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Fixtures - 4
Exeter Chiefs vs. Leicester Tigers
Exeter Chiefs
Manager – Driver
01. Eiffion Lewis-Roberts | 09. Nick Phipps |
02. Gary Botha | 10. Steven Myler |
03. Juan Pablo Orlandi | |
04. James Hudson | 11. Iain Balshaw |
05. George Skivington | 12. Dan Hipkiss |
06. Declan Danaher | 13. Regan King |
07. Shane Jennings | 14. Adam Thompstone |
08. Carl Fearns | 15. Luke Arscott |
16.Benjiman Kayser 17.Brett Sturgess 18.Juan Gomez 19.Simon Shaw 20.Gareth Delve 21.Charlie Pilgrim 22.Derrick Houghard 23.Ollie Smith
Tactics
Leicester Tigers
Manager – Lukelovesluka
01. Wyatt Crockett | 09. Micky Young |
02. Sebastien Bruno | 10. Dave Walder |
03. Census Johnston | |
04. Jarrad Hoeata | 11. Tom Biggs |
05. Chris Jack © | 12. Yannick Jauzion |
06. Jordan Crane | 13. Florian Fritz |
07. Magnus Lund | 14. Isa Nacewa |
08. Ernst Joubert | 15. Clement Poitrenaud |
16. Clarke Dermody 17. Matt Thompson 18. Jonny Harris 19. Alex Brown 20. Johnathon Poff 21. Scott Mathie 22. Rob Miller 23. Charlie Amesbury
Tactics
Gloucester vs. London Wasps
Gloucester
Manager – anonmattyt
01. Nick Wood | 09. Dave Lewis |
02. Deon Fourie | 10. Stephen Donald |
03. Rupert Harden | |
04. James Hanks | 11. Joe Rokocoko |
05. George Robson | 12. Johnny May |
06. Mauri Fa’asivalu | 13. Matt Horne |
07. Andy Saull | 14. James Simpson-Daniel |
08. Ashley Johnson | 15. Charlie Sharples |
16. Tim Payne 17. Jamie George 18. Julian White 19. Danie Roussouw 20. Brett Deacon 21. Ryan Lamb 22. Scott Hamilton 23. Lesley Vianikolo
Tactics
London Wasps
Manager – Arry
01. Perry Freshwater © | 09. Michael Classens |
02. Steve Thompson | 10. Jimmy Gopperth |
03. Carlos Nieto | |
04. Stuart Hooper | 11. Drew Mitchell |
05. Mark Chisholm | 12. James Downey |
06. Deon Stegmann | 13. Jon Clarke |
07. Tom Johnson | 14. Noah Cato |
08. Roger Wilson | 15. Mike Brown |
16. Tatafu Polota-Nau 17. Benn Robinson 18. James Slipper 19. Dan Ward-Smith 20. James Haskell 21. Luke Burgess 22. Rory Clegg 23. Olly Morgan
Tactics
Harlequins vs. London Irish
Harlequins
Manager – steven_sharks
01. Joe Marler | 09. Byron Kelleher |
02. Schalk Brits | 10. Freddie Burns |
03. Brian Mujati | |
04. Jerome Thion | 11. Jonathan Joseph |
05. Tom Donnelly | 12. Shaun Berne |
06. James Gaskell | 13. George Lowe |
07. Phil Dowson | 14. Peter Hynes |
08. Chris Henry | 15. Ben Blair |
16. Rob Vickers 17. Matias Aguero 18. Kieran Brookes 19. Erik Lund 20. Jamie Gibson 21. Lee Dickson 22. Gareth Steenson 23. Ross Chisholm
Tactics
London Irish
Manager – stnick88
01. Matias Aguero | 09. Julien Dupuy |
02. Neil Briggs | 10. Juan Martin Hernandez |
03. WP Nel | |
04. Mouritz Botha | 11. Paul Sackey |
05. Nick Kennedy | 12. Dan Bowden |
06. Jaques Botes | 13. Mathieu Bastareaud |
07. Hendre Fourie | 14. JP Pietersen |
08. Xavier Rush | 15. Matthew Tait |
16 Tonga Lea'toea 17 James Buckland 18 Duncan Bell 19 Matt Garvey 20 Steffon Armitage 21 Neal De Kock 22 Gonzalo Tiesi 23 Joe Maddock
Tactics
Saracens vs. Worcester Warriors
Saracens
Manager – LDCPete
01. Matt Mullan | 09. Paul Hodgson |
02. George Chuter | 10. Owen Farrell |
03. Jannie du Plessis | |
04. Rynhard Elstadt | 11. Rene Ranger |
05. Steve Borthwick | 12. Billy Twelvetrees |
06. Joe van Niekerk | 13. Nevin Spence |
07. George Smith | 14. Isaia Toeava |
08. Luke Narraway | 15. Alex Goode |
16. Tom Cowan-Dickie 17. Alex Waller 18. Tom Mercey 19. Graham Kitchener 20. Jacob Rowan 21. Haydn Thomas 22. Tim Visser 23. Henry Trinder
Tactics
- Saracens will be taking a pragmatic approach to this game and using the boots of Farrell, Twelvetrees and Goode to ensure that we play in the right areas of the field. If it is on93 we will run from deep, but in the main we want to dominate territory and play our offloading game in the Worcester Warriors half of the field.
Worcester Warriors
Manager – prop_lyd
01. George Porter | 09. Jordi Pasqualin |
02. Richard Strauss | 10. Nicky Robinson © |
03. BJ Botha | |
04. Ollie Kohn | 11. Phil Chesters |
05. Marco Wentzel © | 12. Lee Thomas |
06. Kearnan Myall | 13. Stirling Mortlock |
07. Martyn Williams | 14. Leila Masaga |
08. Sebastien Chabal | 15. Rob Cook |
16. Koree Britton 17. John Andress 18. Yann Thomas 19. Hayden Smith 20. Ben Morgan 21. Dan White 22. Julien Malzieu 23. Greig Tonks
Tactics
Sale Sharks vs. Northampton Saints
Sale Sharks
Manager – SirJohnnyEnglish
01. Jerome Schuster | 09. Nicholas Bezy |
02. David Paice | 10. Aaron Cruden |
03. Werner Kruger | |
04. Steven Sykes | 11. Nick Abendanon |
05. Christian Day | 12. Jordan Turner-Hall |
06. Matt Todd | 13. Robbie Freuan |
07. Michael Lipman | 14. Tom Brady |
08. Victor Vito | 15. Luke Rooney |
16. Lee Imolek 17. Guilleme Guirado 18. Luc Ducalcon 19. Andries Bekker 20. Matt Kvesic 21. Danny Care 22. James Hook 23. Keith Earls
Tactics
Come in to this one with a very strong front 5 and will look to target the set piece to build ourselves a base to attack from. Gone with a very mobile front 5 who will look to get around the park as well working the fringes. We will look to the target the breakdown with the front 5 clearing the rucks and our 2 specialist opensides getting in there and poaching the ball. On attacking play we will look to the speed and creativity of our half backs to open up the opposition and the power and offloading of our in form midfield unit to burst through the opposition
Northampton Saints
Manager – Dammit_Chris
01. Thomas Domingo | 09. Joe Simpson |
02. Rob Webber | 10. Danny Cipriani |
03. Carl Hayman | |
04. Dave Attwood | 11. Sitiveni Sivivatu |
05. Patricio Albacete | 12. Willie Mason |
06. Calum Clark | 13. Manu Tuilagi |
07. Alexandre Lapandry | 14. Leigh Halfpenny |
08. Simon Taylor | 15. Lionel Beauxis |
16. Dylan Hartley 17. Dave Wilson 18. Matt Stevens 19. Joe Launchbury 20. Liam Messam 21. Ryan Kankowski 22. Mike Phillips 23. Casey Lualala
Tactics
Newcastle Falcons vs. Bath Rugby
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Sgt Pooly
01. Boris Stankovich | 09. Sarel Pretorious |
02. William Servat | 10. Nick Evans |
03. Paul Doran-Jones | |
04. Dean Schofield | 11. Topsy Ojo |
05. Geoff Parling | 12. Luke McAlister |
06. Chris Robshaw | 13. Jared Payne |
07. Heinrich Brussow | 14. Miles Benjamin |
08. Duane Vermeulen | 15. Sean Maitland |
16. Tom Lindsay 17. Owen Franks 18. Fabien Barcella 19. Juandre Kruger 20. Chris York 21. Jonny Arr 22. Brad Barritt 23. Ben Smith
Tactics
Tactics as per last week....contest in set piece and attack with pace with Pretorious/Evans pulling the strings.
Bath Rugby
Manager – Inthefastlane
01. Salvatore Perugini | 09. Fourie du Preez |
02. Keven Mealamu | 10. Steve Shingler |
03. Aaron Jarvis | |
04. Louis Deacon | 11. Ugo Monye |
05. Isaac Ross | 12. Anthony Allen |
06. Sean O’Brien | 13. David Marty |
07. Steffon Armitage | 14. Maxime Medard |
08. Tom Guest | 15. Tim Nanai-Williams |
Kane Newport, Joe Ward, Petrus Du Plessis, James Cannon, Will Skuse, Richard Wigglesworth, Dominic Waldouck, Kurtley Beale
Tactics
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Top man Pete
Luke will be fielding my RWC team
Luke will be fielding my RWC team
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I'll do the same Driver - we've got each other first game....
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I shall also be fielding a potential WC team, although there will be 1 or 2 in there who are borderline might go players, but nobody who is certain to be on the plane to NZ.
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Exeter Chiefs 23 to face Leicester Tigers
1.Efion Lewis-Roberts
2.Gary Botha
3.Juan Orlandi
4.James Hudson
5.George Skivington
6.Declan Danahar
7.Shane Jennings
8.Carl Fearns
9.Nick Phipps
10.Steven Myler
11.Iain Balshaw
12.Dan Hipkiss
13.Regan King
14.Adam Thompstone
15.Luke Arscott
16.Benjiman Kayser 17.Brett Sturgess 18.Juan Gomez 19.Simon Shaw 20.Gareth Delve 21.Charlie Pilgrim 22.Derrick Houghard 23.Ollie Smith
1.Efion Lewis-Roberts
2.Gary Botha
3.Juan Orlandi
4.James Hudson
5.George Skivington
6.Declan Danahar
7.Shane Jennings
8.Carl Fearns
9.Nick Phipps
10.Steven Myler
11.Iain Balshaw
12.Dan Hipkiss
13.Regan King
14.Adam Thompstone
15.Luke Arscott
16.Benjiman Kayser 17.Brett Sturgess 18.Juan Gomez 19.Simon Shaw 20.Gareth Delve 21.Charlie Pilgrim 22.Derrick Houghard 23.Ollie Smith
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Saracens team to face Worcester Warriors
15. Alex Goode
14. Isaia Toeava
13. Nevin Spence
12. Billy Twelvetrees
11. Rene Ranger
10. Owen Farrell
9. Paul Hodgson
1. Matt Mullan
2. George Chuter
3. Jannie du Plessis
4. Rynhard Elstadt
5. Steve Borthwick
6. Joe van Niekerk
7. George Smith
8. Luke Narraway
16. Tom Cowan-Dickie 17. Alex Waller 18. Tom Mercey 19. Graham Kitchener 20. Jacob Rowan 21. Haydn Thomas 22. Tim Visser 23. Henry Trinder
Tactics
- Saracens will be taking a pragmatic approach to this game and using the boots of Farrell, Twelvetrees and Goode to ensure that we play in the right areas of the field. If it is one we will run from deep, but in the main we want to dominate territory and play our offloading game in the Worcester Warriors half of the field.
15. Alex Goode
14. Isaia Toeava
13. Nevin Spence
12. Billy Twelvetrees
11. Rene Ranger
10. Owen Farrell
9. Paul Hodgson
1. Matt Mullan
2. George Chuter
3. Jannie du Plessis
4. Rynhard Elstadt
5. Steve Borthwick
6. Joe van Niekerk
7. George Smith
8. Luke Narraway
16. Tom Cowan-Dickie 17. Alex Waller 18. Tom Mercey 19. Graham Kitchener 20. Jacob Rowan 21. Haydn Thomas 22. Tim Visser 23. Henry Trinder
Tactics
- Saracens will be taking a pragmatic approach to this game and using the boots of Farrell, Twelvetrees and Goode to ensure that we play in the right areas of the field. If it is one we will run from deep, but in the main we want to dominate territory and play our offloading game in the Worcester Warriors half of the field.
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Strong team Pete
Plenty of calm heads in the back line to make up for lack of experience.
Plenty of calm heads in the back line to make up for lack of experience.
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Tigers team to play Exeter:
1. Wyatt Crockett
2. Sebastian Bruno
3. Cencus Johnston
4. Jarrad Hoeata
5. Chris Jack (c)
6. Jordan Crane
7. Magnus Lund
8. Ernst Joubert
9. Micky Young
10. Dave Walder (k)
11. Tom Biggs
12. Yannick Jauzion
13. Florian Fritz
14. Isa Nacewa
15. Clement Poitrenaud
16. Clarke Dermody
17. Matt Thompson
18. Jonny Harris
19. Alex Brown
20. Johnathon Poff
21. Scott Mathie
22. Rob Miller
23. Charlie Amesbury
(Fingers crossed Crockett and Hoeata are not included in the WC squad....)
1. Wyatt Crockett
2. Sebastian Bruno
3. Cencus Johnston
4. Jarrad Hoeata
5. Chris Jack (c)
6. Jordan Crane
7. Magnus Lund
8. Ernst Joubert
9. Micky Young
10. Dave Walder (k)
11. Tom Biggs
12. Yannick Jauzion
13. Florian Fritz
14. Isa Nacewa
15. Clement Poitrenaud
16. Clarke Dermody
17. Matt Thompson
18. Jonny Harris
19. Alex Brown
20. Johnathon Poff
21. Scott Mathie
22. Rob Miller
23. Charlie Amesbury
(Fingers crossed Crockett and Hoeata are not included in the WC squad....)
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I'm crossing fingers that Toeava, Chuter and JdP don't make it to NZ as well Luke.
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Luke mate would say Crockett is doubtful but expect Hoetea to be involved now with Boric injured. Been very impressed with him this year.
Sale Side for Northampton
Going for a potential world cup starting team. I love Graham Henry!
A few internationals on the bench then...
1. Jerome Schuster
2. David Paice *
3. Werner Kruger (fingers crossed!)
4. Steven Sykes
5. Christian Day *
6. Matt Todd
7. Michael Lipman *
8. Victor Vito
9. Nicholas Bezy
10. Aaron Cruden
11. Nick Abendanoon *
12. Jordan Turner Hall *
13. Robbie Freuen
14. Tom Brady *
15. Luke Rooney *
16. Lee Imolek * 17. Guilleme Guirado 18. Luc Ducalcon 19. Andries Bekker 20. Matt Kvesic * 21. Danny Care * 22. James Hook 23. Keith Earls
Tactis:
Come in to this one with a very strong front 5 and will look to target the set piece to build ourselves a base to attack from. Gone with a very mobile front 5 who will look to get around the park as well working the fringes. We will look to the target the breakdown with the front 5 clearing the rucks and our 2 specialist opensides getting in there and poaching the ball. On attacking play we will look to the speed and creativity of our half backs to open up the opposition and the power and offloading of our in form midfield unit to burst through the opposition
Sale Side for Northampton
Going for a potential world cup starting team. I love Graham Henry!
A few internationals on the bench then...
1. Jerome Schuster
2. David Paice *
3. Werner Kruger (fingers crossed!)
4. Steven Sykes
5. Christian Day *
6. Matt Todd
7. Michael Lipman *
8. Victor Vito
9. Nicholas Bezy
10. Aaron Cruden
11. Nick Abendanoon *
12. Jordan Turner Hall *
13. Robbie Freuen
14. Tom Brady *
15. Luke Rooney *
16. Lee Imolek * 17. Guilleme Guirado 18. Luc Ducalcon 19. Andries Bekker 20. Matt Kvesic * 21. Danny Care * 22. James Hook 23. Keith Earls
Tactis:
Come in to this one with a very strong front 5 and will look to target the set piece to build ourselves a base to attack from. Gone with a very mobile front 5 who will look to get around the park as well working the fringes. We will look to the target the breakdown with the front 5 clearing the rucks and our 2 specialist opensides getting in there and poaching the ball. On attacking play we will look to the speed and creativity of our half backs to open up the opposition and the power and offloading of our in form midfield unit to burst through the opposition
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I'm hoping that Kruger makes the WC SJE, increases the chances of JdP being left at home!
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One of us will be praising P Divvy and his fantastic selections in a few weeks anyways
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1 wood
2 fourie
3 harden
4 robson
5 hanks
6 fasivalu
7 saull
8 Ashley Johnson
9 Lewis
10 Donald
11 rococo
12 may
13 horne
14 jsd
15 sharples
16 Payne
17 George
18 White
19 roussow
20 deacon
21 lamb
22 Hamilton
23 vainokolo
2 fourie
3 harden
4 robson
5 hanks
6 fasivalu
7 saull
8 Ashley Johnson
9 Lewis
10 Donald
11 rococo
12 may
13 horne
14 jsd
15 sharples
16 Payne
17 George
18 White
19 roussow
20 deacon
21 lamb
22 Hamilton
23 vainokolo
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Re: Fixtures - 4
Pete have you considered Toeava at 12/13?
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1. Thomas Domingo
2. Rob Webber
3. Carl Hayman
4. Dave Attwood
5. Patricio Albacete
6. Calum Clark
7. Alexandre Lapandry
8. Simon Taylor
9. Joe Simpson
10. Danny Cipriani
11. Siti Siviatu
12. Willie Mason
13. Manu Tuilagi
14. Leigh Halfpenny
15. Lionel Beauxis
16. Dylan Hartley
17. Dave Wilson
18. Matt Stevens
19. Joe Launchbury
20. Liam Messam
21. Ryan Kankowski
22. Mike Phillips
23. Casey Lualala
2. Rob Webber
3. Carl Hayman
4. Dave Attwood
5. Patricio Albacete
6. Calum Clark
7. Alexandre Lapandry
8. Simon Taylor
9. Joe Simpson
10. Danny Cipriani
11. Siti Siviatu
12. Willie Mason
13. Manu Tuilagi
14. Leigh Halfpenny
15. Lionel Beauxis
16. Dylan Hartley
17. Dave Wilson
18. Matt Stevens
19. Joe Launchbury
20. Liam Messam
21. Ryan Kankowski
22. Mike Phillips
23. Casey Lualala
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Sgt_Pooly wrote:Pete have you considered Toeava at 12/13?
Yeah, will have a look at it over the summer, just remember some comments in predos before about him not having great hands so wouldn't want to get marked down for that playing him in the midfield.
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Not many AB's don't have decent hands....lol. Offers a good linebreaking option playing off a more flair type player. I think I've seen him play 13 in the past and he's very good. Just never put his club form into the AB shirt, I'm not really keen on him as winger think he's very effective from 15 and centre.
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Quins
1. Joe Marler
2. Schalk Brits (c)
3. Brian Mujati
4. Jerome Thion
5. Tom Donnelly
6. James Gaskell
7. Phil Dowson
8. Chris Henry
9. Byron Kellaher
10. Freddie Burns
11. Jonathan Joseph
12. Shaun Berne
13. George Lowe
14. Peter Hynes
15. Ben Blair
16. Rob Vickers
17. Matias Aguero
18. Kieran Brookes
19. Erik Lund
20. Jamie Gibson
21. Lee Dickson
22. Gareth Steenson
23. Ross Chisholm
This is what my world cup team would be if the tournament started tomorrow and all my players who could be selected were selected.
I would like to know whether people prefer
My backrow combo.
Would people prefer:
6. Gaskell 7. Gibson 8 Dowson
6. Gibson 7. Dowson 8. Henry
or any other combo
the Thion/Lund or Thion/Donnelly Combo
Kellaher or Dickson
Steenson or Burns
Cheers
1. Joe Marler
2. Schalk Brits (c)
3. Brian Mujati
4. Jerome Thion
5. Tom Donnelly
6. James Gaskell
7. Phil Dowson
8. Chris Henry
9. Byron Kellaher
10. Freddie Burns
11. Jonathan Joseph
12. Shaun Berne
13. George Lowe
14. Peter Hynes
15. Ben Blair
16. Rob Vickers
17. Matias Aguero
18. Kieran Brookes
19. Erik Lund
20. Jamie Gibson
21. Lee Dickson
22. Gareth Steenson
23. Ross Chisholm
This is what my world cup team would be if the tournament started tomorrow and all my players who could be selected were selected.
I would like to know whether people prefer
My backrow combo.
Would people prefer:
6. Gaskell 7. Gibson 8 Dowson
6. Gibson 7. Dowson 8. Henry
or any other combo
the Thion/Lund or Thion/Donnelly Combo
Kellaher or Dickson
Steenson or Burns
Cheers
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Kelleher.....Thion/Donnelly, not a fan of Gaskell at 6 but still a decent option, all relitive to who they're up against.
Great pack Steve, 10-15 isn't the strongest
Great pack Steve, 10-15 isn't the strongest
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I need the likes of Flutey, morahan and heymans or huget to be left behind. Got nothing at 12 at all!
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Could maybe do a cheeky loan mate....
Can't see Morahan foing with Aus options
Can't see Morahan foing with Aus options
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Wasps team to face Gloucester
1. Perry Freshwater (c)
2. Steve Thompson
3. Carlos Nieto
4. Stuart Hooper
5. Mark Chisholm
6. Deon Stegmann
7. Tom Johnson
8. Roger Wilson
9. Michael Claassens
10. Jimmy Gopperth
11. Drew Mitchell
12. James Downey
13. Jon Clarke
14. Noah Cato
15. Mike Brown
16. Tatafu Polota-Nau
17. Benn Robinson
18. James Slipper
19. Dan Ward-Smith
20. James Haskell
21. Luke Burgess
22. Rory Clegg
23. Olly Morgan
1. Perry Freshwater (c)
2. Steve Thompson
3. Carlos Nieto
4. Stuart Hooper
5. Mark Chisholm
6. Deon Stegmann
7. Tom Johnson
8. Roger Wilson
9. Michael Claassens
10. Jimmy Gopperth
11. Drew Mitchell
12. James Downey
13. Jon Clarke
14. Noah Cato
15. Mike Brown
16. Tatafu Polota-Nau
17. Benn Robinson
18. James Slipper
19. Dan Ward-Smith
20. James Haskell
21. Luke Burgess
22. Rory Clegg
23. Olly Morgan
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1 Matias Aguero
2 Neil Briggs
3 WP Nel
4 Mouritz Botha
5 Nick Kennedy
6 Jacques Botes
7 Hendrie Fourie
8 Xavier Rush
9 Julien Dupuy
10 Juan Martin Hernandez
11 Paul Sackey
12 Dan Bowden
13 Mathieu Bastereaud
14 JP Pieterson
15 Matthew Tait
16 Tonga Lea'toea
17 James Buckland
18 Duncan Bell
19 Matt Garvey
20 Steffon Armitage
21 Neal De Kock
22 Gonzalo Tiesi
23 Joe Maddock
2 Neil Briggs
3 WP Nel
4 Mouritz Botha
5 Nick Kennedy
6 Jacques Botes
7 Hendrie Fourie
8 Xavier Rush
9 Julien Dupuy
10 Juan Martin Hernandez
11 Paul Sackey
12 Dan Bowden
13 Mathieu Bastereaud
14 JP Pieterson
15 Matthew Tait
16 Tonga Lea'toea
17 James Buckland
18 Duncan Bell
19 Matt Garvey
20 Steffon Armitage
21 Neal De Kock
22 Gonzalo Tiesi
23 Joe Maddock
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1. Boris Stankovich
2. William Servat
3. Paul Doran-Jones
4. Dean Schofield
5. Geoff Parling
6. Chris Robshaw(c)
7. Heinrich Brussow
8. Duane Vermeulen
9. Sarel Pretorious
10. Nick Evans
11. Topsy Ojo
12. Luke McAlister
13. Jared Payne
14. Miles Benjamin
15. Sean Maitland
16. Tom Lindsay
17. Owen Franks
18. Fabien Barcella
19. Juandre Kruger
20. Chris York
21. Jonny Arr
22. Brad Barritt
23. Ben Smith
Tactics as per last week....contest in set piece and attack with pace with Pretorious/Evans pulling the strings.
2. William Servat
3. Paul Doran-Jones
4. Dean Schofield
5. Geoff Parling
6. Chris Robshaw(c)
7. Heinrich Brussow
8. Duane Vermeulen
9. Sarel Pretorious
10. Nick Evans
11. Topsy Ojo
12. Luke McAlister
13. Jared Payne
14. Miles Benjamin
15. Sean Maitland
16. Tom Lindsay
17. Owen Franks
18. Fabien Barcella
19. Juandre Kruger
20. Chris York
21. Jonny Arr
22. Brad Barritt
23. Ben Smith
Tactics as per last week....contest in set piece and attack with pace with Pretorious/Evans pulling the strings.
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1. George Porter*
2. Richardt Strauss
3. BJ Botha
4. Ollie Kohn*
5. Marco Wentzel (c)
6. Kearnan Myall*
7. Martyn Williams
8. Sebastian Chabal
9. Jordi Pasqualin*
10. Nicky Robinson (k)
11. Phil Chesters*
12. Lee Thomas
13. Stirling Mortlock
14. Lelia Masaga
15. Rob Cook*
16. Koree Britton*
17. John Andress
18. Yann Thomas*
19. Hayden Smith
20. Ben Morgan*
21. Dan White*
22. Julien Malzieu
23. Greig Tonks*
2. Richardt Strauss
3. BJ Botha
4. Ollie Kohn*
5. Marco Wentzel (c)
6. Kearnan Myall*
7. Martyn Williams
8. Sebastian Chabal
9. Jordi Pasqualin*
10. Nicky Robinson (k)
11. Phil Chesters*
12. Lee Thomas
13. Stirling Mortlock
14. Lelia Masaga
15. Rob Cook*
16. Koree Britton*
17. John Andress
18. Yann Thomas*
19. Hayden Smith
20. Ben Morgan*
21. Dan White*
22. Julien Malzieu
23. Greig Tonks*
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1 Salvatore Perugini
2 Kevin Mealamu
3 Aaron Jarvis
4 Louis Deacon
5 Isaac Ross
6 Sean O’Brien
7 Steffon Armitage
8 Tom Guest
9 Fourie Du Preez
10 Steve Shingler
11 Ugo Monye
12 Anthony Allen
13 David Marty
14 Maxime Medard
15 Tim Nanai Williams
Kane Newport, Joe Ward, Petrus Du Plessis, James Cannon, Will Skuse, Richard Wigglesworth, Dominic Waldouck, Kurtley Beale
2 Kevin Mealamu
3 Aaron Jarvis
4 Louis Deacon
5 Isaac Ross
6 Sean O’Brien
7 Steffon Armitage
8 Tom Guest
9 Fourie Du Preez
10 Steve Shingler
11 Ugo Monye
12 Anthony Allen
13 David Marty
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15 Tim Nanai Williams
Kane Newport, Joe Ward, Petrus Du Plessis, James Cannon, Will Skuse, Richard Wigglesworth, Dominic Waldouck, Kurtley Beale
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seeing steffon armitage in someone elses team is a little hurtful! treat him well geez!
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I will, him + Robinson means i'm in pretty good shape
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Morning all
Sorry I've not got the match thread done properly yet, been a crazily busy week and is likely to be today as well. Will try to get it up and sorted tonight and open predos tomorrow!
Sorry I've not got the match thread done properly yet, been a crazily busy week and is likely to be today as well. Will try to get it up and sorted tonight and open predos tomorrow!
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Conditions: Summer rugby
Location: Millenium Stadium
Exeter Chiefs vs. Leicester Tigers
Exeter Chiefs
Manager – Driver
16.Benjiman Kayser 17.Brett Sturgess 18.Juan Gomez 19.Simon Shaw 20.Gareth Delve 21.Charlie Pilgrim 22.Derrick Houghard 23.Ollie Smith.
Tactics
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Leicester Tigers
Manager – Luke
16. Clarke Dermody 17. Matt Thompson 18. Jonny Harris 19. Alex Brown 20. Johnathon Poff 21. Scott Mathie 22. Rob Miller 23. Charlie Amesbury
Tactics
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Gloucester vs. London Wasps
Gloucester
Manager – Anonymatt
16. Payne 17. George 18. White 19. Roussow 20. Deacon 21. Lamb 22. Hamilton 23. Vainokolo
Tactics
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London Wasps
Manager – Arry
16. Tatafu Polota-Nau 17. Benn Robinson 18. James Slipper 19. Dan Ward-Smith 20. James Haskell 21. Luke Burgess 22. Rory Clegg 23. Olly Morgan
Tactics
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Harlequins vs. London Irish
Harlequins
Manager – Steve
16. Rob Vickers 17. Matias Aguero 18. Kieran Brookes 19. Erik Lund 20. Jamie Gibson 21. Lee Dickson 22. Gareth Steenson 23. Ross Chisholm
Tactics
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London Irish
Manager – Stnick
16 Tonga Lea'toea 17 James Buckland 18 Duncan Bell 19 Matt Garvey 20 Steffon Armitage 21 Neal De Kock 22 Gonzalo Tiesi 23 Joe Maddock
Tactics
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Saracens vs. Worcester Warriors
Saracens
Manager – LDC Pete
16. Tom Cowan-Dickie 17. Alex Waller 18. Tom Mercey 19. Graham Kitchener 20. Jacob Rowan 21. Haydn Thomas 22. Tim Visser 23. Henry Trinder
Tactics
- Saracens will be taking a pragmatic approach to this game and using the boots of Farrell, Twelvetrees and Goode to ensure that we play in the right areas of the field. If it is one we will run from deep, but in the main we want to dominate territory and play our offloading game in the Worcester Warriors half of the field.
Worcester Warriors
Manager – Prop
16. Koree Britton 17. John Andress 18. Yann Thomas 19. Hayden Smith 20. Ben Morgan 21. Dan White 22. Julien Malzieu 23. Greig Tonks
Tactics
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Sale Sharks vs. Northampton
Sale Sharks
Manager – SJE
16. Lee Imolek 17. Guilleme Guirado 18. Luc Ducalcon 19. Andries Bekker 20. Matt Kvesic 21. Danny Care 22. James Hook 23. Keith Earls
Tactics
Come in to this one with a very strong front 5 and will look to target the set piece to build ourselves a base to attack from. Gone with a very mobile front 5 who will look to get around the park as well working the fringes. We will look to the target the breakdown with the front 5 clearing the rucks and our 2 specialist opensides getting in there and poaching the ball. On attacking play we will look to the speed and creativity of our half backs to open up the opposition and the power and offloading of our in form midfield unit to burst through the opposition.
Northampton
Manager – Chris
16. Dylan Hartley 17. Dave Wilson 18. Matt Stevens 19. Joe Launchbury 20. Liam Messam 21. Ryan Kankowski 22. Mike Phillips 23. Casey Lualala
Tactics
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Newcastle Falcons vs. Bath
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Pooly
16. Tom Lindsay 17. Owen Franks 18. Fabien Barcella 19. Juandre Kruger 20. Chris York 21. Jonny Arr 22. Brad Barritt 23. Ben Smith
Tactics
Tactics as per last week....contest in set piece and attack with pace with Pretorious/Evans pulling the strings.
Bath
Manager – 207
16. Kane Newport 17. Joe Ward 18. Petrus Du Plessis 19. James Cannon 20. Will Skuse 21. Richard Wigglesworth 22. Dominic Waldouck 23. Kurtley Beale
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Location: Millenium Stadium
Exeter Chiefs vs. Leicester Tigers
Exeter Chiefs
Manager – Driver
01. Efion Lewis-Roberts | 09. Nick Phipps | |
02. Gary Botha | 10. Steven Myler | |
03. Juan Orlandi | ||
04. James Hudson | 11. Iain Balshaw | |
05. George Skivington | 12. Dan Hipkiss | |
06. Declan Danahar | 13. Regan King | |
07. Shane Jennings | 14. Adam Thompstone | |
08. Carl Fearns | 15. Luke Arscott |
Tactics
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Leicester Tigers
Manager – Luke
01. Wyatt Crockett | 09. Micky Young | |
02. Sebastian Bruno | 10. Dave Walder (K) | |
03. Cencus Johnston | ||
04. Jarrad Hoeata | 11. Tom Biggs | |
05. Chris Jack © | 12. Yannick Jauzion | |
06. Jordan Crane | 13. Florian Fritz | |
07. Magnus Lund | 14. Isa Nacewa | |
08. Ernst Joubert | 15. Clement Poitrenaud |
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Gloucester vs. London Wasps
Gloucester
Manager – Anonymatt
01. Wood | 09. Lewis | |
02. Fourie | 10. Donald | |
03. Harden | ||
04. Robson | 11. Rococo | |
05. Hanks | 12. May | |
06. Fasivalu | 13. Horne | |
07. Saull | 14. James Simpson-Daniels | |
08. Ashley Johnson | 15. Sharples |
16. Payne 17. George 18. White 19. Roussow 20. Deacon 21. Lamb 22. Hamilton 23. Vainokolo
Tactics
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London Wasps
Manager – Arry
01. Perry Freshwater (c) | 09. Michael Claassens | |
02. Steve Thompson | 10. Jimmy Gopperth | |
03. Carlos Nieto | ||
04. Stuart Hooper | 11. Drew Mitchell | |
05. Mark Chisholm | 12. James Downey | |
06. Deon Stegmann | 13. Jon Clarke | |
07. Tom Johnson | 14. Noah Cato | |
08. Roger Wilson | 15. Mike Brown |
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Harlequins vs. London Irish
Harlequins
Manager – Steve
01. Joe Marler | 09. Byron Kellaher | |
02. Schalk Brits | 10. Freddie Burns | |
03. Brian Mujati | ||
04. Jerome Thion | 11. Jonathan Joseph | |
05. Tom Donnelly | 12. Shaun Berne | |
06. James Gaskell | 13. George Lowe | |
07. Phil Dowson | 14. Peter Hynes | |
08. Chris Henry | 15. Ben Blair |
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London Irish
Manager – Stnick
01. Matias Aguero | 09. Julien Dupuy | |
02. Neil Briggs | 10. Juan Martin Hernandez | |
03. WP Nel | ||
04. Mouritz Botha | 11. Paul Sackey | |
05. Nick Kennedy | 12. Dan Bowden | |
06. Jacques Botes | 13. Mathieu Bastereaud | |
07. Hendrie Fourie | 14. JP Pieterson | |
08. Xavier Rush | 15. Matthew Tait |
Tactics
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Saracens vs. Worcester Warriors
Saracens
Manager – LDC Pete
01. Matt Mullan | 09. Paul Hodgson | |
02. George Chuter | 10. Owen Farrell | |
03. Jannie du Plessis | ||
04. Rynhard Elstadt | 11. Rene Ranger | |
05. Steve Borthwick | 12. Billy Twelvetrees | |
06. Joe van Niekerk (c) | 13. Nevin Spence | |
07. George Smith | 14. Isaia Toeava | |
08. Luke Narraway | 15. Alex Goode |
Tactics
- Saracens will be taking a pragmatic approach to this game and using the boots of Farrell, Twelvetrees and Goode to ensure that we play in the right areas of the field. If it is one we will run from deep, but in the main we want to dominate territory and play our offloading game in the Worcester Warriors half of the field.
Worcester Warriors
Manager – Prop
01. George Porter | 09. Jordi Pasqualin | |
02. Richardt Strauss | 10. Nicky Robinson (k) | |
03. BJ Botha | ||
04. Ollie Kohn | 11. Phil Chesters | |
05. Marco Wentzel | 12. Lee Thomas | |
06. Kearnan Myall | 13. Stirling Mortlock | |
07. Martyn Williams | 14. Lelia Masaga | |
08. Sebastian Chabal | 15. Rob Cook |
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Sale Sharks vs. Northampton
Sale Sharks
Manager – SJE
01. Jerome Schuster | 09. Nicholas Bezy | |
02. David Paice | 10. Aaron Cruden | |
03. Werner Kruger | ||
04. Steven Sykes | 11. Nick Abendanoon | |
05. Christian Day | 12. Jordan Turner Hall | |
06. Matt Todd | 13. Robbie Freuen | |
07. Michael Lipman | 14. Tom Brady | |
08. Victor Vito | 15. Luke Rooney |
Tactics
Come in to this one with a very strong front 5 and will look to target the set piece to build ourselves a base to attack from. Gone with a very mobile front 5 who will look to get around the park as well working the fringes. We will look to the target the breakdown with the front 5 clearing the rucks and our 2 specialist opensides getting in there and poaching the ball. On attacking play we will look to the speed and creativity of our half backs to open up the opposition and the power and offloading of our in form midfield unit to burst through the opposition.
Northampton
Manager – Chris
01. Thomas Domingo | 09. Joe Simpson | |
02. Rob Webber | 10. Danny Cipriani | |
03. Carl Hayman | ||
04. Dave Attwood | 11. Siti Siviatu | |
05. Patricio Albacete | 12. Willie Mason | |
06. Calum Clark | 13. Manu Tuilagi | |
07. Alexandre Lapandry | 14. Leigh Halfpenny | |
08. Simon Taylor | 15. Lionel Beauxis |
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Newcastle Falcons vs. Bath
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Pooly
01. Boris Stanovich | 09. Sarel Pretorious | |
02. William Servat | 10. Nick Evans | |
03. Paul Doran-Jones | ||
04. Dean Schofield | 11. Topsy Ojo | |
05. Geoff Parling | 12. Luke McAlistair | |
06. Chris Robshaw | 13. Jared Payne | |
07. Heinrich Brussow | 14. Miles Benjamin | |
08. Duane Vermeulen | 15. Sean Maitland |
Tactics
Tactics as per last week....contest in set piece and attack with pace with Pretorious/Evans pulling the strings.
Bath
Manager – 207
01. Salvatore Perugini | 09. Fourie Du Preez | |
02. Kevin Mealamu | 10. Steve Shingler | |
03. Aaron Jarvis | ||
04. Louis Deacon | 11. Ugo Monye | |
05. Isaac Ross | 12. Anthony Allen | |
06. Sean O’Brien | 13. David Marty | |
07. Steffon Armitage | 14. Maxime Medard | |
08. Tom Guest | 15. Tim Nanai Williams |
Tactics
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Sorry to steal your thunder Pete
but loads of time on my hands today but probaly not over the weekend so did the above comment with the coding. So I cant get predos in. If you hit the quote button you can copy the coding and paste it into your main subject
but loads of time on my hands today but probaly not over the weekend so did the above comment with the coding. So I cant get predos in. If you hit the quote button you can copy the coding and paste it into your main subject
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Exeter Chiefs 17 22 Leicester Tigers
In the front 5s a very strong unit for Luke that will see them with the upper hand at the set piece in this one. Backrow Leicester shading it overall but Jennings will get some joy at the breakdown up against Lund.
Halfbacks shade to Exeter with Phipps having a good year. Neither 10 is awe inspiring but Myler stronger than Walder. In the backs Leicester have probably the best world cup unit going in the league. Wouldn’t want to be playing them. Think the Chiefs midfield would look stronger with Hipkiss at 13 and King at 12. King to provide the creative spark for the Chiefs backline. On the bench Chiefs with the better impact players to come in for the last 15/20 minutes.
Leicester with the upper hand in the pack will be on the front foot in this game and with there backs can’t see past a win for Luke
In the front 5s a very strong unit for Luke that will see them with the upper hand at the set piece in this one. Backrow Leicester shading it overall but Jennings will get some joy at the breakdown up against Lund.
Halfbacks shade to Exeter with Phipps having a good year. Neither 10 is awe inspiring but Myler stronger than Walder. In the backs Leicester have probably the best world cup unit going in the league. Wouldn’t want to be playing them. Think the Chiefs midfield would look stronger with Hipkiss at 13 and King at 12. King to provide the creative spark for the Chiefs backline. On the bench Chiefs with the better impact players to come in for the last 15/20 minutes.
Leicester with the upper hand in the pack will be on the front foot in this game and with there backs can’t see past a win for Luke
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Gloucester 13 18 London Wasps
In the front 5s can see Wasps getting on top in the scrum here. Advantage at the lineout too with Hooper and Chisholm looking to challenge Fourie’s throwing. Bit more mobility from glaws though across the park. In the back row it’s a tight battle with Glaws maybe shading it for overall quality but not a lot in it really.
In the half backs prefer Classens at 9. Donald the better flyhalf but Gopperth had the better season so even for me. In the backs think the Wasps real life combo will be on top with Horne lacking game time. Back 3 to Glaws though with a very effective attacking unit. Wasps bench will have an impact with a lot of internationals on board this week (Happy Robinson isn’t making the world cup I bet Arry!!)
Wasps for the win here. Upper hand at the set piece will see them with better quality ball and think their midfield combo will be on top of Glaws in this one.
In the front 5s can see Wasps getting on top in the scrum here. Advantage at the lineout too with Hooper and Chisholm looking to challenge Fourie’s throwing. Bit more mobility from glaws though across the park. In the back row it’s a tight battle with Glaws maybe shading it for overall quality but not a lot in it really.
In the half backs prefer Classens at 9. Donald the better flyhalf but Gopperth had the better season so even for me. In the backs think the Wasps real life combo will be on top with Horne lacking game time. Back 3 to Glaws though with a very effective attacking unit. Wasps bench will have an impact with a lot of internationals on board this week (Happy Robinson isn’t making the world cup I bet Arry!!)
Wasps for the win here. Upper hand at the set piece will see them with better quality ball and think their midfield combo will be on top of Glaws in this one.
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SJE
have just been sat typing that all out having not refreshed the page and seeing that you'd done it!!!
have just been sat typing that all out having not refreshed the page and seeing that you'd done it!!!
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Harlequins 14 17 London Irish
Irish on top in the scrum for me. Marler still developing in the scrum. Brits not the strongest either. Will be interesting to see how Mujati gets on during the world cup think Hartley and Tonga are a big part of that scrum so be intrigued to see how Mujati does without them as he has been pretty average before last year. Bit more form in the Irish engine room with Donnely relegated to the bench in the Super 15 but Thion is the outstanding lock on show. Gaskell will help the lineout. In the back row better carrying options from Quins but lacking the breakdown expertise. Fourie to have a good game here.
Halfbacks I’m going to call even although Irish have the more star quality. Kelleher in poor form but JMH has barely kicked a ball in recent times. In the backs Berne is the serious weakness (See Steve has picked up Kefu on loan to cover that for the world cup though). Irish midfield on top because of this. Back 3s fairly even. Not an awful lot between the two benches.
Similar to Wasps, Irish to pick up the win due to better quality ball, with the stronger set piece and better break down artists, and their midfield getting on top in this one.
Irish on top in the scrum for me. Marler still developing in the scrum. Brits not the strongest either. Will be interesting to see how Mujati gets on during the world cup think Hartley and Tonga are a big part of that scrum so be intrigued to see how Mujati does without them as he has been pretty average before last year. Bit more form in the Irish engine room with Donnely relegated to the bench in the Super 15 but Thion is the outstanding lock on show. Gaskell will help the lineout. In the back row better carrying options from Quins but lacking the breakdown expertise. Fourie to have a good game here.
Halfbacks I’m going to call even although Irish have the more star quality. Kelleher in poor form but JMH has barely kicked a ball in recent times. In the backs Berne is the serious weakness (See Steve has picked up Kefu on loan to cover that for the world cup though). Irish midfield on top because of this. Back 3s fairly even. Not an awful lot between the two benches.
Similar to Wasps, Irish to pick up the win due to better quality ball, with the stronger set piece and better break down artists, and their midfield getting on top in this one.
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Pete!!
After doing it just there I know how much effort that takes!!
After doing it just there I know how much effort that takes!!
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Saracens 22 16 Worcester Warriors
Scrum is a fairly even battle here with Worcester maybe just shading it but not in a telling way. Engine room is a step up to Sarries. Elsadt a great talent. Lineout will be an interesting battle between Borthwick and Wentzel, two students of the game, neither side on top. Backrow looking an important factor for Pete during the world cup. That selection like I’ve said the last few weeks isn’t far off a lot of starting combos in this league.
Halfbacks 1 a piece for me. While in the backs Sarries with a very strong lineup. Liking the potential in that midfield combo (my favorite 1 of your world cup options Pete). Solid midfield for Worcester (Thomas to get better ratings as the Top 14 gets going with Lyon looking to do well). Back 3 unfortunately a weakness though with Chesters not up to standard for this league yet and Cook not the strongest. Benches fairly even with Sarries maybe shading but again not telling.
Winning the back row battle is crucial for Sarries in this one and with the better backline would expect them to score more then Worcester
Scrum is a fairly even battle here with Worcester maybe just shading it but not in a telling way. Engine room is a step up to Sarries. Elsadt a great talent. Lineout will be an interesting battle between Borthwick and Wentzel, two students of the game, neither side on top. Backrow looking an important factor for Pete during the world cup. That selection like I’ve said the last few weeks isn’t far off a lot of starting combos in this league.
Halfbacks 1 a piece for me. While in the backs Sarries with a very strong lineup. Liking the potential in that midfield combo (my favorite 1 of your world cup options Pete). Solid midfield for Worcester (Thomas to get better ratings as the Top 14 gets going with Lyon looking to do well). Back 3 unfortunately a weakness though with Chesters not up to standard for this league yet and Cook not the strongest. Benches fairly even with Sarries maybe shading but again not telling.
Winning the back row battle is crucial for Sarries in this one and with the better backline would expect them to score more then Worcester
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SJE, you said halfbacks one apiece in my game, can you let me know which ones please mate?
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Newcastle Falcons 20 14 Bath Rugby
Scrum to the Falcons here with Jarvis not the man to anchor Bath’s scrum. Engine room shading to Bath due to Parlings lack of form. In the back row SOB the outstanding player on show [great coup 207 in terms of getting predictions from me!! ] Armitage level with Brussow currently due to a lack of game time again. Been very impressive when he has played though! While Duane is a level up at 8. Good even battle in the back row in this one.
Halfbacks to Newcastle (best world cup combo). FDP still one of the best in the world but Pretorious outshone him this year while Shingler is not yet a 1st team regular. In the backs I have the back 3 fairly even but the Falcons All Black midfield shading the form battle in midfield. Newcastle with the better impact on the bench with a serious scrum to come on.
A good even pack battle in this one with neither side on top from the start. Falcons halfbacks are the difference with them doing more damage when in possession and the subs then to come in and close the game out
Scrum to the Falcons here with Jarvis not the man to anchor Bath’s scrum. Engine room shading to Bath due to Parlings lack of form. In the back row SOB the outstanding player on show [great coup 207 in terms of getting predictions from me!! ] Armitage level with Brussow currently due to a lack of game time again. Been very impressive when he has played though! While Duane is a level up at 8. Good even battle in the back row in this one.
Halfbacks to Newcastle (best world cup combo). FDP still one of the best in the world but Pretorious outshone him this year while Shingler is not yet a 1st team regular. In the backs I have the back 3 fairly even but the Falcons All Black midfield shading the form battle in midfield. Newcastle with the better impact on the bench with a serious scrum to come on.
A good even pack battle in this one with neither side on top from the start. Falcons halfbacks are the difference with them doing more damage when in possession and the subs then to come in and close the game out
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Hodgson over Pasqulin mate and Robinson over Farrell. Flyhalf battle alot closer then the scrummie battle though
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I thought it was probably that way round mate, just wanted to check.
Quick question for you as a gauge of opinion for when the season starts...
Farrell or iHumph at 10?
Quick question for you as a gauge of opinion for when the season starts...
Farrell or iHumph at 10?
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Ian Humphries without a doubt. Farrell is a better 12 imo
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Me personally Humph mate. Been great for Ulster who are improving all the time. great set of youngsters up there now.
Think Hodgson's management and Humphs attacking flair would go very well together. And would do well in my predictions. Would have won you the halfback battle in my predictions this week.
Think farrell may be prefered by a few others though. Not sure how much everyone sees of Ulster while Farrell gets alot of coverage at Sarries
Think Hodgson's management and Humphs attacking flair would go very well together. And would do well in my predictions. Would have won you the halfback battle in my predictions this week.
Think farrell may be prefered by a few others though. Not sure how much everyone sees of Ulster while Farrell gets alot of coverage at Sarries
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Yeah, I tend to agree with what you're saying there SJE. Having said that, I am contemplating differing styles of play at home and away in the World Cup period and am considering using iHumph at home to really play an attacking running game, and Farrell away from home to go more tactical and get the team playing in the right areas. For me Farrell is also the better defender of the two which if we are kicking a bit more away from home will be useful in terms of defence if teams run the ball back.
What do people reckon?
I am really looking forward to the World Cup period in this game and having to try to get my tactics spot on in order to upset a couple of sides with bigger names in the team than I will have.
What do people reckon?
I am really looking forward to the World Cup period in this game and having to try to get my tactics spot on in order to upset a couple of sides with bigger names in the team than I will have.
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I'm all for being more expansive at home and more conservative away from home.
Home games i'll more than likely go Phipps and Myler and away games O'Leary and Houghard
Home games i'll more than likely go Phipps and Myler and away games O'Leary and Houghard
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Again depends on the opposition Pete mate. Wouldnt fancy kicking alot of ball to say Lukes back 3 during the world cup could cause yourself a lot of problems but is definately something to consider.
I wont be placing as much an emphasis on hom advantage next season. Put too much on this year. places like the Shed and Welford Road will see an advantage but not every ground is intimadating as that. If a side works up a good home record though that will be taken into account say like my unbeaten record last year
I wont be placing as much an emphasis on hom advantage next season. Put too much on this year. places like the Shed and Welford Road will see an advantage but not every ground is intimadating as that. If a side works up a good home record though that will be taken into account say like my unbeaten record last year
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See that me and Nick both have Aguero in our sides. Can people consider Ceri Jones to be my replacement LH
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Exeter 21-23 Leicester
Got Leicester shading the front 5 with a touch more form getting them through. Lineout would be a good battle. Slightly preferring Exeter backrow, Crane a no a 6 for me.
Exeter halfbacks stronger but Leicester backs have more recent form. Exeter centre combo has potential if Hipkiss starts well at Bath. Close game but Leicester sneak it.
+ Exeter positives - strong halfbacks and competitive pack
- not much form in the backs but should be ok once AP starts
+ Leicester positives - very competitive front 5 and strong backline
- not sure of backrow balance, halfbacks a little fragile
Got Leicester shading the front 5 with a touch more form getting them through. Lineout would be a good battle. Slightly preferring Exeter backrow, Crane a no a 6 for me.
Exeter halfbacks stronger but Leicester backs have more recent form. Exeter centre combo has potential if Hipkiss starts well at Bath. Close game but Leicester sneak it.
+ Exeter positives - strong halfbacks and competitive pack
- not much form in the backs but should be ok once AP starts
+ Leicester positives - very competitive front 5 and strong backline
- not sure of backrow balance, halfbacks a little fragile
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Re: Fixtures - 4
Gloucester 14-29 Wasps
Wasps dominate the front 5 man for man and can see them dismantling the Gloucester scrum. Fourie is an erratic thrower but Robson is good in this area and will be a good battle. Backrow all Wasps again, Not a game for AJ who's a great player on front foot but adds little behind a beaten pack.
Closer half back battle. Claassans a fair bit stronger than Lewis but Gopperth/Donald a good
contest. Good backs battle....Downey over May by some distance and Clarke/Horne around level. See Roko giving Cato issues and similar with Mitchell JSD although closer. Brown a better FB than Sharples.
Tough outing for Gloucester but better working out combo's now than in the AP. See them getting stuffed in the pack and although closer, Wasps take backs too.
Wasps
+ extremely competitive pack and halfbacks to use platform
- nit pick but Johnson better at 6 and Stegman at 7
Gloucester
+ very attacking backrow with front 5 superiority, lovely back 3
- pack suffers in this one, esp front 5. Not a strong set piece front row
Wasps dominate the front 5 man for man and can see them dismantling the Gloucester scrum. Fourie is an erratic thrower but Robson is good in this area and will be a good battle. Backrow all Wasps again, Not a game for AJ who's a great player on front foot but adds little behind a beaten pack.
Closer half back battle. Claassans a fair bit stronger than Lewis but Gopperth/Donald a good
contest. Good backs battle....Downey over May by some distance and Clarke/Horne around level. See Roko giving Cato issues and similar with Mitchell JSD although closer. Brown a better FB than Sharples.
Tough outing for Gloucester but better working out combo's now than in the AP. See them getting stuffed in the pack and although closer, Wasps take backs too.
Wasps
+ extremely competitive pack and halfbacks to use platform
- nit pick but Johnson better at 6 and Stegman at 7
Gloucester
+ very attacking backrow with front 5 superiority, lovely back 3
- pack suffers in this one, esp front 5. Not a strong set piece front row
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