale Sharks
Weather; Showers, 12 degrees, 6mph
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Fluxy
16. Tom Mercey 17. Rob Vickers 18. Tim Swinson 19. Jonathon Poff 20. Joel Hodgson 21. Jack Cuthbert 22. Jordi Pasqualin 23. Dave Wilson
Tactics
Any teams coming to Kingston Park, are never given an easy game. with the run in, until the end of the season. Our players will be fully committed to the cause and will give everything in the game. Our game plan will based upon a high intensity attacking game, and a solid defence with competition at the breakdown against the opposition, to look for turnovers. Heathcote will dictate the tempo and the direction of the game, trying to get us playing in the right areas of the pitch and make it difficult for the opposition to get out of their half. In early phases we will try and get big ball carriers in like Kaino and Tuilagi off the wing, on the inside and outside Shingler or Heathcote to punch holes, and get over the game line. Once over the game line and giving our backs go forward ball, to allow our strong runners like; Waldlouck, May and Tuilagi cutting lines off Shingler and Heathcote. Shingler will alternate with Heathcote at first reciever to keep the defence guessing. Early penalties will be kicked at goal to gain a strangle hold on the game. Once a strong lead has been established, and there is an advanatage at any setpiece will look to opt to our strength.
Sale Sharks
Manager – LondonIrishOllie
Subs – 16.Marc Jones 17.Andrew Sheridan 18.Henry Thomas 19.Kearnan Myall 20.Onosai Auva’a 21.Scott Mathie 22.Nick McLeod 23.Charlie Amesbury
Tactics
Exeter Chiefs v London Irish
Weather; Dry sunny periods, 12 degrees, 9mph
Exeter Chiefs
Head Coach – Ozzy3213
16. Neil Clark 17. Brett Sturgess 18. Hoani Tui 19. James Hanks 20. Richard Baxter 21. Kevin Barrett 22. Ignacio Mieres 23. Luke Arscott
Tactics
Our gameplan involves doing everything with a high intensity and asserting ourselves on our opponents, both in attack and defence. We will work as units and play a structured game (as the Chiefs and Saracens do in real life). We will put a lot of emphasis on the set piece, and look to use both as a real platform to play from, whilst not allowing our opponents to do the same. We will also look to use our big ball carriers to attack the gainline whilst having support runners on their shoulders to either take the offload or hit the ruck quickly as appropriate.
We will look to turn this game into a real slugfest, keeping the ball generally close to the ruck when carrying and looking to drag opposition forwards in and tying them up in rucks and mauls. Only when it is completely on will we look to go wide.
Specifics
London Irish
Manager – Pullthestrings
16. James Buckland, 17. Alex Corbisiero, 18. Clarke Dermody, 19. Bryn Evans, 20. Chris Halu'afia, 21. Darren Allinson, 22. Shane Geraghty, 23 Topsy Ojo
Tactics
- Servat comes in to sure up the scrum. Big efforts from the engine room to hold the scrum steady. In the conditions, there aren't likely to be too many errors on our part so we're hoping to negate any advantage the Chiefs may have.
- In the lineout, we'll dominate. 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 and Gibson 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. We've opted for a more mobile pack with players like Lahiff, Gibson, Harinordoquy.
- 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.
Summary
The conditions lend themselves to the London Irish brand of rugby, and we'll be showcasing that today. There aren't likely to be many scrums so we've picked a mobile pack. Use the lineout as a weapon, playing rugby in their half. Big runs off Bowden, including the wingers coming in. Target the breakdown and look to create turnover ball, where we will be decisive and take advantage.
Leicester Tigers v Worcester Warriors
Weather; Light showers, 13 degrees, 6mph
Leicester Tigers
Manager – Sgt_Pooly
16. Tom Youngs 17. Boris Stankovich 18. Julian White 19. Ed Slater 20. Luke Wallace 21. Danny Care 22. Billy Twelvetrees 23. Christian Wade
In the damp conditions we’ll be looking to play a high tempo game and limit the offloading with the greasy ball. We’ll be looking for big carries from our pack to free up space around the fringes for out talented backline to work in.
We will look to set a tone in the set piece with our big scrummaging front 5 and will look for the squeeze from the off. Deacon will lead the line and we will look to target the opposition's throw with Newby/Kitchener marshalling the front/middle of the line. We'll use big carries from our pack to draw in the opposition defence with Youngs marshalling and looking for gaps to exploit around the fringes.
Warburton & Newby will target the breakdown with Youngs sniping around and playing flat to the line to allow Barnes & Manu space to run into. JOC will come looking for the ball in midfield and link up with Manu causing problems in the opposition midfield. We'll look to refresh pack around 60mins + and keep up the intensity.
- Look to get JOC onto the ball as much as possible, look to use to loop with Tuilagi
- Flood to kick whats on offer and keep the board ticking over
- Get Care on in second half to give him some gametime
- TARGET Worcester scrum – look to keep ball in on own ball and force pen
WorcesterWarriors
Manager – InTheFastLane
16. Ed Shervington 17. Ceri Jones 18. George Porter 19. Ben Gulliver 20. Jake Abbott 21. Jonny Arr 22. Andy Goode 23. Matt Hopper
Tactics
Saracens v Harlequins
Weather; Overcast, 14 degrees, 4mph
Saracens
Manager – Anon
16. Matt Stevens 17. Jamie George 18. Rys Gill 19. Mouritz Botha 20. Sean O'Brien 21. Richard Wigglesworth 22. Chris Wyles 23. Adam Powell
Tactics
Harlequins
Manager – Driver
16.Joe Grey 17.Chris Budgen 18.Charlie Matthews 19.Will Skinner 20.Ruki Tipuna 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith 23.James Johnstone
Tactics
- Play the game at a high tempo with a physical pack and look to win the contact. Marler , Lindsey and Cole will put plenty of pressure on at the scrum.
- Robson to lead the line and put plenty of pressure on the opposition throw.
- Burgess and Evans to dictate the tempo of the game and play whats in front of them.
- Southwell , Williams and Daley to come looking for the ball and create 2 on 1 scenarios in attack.
Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints
Weather; Showery and sunshine, 15 degrees, 7mph
Bath Rugby
Manager – Bathite
16. A.Perenise 17. R.Batty 18. N.Catt 19. S.Hooper 20. B.Skirving 21. C.Cook 22. R.Clegg 23. M. Banahan
TACTICS TBC
General
With a fully rested squad and our new superstar combos at second row and centre fully bedded in, we are full of confidence and look to extend our unbeaten league home run. Muller to run the lineout and look to cause real disruption on opposition throw, forcing slow and scrappy ball. In poor handling conditions, the kicking game will be crucial and with Donald, Steyn and Dagg, we have three of the best. We want to make sure that we play rugby in the opposition half and force handling errors, where we can attack the scrum and use the boot of Steyn to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Donald and Steyn to ensure we play sensible rugby in the right areas, kicking long for touch in our 22, using the up and under in the centre of the pitch and delicate grubbers in behind centres to chase and force kickable penalties. Steyn leads to banana rush defence, cramping Sexton for space and forcing the ball inside
Forwards
* At the lineout, look to challenge for the ball in their half with the number 1 jumper. In our half, look to challenge for the ball at ground level,after the throw, tying in oppositon back row to the ruck/maul
* Louw is a breakdown specialist and will look to stay on his feet at the ruck and slow opposition ball down. Fearns and Lund to guard to the fringes of the ruck
* Use ball carriers of Franks, Louw, Attwood, Muller, Lund, Fearns to make hard yards up the pitch and draw defenders into the ruck area, looking to create space around the fringes for Carraro and Laulala to exploit
* With the scrummaging strength in the front row and Catt and Perenise coming on after 60 mins, we have the opportunity to challenge at scrum time and spoil their ball, forcing their back row and scrum half to work with messy ball. Classens experience here is crucial
Backs
* Dagg given free rein in attack, looking to come into the line either side of Laulala, taking advantage of power and offloading. Laulala to look for the half gap and offload, with the pace of Biggs and Woodburn on their shoulder to make the break
* Donald to take the ball flat on the gainline, drawing defenders and buying time and space for Steyn in the 2nd playmaker role. Donald / Steyn not afraid to bosh it up if nothing on and set up the ruck.
* Vary the point of attack with Donald and Steyn interchanging and using the up and under and grubber in behind the centres. Look to keep it unpredictable on the gainline and difficult to defend against
* In defence, Steyn to lead the rush up on the 12, to prevent the Sexton wrap around and prevent the ball going outside.
* In the second half, bring on Banahan for a huge physical threat. Encourage him to run into the 12 channel early on and test a tired defence. Utilise the crossfield kick from Steyn to test defence outwide with a height mismatch
Northampton Saints
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish
16. Alex Waller 17. Mikey Haywood 18. Paul Doran-Jones 19. Christian Day 20. Phil Dowson 21. Martin Roberts 22. Ryan Lamb 23. Jamie Elliot
General Game Plan:
We will use our strong carriers to attack gaps and half gaps in the Bath line, looking to offload in contact, when it is on, to support runners thus changing the point of attack and keeping our forward momentum going. Sexton will look to play flat and attack from first receiver committing the opposition defence and leaving space in wider channels for our runners to exploit. Ashton & Foden will look to run lines off the midfield looking for the offload to break the Bath line. If running the ball is not on our halfbacks will look to the boot to put us in the right areas.
On defence, we will use a blitz defence coming up at pace looking to isolate the Bath ball carriers before they can get to the gain line stopping any momentum and allowing us to hit the breakdown harder. Lee Dickson will act as a sweeper to cover any grubbers or chips behind the line while our back three will sit deep ready to cover any kicks down the touch lines and counter attack at pace.
With the blitz in operation we will look to be at the breakdown first hitting it fast and hard. The first two players on the scene will look to ruck past the ball and clear out the Bath players providing quick counter attacking ball to be used against a disorganised defensive line. If the ball does not look available we will not commit to the ruck and look to strengthen the defensive line instead.
Key Points:
•Scrum
We will contest every engagement! On our own feed we will look to get the wheel on and create extra room for our 8-9-10 axis to work in. On Bath ball we will disrupt the put in looking for penalties or to create rushed poor ball for Donald & Co.
Mujati, and PDJ in turn, will look to get some joy from the Flatman, Mears side of the scrum and get on top here.
•Lineout
With 5 quality jumping options we want to really use the lineout as an attacking platform like South Africa in recent years. We will use a full compliment and play the ball off the top allowing our halfbacks to get on the ball at pace with room outside.
•Target Banahan on the turn
We will look to catch Banahan out on the turn today. Dickson and Sexton will look to execute kick and chases and crossfield kicks into his corner when we see Banahan out of position particularly on turnover ball with Banahan likely to be in the midfield
•Beating the Rush
With Steyn rushing from the line at 12 we will look to make full use of the space left in behind. Ashton & Foden will look to run lines between Sexton and the midfield looking for the short pop up to get in behind Steyn and the "banana rush".
With no "sweeper" on the Bath rush, Sexton will also look to put grubbers in behind the Bath midfield catching them on the turn and giving us easy yardage.
London Wasps v Gloucester Rugby
Weather; Overcast, 15 degrees, 5mph
London Wasps
Manager – Stnick88
16. Zak Tau'lafo 17. Nicolas Mas 18. Chris Brooker 19. Richard Birkett 20. Sergio Parisse 21. Micky Young 22. Jimmy Gopperth 23. Richard Haughton
Wasps make numerous changes from last weeks cup win at Bath. George Chuter, Matt Garvey, Jonathan Joseph, Jordan Turner-Hall and Mike Brown come in for Chris Brooker, Ross Filipo, Tom Varndell, James Fitzpatrick and Jimmy Gopperth.
Tactics
- Good conditions, play an attacking game.
- Use big ball carriers like Garvey, Wannenburg, Lipman, JTH to make in roads before spreading the ball to Robinson, JJ, Ansbro, Halfpenny etc.
- Target the breakdown and get Salvi in there quick to secure quick ball and legally slow down opposition ball.
- In 2nd half bring on Gopperth for his control and goal kicking.
- Wentzel to target the lineout and try disrupt opposition ball as much as possible.
- JJ to look for the outside break on his man. He has the gas and is incredibly good at the outside break.
- Halfpenny to kick long range pens and take over from Robinson if he is having an off day.
Gloucester
Manager – prop_lyd
16. Scott Lawson 17. Adam Jones 18. Shaun Knight 19. Jim Hamilton 20. Luke Narraway 21. Dave Lewis 22. Freddie Burns 23. Mike Tindall
Tactics
We come into this match with practically a full strength squad an a bench chomping at the bit for gametime to impress. Our squad is full of bedded-in partnerships who are linking well. This match will be played quickly and dominated by the back row and centres this is why we have gone for the physical option of both for this game. We expect nothing less than 5 points from this match to contine our progression up.
Forwards
*Get the inital hit and look for the second shove on the scrums, the front row will look to turn them inside out and their main target will be to clear out the rucks for quick ball
*Dominate the lineouts with 4 jumpers starting and 2 more to come on, the 2nd rows will look to be physical and Whitelock'll look to link with the back row.
*Backrow to carry strong throughout the game and to run off the back line giving them further options.
*Look for turnovers and use Qera's hard hitting and JVN's turnovers to do this and slow their ball.
*Use the bench with impact subs in all positions. Jones will be on a high after the Grand Slam and we will use him for the final 20 minutes to hurt a tired scrum.
Backs
*Quick ball to Lambie who will look to release EFS and Trinder to get us over the gainline if the ball is slow we will pin them back off the park.
*Centres to run straight and hard and to look to offload to back 3 or back row support, Trinder will look to target tired forwards with angles.
*Back 3 to go hunting for the ball and use their angled running to slice through the defence, high balls will be used to get space and give May the opportunity to run.
*Hard blitz banana defence with a backrower on Lambie's shoulder to look to get the first hit and turnover.
*Use the bench wisely with Lewis and Burns adding the injection of pace and Tindall the calm head who will add the heavy hits and running on a tired defence.
Team Sheets and tactics due by Saturday (20:00)
Predictions due till Tuesday (20:00)
Newcastle Falcons v Sale Sharks
Weather; Showers, 12 degrees, 6mph
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Fluxy
| 01. Grant Shiells | 09. Paul Hodgson |
| 02. David Paice | 10. Tom Heathcote (K) |
| 03. Euan Murray | |
| 04. Simon Shaw | 11. Alesana Tuilagi |
| 05. James Hudson (C) | 12. Steven Shingler |
| 06. Jerome Kaino | 13. Dominic Waldlouck |
| 07. Hienrich Brussow | 14. Tom May |
| 08. Alex Gray | 15. Nick Abendanon |
16. Tom Mercey 17. Rob Vickers 18. Tim Swinson 19. Jonathon Poff 20. Joel Hodgson 21. Jack Cuthbert 22. Jordi Pasqualin 23. Dave Wilson
Tactics
Any teams coming to Kingston Park, are never given an easy game. with the run in, until the end of the season. Our players will be fully committed to the cause and will give everything in the game. Our game plan will based upon a high intensity attacking game, and a solid defence with competition at the breakdown against the opposition, to look for turnovers. Heathcote will dictate the tempo and the direction of the game, trying to get us playing in the right areas of the pitch and make it difficult for the opposition to get out of their half. In early phases we will try and get big ball carriers in like Kaino and Tuilagi off the wing, on the inside and outside Shingler or Heathcote to punch holes, and get over the game line. Once over the game line and giving our backs go forward ball, to allow our strong runners like; Waldlouck, May and Tuilagi cutting lines off Shingler and Heathcote. Shingler will alternate with Heathcote at first reciever to keep the defence guessing. Early penalties will be kicked at goal to gain a strangle hold on the game. Once a strong lead has been established, and there is an advanatage at any setpiece will look to opt to our strength.
- Lineout - We have a large number of quality lineout jumpers and a very cleverly run lineout with Hudson at the helm. This should be a main focus of possession either from the disruption of opposition ball or just claiming our own.
- Scrums - With our powerful front five, we will get the drive on, on our ball to create space and time for our 8-9-10. Against their ball we will get the shove and wheel the scrum so that their 8 and 9 become isolated from their backline, here Brussow and Kaino can wreak havoc and create turnover ball.
- Breakdown - We have selected a very physical and committed team, and will always work for each other and put their bodies online for one another. Brussow and Kaino will be first to all breakdowns and slow the opposition ball down legally, or turn it over.
- 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; - Game plan - 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.
- Back three - Tuilagi and May will come of the wings to come in the line and then cross the gainline on a crash ball. Any kicked ball will be ran back, to get us back in their half. Unless under pressure look to find touch. Tuilagi and Bendy to target Cueto, either to go through him or on the outside.
- Penalties - Heathcote will look to take all penalties within his range, unless Hudson dictates we have a serious advantage at the lineout where we will kick for touch.
Key Points; - Falcons rarely lose at home, and this won't be any different
- We have a fresh team as barely any of players played in the Six Nations or a full game in it last weekend
- With the weather being in our favour, just to keep the phases and play simple, and cut down any risky offloading
Forwards;
Sale Sharks
Manager – LondonIrishOllie
| 01.Alasdair Dickinson | 09.Dwayne Peel |
| 02.Gary Botha | 10.Jonny Wilkinson |
| 03.Davit Kubriashvili | |
| 04.James Gaskell | 11.Mark Cueto |
| 05.Dean Schofield | 12.Sam Tuitupou |
| 06.Richie Vernon | 13.Jaque Fourie |
| 07.Dave Seymour | 14.Tom Brady |
| 08.Andy Powell | 15.Rob Miller |
Subs – 16.Marc Jones 17.Andrew Sheridan 18.Henry Thomas 19.Kearnan Myall 20.Onosai Auva’a 21.Scott Mathie 22.Nick McLeod 23.Charlie Amesbury
Tactics
Exeter Chiefs v London Irish
Weather; Dry sunny periods, 12 degrees, 9mph
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. Ofisa Treviranus | 15. Isa Nacewa |
16. Neil Clark 17. Brett Sturgess 18. Hoani Tui 19. James Hanks 20. Richard Baxter 21. Kevin Barrett 22. Ignacio Mieres 23. Luke Arscott
Tactics
Our gameplan involves doing everything with a high intensity and asserting ourselves on our opponents, both in attack and defence. We will work as units and play a structured game (as the Chiefs and Saracens do in real life). We will put a lot of emphasis on the set piece, and look to use both as a real platform to play from, whilst not allowing our opponents to do the same. We will also look to use our big ball carriers to attack the gainline whilst having support runners on their shoulders to either take the offload or hit the ruck quickly as appropriate.
We will look to turn this game into a real slugfest, keeping the ball generally close to the ruck when carrying and looking to drag opposition forwards in and tying them up in rucks and mauls. Only when it is completely on will we look to go wide.
Specifics
- Attacking
- Target the scrum – Look to get the squeeze on the Irish tighthead and if we get on top really hammer it home.
- Carry close to the ruck – Get big carriers carrying close to the rucks forcing Irish to make lots of tackles which will tire them quickly.
- Defensive
- Blitz Defence - We will look to blitz and stop the Irish carriers before they hit the gainline. Thomas will sweep in behind the line.
- Breakdown - We will look to get our back row there quickly and contest for the ball if it's on to be won, but we will not overcommit, instead maintaining a solid defensive line to repel the Irish ball carriers.
- Key Points
- Form/Momentum/Confidence - We are off the back of a great result last week and come in full of confidence.
- Gameplan – Simple gameplan with the right players to be able to effect it perfectly.
London Irish
Manager – Pullthestrings
| 01. Max Lahiff | 09. Joe Simpson |
| 02. William Servat | 10. Daniel Bowden |
| 03. Paulica Ion | |
| 04. Tom Palmer | 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau |
| 05. Nick Kennedy (c) | 12. Shontayne Hape |
| 06. Jamie Gibson | 13. Regan King |
| 07. David Pocock | 14. Tom Homer (k) |
| 08. Imonal Harinordoquy | 15. Delon Armitage |
Tactics
- Servat comes in to sure up the scrum. Big efforts from the engine room to hold the scrum steady. In the conditions, there aren't likely to be too many errors on our part so we're hoping to negate any advantage the Chiefs may have.
- In the lineout, we'll dominate. 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 and Gibson 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. We've opted for a more mobile pack with players like Lahiff, Gibson, Harinordoquy.
- 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.
Summary
The conditions lend themselves to the London Irish brand of rugby, and we'll be showcasing that today. There aren't likely to be many scrums so we've picked a mobile pack. Use the lineout as a weapon, playing rugby in their half. Big runs off Bowden, including the wingers coming in. Target the breakdown and look to create turnover ball, where we will be decisive and take advantage.
Leicester Tigers v Worcester Warriors
Weather; Light showers, 13 degrees, 6mph
Leicester Tigers
Manager – Sgt_Pooly
| 01. Marco Ayerza | 09. Ben Youngs |
| 02. Rob Webber | 10. Toby Flood |
| 03. Martin Castrogiovani | |
| 04. Lewis Deacon | 11. Miles Benjamin |
| 05. Graham Kitchener | 12. Berrick Barnes |
| 06. Craig Newby | 13. Manu Tuilagi |
| 07. Sam Warburton© | 14. James O’Connor |
| 08. Thomas Waldroum | 15. Geordan Murphy |
16. Tom Youngs 17. Boris Stankovich 18. Julian White 19. Ed Slater 20. Luke Wallace 21. Danny Care 22. Billy Twelvetrees 23. Christian Wade
In the damp conditions we’ll be looking to play a high tempo game and limit the offloading with the greasy ball. We’ll be looking for big carries from our pack to free up space around the fringes for out talented backline to work in.
We will look to set a tone in the set piece with our big scrummaging front 5 and will look for the squeeze from the off. Deacon will lead the line and we will look to target the opposition's throw with Newby/Kitchener marshalling the front/middle of the line. We'll use big carries from our pack to draw in the opposition defence with Youngs marshalling and looking for gaps to exploit around the fringes.
Warburton & Newby will target the breakdown with Youngs sniping around and playing flat to the line to allow Barnes & Manu space to run into. JOC will come looking for the ball in midfield and link up with Manu causing problems in the opposition midfield. We'll look to refresh pack around 60mins + and keep up the intensity.
- Look to get JOC onto the ball as much as possible, look to use to loop with Tuilagi
- Flood to kick whats on offer and keep the board ticking over
- Get Care on in second half to give him some gametime
- TARGET Worcester scrum – look to keep ball in on own ball and force pen
WorcesterWarriors
Manager – InTheFastLane
| 01. Matt Mullan | 09. Will Genia |
| 02. Stephen Moore | 10. Dan Carter |
| 03. Tevita Taumoepeau | |
| 04. James Percival | 11. Ugo Monye |
| 05. Gerhard Mostert | 12. Ma’a Nonu |
| 06. James Haskell | 13Anthony Allen |
| 07. Maurie Fa'asavalu | 14. Marcel Garvey |
| 08. Ben Morgan | 15. Luke Rooney |
Tactics
- We have a strong 8-9-10-12 axis and will look to control the game using these positions.
- This is a key game and all the players know it and will really rise to the occasion.
- Will Genia will be looking to snipe around the fringes and will use his running game to pressure Newcastle
- Dan Carter is the best Fly Half in the world and will look to control our game making changes as he sees fit
- We will look to getting Nonu into the game and creating mismatches so he can run at Tigers defenders
- Look to get our dangerous back three involved and into open space so they can cause trouble.
- Our backrow will look to provide some big carries as well .
- We will look to get quite a few bodies down in the breakdown to secure own ball
- Nonu to be focus of Attack then use him as dummy with Carter pulling the strings.
- Stephen Moore put pressure on Rob Webber in the scrum
- We feel our team is much better rested which will have a big effect
Saracens v Harlequins
Weather; Overcast, 14 degrees, 4mph
Saracens
Manager – Anon
| 01. John Smit (C) | 09. Morgan Parra (K) |
| 02. Schalk Brits | 10. Charlie Hodgson |
| 03. Carlos Nieto | |
| 04. Hugh Vyvan | 11. James Short |
| 05. Steve Borthwick | 12. Brad Barritt |
| 06. Kelly Brown | 13. Owen Farrell |
| 07. Jacques Burger | 14. David Strettle |
| 08. Ernst Joubert | 15. Alex Goode |
16. Matt Stevens 17. Jamie George 18. Rys Gill 19. Mouritz Botha 20. Sean O'Brien 21. Richard Wigglesworth 22. Chris Wyles 23. Adam Powell
Tactics
- Front up in pack and put squeeze on in set piece
- base game on high intensity & strong defence
- play the kick chase on put pressure on opposition
- Target corners and put pressure on opp throw
Harlequins
Manager – Driver
| 01.Joe Marler | 09.Luke Burgess |
| 02.Tom Lindsey | 10.Nick Evans(k) |
| 03.Dan Cole | |
| 04.Ollie Kohn | 11.Tom Williams |
| 05.George Robson | 12.Tom Casson |
| 06.Chris Robshaw (c) | 13.Adam Ashley - Cooper |
| 07.Matt Kvesic | 14.Elliot Daley (k) |
| 08.Nick Easter | 15.Hugo Southwell |
16.Joe Grey 17.Chris Budgen 18.Charlie Matthews 19.Will Skinner 20.Ruki Tipuna 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith 23.James Johnstone
Tactics
- Play the game at a high tempo with a physical pack and look to win the contact. Marler , Lindsey and Cole will put plenty of pressure on at the scrum.
- Robson to lead the line and put plenty of pressure on the opposition throw.
- Burgess and Evans to dictate the tempo of the game and play whats in front of them.
- Southwell , Williams and Daley to come looking for the ball and create 2 on 1 scenarios in attack.
Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints
Weather; Showery and sunshine, 15 degrees, 7mph
Bath Rugby
Manager – Bathite
| 01. D.Flatman | 09. M.Classens |
| 02. L.Mears | 10. S.Donald |
| 03. O.Franks | |
| 04. D.Attwood | 11. O. Woodburn |
| 05. J.Muller (vc) | 12. F.Steyn (k) |
| 06. M.Lund | 13. C.Laulala |
| 07. F.Louw (c) | 14. T.Biggs |
| 08. C.Fearns | 15. I.Dagg |
16. A.Perenise 17. R.Batty 18. N.Catt 19. S.Hooper 20. B.Skirving 21. C.Cook 22. R.Clegg 23. M. Banahan
TACTICS TBC
General
With a fully rested squad and our new superstar combos at second row and centre fully bedded in, we are full of confidence and look to extend our unbeaten league home run. Muller to run the lineout and look to cause real disruption on opposition throw, forcing slow and scrappy ball. In poor handling conditions, the kicking game will be crucial and with Donald, Steyn and Dagg, we have three of the best. We want to make sure that we play rugby in the opposition half and force handling errors, where we can attack the scrum and use the boot of Steyn to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Donald and Steyn to ensure we play sensible rugby in the right areas, kicking long for touch in our 22, using the up and under in the centre of the pitch and delicate grubbers in behind centres to chase and force kickable penalties. Steyn leads to banana rush defence, cramping Sexton for space and forcing the ball inside
Forwards
* At the lineout, look to challenge for the ball in their half with the number 1 jumper. In our half, look to challenge for the ball at ground level,after the throw, tying in oppositon back row to the ruck/maul
* Louw is a breakdown specialist and will look to stay on his feet at the ruck and slow opposition ball down. Fearns and Lund to guard to the fringes of the ruck
* Use ball carriers of Franks, Louw, Attwood, Muller, Lund, Fearns to make hard yards up the pitch and draw defenders into the ruck area, looking to create space around the fringes for Carraro and Laulala to exploit
* With the scrummaging strength in the front row and Catt and Perenise coming on after 60 mins, we have the opportunity to challenge at scrum time and spoil their ball, forcing their back row and scrum half to work with messy ball. Classens experience here is crucial
Backs
* Dagg given free rein in attack, looking to come into the line either side of Laulala, taking advantage of power and offloading. Laulala to look for the half gap and offload, with the pace of Biggs and Woodburn on their shoulder to make the break
* Donald to take the ball flat on the gainline, drawing defenders and buying time and space for Steyn in the 2nd playmaker role. Donald / Steyn not afraid to bosh it up if nothing on and set up the ruck.
* Vary the point of attack with Donald and Steyn interchanging and using the up and under and grubber in behind the centres. Look to keep it unpredictable on the gainline and difficult to defend against
* In defence, Steyn to lead the rush up on the 12, to prevent the Sexton wrap around and prevent the ball going outside.
* In the second half, bring on Banahan for a huge physical threat. Encourage him to run into the 12 channel early on and test a tired defence. Utilise the crossfield kick from Steyn to test defence outwide with a height mismatch
Northampton Saints
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish
| 01. Soane Tonga'uiha | 09. Lee Dickson |
| 02. Richardt Strauss | 10. Johnny Sexton |
| 03. Brian Mujati | |
| 04. Courtney Lawes | 11. Chris Ashton |
| 05. Samu Manoa | 12. James Downey |
| 06. Calum Clark | 13. George Pisi |
| 07. Tom Wood | 14. Vasily Artemiev |
| 08. Kieran Read | 15. Ben Foden |
16. Alex Waller 17. Mikey Haywood 18. Paul Doran-Jones 19. Christian Day 20. Phil Dowson 21. Martin Roberts 22. Ryan Lamb 23. Jamie Elliot
General Game Plan:
We will use our strong carriers to attack gaps and half gaps in the Bath line, looking to offload in contact, when it is on, to support runners thus changing the point of attack and keeping our forward momentum going. Sexton will look to play flat and attack from first receiver committing the opposition defence and leaving space in wider channels for our runners to exploit. Ashton & Foden will look to run lines off the midfield looking for the offload to break the Bath line. If running the ball is not on our halfbacks will look to the boot to put us in the right areas.
On defence, we will use a blitz defence coming up at pace looking to isolate the Bath ball carriers before they can get to the gain line stopping any momentum and allowing us to hit the breakdown harder. Lee Dickson will act as a sweeper to cover any grubbers or chips behind the line while our back three will sit deep ready to cover any kicks down the touch lines and counter attack at pace.
With the blitz in operation we will look to be at the breakdown first hitting it fast and hard. The first two players on the scene will look to ruck past the ball and clear out the Bath players providing quick counter attacking ball to be used against a disorganised defensive line. If the ball does not look available we will not commit to the ruck and look to strengthen the defensive line instead.
Key Points:
•Scrum
We will contest every engagement! On our own feed we will look to get the wheel on and create extra room for our 8-9-10 axis to work in. On Bath ball we will disrupt the put in looking for penalties or to create rushed poor ball for Donald & Co.
Mujati, and PDJ in turn, will look to get some joy from the Flatman, Mears side of the scrum and get on top here.
•Lineout
With 5 quality jumping options we want to really use the lineout as an attacking platform like South Africa in recent years. We will use a full compliment and play the ball off the top allowing our halfbacks to get on the ball at pace with room outside.
•Target Banahan on the turn
We will look to catch Banahan out on the turn today. Dickson and Sexton will look to execute kick and chases and crossfield kicks into his corner when we see Banahan out of position particularly on turnover ball with Banahan likely to be in the midfield
•Beating the Rush
With Steyn rushing from the line at 12 we will look to make full use of the space left in behind. Ashton & Foden will look to run lines between Sexton and the midfield looking for the short pop up to get in behind Steyn and the "banana rush".
With no "sweeper" on the Bath rush, Sexton will also look to put grubbers in behind the Bath midfield catching them on the turn and giving us easy yardage.
London Wasps v Gloucester Rugby
Weather; Overcast, 15 degrees, 5mph
London Wasps
Manager – Stnick88
| 01. Tim Payne | 09. Karl Dickson |
| 02. George Chuter | 10. Nicky Robinson |
| 03. Ben Broster | |
| 04. Matt Garvey | 11. Jonathan Joseph |
| 05. Marco Wenztel | 12. Jordan Turner-Hall |
| 06. Michael Lipman | 13. Joe Ansbro |
| 07. Julien Salvi | 14. Leigh Halfpenny |
| 08. Pedrie Wannenburg | 15. Mike Brown |
16. Zak Tau'lafo 17. Nicolas Mas 18. Chris Brooker 19. Richard Birkett 20. Sergio Parisse 21. Micky Young 22. Jimmy Gopperth 23. Richard Haughton
Wasps make numerous changes from last weeks cup win at Bath. George Chuter, Matt Garvey, Jonathan Joseph, Jordan Turner-Hall and Mike Brown come in for Chris Brooker, Ross Filipo, Tom Varndell, James Fitzpatrick and Jimmy Gopperth.
Tactics
- Good conditions, play an attacking game.
- Use big ball carriers like Garvey, Wannenburg, Lipman, JTH to make in roads before spreading the ball to Robinson, JJ, Ansbro, Halfpenny etc.
- Target the breakdown and get Salvi in there quick to secure quick ball and legally slow down opposition ball.
- In 2nd half bring on Gopperth for his control and goal kicking.
- Wentzel to target the lineout and try disrupt opposition ball as much as possible.
- JJ to look for the outside break on his man. He has the gas and is incredibly good at the outside break.
- Halfpenny to kick long range pens and take over from Robinson if he is having an off day.
Gloucester
Manager – prop_lyd
| 01. Nick Wood | 09. Rory Lawson |
| 02. Darren Dawiduk | 10. Pat Lambie (k) |
| 03. Rupert Harden | |
| 04. Sam Whitelock | 11. JSD |
| 05. Alex Brown | 12. EFS |
| 06. Alisdair Strokosch | 13. Henry Trinder |
| 07. Akapusi Qera | 14. Charlie Sharples |
| 08. JVN (c) | 15. Johnny May |
16. Scott Lawson 17. Adam Jones 18. Shaun Knight 19. Jim Hamilton 20. Luke Narraway 21. Dave Lewis 22. Freddie Burns 23. Mike Tindall
Tactics
We come into this match with practically a full strength squad an a bench chomping at the bit for gametime to impress. Our squad is full of bedded-in partnerships who are linking well. This match will be played quickly and dominated by the back row and centres this is why we have gone for the physical option of both for this game. We expect nothing less than 5 points from this match to contine our progression up.
Forwards
*Get the inital hit and look for the second shove on the scrums, the front row will look to turn them inside out and their main target will be to clear out the rucks for quick ball
*Dominate the lineouts with 4 jumpers starting and 2 more to come on, the 2nd rows will look to be physical and Whitelock'll look to link with the back row.
*Backrow to carry strong throughout the game and to run off the back line giving them further options.
*Look for turnovers and use Qera's hard hitting and JVN's turnovers to do this and slow their ball.
*Use the bench with impact subs in all positions. Jones will be on a high after the Grand Slam and we will use him for the final 20 minutes to hurt a tired scrum.
Backs
*Quick ball to Lambie who will look to release EFS and Trinder to get us over the gainline if the ball is slow we will pin them back off the park.
*Centres to run straight and hard and to look to offload to back 3 or back row support, Trinder will look to target tired forwards with angles.
*Back 3 to go hunting for the ball and use their angled running to slice through the defence, high balls will be used to get space and give May the opportunity to run.
*Hard blitz banana defence with a backrower on Lambie's shoulder to look to get the first hit and turnover.
*Use the bench wisely with Lewis and Burns adding the injection of pace and Tindall the calm head who will add the heavy hits and running on a tired defence.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Bathite Wed 21 Mar 2012, 10:02 am
Bath Rugby
Manager – Bathite
16. A.Perenise 17. R.Batty 18. N.Catt 19. S.Hooper 20. B.Skirving 21. C.Cook 22. R.Clegg 23. O.Woodburn
TACTICS TBC
General
With a fully rested squad and our new superstar combos at second row and centre fully bedded in, we are full of confidence and look to extend our unbeaten league home run. Muller to run the lineout and look to cause real disruption on opposition throw, forcing slow and scrappy ball. In poor handling conditions, the kicking game will be crucial and with Donald, Steyn and Dagg, we have three of the best. We want to make sure that we play rugby in the opposition half and force handling errors, where we can attack the scrum and use the boot of Steyn to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Donald and Steyn to ensure we play sensible rugby in the right areas, kicking long for touch in our 22, using the up and under in the centre of the pitch and delicate grubbers in behind centres to chase and force kickable penalties. Steyn leads to banana rush defence, cramping Sexton for space and forcing the ball inside
Forwards
* At the lineout, look to challenge for the ball in their half with the number 1 jumper. In our half, look to challenge for the ball at ground level,after the throw, tying in oppositon back row to the ruck/maul
* Louw is a breakdown specialist and will look to stay on his feet at the ruck and slow opposition ball down. Fearns and Lund to guard to the fringes of the ruck
* Use ball carriers of Franks, Louw, Attwood, Muller, Lund, Fearns to make hard yards up the pitch and draw defenders into the ruck area, looking to create space around the fringes for Carraro and Laulala to exploit
* With the scrummaging strength in the front row and Catt and Perenise coming on after 60 mins, we have the opportunity to challenge at scrum time and spoil their ball, forcing their back row and scrum half to work with messy ball. Classens experience here is crucial
Backs
* Dagg given free rein in attack, looking to come into the line either side of Laulala, taking advantage of power and offloading. Laulala to look for the half gap and offload, with the pace of Biggs and Woodburn on their shoulder to make the break
* Donald to take the ball flat on the gainline, drawing defenders and buying time and space for Steyn in the 2nd playmaker role. Donald / Steyn not afraid to bosh it up if nothing on and set up the ruck.
* Vary the point of attack with Donald and Steyn interchanging and using the up and under and grubber in behind the centres. Look to keep it unpredictable on the gainline and difficult to defend against
* In defence, Steyn to lead the rush up on the 12, to prevent the Sexton wrap around and prevent the ball going outside.
* In the second half, bring on Banahan for a huge physical threat. Encourage him to run into the 12 channel early on and test a tired defence. Utilise the crossfield kick from Steyn to test defence outwide with a height mismatch
Manager – Bathite
| 01. D.Flatman | 09. M.Classens |
| 02. L.Mears | 10. S.Donald |
| 03. O.Franks | |
| 04. D.Attwood | 11. M.Banahan |
| 05. J.Muller (vc) | 12. F.Steyn (k) |
| 06. M.Lund | 13. C.Laulala |
| 07. F.Louw (c) | 14. T.Biggs |
| 08. C.Fearns | 15. I.Dagg |
16. A.Perenise 17. R.Batty 18. N.Catt 19. S.Hooper 20. B.Skirving 21. C.Cook 22. R.Clegg 23. O.Woodburn
TACTICS TBC
General
With a fully rested squad and our new superstar combos at second row and centre fully bedded in, we are full of confidence and look to extend our unbeaten league home run. Muller to run the lineout and look to cause real disruption on opposition throw, forcing slow and scrappy ball. In poor handling conditions, the kicking game will be crucial and with Donald, Steyn and Dagg, we have three of the best. We want to make sure that we play rugby in the opposition half and force handling errors, where we can attack the scrum and use the boot of Steyn to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Donald and Steyn to ensure we play sensible rugby in the right areas, kicking long for touch in our 22, using the up and under in the centre of the pitch and delicate grubbers in behind centres to chase and force kickable penalties. Steyn leads to banana rush defence, cramping Sexton for space and forcing the ball inside
Forwards
* At the lineout, look to challenge for the ball in their half with the number 1 jumper. In our half, look to challenge for the ball at ground level,after the throw, tying in oppositon back row to the ruck/maul
* Louw is a breakdown specialist and will look to stay on his feet at the ruck and slow opposition ball down. Fearns and Lund to guard to the fringes of the ruck
* Use ball carriers of Franks, Louw, Attwood, Muller, Lund, Fearns to make hard yards up the pitch and draw defenders into the ruck area, looking to create space around the fringes for Carraro and Laulala to exploit
* With the scrummaging strength in the front row and Catt and Perenise coming on after 60 mins, we have the opportunity to challenge at scrum time and spoil their ball, forcing their back row and scrum half to work with messy ball. Classens experience here is crucial
Backs
* Dagg given free rein in attack, looking to come into the line either side of Laulala, taking advantage of power and offloading. Laulala to look for the half gap and offload, with the pace of Biggs and Woodburn on their shoulder to make the break
* Donald to take the ball flat on the gainline, drawing defenders and buying time and space for Steyn in the 2nd playmaker role. Donald / Steyn not afraid to bosh it up if nothing on and set up the ruck.
* Vary the point of attack with Donald and Steyn interchanging and using the up and under and grubber in behind the centres. Look to keep it unpredictable on the gainline and difficult to defend against
* In defence, Steyn to lead the rush up on the 12, to prevent the Sexton wrap around and prevent the ball going outside.
* In the second half, bring on Banahan for a huge physical threat. Encourage him to run into the 12 channel early on and test a tired defence. Utilise the crossfield kick from Steyn to test defence outwide with a height mismatch
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Wed 21 Mar 2012, 12:33 pm
Cheers Flux....we really need a Sarries manager 
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Fluxy Wed 21 Mar 2012, 1:53 pm
I'll interim until we get someone fella. 
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by prop_lyd Wed 21 Mar 2012, 9:37 pm
Gloucester
Manager – prop_lyd
16. Scott Lawson 17. Adam Jones 18. Shaun Knight 19. Jim Hamilton 20. Luke Narraway 21. Dave Lewis 22. Freddie Burns 23. Mike Tindall
Tactics
We come into this match with practically a full strength squad an a bench chomping at the bit for gametime to impress. Our squad is full of bedded-in partnerships who are linking well. This match will be played quickly and dominated by the back row and centres this is why we have gone for the physical option of both for this game. We expect nothing less than 5 points from this match to contine our progression up.
Forwards
*Get the inital hit and look for the second shove on the scrums, the front row will look to turn them inside out and their main target will be to clear out the rucks for quick ball
*Dominate the lineouts with 4 jumpers starting and 2 more to come on, the 2nd rows will look to be physical and Whitelock'll look to link with the back row.
*Backrow to carry strong throughout the game and to run off the back line giving them further options.
*Look for turnovers and use Qera's hard hitting and JVN's turnovers to do this and slow their ball.
*Use the bench with impact subs in all positions. Jones will be on a high after the Grand Slam and we will use him for the final 20 minutes to hurt a tired scrum.
Backs
*Quick ball to Lambie who will look to release EFS and Trinder to get us over the gainline if the ball is slow we will pin them back off the park.
*Centres to run straight and hard and to look to offload to back 3 or back row support, Trinder will look to target tired forwards with angles.
*Back 3 to go hunting for the ball and use their angled running to slice through the defence, high balls will be used to get space and give May the opportunity to run.
*Hard blitz banana defence with a backrower on Lambie's shoulder to look to get the first hit and turnover.
*Use the bench wisely with Lewis and Burns adding the injection of pace and Tindall the calm head who will add the heavy hits and running on a tired defence.
Manager – prop_lyd
| 01. Nick Wood | 09. Rory Lawson |
| 02. Darren Dawiduk | 10. Pat Lambie (k) |
| 03. Rupert Harden | |
| 04. Sam Whitelock | 11. JSD |
| 05. Alex Brown | 12. EFS |
| 06. Alisdair Strokosch | 13. Henry Trinder |
| 07. Akapusi Qera | 14. Charlie Sharples |
| 08. JVN (c) | 15. Johnny May |
16. Scott Lawson 17. Adam Jones 18. Shaun Knight 19. Jim Hamilton 20. Luke Narraway 21. Dave Lewis 22. Freddie Burns 23. Mike Tindall
Tactics
We come into this match with practically a full strength squad an a bench chomping at the bit for gametime to impress. Our squad is full of bedded-in partnerships who are linking well. This match will be played quickly and dominated by the back row and centres this is why we have gone for the physical option of both for this game. We expect nothing less than 5 points from this match to contine our progression up.
Forwards
*Get the inital hit and look for the second shove on the scrums, the front row will look to turn them inside out and their main target will be to clear out the rucks for quick ball
*Dominate the lineouts with 4 jumpers starting and 2 more to come on, the 2nd rows will look to be physical and Whitelock'll look to link with the back row.
*Backrow to carry strong throughout the game and to run off the back line giving them further options.
*Look for turnovers and use Qera's hard hitting and JVN's turnovers to do this and slow their ball.
*Use the bench with impact subs in all positions. Jones will be on a high after the Grand Slam and we will use him for the final 20 minutes to hurt a tired scrum.
Backs
*Quick ball to Lambie who will look to release EFS and Trinder to get us over the gainline if the ball is slow we will pin them back off the park.
*Centres to run straight and hard and to look to offload to back 3 or back row support, Trinder will look to target tired forwards with angles.
*Back 3 to go hunting for the ball and use their angled running to slice through the defence, high balls will be used to get space and give May the opportunity to run.
*Hard blitz banana defence with a backrower on Lambie's shoulder to look to get the first hit and turnover.
*Use the bench wisely with Lewis and Burns adding the injection of pace and Tindall the calm head who will add the heavy hits and running on a tired defence.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Driver Thu 22 Mar 2012, 12:09 pm
Harlequins
Manager – Driver
16.Joe Grey 17.Chris Budgen 18.Charlie Matthews 19.Will Skinner 20.Ruki Tipuna 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith 23.James Johnstone
Tactics
- Play the game at a high tempo with a physical pack and look to win the contact. Marler , Lindsey and Cole will put plenty of pressure on at the scrum.
- Robson to lead the line and put plenty of pressure on the opposition throw.
- Burgess and Evans to dictate the tempo of the game and play whats in front of them.
- Southwell , Williams and Daley to come looking for the ball and create 2 on 1 scenarios in attack.
Manager – Driver
| 01.Joe Marler | 09.Luke Burgess |
| 02.Tom Lindsey | 10.Nick Evans(k) |
| 03.Dan Cole | |
| 04.Ollie Kohn | 11.Tom Williams |
| 05.George Robson | 12.Tom Casson |
| 06.Chris Robshaw (c) | 13.Adam Ashley - Cooper |
| 07.Matt Kvesic | 14.Elliot Daley (k) |
| 08.Nick Easter | 15.Hugo Southwell |
16.Joe Grey 17.Chris Budgen 18.Charlie Matthews 19.Will Skinner 20.Ruki Tipuna 21.Danny Cipriani 22.Sam Smith 23.James Johnstone
Tactics
- Play the game at a high tempo with a physical pack and look to win the contact. Marler , Lindsey and Cole will put plenty of pressure on at the scrum.
- Robson to lead the line and put plenty of pressure on the opposition throw.
- Burgess and Evans to dictate the tempo of the game and play whats in front of them.
- Southwell , Williams and Daley to come looking for the ball and create 2 on 1 scenarios in attack.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Thu 22 Mar 2012, 3:07 pm
Leicester Tigers
Manager – Sgt_Pooly
16. Tom Youngs 17. Boris Stankovich 18. Julian White 19. Ed Slater 20. Luke Wallace 21. Danny Care 22. Billy Twelvetrees 23. Christian Wade
In the damp conditions we’ll be looking to play a high tempo game and limit the offloading with the greasy ball. We’ll be looking for big carries from our pack to free up space around the fringes for out talented backline to work in.
We will look to set a tone in the set piece with our big scrummaging front 5 and will look for the squeeze from the off. Deacon will lead the line and we will look to target the opposition's throw with Newby/Kitchener marshalling the front/middle of the line. We'll use big carries from our pack to draw in the opposition defence with Youngs marshalling and looking for gaps to exploit around the fringes.
Warburton & Newby will target the breakdown with Youngs sniping around and playing flat to the line to allow Barnes & Manu space to run into. JOC will come looking for the ball in midfield and link up with Manu causing problems in the opposition midfield. We'll look to refresh pack around 60mins + and keep up the intensity.
- Look to get JOC onto the ball as much as possible, look to use to loop with Tuilagi
- Flood to kick whats on offer and keep the board ticking over
- Get Care on in second half to give him some gametime
- TARGET Worcester scrum – look to keep ball in on own ball and force pen
Manager – Sgt_Pooly
| 01. Marco Ayerza | 09. Ben Youngs |
| 02. Rob Webber | 10. Toby Flood |
| 03. Martin Castrogiovani | |
| 04. Lewis Deacon | 11. Miles Benjamin |
| 05. Graham Kitchener | 12. Berrick Barnes |
| 06. Craig Newby | 13. Manu Tuilagi |
| 07. Sam Warburton© | 14. James O’Connor |
| 08. Thomas Waldroum | 15. Geordan Murphy |
16. Tom Youngs 17. Boris Stankovich 18. Julian White 19. Ed Slater 20. Luke Wallace 21. Danny Care 22. Billy Twelvetrees 23. Christian Wade
In the damp conditions we’ll be looking to play a high tempo game and limit the offloading with the greasy ball. We’ll be looking for big carries from our pack to free up space around the fringes for out talented backline to work in.
We will look to set a tone in the set piece with our big scrummaging front 5 and will look for the squeeze from the off. Deacon will lead the line and we will look to target the opposition's throw with Newby/Kitchener marshalling the front/middle of the line. We'll use big carries from our pack to draw in the opposition defence with Youngs marshalling and looking for gaps to exploit around the fringes.
Warburton & Newby will target the breakdown with Youngs sniping around and playing flat to the line to allow Barnes & Manu space to run into. JOC will come looking for the ball in midfield and link up with Manu causing problems in the opposition midfield. We'll look to refresh pack around 60mins + and keep up the intensity.
- Look to get JOC onto the ball as much as possible, look to use to loop with Tuilagi
- Flood to kick whats on offer and keep the board ticking over
- Get Care on in second half to give him some gametime
- TARGET Worcester scrum – look to keep ball in on own ball and force pen
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by stnick88 Fri 23 Mar 2012, 11:26 am
London Wasps
Manager – Stnick88
16. Zak Tau'lafo 17. Nicolas Mas 18. Chris Brooker 19. Richard Birkett 20. Sergio Parisse 21. Micky Young 22. Jimmy Gopperth 23. Richard Haughton
Wasps make numerous changes from last weeks cup win at Bath. George Chuter, Matt Garvey, Jonathan Joseph, Jordan Turner-Hall and Mike Brown come in for Chris Brooker, Ross Filipo, Tom Varndell, James Fitzpatrick and Jimmy Gopperth.
Tactics
- Good conditions, play an attacking game.
- Use big ball carriers like Garvey, Wannenburg, Lipman, JTH to make in roads before spreading the ball to Robinson, JJ, Ansbro, Halfpenny etc.
- Target the breakdown and get Salvi in there quick to secure quick ball and legally slow down opposition ball.
- In 2nd half bring on Gopperth for his control and goal kicking.
- Wentzel to target the lineout and try disrupt opposition ball as much as possible.
- JJ to look for the outside break on his man. He has the gas and is incredibly good at the outside break.
- Halfpenny to kick long range pens and take over from Robinson if he is having an off day.
Manager – Stnick88
| 01. Tim Payne | 09. Karl Dickson |
| 02. George Chuter | 10. Nicky Robinson |
| 03. Ben Broster | |
| 04. Matt Garvey | 11. Jonathan Joseph |
| 05. Marco Wenztel | 12. Jordan Turner-Hall |
| 06. Michael Lipman | 13. Joe Ansbro |
| 07. Julien Salvi | 14. Leigh Halfpenny |
| 08. Pedrie Wannenburg | 15. Mike Brown |
16. Zak Tau'lafo 17. Nicolas Mas 18. Chris Brooker 19. Richard Birkett 20. Sergio Parisse 21. Micky Young 22. Jimmy Gopperth 23. Richard Haughton
Wasps make numerous changes from last weeks cup win at Bath. George Chuter, Matt Garvey, Jonathan Joseph, Jordan Turner-Hall and Mike Brown come in for Chris Brooker, Ross Filipo, Tom Varndell, James Fitzpatrick and Jimmy Gopperth.
Tactics
- Good conditions, play an attacking game.
- Use big ball carriers like Garvey, Wannenburg, Lipman, JTH to make in roads before spreading the ball to Robinson, JJ, Ansbro, Halfpenny etc.
- Target the breakdown and get Salvi in there quick to secure quick ball and legally slow down opposition ball.
- In 2nd half bring on Gopperth for his control and goal kicking.
- Wentzel to target the lineout and try disrupt opposition ball as much as possible.
- JJ to look for the outside break on his man. He has the gas and is incredibly good at the outside break.
- Halfpenny to kick long range pens and take over from Robinson if he is having an off day.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by CJB Fri 23 Mar 2012, 5:28 pm
WorcesterWarriors
Manager – InTheFastLane
16. Ed Shervington 17. Ceri Jones 18. George Porter 19. Ben Gulliver 20. Jake Abbott 21. Jonny Arr 22. Andy Goode 23. Matt Hopper
Tactics
Manager – InTheFastLane
| 01. Matt Mullan | 09. Will Genia |
| 02. Stephen Moore | 10. Dan Carter |
| 03. Tevita Taumoepeau | |
| 04. James Percival | 11. Ugo Monye |
| 05. Gerhard Mostert | 12. Ma’a Nonu |
| 06. James Haskell | 13Anthony Allen |
| 07. Maurie Fa'asavalu | 14. Marcel Garvey |
| 08. Ben Morgan | 15. Luke Rooney |
Tactics
- We have a strong 8-9-10-12 axis and will look to control the game using these positions.
- This is a key game and all the players know it and will really rise to the occasion.
- Will Genia will be looking to snipe around the fringes and will use his running game to pressure Newcastle
- Dan Carter is the best Fly Half in the world and will look to control our game making changes as he sees fit
- We will look to getting Nonu into the game and creating mismatches so he can run at Tigers defenders
- Look to get our dangerous back three involved and into open space so they can cause trouble.
- Our backrow will look to provide some big carries as well .
- We will look to get quite a few bodies down in the breakdown to secure own ball
- Nonu to be focus of Attack then use him as dummy with Carter pulling the strings.
- Stephen Moore put pressure on Rob Webber in the scrum
- We feel our team is much better rested which will have a big effect
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Ozzy3213 Fri 23 Mar 2012, 8:50 pm
Exeter Chiefs recall Samoan international Ofisa Treviranus for the visit of London Irish to Sandy Park this week, as the Devon side seek to build on last weeks win over Gloucester.
Exeter Chiefs
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16. Neil Clark 17. Brett Sturgess 18. Hoani Tui 19. James Hanks 20. Richard Baxter 21. Kevin Barrett 22. Ignacio Mieres 23. Luke Arscott
Tactics
Our gameplan involves doing everything with a high intensity and asserting ourselves on our opponents, both in attack and defence. We will work as units and play a structured game (as the Chiefs and Saracens do in real life). We will put a lot of emphasis on the set piece, and look to use both as a real platform to play from, whilst not allowing our opponents to do the same. We will also look to use our big ball carriers to attack the gainline whilst having support runners on their shoulders to either take the offload or hit the ruck quickly as appropriate.
We will look to turn this game into a real slugfest, keeping the ball generally close to the ruck when carrying and looking to drag opposition forwards in and tying them up in rucks and mauls. Only when it is completely on will we look to go wide.
Specifics
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. Ofisa Treviranus | 15. Isa Nacewa |
16. Neil Clark 17. Brett Sturgess 18. Hoani Tui 19. James Hanks 20. Richard Baxter 21. Kevin Barrett 22. Ignacio Mieres 23. Luke Arscott
Tactics
Our gameplan involves doing everything with a high intensity and asserting ourselves on our opponents, both in attack and defence. We will work as units and play a structured game (as the Chiefs and Saracens do in real life). We will put a lot of emphasis on the set piece, and look to use both as a real platform to play from, whilst not allowing our opponents to do the same. We will also look to use our big ball carriers to attack the gainline whilst having support runners on their shoulders to either take the offload or hit the ruck quickly as appropriate.
We will look to turn this game into a real slugfest, keeping the ball generally close to the ruck when carrying and looking to drag opposition forwards in and tying them up in rucks and mauls. Only when it is completely on will we look to go wide.
Specifics
- Attacking
- Target the scrum – Look to get the squeeze on the Irish tighthead and if we get on top really hammer it home.
- Carry close to the ruck – Get big carriers carrying close to the rucks forcing Irish to make lots of tackles which will tire them quickly.
- Defensive
- Blitz Defence - We will look to blitz and stop the Irish carriers before they hit the gainline. Thomas will sweep in behind the line.
- Breakdown - We will look to get our back row there quickly and contest for the ball if it's on to be won, but we will not overcommit, instead maintaining a solid defensive line to repel the Irish ball carriers.
- Key Points
- Form/Momentum/Confidence - We are off the back of a great result last week and come in full of confidence.
- Gameplan – Simple gameplan with the right players to be able to effect it perfectly.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Londonirishollie Fri 23 Mar 2012, 9:23 pm
Sale Sharks
Manager – LondonIrishOllie
Subs – 16.Marc Jones 17.Andrew Sheridan 18.Henry Thomas 19.Kearnan Myall 20.Onosai Auva’a 21.Scott Mathie 22.Nick McLeod 23.Charlie Amesbury
Tactics
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Manager – LondonIrishOllie
| 01.Alasdair Dickinson | 09.Dwayne Peel |
| 02.Gary Botha | 10.Jonny Wilkinson |
| 03.Davit Kubriashvili | |
| 04.James Gaskell | 11.Mark Cueto |
| 05.Dean Schofield | 12.Sam Tuitupou |
| 06.Richie Vernon | 13.Jaque Fourie |
| 07.Dave Seymour | 14.Tom Brady |
| 08.Andy Powell | 15.Rob Miller |
Subs – 16.Marc Jones 17.Andrew Sheridan 18.Henry Thomas 19.Kearnan Myall 20.Onosai Auva’a 21.Scott Mathie 22.Nick McLeod 23.Charlie Amesbury
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by pullthestrings Sat 24 Mar 2012, 12:43 pm
London Irish manager again picks a strong side to travel down to Exeter, buoyed by the return of their six nations internationals. We're coming off the back of 2 very good wins in the cup so our side is full of confidence.
London Irish
Manager – Pullthestrings
16. James Buckland, 17. Alex Corbisiero, 18. Clarke Dermody, 19. Bryn Evans, 20. Chris Halu'afia, 21. Darren Allinson, 22. Shane Geraghty, 23 Topsy Ojo
Tactics
- Servat comes in to sure up the scrum. Big efforts from the engine room to hold the scrum steady. In the conditions, there aren't likely to be too many errors on our part so we're hoping to negate any advantage the Chiefs may have.
- In the lineout, we'll dominate. 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 and Gibson 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. We've opted for a more mobile pack with players like Lahiff, Gibson, Harinordoquy.
- 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.
Summary
The conditions lend themselves to the London Irish brand of rugby, and we'll be showcasing that today. There aren't likely to be many scrums so we've picked a mobile pack. Use the lineout as a weapon, playing rugby in their half. Big runs off Bowden, including the wingers coming in. Target the breakdown and look to create turnover ball, where we will be decisive and take advantage.
London Irish
Manager – Pullthestrings
| 01. Max Lahiff | 09. Joe Simpson |
| 02. William Servat | 10. Daniel Bowden |
| 03. Paulica Ion | |
| 04. Tom Palmer | 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau |
| 05. Nick Kennedy (c) | 12. Shontayne Hape |
| 06. Jamie Gibson | 13. Regan King |
| 07. David Pocock | 14. Tom Homer (k) |
| 08. Imonal Harinordoquy | 15. Delon Armitage |
Tactics
- Servat comes in to sure up the scrum. Big efforts from the engine room to hold the scrum steady. In the conditions, there aren't likely to be too many errors on our part so we're hoping to negate any advantage the Chiefs may have.
- In the lineout, we'll dominate. 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 and Gibson 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. We've opted for a more mobile pack with players like Lahiff, Gibson, Harinordoquy.
- 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.
Summary
The conditions lend themselves to the London Irish brand of rugby, and we'll be showcasing that today. There aren't likely to be many scrums so we've picked a mobile pack. Use the lineout as a weapon, playing rugby in their half. Big runs off Bowden, including the wingers coming in. Target the breakdown and look to create turnover ball, where we will be decisive and take advantage.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Fluxy Sat 24 Mar 2012, 7:14 pm
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Fluxy
16. Tom Mercey 17. Rob Vickers 18. Tim Swinson 19. Jonathon Poff 20. Joel Hodgson 21. Jack Cuthbert 22. Jordi Pasqualin 23. Dave Wilson
Tactics
Manager – Fluxy
| 01. Grant Shiells | 09. Paul Hodgson |
| 02. David Paice | 10. Tom Heathcote (K) |
| 03. Euan Murray | |
| 04. Simon Shaw | 11. Alesana Tuilagi |
| 05. James Hudson (C) | 12. Steven Shingler |
| 06. Jerome Kaino | 13. Dominic Waldlouck |
| 07. Hienrich Brussow | 14. Tom May |
| 08. Alex Gray | 15. Nick Abendanon |
16. Tom Mercey 17. Rob Vickers 18. Tim Swinson 19. Jonathon Poff 20. Joel Hodgson 21. Jack Cuthbert 22. Jordi Pasqualin 23. Dave Wilson
Tactics
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Sat 24 Mar 2012, 7:40 pm
On phone mate but Sarries lineup & tactics:
1. John Smit(c)
2. Schalk Britz
3. Carlos Nieto
4. Hugh Vyvyan
5. Steve Borthwick
6. Kelly Brown
7. Jaque Burger
8. Ernst Joubert
9. Morgan Parra
10. Charlie Hodgson
11. James Short
12. Brad Barritt
13. Owen Farrell
14. David Strettle
15. Alex Goode
16. Matt Stevens
17. Jamie George
18. Rys Gill
19. Mouritz Botha
20. Sean O'Brien
21. Richard Wigglesworth
22. Chris Wyles
23. Adam Powell
Tactics:
- Front up in pack and put squeeze on in set piece
- base game on high intensity & strong defence
- play the kick chase on put pressure on opposition
- Target corners and put pressure on opp throw
1. John Smit(c)
2. Schalk Britz
3. Carlos Nieto
4. Hugh Vyvyan
5. Steve Borthwick
6. Kelly Brown
7. Jaque Burger
8. Ernst Joubert
9. Morgan Parra
10. Charlie Hodgson
11. James Short
12. Brad Barritt
13. Owen Farrell
14. David Strettle
15. Alex Goode
16. Matt Stevens
17. Jamie George
18. Rys Gill
19. Mouritz Botha
20. Sean O'Brien
21. Richard Wigglesworth
22. Chris Wyles
23. Adam Powell
Tactics:
- Front up in pack and put squeeze on in set piece
- base game on high intensity & strong defence
- play the kick chase on put pressure on opposition
- Target corners and put pressure on opp throw
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Fluxy Sat 24 Mar 2012, 7:56 pm
Alright mate, just doing mine first then Sarries. Will open predos when I'm done? SJE hasn't put his tactics up, is he away?
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Sat 24 Mar 2012, 8:02 pm
He's got a lot on with planning his wedding I think.
Just update and kick them off Flux. Cheers for updating Sarries
Just update and kick them off Flux. Cheers for updating Sarries
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Fluxy Sat 24 Mar 2012, 8:12 pm
Shall I try an update a team for SJE as well?
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by SirJohnnyEnglish Sat 24 Mar 2012, 8:25 pm
Having awful trouble connecting to the site guys can have team and tactics in next 20 minutes if allowed please
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Fluxy Sat 24 Mar 2012, 8:27 pm
Alright buddy I'm sure Pooly will allow it
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Sat 24 Mar 2012, 8:27 pm
That's ok with me Johnny.....you ok with that Flux?
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Fluxy Sat 24 Mar 2012, 8:29 pm
Yeah mate, Will open predos at nine
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by SirJohnnyEnglish Sat 24 Mar 2012, 8:54 pm
Northampton Saints
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish
16. Alex Waller 17. Mikey Haywood 18. Paul Doran-Jones 19. Christian Day 20. Phil Dowson 21. Martin Roberts 22. Ryan Lamb 23. Jamie Elliot
General Game Plan:
We will use our strong carriers to attack gaps and half gaps in the Bath line, looking to offload in contact, when it is on, to support runners thus changing the point of attack and keeping our forward momentum going. Sexton will look to play flat and attack from first receiver committing the opposition defence and leaving space in wider channels for our runners to exploit. Ashton & Foden will look to run lines off the midfield looking for the offload to break the Bath line. If running the ball is not on our halfbacks will look to the boot to put us in the right areas.
On defence, we will use a blitz defence coming up at pace looking to isolate the Bath ball carriers before they can get to the gain line stopping any momentum and allowing us to hit the breakdown harder. Lee Dickson will act as a sweeper to cover any grubbers or chips behind the line while our back three will sit deep ready to cover any kicks down the touch lines and counter attack at pace.
With the blitz in operation we will look to be at the breakdown first hitting it fast and hard. The first two players on the scene will look to ruck past the ball and clear out the Bath players providing quick counter attacking ball to be used against a disorganised defensive line. If the ball does not look available we will not commit to the ruck and look to strengthen the defensive line instead.
Key Points:
•Scrum
We will contest every engagement! On our own feed we will look to get the wheel on and create extra room for our 8-9-10 axis to work in. On Bath ball we will disrupt the put in looking for penalties or to create rushed poor ball for Donald & Co.
Mujati, and PDJ in turn, will look to get some joy from the Flatman, Mears side of the scrum and get on top here.
•Lineout
With 5 quality jumping options we want to really use the lineout as an attacking platform like South Africa in recent years. We will use a full compliment and play the ball off the top allowing our halfbacks to get on the ball at pace with room outside.
•Target Banahan on the turn
We will look to catch Banahan out on the turn today. Dickson and Sexton will look to execute kick and chases and crossfield kicks into his corner when we see Banahan out of position particularly on turnover ball with Banahan likely to be in the midfield
•Beating the Rush
With Steyn rushing from the line at 12 we will look to make full use of the space left in behind. Ashton & Foden will look to run lines between Sexton and the midfield looking for the short pop up to get in behind Steyn and the "banana rush".
With no "sweeper" on the Bath rush, Sexton will also look to put grubbers in behind the Bath midfield catching them on the turn and giving us easy yardage.
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish
| 01. Soane Tonga'uiha | 09. Lee Dickson |
| 02. Richardt Strauss | 10. Johnny Sexton |
| 03. Brian Mujati | |
| 04. Courtney Lawes | 11. Chris Ashton |
| 05. Samu Manoa | 12. James Downey |
| 06. Calum Clark | 13. George Pisi |
| 07. Tom Wood | 14. Vasily Artemiev |
| 08. Kieran Read | 15. Ben Foden |
16. Alex Waller 17. Mikey Haywood 18. Paul Doran-Jones 19. Christian Day 20. Phil Dowson 21. Martin Roberts 22. Ryan Lamb 23. Jamie Elliot
General Game Plan:
We will use our strong carriers to attack gaps and half gaps in the Bath line, looking to offload in contact, when it is on, to support runners thus changing the point of attack and keeping our forward momentum going. Sexton will look to play flat and attack from first receiver committing the opposition defence and leaving space in wider channels for our runners to exploit. Ashton & Foden will look to run lines off the midfield looking for the offload to break the Bath line. If running the ball is not on our halfbacks will look to the boot to put us in the right areas.
On defence, we will use a blitz defence coming up at pace looking to isolate the Bath ball carriers before they can get to the gain line stopping any momentum and allowing us to hit the breakdown harder. Lee Dickson will act as a sweeper to cover any grubbers or chips behind the line while our back three will sit deep ready to cover any kicks down the touch lines and counter attack at pace.
With the blitz in operation we will look to be at the breakdown first hitting it fast and hard. The first two players on the scene will look to ruck past the ball and clear out the Bath players providing quick counter attacking ball to be used against a disorganised defensive line. If the ball does not look available we will not commit to the ruck and look to strengthen the defensive line instead.
Key Points:
•Scrum
We will contest every engagement! On our own feed we will look to get the wheel on and create extra room for our 8-9-10 axis to work in. On Bath ball we will disrupt the put in looking for penalties or to create rushed poor ball for Donald & Co.
Mujati, and PDJ in turn, will look to get some joy from the Flatman, Mears side of the scrum and get on top here.
•Lineout
With 5 quality jumping options we want to really use the lineout as an attacking platform like South Africa in recent years. We will use a full compliment and play the ball off the top allowing our halfbacks to get on the ball at pace with room outside.
•Target Banahan on the turn
We will look to catch Banahan out on the turn today. Dickson and Sexton will look to execute kick and chases and crossfield kicks into his corner when we see Banahan out of position particularly on turnover ball with Banahan likely to be in the midfield
•Beating the Rush
With Steyn rushing from the line at 12 we will look to make full use of the space left in behind. Ashton & Foden will look to run lines between Sexton and the midfield looking for the short pop up to get in behind Steyn and the "banana rush".
With no "sweeper" on the Bath rush, Sexton will also look to put grubbers in behind the Bath midfield catching them on the turn and giving us easy yardage.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Sat 24 Mar 2012, 9:01 pm
You not banning Clark then Johnny?
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by SirJohnnyEnglish Sat 24 Mar 2012, 9:08 pm
Would you??!!...
Dont condone what he did but hes a handy player for this game!
Dont condone what he did but hes a handy player for this game!
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Fluxy Sat 24 Mar 2012, 9:13 pm
I now pronounce these predictions...
... Open
... Open
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Sat 24 Mar 2012, 9:42 pm
Disgusting Johnny lol!!!
Wonder how long he'll get?
Wonder how long he'll get?
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by SirJohnnyEnglish Sat 24 Mar 2012, 9:50 pm
Going to be a long one anyway! Happy I signed Ferris!
See Kaino is going to Japan??!!
See Kaino is going to Japan??!!
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Sat 24 Mar 2012, 9:58 pm
Yea big call, I think the Japanese league might be stronger than the AP.
I was reading a match report the other day and Russouw couldn't make match day squad!
I was reading a match report the other day and Russouw couldn't make match day squad!
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by SirJohnnyEnglish Sat 24 Mar 2012, 10:17 pm
Cant see that being the case Pooly. Arent they only allowed to have so many foreigners in the side? 2 or 3 good players surrounded by a bunch of average at best Japeneese lads per team isnt a league that floats my boat
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Sat 24 Mar 2012, 10:27 pm
Was tongue in cheek, be an interesting watch though. I wonder if anybody will be pick up highlights.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Driver Sun 25 Mar 2012, 7:38 pm
Bit odd that Craig Joubert isn't refereeing this week he's actually packing down at 8 for Saracens lol
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Fluxy Sun 25 Mar 2012, 8:22 pm
Haha, it was late when I did it last night 
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Bathite Mon 26 Mar 2012, 10:15 am
I've made a bit of an error on my teamsheet, Banahan should be on the bench and Woodburn starting. You'll see in my tactics that I talk about him coming off the bench, so i'm not reacting to SJE's comments. I wouldn't have noticed the error if I hadn't read SJE's tactics though to be fair.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by prop_lyd Mon 26 Mar 2012, 2:32 pm
Trying a new way to give feedback, can I have some comments on the set out please?!
Falcons 24-18 Sharks
Forwards: Edge this to the Falcons with their back 5 able to cause more problems.
Backs:Nice centres for Sharks but Heathcote's form at the moment helps Falcons.
Tactics: None from Sharks damages them and the Falcons' 'simple rugby' will win it.
Exeter 18-15 Irish
Forwards: Can't separate this, massive back row battle where I think Irish will just get the upper hand.
Backs: Would prefer Homer at full back and can see the Chiefs centres gaining some joy.
Tactics: Taking big carriers in will give Irish the upper hand at penalties and turnovers however, with the Chiefs continually doing this I think Irish will tire.
Tigers 20-19 Warriors
Forwards: Fantastic back row on show from Tigers meaning Morgan'll have a lot to do! can see Moore being picked apart and Tigers gaining forward momentum.
Backs: Scoring these even, think the Warriors centres could make some holes but Murphy is safe at full back and the Tigers wings'll make the hard yards.
Tactics: The use of Nonu here will help quite a bit, think he will make inroads but it is down to the forwards target will gain Tigers success here.
Sarries 18-16 Quins
Forwards: It's the back row and 2nd row that will take it for Quins, see a better bench for Sarries though.
Backs: 2 good ones on show again here! Think Williams needs a bit more form and can see Strettle getting to him.
Tactics: None from both side so I will put a bit more on home advantage.
Bath 22-18 Saints
Forwards: Think Bath'll be unstoppable next season. Front row can see Franks getting under them so I'll go for Bath here but Saints'll take the backrow.
Backs: Centres to Bath but feel Saints'll take it elsewhere, if fit I'd select Heathcote!! Foden vs Dagg I'd pay to see.
Tactics: Can see some lineouts going for Saints but feel that Bath's kicking technique'll just see them through, if they went for using Laulaula a bit more it would be a better win but think Saints'll nullify some attacks.
Falcons 24-18 Sharks
Forwards: Edge this to the Falcons with their back 5 able to cause more problems.
Backs:Nice centres for Sharks but Heathcote's form at the moment helps Falcons.
Tactics: None from Sharks damages them and the Falcons' 'simple rugby' will win it.
Exeter 18-15 Irish
Forwards: Can't separate this, massive back row battle where I think Irish will just get the upper hand.
Backs: Would prefer Homer at full back and can see the Chiefs centres gaining some joy.
Tactics: Taking big carriers in will give Irish the upper hand at penalties and turnovers however, with the Chiefs continually doing this I think Irish will tire.
Tigers 20-19 Warriors
Forwards: Fantastic back row on show from Tigers meaning Morgan'll have a lot to do! can see Moore being picked apart and Tigers gaining forward momentum.
Backs: Scoring these even, think the Warriors centres could make some holes but Murphy is safe at full back and the Tigers wings'll make the hard yards.
Tactics: The use of Nonu here will help quite a bit, think he will make inroads but it is down to the forwards target will gain Tigers success here.
Sarries 18-16 Quins
Forwards: It's the back row and 2nd row that will take it for Quins, see a better bench for Sarries though.
Backs: 2 good ones on show again here! Think Williams needs a bit more form and can see Strettle getting to him.
Tactics: None from both side so I will put a bit more on home advantage.
Bath 22-18 Saints
Forwards: Think Bath'll be unstoppable next season. Front row can see Franks getting under them so I'll go for Bath here but Saints'll take the backrow.
Backs: Centres to Bath but feel Saints'll take it elsewhere, if fit I'd select Heathcote!! Foden vs Dagg I'd pay to see.
Tactics: Can see some lineouts going for Saints but feel that Bath's kicking technique'll just see them through, if they went for using Laulaula a bit more it would be a better win but think Saints'll nullify some attacks.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by prop_lyd Mon 26 Mar 2012, 2:44 pm
Also Pooly.......can you let me know if this is enough to get the full bonus please?!
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by prop_lyd Mon 26 Mar 2012, 3:02 pm
Awesome! Cheers boss, i found it easier to give feedback set out like that!!
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Sgt_Pooly Mon 26 Mar 2012, 3:06 pm
"Not sure what to do about Clark here"
Callum Clark isn't banned for those wondering
Callum Clark isn't banned for those wondering
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by prop_lyd Mon 26 Mar 2012, 3:12 pm
My main thing was looking at his behaviour etc as obviously negative feelings'll come out so wasn't sure how to rate him.
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Re: Week 14 - Aviva Premiership Round 8
by Bathite Mon 26 Mar 2012, 3:13 pm
I like the new format prop, might 'borrow' it myself!
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