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by TA30
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE V: Borthwick Strikes Back
Replies: 1177
Views: 124302

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE V: Borthwick Strikes Back

Joe Browning listed as a Centre on Nottingham website. Position change or mistake? Interesting! Could make a great Joseph style 13. Strong running game, quick. Can’t comment on his defence as i haven’t seen much beyond some highlights of the U18s - which shows he runs strong! Could be a Moroni/Port...
by TA30
Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:04 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Away vs Quins Sat 13th Feb
Replies: 427
Views: 22374

Re: Away vs Quins Sat 13th Feb

I'm excited, this could be a right old battle in the mud if the snow melts. With Symonds and Marler up front their front 5 looks a good test for ours. Interested to see taute and Moroni defend together - no excuses on line speed with them involved. Another big head to head for steward against a one ...
by TA30
Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE V: Borthwick Strikes Back
Replies: 1177
Views: 124302

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE V: Borthwick Strikes Back

Am I right in thinking gigena has only played once this season due to injury so his salary is not subject to the cap calculations this season at all? That probably wasn't planned, but helps with montoya move. Think it makes sense for him to move on for all parties. He is on verge of international se...
by TA30
Fri Feb 05, 2021 1:13 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Tigers vs Worcester - Sat 06 Feb 1500
Replies: 421
Views: 22812

Re: Tigers vs Worcester - Sat 06 Feb 1500

Unless our forwards just dominate at set piece, which is possible, It's going to be close. Interesting that wuss have gone 6-2 split with arguably two best flankers on the bench. Looking for turnovers in 2nd half when game opens up. Pennell Vs steward will be real aerial test for Freddie. Hoping we ...
by TA30
Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:00 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Harry Simmons - Scrum Half?
Replies: 19
Views: 1954

Re: Harry Simmons - Scrum Half?

His interview in the sale matchday programme is worth a read. He says that he pushed to move position pre Steve, after his injuries and borthwick has since supported this. He definitely has a bit about him and his sprinting prowess makes him ideally suited to the modern kick chase back 3. He sounds ...
by TA30
Mon Feb 01, 2021 3:10 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2020-21
Replies: 2030
Views: 251401

Re: Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2020-21

The rumour of Louis Picamoles moving from Montpellier to Bordeaux at the end of this season is gathering momentum. Sounds like he will be going to replace beka gorgodze who is thought to be joining Bayonne. Both Bayonne and Bordeaux were also rumoured to be in for van staden in this backrow transfe...
by TA30
Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Sale game moved - Teams up
Replies: 354
Views: 23633

Re: Sale game moved - Teams up

Last season (SEP 20) we lost this fixture 40-31 btw, it was away at sale we got hammered by 30 odd points. There were 2 teams who kicked the leather off the ball today not one, so criticism has to be tempered a bit. We were in a right tussle which was pretty even. I have no problem with the kick to ...
by TA30
Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Sale game moved - Teams up
Replies: 354
Views: 23633

Re: Sale game moved

Sale have no Currys, neither of the good DuPreezs in JL and Dan, no van Rensburg and so far this season no functioning lineout. Tigers should be winning this.

Excited to see Moroni against Sam James. Great that Wigglesworth is back.
by TA30
Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Tomas Lavanini signs for Clermont
Replies: 54
Views: 5054

Re: Tomas Lavanini signs for Clermont

It was always likely given finances and such is his playing style he will have been in high demand in the Top 14. We now have two big wages off the books next season - close to £1m all in you would suspect (before 25% reductions). McGinity did highlight over the summer the wage demands for locks is ...
by TA30
Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Jordan Taufua signs for Lyon OU with immediate effect
Replies: 80
Views: 10134

Re: Jordan Taufua signs for Lyon OU with immediate effect

All the best to Taufua, a sad case of what could have been for both parties. On the pitch - Steamrolling Hogg will live long in the memory, as will his general ball carrying aggression particularly against Glos in the restart, but sadly my abiding memory will be JT walking away from numerous rucks h...
by TA30
Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:16 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2020-21
Replies: 2030
Views: 251401

Re: Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2020-21

Quins desperately need to upgrade their locks and backrow depth, suspect that is where Lang and browns salary is going - As well as Marcus smiths bank account. Lang is effectively going to Edinburgh to replace Matt Scott with the cash freed up by Duhan's departure. We were lucky cockers gave Murphy ...
by TA30
Mon Jan 04, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Future captaincy
Replies: 16
Views: 2721

Re: Future captaincy

What is great about this conversation is that there are a number of players showing the grit we associate with the greatest tigers players. Long may this continue and credit to the club for getting rid of the players who were just here for the pay cheque, bringing back those like Green and Clare who...
by TA30
Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:00 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Not much love for hookers (or opensides, for that matter...)
Replies: 3
Views: 1056

Re: Not much love for hookers (or opensides, for that matter...)

...in the 2020/21 Esportif most valuable player comparisons by position with hooker being in the bottom three across the big three European leagues: https://twitter.com/EsportifIntel/status/1343889506869649408?s=09 Rob Baxter's response to this is interesting. He provides some context to the esport...
by TA30
Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE IV: A New Hope
Replies: 1495
Views: 266341

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE IV: A New Hope

Interesting that Kerr wasn’t announced among the re-signings this season and his last one was in the 2018/19 season for 2 years. I am guessing the following senior players will be out of contract at the end of this season (This is working mainly on the assumption Tigers typically granted 2 year con...