Cockers choose 12TBill W (2) wrote:Nah! 12T!!Tiger_in_Birmingham wrote:who would you put on the bench to cover outside centre, wing and fullback?sctiger wrote:If Matt is fit then it will most likely be Smith and Allen with Agulla on the wing.
I guess it would be Hippo with others shuffling to make room
Cockers choose Hippo?
Will it be 12T or Hippo then?
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I've always rated Danny Hipkiss but I think it's a sad state of affairs if Cockers picks a guy who has a maximum 80 minutes of his Tigers career over a guy who could (and should) be a big player for Leicester for years to come.
IMHO I think he'll go Billy if it's Glaws and Hippo if it's Sarries. If he doesn't pick Billy then at least it'd be a great send off for Dan.
This is all assuming that Matt Smith doesn't make it of course although I prefer to see him on the wing - he's not a great centre IMO.
IMHO I think he'll go Billy if it's Glaws and Hippo if it's Sarries. If he doesn't pick Billy then at least it'd be a great send off for Dan.
This is all assuming that Matt Smith doesn't make it of course although I prefer to see him on the wing - he's not a great centre IMO.
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Re: Will it be 12T or Hippo then?
I've always rated Danny Hipkiss but I think it's a sad state of affairs if Cockers picks a guy who has a maximum 80 minutes of his Tigers career over a guy who could (and should) be a big player for Leicester for years to come.
IMHO I think he'll go Billy if it's Glaws and Hippo if it's Sarries. If he doesn't pick Billy then at least it'd be a great send off for Dan.
This is all assuming that Matt Smith doesn't make it of course although I prefer to see him on the wing - he's not a great centre IMO.
IMHO I think he'll go Billy if it's Glaws and Hippo if it's Sarries. If he doesn't pick Billy then at least it'd be a great send off for Dan.
This is all assuming that Matt Smith doesn't make it of course although I prefer to see him on the wing - he's not a great centre IMO.
I saw Marika Vunibaka play
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15. Scott Hamilton
14. Horacio Agulla
13. Anthony Allen
12. Billy Twelvetrees
11. Alesana Tuilagi
22. Jeremy Staunton
23. Matt Smith
IMHO, Thats who I'd go with.
14. Horacio Agulla
13. Anthony Allen
12. Billy Twelvetrees
11. Alesana Tuilagi
22. Jeremy Staunton
23. Matt Smith
IMHO, Thats who I'd go with.
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If Danny is fully fit and raring to go then I'd pick him at 13. It's his normal position, whereas Billy has played 10 or 12 all season.
Billy would be a great asset on the bench - where incidentally there may be quite a lot of space if Brian Campsall makes a formal complaint to the RFU about our coaches alleged behaviour.....
Billy would be a great asset on the bench - where incidentally there may be quite a lot of space if Brian Campsall makes a formal complaint to the RFU about our coaches alleged behaviour.....
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it has to be 12t's, just in case we need kicker with better than yesterdays 25% 1 kick from 4 not good enough!
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How did we win yesterday 11-3 with one unconverted try if Toby only managed one kick then?fatprop wrote:it has to be 12t's, just in case we need kicker with better than yesterdays 25% 1 kick from 4 not good enough!
The TWO he missed were tricky ones, one from the far left after Alex's try, and one from the half-way ling in a swirling wind!
Give the guy a break!
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It should and will (assuming all are fit) be:
15 Hamilton
14 Agulla
13 Smith
12 Allen
11 A Tuilagi
10 Flood
22 Staunton
23 Twelvetrees
Smith clearly isn't everyones (anyones!?) first choice 13 but he is quick, disciplined, strong defensively and has proven experience of playing well (and scoring) in a Twickenham final.
15 Hamilton
14 Agulla
13 Smith
12 Allen
11 A Tuilagi
10 Flood
22 Staunton
23 Twelvetrees
Smith clearly isn't everyones (anyones!?) first choice 13 but he is quick, disciplined, strong defensively and has proven experience of playing well (and scoring) in a Twickenham final.
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This seems the obvious choice if Matts hamstring is ok.caecilius wrote:It should and will (assuming all are fit) be:
15 Hamilton
14 Agulla
13 Smith
12 Allen
11 A Tuilagi
10 Flood
22 Staunton
23 Twelvetrees
Smith clearly isn't everyones (anyones!?) first choice 13 but he is quick, disciplined, strong defensively and has proven experience of playing well (and scoring) in a Twickenham final.
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I thought Toby missed THREE kicks yesterday, from FIVE attempts, so 40% success? 2 Pens (1 first half one second half) and one conversion - that bent in such a way it actually looked to me like he was taking the swirling wind into consideration and didn't get lucky. The Pen miss in the first half was the more 'unforgiveable' miss with the wind at his back and was the easier kick IMO.Tigerbob wrote:How did we win yesterday 11-3 with one unconverted try if Toby only managed one kick then?fatprop wrote:it has to be 12t's, just in case we need kicker with better than yesterdays 25% 1 kick from 4 not good enough!
The TWO he missed were tricky ones, one from the far left after Alex's try, and one from the half-way ling in a swirling wind!
Give the guy a break!
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12trees will not be here for years to come if Cockers is still there, he simply is not his cup of tea which is a shame because without him covering for Flood and Staunton when they were injured we would probably not have been in the playoffs.POSTIGER wrote:I've always rated Danny Hipkiss but I think it's a sad state of affairs if Cockers picks a guy who has a maximum 80 minutes of his Tigers career over a guy who could (and should) be a big player for Leicester for years to come.
IMHO I think he'll go Billy if it's Glaws and Hippo if it's Sarries. If he doesn't pick Billy then at least it'd be a great send off for Dan.
This is all assuming that Matt Smith doesn't make it of course although I prefer to see him on the wing - he's not a great centre IMO.
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"Hippo on Park. 12T on bench" said Bill. The opposite says I - and leave everything else as is.
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But what will Cockers say?Old Hob wrote:"Hippo on Park. 12T on bench" said Bill. The opposite says I - and leave everything else as is.
Still keeping the faith!
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Isn't it nice to be in a position where we have so many good centers to choose from. Perhaps we should be greatful for this glut of talent rather than moaning about whether our 'favourite' will be picked.
Isn't it also nice to be in a position to have to choose for the next game. 10 other teams are already planning their holidays.
Isn't it also nice to be in a position to have to choose for the next game. 10 other teams are already planning their holidays.
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I agree, before Christmas 12T was holding the fort!tonyw wrote:12trees will not be here for years to come if Cockers is still there, he simply is not his cup of tea which is a shame because without him covering for Flood and Staunton when they were injured we would probably not have been in the playoffs.POSTIGER wrote:I've always rated Danny Hipkiss but I think it's a sad state of affairs if Cockers picks a guy who has a maximum 80 minutes of his Tigers career over a guy who could (and should) be a big player for Leicester for years to come.
IMHO I think he'll go Billy if it's Glaws and Hippo if it's Sarries. If he doesn't pick Billy then at least it'd be a great send off for Dan.
This is all assuming that Matt Smith doesn't make it of course although I prefer to see him on the wing - he's not a great centre IMO.
I'd like to see him start but on the bench would be good as he can cover 10,12 and 13