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by SthrnTiger
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: 2024 Six Nations Chat
Replies: 1217
Views: 70993

Re: 2024 Six Nations Chat

The fact England aren’t doing any attack training doesn’t bother me, the fact a player has leaked this does. Borthwick is a good coach given past record. He should be given time to bed in but the press and the Kick=bad brigade might not give him it. For me, the extreme rush defence is clearly the be...
by SthrnTiger
Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Last Third - 6 Game Prem Run-In
Replies: 22
Views: 2771

Re: Last Third - 6 Game Prem Run-In

4 wins should get us into top 4 as long as get some bonus points.

Exeter, Bristol, and Gloucester at home as well as Newcastle away in there means now we should make it.
by SthrnTiger
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: We need to talk about Handré
Replies: 52
Views: 5636

Re: We need to talk about Handré

Right now with Farrell leaving Sarries it suggests there may be a Fly Half merry-go-round this season. We have one of the best fly halves in the world let's do our best to keep him and see where other teams end up. Agree 100%. It’s really hard to win anything without an international class fly half...
by SthrnTiger
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2022
Replies: 1632
Views: 357918

Re: Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2022

Unlike most on this board I’m a big Farrell fan.

Still I don’t see this as a big moment where RFU need to revisit eligibility rules as all journos claiming

We have 3 fly-half’s in England who would walk into most international squads. The Farrell-Ford era is over and it’s time for the Smiths.
by SthrnTiger
Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Tigers v Leinster (H) - Champions Cup - Saturday 20th January 2024 - KO: 3-15pm
Replies: 270
Views: 27571

Re: Tigers v Leinster (H) - Champions Cup - Saturday 20th January 2024 - KO: 3-15pm

Looks like the round of 16 could have quite a few games a repeat of the pools.

The pool system I sort of understand for number of games, home games etc reasons.

Do not get at all this round of 16 set-up
by SthrnTiger
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Tigers v Leinster (H) - Champions Cup - Saturday 20th January 2024 - KO: 3-15pm
Replies: 270
Views: 27571

Re: Tigers v Leinster (H) - Champions Cup - Saturday 20th January 2024 - KO: 3-15pm

Leinster will definitely go full strength as who you play is based on pool position + overall points.

This is true right the way down so distinct possibility in round of 16 we get Leinster away that seems crazy.
by SthrnTiger
Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: RWC 2023 Fixtures and results
Replies: 2548
Views: 115138

Re: RWC 2023 Fixtures and results

Quelle surprise!! https://www.ruck.co.uk/breaking-eddie-jones-departs-wallabies-for-new-job/?fbclid=IwAR29x7CIs9r5p43ghj2J47aST3SKfHj5qDdbGfZAiqo6-djwPCPEmzCHgDk A big win for Australia as they don’t have to sack him? Either way they would look very silly for getting rid of Rennie. I think one of E...
by SthrnTiger
Wed Oct 11, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: RWC 2023 Fixtures and results
Replies: 2548
Views: 115138

Re: RWC 2023 Fixtures and results

Can’t see Borthwick going with anything but a Farrell-Tuilagi-Marchant midfield with Ford out the squad. He will want two playmakers so genuine chance that Smith starts, safe option (so more likely?) is bringing Daly back though he’s been poor this World Cup. Called it (almost). I don’t think this ...
by SthrnTiger
Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: RWC 2023 Fixtures and results
Replies: 2548
Views: 115138

Re: RWC 2023 Fixtures and results

Can’t see Borthwick going with anything but a Farrell-Tuilagi-Marchant midfield with Ford out the squad.

He will want two playmakers so genuine chance that Smith starts, safe option (so more likely?) is bringing Daly back though he’s been poor this World Cup.
by SthrnTiger
Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Superbru - Gallagher Premiership
Replies: 1
Views: 957

Re: Superbru - Gallagher Premiership

You doing the fantasy team as well?
by SthrnTiger
Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: RFU to take control of 20 England players with ‘hybrid contracts’
Replies: 90
Views: 8449

Re: RFU to take control of 20 England players with ‘hybrid contracts’

Just one point to add to the conversation from an RFU and player perspective. If the aim here is to keep Englands best players in England. Hybrid contracts will definitely be a cheaper way to do it as it gives those players more certainty and therefore willing to accept overall less pay. The players...
by SthrnTiger
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: RFU to take control of 20 England players with ‘hybrid contracts’
Replies: 90
Views: 8449

Re: RFU to take control of 20 England players with ‘hybrid contracts’

He gets a lot of stick on social media. General impression is he doesn’t watch a lot of rugby so doesn’t know about any of the players.
by SthrnTiger
Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: RFU to take control of 20 England players with ‘hybrid contracts’
Replies: 90
Views: 8449

Re: RFU to take control of 20 England players with ‘hybrid contracts’

Looks like Borthwick doesn’t rate the coaching and conditioning at prem clubs. Without knowing full details hard to comment too much though if Borthwick thinks it’s good it probably is. I think Borthwick thinks too highly of himself. Although isn't the current system a central contracts lite? This ...
by SthrnTiger
Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: RFU to take control of 20 England players with ‘hybrid contracts’
Replies: 90
Views: 8449

Re: RFU to take control of 20 England players with ‘hybrid contracts’

Looks like Borthwick doesn’t rate the coaching and conditioning at prem clubs.

Without knowing full details hard to comment too much though if Borthwick thinks it’s good it probably is.
by SthrnTiger
Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Rugby World Cup warm up games
Replies: 1167
Views: 62889

Re: Rugby World Cup warm up games

Even if Farrell is banned for 6-7 weeks I think Borthwick will still take him. For me only an 8+ weeks ban puts him out the squad. To be honest wouldn’t be that surprised if Borthwick took him when he could only play in a hypothetical final.