Leicester Tigers

Yes a concern re OHC, Shillcock and Dolly in particular.

Looking forward to seeing the two old mates/warhorses going head to head (Marler/Cole)!!

It does make you smile when NZ complain about the ref, after all the innovations that the AB's have bought to the game like dummy runners, running blocking lines, forwards clearing miles beyond the ruck and a certain Mr Macaw using his cloak of invisibility and somehow always falling accidentally o...

Well maybe our internet runs a bit slower down south in Market Harborough

But it has only just appeared on the website here, despite continual refreshing since 12.00. No matter, I get the news on a WhatsApp from my kids anyway, who obviously get it from instagram!

COYT

Am I the only one that thinks it's very bad manners by the Club to still not have the team up on the website at nearly 2pm? Not everyone is on instagram and facebook!! In terms of the match, I agree with resting most players, but I think Youngs could have put in a shift, we could use his experience ...

Where do you see the team announced? Not on the website yet which is annoying!

Very surprised Ben Y is not in the 23. It will be tough down there if they really have picked all their internationals!!

Good we need Weise back more than any other player.....and luckily he's not played much rugby these past few weeks.
Hopefully back for Quins to put AD in his place!!

What's wrong with Martin?

Yes the way refs are being treated at present is a disgrace. If it were just the odd occasion or person (eg Erasmus), then I would be more optimistic for the future. But when just about every team/country is doing it, what is the eventual outcome? No refs means no rugby, really wouldn't blame them i...

Absolutely an utter disgrace how Barnes has been treated and a number of the other refs.

Whilst teams like S Africa continue to employ the likes of Erasmus, there is no hope for referees. Eventually the game will die if no refs to officiate, wouldn't blame them if they went on strike to be honest!!

Looks an exciting team......not seen any pre-season, so really looking forward to tonight's game.

There are 5 good rugby matches to watch this weekend (Tigers plus the 4 quarter finals), not yet told "she who must be obeyed", waiting for the right moment

Wiese left out of SA ¼ final team Pollard on the bench Wow Weise left out of the Boks 23, hope he's not injured!!! I suppose Smith covers more back row positions, but what strength in depth. I want Wales to lose (obviously) and we get TR back. Plus for once I might be supporting France as it would ...

I think Borths has left DK out to really concentrate on mending any ongoing niggling injuries and to have a proper pre season.

I don't think he trusts him not to break down again (with England) without that grounding. But IMO DK is definitely a future international injuries permitting.

Great 23 that. Think we could really cause an upset here away from home! Think Youngs starting and Potter on the wing was the right choice. I agree, I also think it is the right call to play Scott at 13 with Porter on the bench (based on current form). Great to see Cronin back and so pleased none o...

TigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 10:04 pm

RagingBull wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 9:23 pm Wigglesworth saying that Watson is still in talks

I'm trusting Wigglesworth over Fissler who's saying that his move to Sarries is almost there...

Well he would certainly be mad to move to Irish in their current financial woes........

Robborugby - that's a good 23. I agree about Scott at 13, he's played well over recent weeks. But I would have Porter on the bench not Brown, he just covers more positions. Gopperth/Atkinson is a tough one, but you are probably right in terms of the experience JG brings on such a big occasion. I jus...