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Champions Cup Round Five
Home teams to be named by 23:59 hours on Tuesday
Away teams to be named by 23:59 hours on Wednesday
Tactics by 23:59 hours on Thursday
Predictions to be PM’d to SJE by 18:00 hours on Sunday
Harlequins vs Ulster Rugby
Twickenham Stoop
Sunny, 5 Degrees, 11mph NW Winds
Harlequins
Manager – Steven_Sharks
01. Ethan Waller | 09. Henry Pyrgos |
02. Scott Baldwin | 10. Steven Myler |
03. John Afoa | |
04. Pieter Steph Du Toit | 11. Jack Nowell |
05. Jim Hamilton | 12. Luther Burrell |
06. Jaco Kriel | 13. Jonathan Joseph |
07. Jack Clifford | 14. Yoann Huget |
08. Mamuka Gorgodze (c) | 15. James O'Connor |
16. Rob Buchanan 17. Gurthro Steenkamp 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Luke Romano 20. Jamie Gibson 21. Luke McGrath 22. Damian McKenzie 23. Jaco Taute
Tactics
Play a percentage game. Play territory and when we get into good positions use our forwards and Burrell to get us over the gain line before moving the ball wide into the hands of our outside backs.
Use the set piece as a weapon to gain penalties and territory especially looking to use the driving maul in the Ulster half.
In defence look to blitz and use the chop tackle as the default tackle then look to get the man over the ball.
Ulster
01. Kyle McCall | 09. Paul Marshall |
02. Rory Best (c) | 10. Ian Humphreys |
03. Ricky Lutton | |
04. Lewis Stevenson | 11. Rory Scholes |
05. Franco van der Merwe | 12. Stuart McCloskey |
06. Robbie Diack | 13. Luke Marshall |
07. Chris Henry | 14. Sammy Arnold |
08. Roger Wilson | 15. Craig Gilroy |
Replacements: 16 Rob Herring, 17 Callum Black, 18 Bronson Ross, 19 Nick Williams, 20 Sean Reidy, 21 Ruan Pienaar, 22 Paddy Jackson, 23 Louis Ludik.
Saracens v Leicester Tigers
Allianz Park
Sunny, 4 Degrees, 12mph NW Winds
Saracens
Manager – Pooly
01. Alex Waller | 09. Lee Dickson |
02. Guilhem Guirado | 10. Nicolas Sanchez |
03. Dan Cole | |
04. Bradley Davies | 11. George North |
05. Sam Whitelock | 12. Sonny Bill Williams |
06. James Haskell | 13. Conrad Smith |
07. Will Fraser | 14. Chris Ashton |
08. Nathan Hughes | 15. Stuart Hogg |
16. Richard Hibbard 17. Ben Franks 18. Jannie du Plessis 19. Geoff Parling 20. John Hardie 21. Brad Weber 22. Henry Trinder 23. Pat Lambie
Tactics:
TARGET FTD - He's only been at the club for 2 days so we'll look to disrupt his game and play on the lack of cohesion in the backline. He's obvioulsy not going to know exit and set piece moves so Haskell and Fraser will look to hunt him down early on.
TARGET BREAKDOWN WITH FEW OPTIONS FOR OPPOSITION - Cole, Hughes, Haskell, Fraser, Whitelock give us numerous breakdown options. Look to target the opposition who have few breakdown specialists and try and steal/slow down ball.
TARGET LAHIFF - Look to put pressure on Lahiff and get between him and Moore. If weakness seen we'll look to hold the ball in force the pens.
BIG RUNNERS DOWN THE 10/12 CHANNEL - Look to get big runners(Tuip, Hughes etc) down the opposition 10/12 channel to get us over the gain line. Also look to kick in behind Banahan and make him turn.
General - We'll be playing a structured physical game from the off, look to get at the opposition and target the breakdown. We'll look to tie the opposition in and then get at their backline, more so in their half. Look to keep it tight in the forward pack and grind through work. Looking to bring in the opposition pack and then use big carrying options to punch holes through their defence.
Scrum - Look to get a platform from the off with a strong scrummaging unit. Strong front 5 with big locks will look for the big push once the ball is in and drive the opposition back. Our TH and Hooker will look to target LH and try to get between him and Hooker to allow LH to work on TH If no weakness seen will use as restart.
Line out – Look for quick ball with world class line out options and experience. Will allow SH good clean ball and have big carriers running off the 9 at angles. Look to target opposition throw and put pressure on the hooker.
Defence - Blitz defence with high intensity and big hits, looking to drive past the ball player if the ball hits the deck. physical pack that can look to get at the collision and breakdown allowing a chance to slow down/steal ball. Put pressure on SH's basics and force him into errors. Scrum half to sweep behind the defensive line.
Attack - Keep things simple in our own half then look to unleash backs in opp 22 territory. Scrum half to dictate play from the breakdown and runners on his shoulder. Huge carrying pack to get us over the gain line after front 5 set a platform. Midfield to run angles off the 9/10, allowing us gain line breakers. Look to keep opposition guessing with clever lines through midfield. Wingers will look to track the midfield combo.
Leicester Tigers
Manager – LukeLovesLuka
01. Max Lahiff | 09. Fourie Du Preez |
02. Stephen Moore (c) | 10. Francois Trinh-Duc (k) |
03. Owen Franks | |
04. George Skivington | 11. Matt Banahan |
05. Victor Matfield | 12. Kurtley Beale |
06. Juan Smith | 13. Mathieu Bastareaud |
07. JMF Lobbe | 14. Henry Purdy |
08. Thomas Waldrom | 15. Mike Brown |
16. Schalk Brits 17. Gethin Jenkins 18. Brian Mujati 19. Pascal Pape 20. Wycliffe Palu 21. Micky Young 22. Freddie Burns 23. Drew Mitchell
Tactics:
We will look to play high tempo, high intensity rugby. We have, throughout our XV, big line breakers to make the hard yards and tie up defenders creating space in wider channels for Du Preez and Trinh-Duc to exploit.
- Use the rolling maul - Moore to lead from the back guided by Du Preez, and use a regular weapon off lineouts won.
- In general attacking play, we will play off 9 with Du preez our general pulling the strings. We want to control of the tempo of the game as much as we can through our 9/10/12/15.
- At the lineout use Matfield as our banker ball and Skivington and Lobbe as alternative jumpers - we will rotate the target.
With the boots of Du Preez, FTD and Beale, we will look to get the ball deep in Sarries territory and then contest all lineouts. We will relentlessly target the opposition's throws.
- Gigantic XV made up of massive line-breakers right throughout the side, that will look to tire down Sarries defence.
The likes of Waldrom, Bastareaud, Skiv, Banahan and Moore used consistently to get us over the gainline.
- Look to win battle at the breakdown - Smith and Lobbe, supported by the likes fo Jenkins and Bast, to really look to get into the breakdown and give the opposition problems.
Trinh-Duc to kick all penalties.
London Irish v Glasgow Warriors
Madejski Stadium
Sunny, 4 Degrees, 13mph NW Winds
London Irish
01. Ben Moon | 09. Ben Youngs |
02. Tom Youngs | 10. Henry Slade (k) |
03. Dave Wilson | |
04. Matt Symons | 11. Marland Yarde |
05. James Broadhurst | 12. Brad Barritt |
06. Rynhardt Elstadt | 13. JJ Engelbrecht |
07. Marcell Coetzee | 14. Jesse Kriel |
08. Jerome Kaino (c) | 15. Anthony Watson |
16. Harry Thacker 17. Scott Sio 18. Ben Alexander 19. Romain Millo-Chluski 20. Sean O'Brian 21. Sebastien Tillous-Borde 22. Tim Nani Williams 23. Noa Nakatachi
Glasgow Warriors
01. Gordon Reid | 09. Ali Price |
02. Pat MacArthur | 10. Duncan Weir |
03. Zander Fagerson | |
04. Leone Nakarawa | 11. Sean Lamont |
05. Jonny Gray (c) | 12. Finn Russell |
06. Ryan Wilson | 13. Mark Bennett |
07. Chris Fusaro | 14. Taqele Naiyaravoro |
08. Adam Ashe | 15. Stuart Hogg |
Replacements: 16 Fraser Brown, 17 Alex Allan, 18 Sila Puafisi, 19 Greg Peterson, 20 Hugh Blake, 21 Lee Jones, 22 Sam Johnson, 23 Glenn Bryce
Northampton Saints v Treviso
Franklin Gardens
Sunny, 3 Degrees, 13mph NW Winds
Northampton Saints
Manager – Dammit_Chris
01. Wyatt Crockett | 09. Joe Simpson |
02. Ashley Johnson | 10. George Ford |
03. Adam Jones | |
04. Paul Jedrasiak | 11. Nick Cummins |
05. Courtney Lawes | 12. Ollie Devoto |
06. Facunda Isa | 13. Manu Tuilagi |
07. Sam Jones | 14. Adam Ashley Cooper |
08. Sergio Parisse (c) | 15. Ben Foden |
Replacements:
16. Dylan Hartley 17. Logi Mulipola 18. Martin Castrogiovanni 19. Michael Paterson 20. Billy Vunipola 21. Niko Matawulu 22. Alex Dunbar 23. Elliot Daly
Tactics:
Play at a high intensity/tempo from the outset of the game moving the ball across the park, with a big forward pack to get us over the gainline, using the setpiece to launch attacks and go at Treviso and lay down a marker in Europe. Looking to score tries, by earning the right to go wide, which the conditions will allow. Good game to bring Manu back in and we are looking to finish top of our European pool to get a home draw in the next round.
Treviso
01. Matteo Zanusso | 09. Chris Smylie |
02. Roberto Santamaria | 10. James Ambrosini |
03. Salesi Manu | |
04. Filo Paulo | 11. Simone Ragusi |
05. Jeff Montauriol | 12. Alberto Sgarbi |
06. Marco Barbini | 13. Sam Christie |
07. Alessandro Zanni (c) | 14. Andrea Pratichetti |
08. Robert Barbieri | 15. Luke McLean |
Replacements: 16 Ornel Gega, 17 Cherif Traorè, 18 Alberto De Marchi, 19 Tom Palmer, 20 Francesco Minto, 21 Marco Lazzaroni, 22 Alberto Lucchese, 23 Enrico Bacchin.
Leinster Rugby v Sale Sharks
RDS Arena
Light Cloud, 5 Degrees, 10mph NW Winds
Leinster
01. Jack McGrath | 09. Luke McGrath |
02. Richardt Strauss | 10. Johnny Sexton |
03. Tadhg Furlong | |
04. Devin Toner | 11. Dave Kearney |
05. Mike McCarthy | 12. Luke Fitzgerald |
06. Rhys Ruddock | 13. Ben Te'o |
07. Sean O'Brien | 14. Isa Nacewa (c) |
08. Jamie Heaslip | 15. Rob Kearney |
Replacements: 16 Sean Cronin, 17 Peter Dooley, 18 Marty Moore, 19 Tom Denton, 20 Dominic Ryan, 21 Eoin Reddan, 22 Ian Madigan, 23 Noel Reid.
Sale Sharks
Manager – SJE
01. Marcos Ayerza | 09. Kieran Marmion |
02. Tommy Taylor | 10. Bernard Foley |
03. Davit Zirakishvilli | |
04. Dave Attwood | 11. Nemani Nadolo |
05. Iain Henderson | 12. Kyle Eastmond |
06. Peter O'Mahony | 13. Malakai Fekitoa |
07. Matt Kvesic | 14. Semesa Rokoduguni |
08. CJ Stander | 15. Nick Abendanon |
16. Benjamin Kayser 17. Ross Harrison 18. Rabah Slimani 19. Maro Itoje 20. Sean McMahon 21. Faf De Klerk 22. Francois Steyn 23. Willie Le Roux
Tactics
Usual expansive, high intensity offloading game looking to keep the ball moving. Look to use a rugby league shape with runners on the gain line and out the back door to force the opposition into making defensive decisions. Really look to target the Leinster midfield channel. Te'o known to shoot early and not the strongest communicator. We will look to take advantage with runners out the back door and splitting the attack with multiple play makers in the backs.
Straight line blitz defence led by Fekitoa. Focused on winning the gain line collisions and driving the ball carrier back. Line speed is crucial. Foley will look to defend deep with Bendy covering the backfield while Nadolo steps in to the line. Marmion will sweep behind the line to cover chips and grubbers.
RC Toulon v Bath Rugby
Stade Mayol
Sunny, 11 Degrees, 13mph NW Winds
RC Toulon
01. Florian Fresia | 09. Eric Escande |
02. Guilhem Guirado | 10. Quade Cooper |
03. Levan Chilachava | |
04. Jocelino Suta | 11. Bryan Habana |
05. Konstantine Mikautadze | 12. Ma'a Nonu |
06. Juan Smith | 13. Mathieu Bastareaud |
07. Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe | 14. Josua Tuisova |
08. Duane Vermeulen | 15. James O'Connor |
Replacements: 16 Anthony Etrillard, 17 Xavier Chiocci, 18 Matt Stevens, 19 Steffon Armitage, 20 Frédéric Michalak, 21 Maxime Mermoz, 22 Sébastien Tillous-Borde, 23 Thibault Lassale
Bath Rugby
Manager – CJB
01. James Slipper | 09. Tawera Kerr Barlow |
02. Mikey Haywood | 10. Christian Lealifano |
03. Scott Wilson | |
04. Charlie Ewels | 11. Lolagi Visnia |
05. Alexander Flanquardt | 12. Sam Hill |
06. James Gaskell | 13. Francis Saili |
07. Liam Gill | 14. Hallan Amos |
08. Josh Beaumont | 15. Rhys Patchell |
16. Richard Barrington 17. Rory Best 18. Samson Lee 19. Will Skelton 20. Francois Louw 21. Richard Wigglesworth 22. Beauden Barrettt 23. Damian De Allende
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Re: Champions Cup Round Five
Lads I don't mind doing the page, but I don't know how to do results, or will have the time to do them!
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Harlequins
1. Ethan Waller
2. Scott Baldwin
3. John Afoa
4. Pieter Steph Du Toit
5. Jim Hamilton
6. Jaco Kriel
7. Jack Clifford
8. Mamuka Gorgodze (c)
9. Henry Pyrgos
10. Steven Myler
11. Jack Nowell
12. Luther Burrell
13. Jonathan Joseph
14. Yoann Huget
15. James O'Connor
16. Rob Buchanan 17. Gurthro Steenkamp 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Luke Romano 20. Jamie Gibson 21. Luke McGrath 22. Damian McKenzie 23. Jaco Taute
Tactics
Play a percentage game. Play territory and when we get into good positions use our forwards and Burrell to get us over the gain line before moving the ball wide into the hands of our outside backs.
Use the set piece as a weapon to gain penalties and territory especially looking to use the driving maul in the Ulster half.
In defence look to blitz and use the chop tackle as the default tackle then look to get the man over the ball.
1. Ethan Waller
2. Scott Baldwin
3. John Afoa
4. Pieter Steph Du Toit
5. Jim Hamilton
6. Jaco Kriel
7. Jack Clifford
8. Mamuka Gorgodze (c)
9. Henry Pyrgos
10. Steven Myler
11. Jack Nowell
12. Luther Burrell
13. Jonathan Joseph
14. Yoann Huget
15. James O'Connor
16. Rob Buchanan 17. Gurthro Steenkamp 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Luke Romano 20. Jamie Gibson 21. Luke McGrath 22. Damian McKenzie 23. Jaco Taute
Tactics
Play a percentage game. Play territory and when we get into good positions use our forwards and Burrell to get us over the gain line before moving the ball wide into the hands of our outside backs.
Use the set piece as a weapon to gain penalties and territory especially looking to use the driving maul in the Ulster half.
In defence look to blitz and use the chop tackle as the default tackle then look to get the man over the ball.
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Saracens
Manager – Pooly
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16. Richard Hibbard 17. Ben Franks 18. Jannie du Plessis 19. Geoff Parling 20. John Hardie 21. Brad Weber 22. Henry Trinder 23. Pat Lambie
Tactics:
TARGET FTD - He's only been at the club for 2 days so we'll look to disrupt his game and play on the lack of cohesion in the backline. He's obvioulsy not going to know exit and set piece moves so Haskell and Fraser will look to hunt him down early on.
TARGET BREAKDOWN WITH FEW OPTIONS FOR OPPOSITION - Cole, Hughes, Haskell, Fraser, Whitelock give us numerous breakdown options. Look to target the opposition who have few breakdown specialists and try and steal/slow down ball.
TARGET LAHIFF - Look to put pressure on Lahiff and get between him and Moore. If weakness seen we'll look to hold the ball in force the pens.
BIG RUNNERS DOWN THE 10/12 CHANNEL - Look to get big runners(Tuip, Hughes etc) down the opposition 10/12 channel to get us over the gain line. Also look to kick in behind Banahan and make him turn.
General - We'll be playing a structured physical game from the off, look to get at the opposition and target the breakdown. We'll look to tie the opposition in and then get at their backline, more so in their half. Look to keep it tight in the forward pack and grind through work. Looking to bring in the opposition pack and then use big carrying options to punch holes through their defence.
Scrum - Look to get a platform from the off with a strong scrummaging unit. Strong front 5 with big locks will look for the big push once the ball is in and drive the opposition back. Our TH and Hooker will look to target LH and try to get between him and Hooker to allow LH to work on TH If no weakness seen will use as restart.
Line out – Look for quick ball with world class line out options and experience. Will allow SH good clean ball and have big carriers running off the 9 at angles. Look to target opposition throw and put pressure on the hooker.
Defence - Blitz defence with high intensity and big hits, looking to drive past the ball player if the ball hits the deck. physical pack that can look to get at the collision and breakdown allowing a chance to slow down/steal ball. Put pressure on SH's basics and force him into errors. Scrum half to sweep behind the defensive line.
Attack - Keep things simple in our own half then look to unleash backs in opp 22 territory. Scrum half to dictate play from the breakdown and runners on his shoulder. Huge carrying pack to get us over the gain line after front 5 set a platform. Midfield to run angles off the 9/10, allowing us gain line breakers. Look to keep opposition guessing with clever lines through midfield. Wingers will look to track the midfield combo.
Manager – Pooly
01. Alex Waller | 09. Lee Dickson |
02. Guilhem Guirado | 10. Nicolas Sanchez |
03. Dan Cole | |
04. Bradley Davies | 11. George North |
05. Sam Whitelock | 12. Sonny Bill Williams |
06. James Haskell | 13. Conrad Smith |
07. Will Fraser | 14. Chris Ashton |
08. Nathan Hughes | 15. Stuart Hogg |
16. Richard Hibbard 17. Ben Franks 18. Jannie du Plessis 19. Geoff Parling 20. John Hardie 21. Brad Weber 22. Henry Trinder 23. Pat Lambie
Tactics:
TARGET FTD - He's only been at the club for 2 days so we'll look to disrupt his game and play on the lack of cohesion in the backline. He's obvioulsy not going to know exit and set piece moves so Haskell and Fraser will look to hunt him down early on.
TARGET BREAKDOWN WITH FEW OPTIONS FOR OPPOSITION - Cole, Hughes, Haskell, Fraser, Whitelock give us numerous breakdown options. Look to target the opposition who have few breakdown specialists and try and steal/slow down ball.
TARGET LAHIFF - Look to put pressure on Lahiff and get between him and Moore. If weakness seen we'll look to hold the ball in force the pens.
BIG RUNNERS DOWN THE 10/12 CHANNEL - Look to get big runners(Tuip, Hughes etc) down the opposition 10/12 channel to get us over the gain line. Also look to kick in behind Banahan and make him turn.
General - We'll be playing a structured physical game from the off, look to get at the opposition and target the breakdown. We'll look to tie the opposition in and then get at their backline, more so in their half. Look to keep it tight in the forward pack and grind through work. Looking to bring in the opposition pack and then use big carrying options to punch holes through their defence.
Scrum - Look to get a platform from the off with a strong scrummaging unit. Strong front 5 with big locks will look for the big push once the ball is in and drive the opposition back. Our TH and Hooker will look to target LH and try to get between him and Hooker to allow LH to work on TH If no weakness seen will use as restart.
Line out – Look for quick ball with world class line out options and experience. Will allow SH good clean ball and have big carriers running off the 9 at angles. Look to target opposition throw and put pressure on the hooker.
Defence - Blitz defence with high intensity and big hits, looking to drive past the ball player if the ball hits the deck. physical pack that can look to get at the collision and breakdown allowing a chance to slow down/steal ball. Put pressure on SH's basics and force him into errors. Scrum half to sweep behind the defensive line.
Attack - Keep things simple in our own half then look to unleash backs in opp 22 territory. Scrum half to dictate play from the breakdown and runners on his shoulder. Huge carrying pack to get us over the gain line after front 5 set a platform. Midfield to run angles off the 9/10, allowing us gain line breakers. Look to keep opposition guessing with clever lines through midfield. Wingers will look to track the midfield combo.
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Leicester Tigers
Manager – LukeLovesLuka
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16. Schalk Brits 17. Gethin Jenkins 18. Brian Mujati 19. Pascal Pape 20. Wycliffe Palu 21. Micky Young 22. Freddie Burns 23. Drew Mitchell
Manager – LukeLovesLuka
01. Max Lahiff | 09. Fourie Du Preez |
02. Stephen Moore (c) | 10. Francois Trinh-Duc (k) |
03. Owen Franks | |
04. George Skivington | 11. Matt Banahan |
05. Victor Matfield | 12. Kurtley Beale |
06. Juan Smith | 13. Mathieu Bastareaud |
07. JMF Lobbe | 14. Henry Purdy |
08. Thomas Waldrom | 15. Mike Brown |
16. Schalk Brits 17. Gethin Jenkins 18. Brian Mujati 19. Pascal Pape 20. Wycliffe Palu 21. Micky Young 22. Freddie Burns 23. Drew Mitchell
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Northampton Saints
Manager: Dammit Chris
1. Wyatt Crockett
2. Ashley Johnson
3. Adam Jones
4. Paul Jedransiak
5. Courtney Lawes
6. Facondo Isa
7. Sam Jones
8. Sergio Parisse (c)
9. Joe Simpson
10. George Ford
11. Nick Cummins
12. Ollie Deveto
13. Manu Tuilagi
14. Adam Ashley Cooper
15. Ben Foden
Replacements:
16. Dylan Hartley 17. Logi Mulipola 18. Martin Castrogiovanni 19. Michael Paterson 20. Billy Vunipola 21. Niko Matawulu 22. Alex Dunbar 23. Elliot Daly
Tactics:
Play at a high intensity/tempo from the outset of the game moving the ball across the park, with a big forward pack to get us over the gainline, using the setpiece to launch attacks and go at Treviso and lay down a marker in Europe. Looking to score tries, by earning the right to go wide, which the conditions will allow. Good game to bring Manu back in and we are looking to finish top of our European pool to get a home draw in the next round.
Manager: Dammit Chris
1. Wyatt Crockett
2. Ashley Johnson
3. Adam Jones
4. Paul Jedransiak
5. Courtney Lawes
6. Facondo Isa
7. Sam Jones
8. Sergio Parisse (c)
9. Joe Simpson
10. George Ford
11. Nick Cummins
12. Ollie Deveto
13. Manu Tuilagi
14. Adam Ashley Cooper
15. Ben Foden
Replacements:
16. Dylan Hartley 17. Logi Mulipola 18. Martin Castrogiovanni 19. Michael Paterson 20. Billy Vunipola 21. Niko Matawulu 22. Alex Dunbar 23. Elliot Daly
Tactics:
Play at a high intensity/tempo from the outset of the game moving the ball across the park, with a big forward pack to get us over the gainline, using the setpiece to launch attacks and go at Treviso and lay down a marker in Europe. Looking to score tries, by earning the right to go wide, which the conditions will allow. Good game to bring Manu back in and we are looking to finish top of our European pool to get a home draw in the next round.
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Re: Champions Cup Round Five
All of the Euro sides have been added, conditions are in as well.
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Bath Rugby
Manager – CJB
16. Richard Barrington 17. Rory Best 18. Samson Lee 19. Will Skelton 20. Francois Louw 21. Richard Wigglesworth 22. Beauden Barrettt 23. Damian De Allende
Manager – CJB
01. James Slipper | 09. Tawera Kerr Barlow |
02. Mikey Haywood | 10. Christian Lealifano |
03. Scott Wilson | |
04. Charlie Ewels | 11. Lolagi Visnia |
05. Alexander Flanquardt | 12. Sam Hill |
06. James Gaskell | 13. Francis Saili |
07. Liam Gill | 14. Hallan Amos |
08. Josh Beaumont | 15. Rhys Patchell |
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Re: Champions Cup Round Five
I did post my team on the homepage on Monday, before the thread wasup, asking if someone could copy it across.
1.Ben Moon
2.Tom Youngs
3.Dave Wilson
4.Matt Symons
5.James Broadhurst
6.Rynhardt Elstadt
7.Marcell Coetzee
8.Jerome Kaino (C)
9.Ben Youngs
10.Henry Slade (K)
11.Marlande Yarde
12.Brad Barritt
13.JJ Engelbrect
14.Jesse Kriel
15.Anthoney Watson
16.Harry Thacker 17.Scott Sio 18.Ben Alexander 19.Romain Millo-Chluski 20.Sean O'Brian 21.Sebastien Tillous-Borde 22.Tim Nani Williams 23.Nakatachi
1.Ben Moon
2.Tom Youngs
3.Dave Wilson
4.Matt Symons
5.James Broadhurst
6.Rynhardt Elstadt
7.Marcell Coetzee
8.Jerome Kaino (C)
9.Ben Youngs
10.Henry Slade (K)
11.Marlande Yarde
12.Brad Barritt
13.JJ Engelbrect
14.Jesse Kriel
15.Anthoney Watson
16.Harry Thacker 17.Scott Sio 18.Ben Alexander 19.Romain Millo-Chluski 20.Sean O'Brian 21.Sebastien Tillous-Borde 22.Tim Nani Williams 23.Nakatachi
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Tactics:
We will look to play high tempo, high intensity rugby. We have, throughout our XV, big line breakers to make the hard yards and tie up defenders creating space in wider channels for Du Preez and Trinh-Duc to exploit.
- Use the rolling maul - Moore to lead from the back guided by Du Preez, and use a regular weapon off lineouts won.
- In general attacking play, we will play off 9 with Du preez our general pulling the strings. We want to control of the tempo of the game as much as we can through our 9/10/12/15.
- At the lineout use Matfield as our banker ball and Skivington and Lobbe as alternative jumpers - we will rotate the target.
With the boots of Du Preez, FTD and Beale, we will look to get the ball deep in Sarries territory and then contest all lineouts. We will relentlessly target the opposition's throws.
- Gigantic XV made up of massive line-breakers right throughout the side, that will look to tire down Sarries defence.
The likes of Waldrom, Bastareaud, Skiv, Banahan and Moore used consistently to get us over the gainline.
- Look to win battle at the breakdown - Smith and Lobbe, supported by the likes fo Jenkins and Bast, to really look to get into the breakdown and give the opposition problems.
Trinh-Duc to kick all penalties.
We will look to play high tempo, high intensity rugby. We have, throughout our XV, big line breakers to make the hard yards and tie up defenders creating space in wider channels for Du Preez and Trinh-Duc to exploit.
- Use the rolling maul - Moore to lead from the back guided by Du Preez, and use a regular weapon off lineouts won.
- In general attacking play, we will play off 9 with Du preez our general pulling the strings. We want to control of the tempo of the game as much as we can through our 9/10/12/15.
- At the lineout use Matfield as our banker ball and Skivington and Lobbe as alternative jumpers - we will rotate the target.
With the boots of Du Preez, FTD and Beale, we will look to get the ball deep in Sarries territory and then contest all lineouts. We will relentlessly target the opposition's throws.
- Gigantic XV made up of massive line-breakers right throughout the side, that will look to tire down Sarries defence.
The likes of Waldrom, Bastareaud, Skiv, Banahan and Moore used consistently to get us over the gainline.
- Look to win battle at the breakdown - Smith and Lobbe, supported by the likes fo Jenkins and Bast, to really look to get into the breakdown and give the opposition problems.
Trinh-Duc to kick all penalties.
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Sale Sharks
Manager – SJE
Subs:
16. Benjamin Kayser 17. Ross Harrison 18. Rabah Slimani 19. Maro Itoje 20. Sean McMahon 21. Faf De Klerk 22. Francois Steyn 23. Willie Le Roux
Tactics
Usual expansive, high intensity offloading game looking to keep the ball moving. Look to use a rugby league shape with runners on the gain line and out the back door to force the opposition into making defensive decisions. Really look to target the Leinster midfield channel. Te'o known to shoot early and not the strongest communicator. We will look to take advantage with runners out the back door and splitting the attack with multiple play makers in the backs.
Straight line blitz defence led by Fekitoa. Focused on winning the gain line collisions and driving the ball carrier back. Line speed is crucial. Foley will look to defend deep with Bendy covering the backfield while Nadolo steps in to the line. Marmion will sweep behind the line to cover chips and grubbers.
Manager – SJE
01. Marcos Ayerza | 09. Kieran Marmion |
02. Tommy Taylor | 10. Bernard Foley |
03. Davit Zirakishvilli | |
04. Dave Attwood | 11. Nemani Nadolo |
05. Iain Henderson | 12. Kyle Eastmond |
06. Peter O'Mahony | 13. Malakai Fekitoa |
07. Matt Kvesic | 14. Semesa Rokoduguni |
08. CJ Stander | 15. Nick Abendanon |
16. Benjamin Kayser 17. Ross Harrison 18. Rabah Slimani 19. Maro Itoje 20. Sean McMahon 21. Faf De Klerk 22. Francois Steyn 23. Willie Le Roux
Tactics
Usual expansive, high intensity offloading game looking to keep the ball moving. Look to use a rugby league shape with runners on the gain line and out the back door to force the opposition into making defensive decisions. Really look to target the Leinster midfield channel. Te'o known to shoot early and not the strongest communicator. We will look to take advantage with runners out the back door and splitting the attack with multiple play makers in the backs.
Straight line blitz defence led by Fekitoa. Focused on winning the gain line collisions and driving the ball carrier back. Line speed is crucial. Foley will look to defend deep with Bendy covering the backfield while Nadolo steps in to the line. Marmion will sweep behind the line to cover chips and grubbers.
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Re: Champions Cup Round Five
Don't think I missed any tactics or teams.
Predos open until 1800 Sunday and to SJE!
Predos open until 1800 Sunday and to SJE!
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Won't be doing results tonight and will be travelling most of the day tomorrow so these can stay open till 6pm Monday for anyone who will be struggling to do them today.
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I sent my Predos to Flux - just seen your posts!
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I'm at work till 7 won't be able to predict
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Re: Champions Cup Round Five
RESULTS:
Harlequins 28 (T:3 C:2 P:3)
Ulster 18 (P:6)
Saracens 26 (T:2 C:2 P:4)
Leicester Tigers 21 (T:2 C:1 P:3)
London Irish 30 (T:4 C:2 P:2)
Glasgow 21 (T:2 C:1 P:3)
Northampton 45 (T:6 C:6 P:1)
Treviso 23 (T:1 P:6)
Leinster 23 (T:1 P:6)
Sale 28 (T:3 C:2 P:3)
Toulon 28 (T:3 C:2 P:3)
Bath 20 (T:2 C:2 P:2)
BONUS:
Full: Bam, Chris, SJE, Pooly & CJ
Score: Matt & Steve
Missed: CJB, Fluxy, Luke, Prop, Driver
Harlequins 28 (T:3 C:2 P:3)
Ulster 18 (P:6)
Saracens 26 (T:2 C:2 P:4)
Leicester Tigers 21 (T:2 C:1 P:3)
London Irish 30 (T:4 C:2 P:2)
Glasgow 21 (T:2 C:1 P:3)
Northampton 45 (T:6 C:6 P:1)
Treviso 23 (T:1 P:6)
Leinster 23 (T:1 P:6)
Sale 28 (T:3 C:2 P:3)
Toulon 28 (T:3 C:2 P:3)
Bath 20 (T:2 C:2 P:2)
BONUS:
Full: Bam, Chris, SJE, Pooly & CJ
Score: Matt & Steve
Missed: CJB, Fluxy, Luke, Prop, Driver
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Harlequins 27- 21 Ulster
Quins have enough to beat a dogged Ulster in the set piece, Ethan looks like the best Waller. Young but future world class flankers and with Gorgodze's power, Quins get a really good platform from the pack. Solid HBs who won't make mistakes in using this. Harlequin centres are not in great form, but the back3 all work well together. Home win
Harlequins 33 - 24 Ulster
Ulster have some very good players, but unfortunately their strengths are matched by Quins and then some. Can see it being close early on, but the bench will ultimately carry quins to a bonus point win at home, but won't have it all their own way
Harlequins 28-18 Ulster
Plenty of rotation for Quins but they look well set out against a decent Ulster outfit. Waller could be got at a little in the front row but he has plenty of experience around him to bring him through. Strong back 3 for Quins and they'll get a good win.
Quins 20-15 Ulster
Fairly even pack battle but greater control of Quins halfbacks sees them through this.
Quins 23 - 12 Ulster
Quins really shaping up well for a challenge in the competition, great blend of experience and youth and will get a good victory over Ulster.
Harlequins v Ulster Rugby 18-17
Quins have enough to beat a dogged Ulster in the set piece, Ethan looks like the best Waller. Young but future world class flankers and with Gorgodze's power, Quins get a really good platform from the pack. Solid HBs who won't make mistakes in using this. Harlequin centres are not in great form, but the back3 all work well together. Home win
Harlequins 33 - 24 Ulster
Ulster have some very good players, but unfortunately their strengths are matched by Quins and then some. Can see it being close early on, but the bench will ultimately carry quins to a bonus point win at home, but won't have it all their own way
Harlequins 28-18 Ulster
Plenty of rotation for Quins but they look well set out against a decent Ulster outfit. Waller could be got at a little in the front row but he has plenty of experience around him to bring him through. Strong back 3 for Quins and they'll get a good win.
Quins 20-15 Ulster
Fairly even pack battle but greater control of Quins halfbacks sees them through this.
Quins 23 - 12 Ulster
Quins really shaping up well for a challenge in the competition, great blend of experience and youth and will get a good victory over Ulster.
Harlequins v Ulster Rugby 18-17
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Saracens 25 - 23 Tigers
Saracens come up ahead in the scrum. With more help in the backrow, Tigers take the lineout by a hair. LOts of power in the backrow for Tigers, and Waldrom in the form of his life, but also a really nice balance for Saracens and I think that's a really close contest generally and in the breakdown, but Sarries may edge the breakdown with more turnovers and Tigers make more gainline yards. 1 half back a piece but both sets work together ok and overall I prefer Tigers, but Trinh-Duc is a new recruit and this does hurt them a bit. In the outbacks, I think Saracens have a touch more form and can attack the Tigers centres and they hold on for a win
Saracens 32 - 26 Leicester
Sarries look to have the advantage throughout the pack for me, Leicester have plenty of power, but a bit limited in other areas. Pooly right to target FTD and Lahiff specifically, big ask for FTD to walk into the side, and Lahiff will be up against it, although Cole's lack of form is a factor. Sarries backs to take advantage and get the bonus
Sarries 25-18 Tigers
Can't see Tigers firing with FTD so new and the Sarries midfield offers more.
Saracens 22 - 18 Leicester Tigers
A few form issues for some of the home team, especially at no9 but can see them over powering Tigers in the second row and getting an edge there. Very even across the park a few more games for the French no10 and could have been more interesting.
Saracens 21 - 20 Leicester
Saracens v Leicester Tigers 16-17
Saracens come up ahead in the scrum. With more help in the backrow, Tigers take the lineout by a hair. LOts of power in the backrow for Tigers, and Waldrom in the form of his life, but also a really nice balance for Saracens and I think that's a really close contest generally and in the breakdown, but Sarries may edge the breakdown with more turnovers and Tigers make more gainline yards. 1 half back a piece but both sets work together ok and overall I prefer Tigers, but Trinh-Duc is a new recruit and this does hurt them a bit. In the outbacks, I think Saracens have a touch more form and can attack the Tigers centres and they hold on for a win
Saracens 32 - 26 Leicester
Sarries look to have the advantage throughout the pack for me, Leicester have plenty of power, but a bit limited in other areas. Pooly right to target FTD and Lahiff specifically, big ask for FTD to walk into the side, and Lahiff will be up against it, although Cole's lack of form is a factor. Sarries backs to take advantage and get the bonus
Sarries 25-18 Tigers
Can't see Tigers firing with FTD so new and the Sarries midfield offers more.
Saracens 22 - 18 Leicester Tigers
A few form issues for some of the home team, especially at no9 but can see them over powering Tigers in the second row and getting an edge there. Very even across the park a few more games for the French no10 and could have been more interesting.
Saracens 21 - 20 Leicester
Saracens v Leicester Tigers 16-17
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London Irish 30 - 21 Glasgow
Glasgow can compete at the lineout but Irish will win the scrum. Good young backrow for Glasgow but I think Irish ahead here too. Solid well set out outbacks and exciting halfbacks who control the game, and Irish win comfortably
London Irish 27 - 14 Glasgow
Irish have the pack to starve Glasgow's backs of possession, which is their strength. Russell at 12 was a horrible call in the pro12 last week, and won't be any better this week either. Comfortable win for Irish at home
Irish 30-24 Glasgow
Good pack from Irish, they perhaps lack a bit of quality in the engine room but they've got enough around to gain control early on. Strong bench to see out the game late on.
Irish 30-23 Glasgow
Impact bench sees Irish take the tbp
London Irish 25 - 20 Glasgow
Irish look a very strong team with some great EQ options, Slade's injury robs them a bit and scoreline would probably have been bigger if he was fit and playing at no10 for Chiefs. The Glasgow pack could cause some issues, especially second row pairing.
Irish 23 - 22 Glasgow
London Irish v Glasgow Warriors 22-21
Glasgow can compete at the lineout but Irish will win the scrum. Good young backrow for Glasgow but I think Irish ahead here too. Solid well set out outbacks and exciting halfbacks who control the game, and Irish win comfortably
London Irish 27 - 14 Glasgow
Irish have the pack to starve Glasgow's backs of possession, which is their strength. Russell at 12 was a horrible call in the pro12 last week, and won't be any better this week either. Comfortable win for Irish at home
Irish 30-24 Glasgow
Good pack from Irish, they perhaps lack a bit of quality in the engine room but they've got enough around to gain control early on. Strong bench to see out the game late on.
Irish 30-23 Glasgow
Impact bench sees Irish take the tbp
London Irish 25 - 20 Glasgow
Irish look a very strong team with some great EQ options, Slade's injury robs them a bit and scoreline would probably have been bigger if he was fit and playing at no10 for Chiefs. The Glasgow pack could cause some issues, especially second row pairing.
Irish 23 - 22 Glasgow
London Irish v Glasgow Warriors 22-21
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Saints 42 - 17 Treviso
Saints put out a weakened side but still better throughout the pack, Jedrasiak looks a star and a few young talents in that Saints lineup. Despite Ford's form, there is a hiuge gulf in class in favour of Saints at halfback. Experienced back 3 will take their chances, a good, balanced centre partnership though one player lacking gametime and the other just back from injury but against Treviso it doesn't matter
Saints 42 - 10 Treviso
Treviso just aren't up the level required, and against the Euro specialists they've pretty much got no hope. Might get a score, but Saints pack will dominate this one and ease to victory
Northampton 42-10 Treviso
One of the easiest games of the round for a good Saints outfit. No real areas that Treviso can attack outside the scrum and Saints will get a routine win here.
Saints 37-18 Treviso
Easiest game of the round for the english teams
Northamton 43 - 42 Treviso
Northampton Saints v Benetton Treviso 44-43
Saints put out a weakened side but still better throughout the pack, Jedrasiak looks a star and a few young talents in that Saints lineup. Despite Ford's form, there is a hiuge gulf in class in favour of Saints at halfback. Experienced back 3 will take their chances, a good, balanced centre partnership though one player lacking gametime and the other just back from injury but against Treviso it doesn't matter
Saints 42 - 10 Treviso
Treviso just aren't up the level required, and against the Euro specialists they've pretty much got no hope. Might get a score, but Saints pack will dominate this one and ease to victory
Northampton 42-10 Treviso
One of the easiest games of the round for a good Saints outfit. No real areas that Treviso can attack outside the scrum and Saints will get a routine win here.
Saints 37-18 Treviso
Easiest game of the round for the english teams
Northamton 43 - 42 Treviso
Northampton Saints v Benetton Treviso 44-43
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Leinster 25 - 26 Sale
Recent improvement in form admittedly but Leinster aren't what they once were and Sale have a very strong pack out which will win all the key areas. Leinster are equal at HB thanks to Sexton but not by much, Foley close, then Leinster have a good backline with quality throughout but the centre balance works for Sale and I think overall they win that battle too and use the pack advantage and win
Leinster 23 - 30 Sale
Sale have a tough one this week, but think their pack has the edge, with Ayerza against Furlong a bit of a a mismatch at this stage of their careers. I'd fancy Leinster to edge the breakdown with a great back row, but other than that Sale have the advantage all over the park. Will be tough, but Sale take it
Leinster 20-30 Sale
One the toughest game of the round on paper but Leinster still not the force they once were despite some improvements. Sale pack too strong and loads of attacking talent to come away with a win.
Leinster 25 - 24 Sale
Hardest one to predict and before watching the Leinster game yesterday I'd have edged for a Sale win, but see them really missing Sexton and Leinster obviously benefit from having him. Can see Leinster winning the backrow battle, with O'Mahony being out injured for a little while. Sexton's kicking game could cause Sale's wings some issues. Very close game.
Leinster 21 - 22 Sale
Leinster Rugby v Sale Sharks. 18-19
Recent improvement in form admittedly but Leinster aren't what they once were and Sale have a very strong pack out which will win all the key areas. Leinster are equal at HB thanks to Sexton but not by much, Foley close, then Leinster have a good backline with quality throughout but the centre balance works for Sale and I think overall they win that battle too and use the pack advantage and win
Leinster 23 - 30 Sale
Sale have a tough one this week, but think their pack has the edge, with Ayerza against Furlong a bit of a a mismatch at this stage of their careers. I'd fancy Leinster to edge the breakdown with a great back row, but other than that Sale have the advantage all over the park. Will be tough, but Sale take it
Leinster 20-30 Sale
One the toughest game of the round on paper but Leinster still not the force they once were despite some improvements. Sale pack too strong and loads of attacking talent to come away with a win.
Leinster 25 - 24 Sale
Hardest one to predict and before watching the Leinster game yesterday I'd have edged for a Sale win, but see them really missing Sexton and Leinster obviously benefit from having him. Can see Leinster winning the backrow battle, with O'Mahony being out injured for a little while. Sexton's kicking game could cause Sale's wings some issues. Very close game.
Leinster 21 - 22 Sale
Leinster Rugby v Sale Sharks. 18-19
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Toulon 24- 20 Bath
Toulon front row look vulnerable and Bath can really test them despite not their best set up. Bath are very good at the lineout too with the backrow and test Toulon here, but despite good players they will be struggling to deal with Toulon backrow's raw power. Close at halfback, and I think the Bath centres are much better balanced but will lose out in power. Toulon 1st XV too strong at home but Bath don't give them an easy ride
Toulon 26 - 20 Bath
Bath not gone with a full strength side, and the youngsters they have played will find it a big ask on the road in Toulon. Will be a good battle in open play, but they'll get dominated at set piece and that will be the difference
Toulon 32-25 Bath
Toulon side flooded with top class talent although not quite looking that threatening this year. Bath will make a real game of it but they're not quite at Toulon's level in the pack and will fall short.
Toulon 23-18 Bath
Toulon not firing on all cylinders this year but too much quality for a weakened Bath side
Toulon 25 - 22 Bath
Going to Toulon is a very difficult ask and Bath have some very good youngsters in key positions, while Toulon have world class options - they aren't as good as they have been in previous years, but can see the home side winning the gain line battle and with Cooper at no10 they could take advantage there.
Toulon 25 - 24 Bath
RC Toulon v Bath 15-14
Toulon front row look vulnerable and Bath can really test them despite not their best set up. Bath are very good at the lineout too with the backrow and test Toulon here, but despite good players they will be struggling to deal with Toulon backrow's raw power. Close at halfback, and I think the Bath centres are much better balanced but will lose out in power. Toulon 1st XV too strong at home but Bath don't give them an easy ride
Toulon 26 - 20 Bath
Bath not gone with a full strength side, and the youngsters they have played will find it a big ask on the road in Toulon. Will be a good battle in open play, but they'll get dominated at set piece and that will be the difference
Toulon 32-25 Bath
Toulon side flooded with top class talent although not quite looking that threatening this year. Bath will make a real game of it but they're not quite at Toulon's level in the pack and will fall short.
Toulon 23-18 Bath
Toulon not firing on all cylinders this year but too much quality for a weakened Bath side
Toulon 25 - 22 Bath
Going to Toulon is a very difficult ask and Bath have some very good youngsters in key positions, while Toulon have world class options - they aren't as good as they have been in previous years, but can see the home side winning the gain line battle and with Cooper at no10 they could take advantage there.
Toulon 25 - 24 Bath
RC Toulon v Bath 15-14
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Sorry mate, thought this was open till tomorrow.
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