Leicester Tigers

You have to hope that the new attack coach will fix many of the issues we’ve had this season. We’ve had one of the best defences this season, along with a good scrum and lineout. But we’re in bottom two of attacks this season with the least line breaks - even Gloucester have a better attack than us....

A big IF but I could see Chessum moving to 6 to help with carrying in the backrow, something he’s massively improved on, IF Hanro moves to 8. Might explain why we’re keeping Manz as some more second row cover. Same with Hatherell, in his last 7 games, 6 have been at lock. Some maybe some shuffling a...

This popped up today on recommended.

Good run down of some stats.

https://youtu.be/TmLCd_Qj4yo?si=QfdBECgMNDNOgNUi

It is a failure of the system that cannot find game time for players beyond the age of eighteen. Obviously young players need games to continue development and equally obviously they have to be ready to move on to create space for the next year group. Why on earth is it beyond the ability of the RF...

Am I right in thinking we’ve statistically had the best defence this season?

sapajo wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:37 pm

Tigers86asw wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:34 pm Does anyone know anything about him or his record as a coach?

No but that's not unusual for Tigers coaches

5 years back coach for Suntory Sungoliath.
3 years attack and backs coach for ACT Brumbies.
Current head coach for Black Rams Tokyo.

On wing I honestly don't think there is a better winger in the league than OHC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR4Hi2t4pEY I feel it's an us problem and any additional winger is just going to suffer the same issues. Remember when we were linked with Rassie, Townsend, Chieka etc, and then many of us...

Munster’s Gavin Coombes is out of contract in 2025. Plays 8 or 6 and can cover lock, a bit like Hatherall. Could he be worth it? What's he like over the ball? We need more breakdown threat across the pack. Our defence is not excellent when we can target the breakdown, slow the opposition down then ...

I hope we do show some pragmatism for once in selection this season and give some younger players a go. Doesn’t necessarily mean we have to put out a weakened team - but it gives invaluable experience to those that might be mainstays in the future. Assuming Martin isn’t fit I’d go for. Whitecombe Mo...

Also I think it would be fair to say Saints like Bath have managed to hoover up some very talented players with the likes of LI and Worcester going. Langdon, Haffar, Munga, Pearson, Odendall have all added quality and depth where needed. Plus Davison who I think was a very astute signing and they’ve...

Hate to agree but you’re right about Rogerson and Cracknell. Both are great squad players and I rate both of them. Probably Cracknell slightly higher but having both in the squad really is overkill. Especially when we’ve got some good young players who’ll want game time. Carnduff at 6 and Illione at...

I do wonder long term if we look to bring Cam Jordan back. Maybe a long term replacement for Wells or perhaps if Henderson moved up north. Last 2 games against Gloucester thought he did really well against us. Showed some good physicality. Henderson just signed a new contract. Don’t think we need a...

I do wonder long term if we look to bring Cam Jordan back. Maybe a long term replacement for Wells or perhaps if Henderson moved up north. Last 2 games against Gloucester thought he did really well against us. Showed some good physicality.

I’ve never really understood the Tiger’s DNA talk, or when you hear about it in the media it’s massively misunderstood. The best ever Tigers team 01/02 yes had an amazing forward pack, strong set piece etc. But we played an all round 15 man game with the likes of Healey, Howard, Lloyd, Murphy in the...

I do think from an England perspective Langdon looked quality. He’d really add something off the bench ball in hand. I also wouldn’t be surprised to see Saints not win it this year. We showed if you target them at the breakdown then you can get some change. Could see them coming unstuck against Sara...