Teams up for Maori game

Forum to discuss everything that is Tigers related

Moderators: Tigerbeat, Rizzo, Tigers Press Office, Tigers Webmaster

kpj tiger
Super User
Super User
Posts: 5280
Joined: Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:57 pm
Location: Stoney Stanton

Teams up for Maori game

Post by kpj tiger »

Leicester Tigers (v Maori All Blacks, Welford Road, Tuesday 7.30pm)
0 Mathew Tait
N Niall Morris
M Matt Smith
L Anthony Allen
K Adam Thompstone
J George Ford
I Patrick Phibbs
A Boris Stankovich
B George Chuter
C Fraser Balmain
D Louis Deacon (c)
E Graham Kitchener
F Ed Slater
H Julian Salvi
G Jordan Crane

Replacements
P Jonny Harris
Q Jimmy Stevens
R Kieran Brookes
S Michael Noone
T Richard Thorpe
U Sam Harrison
V Dan Bowden
W Geordan Murphy

Maori All Blacks:
15 Andre Taylor
14 Kurt Baker
13 Charlie Ngatai
12 Tim Bateman
11 Kade Poki
10 Willy Ripia
9 Frae Wilson
1 Ben May
2 Hika Elliot
3 Ben Afeaki
4 Jarrad Hoeata
5 Jason Eaton
6 Shane Christie
7 Tanerau Latimer (c)
8 Elliot Dixon

Replacements:
16 Quentin MacDonald
17 Jacob Ellison
18 Bronson Murray
19 Romana Graham
20 Nick Crosswell
21 Jamieson Gibson-Park
22 Jackson Willison
23 Declan O'Donnell
Chobbsy
Super User
Super User
Posts: 3082
Joined: Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:51 am
Location: Milton Keynes

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by Chobbsy »

[quote="kpj tiger"]Leicester Tigers (v Maori All Blacks, Welford Road, Tuesday 7.30pm)
0 Mathew Tait
N Niall Morris
M Matt Smith
L Anthony Allen
K Adam Thompstone
J George Ford
I Patrick Phibbs
A Boris Stankovich
B George Chuter
C Fraser Balmain
D Louis Deacon (c)
E Graham Kitchener
F Ed Slater
H Julian Salvi
G Jordan Crane

Replacements
P Jonny Harris
Q Jimmy Stevens
R Kieran Brookes
S Michael Noone
T Richard Thorpe
U Sam Harrison
V Dan Bowden
W Geordan Murphy

Maori All Blacks:
15 Andre Taylor
14 Kurt Baker
13 Charlie Ngatai
12 Tim Bateman
11 Kade Poki
10 Willy Ripia
9 Frae Wilson
1 Ben May
2 Hika Elliot
3 Ben Afeaki
4 Jarrad Hoeata
5 Jason Eaton
6 Shane Christie
7 Tanerau Latimer (c)
8 Elliot Dixon

Replacements:
16 Quentin MacDonald
17 Jacob Ellison
18 Bronson Murray
19 Romana Graham
20 Nick Crosswell
21 Jamieson Gibson-Park
22 Jackson Willison
23 Declan O'Donnell[/quote]

Not a bad team !!!
God created rugby so footballers have heros too
bluntiger
Super User
Super User
Posts: 2649
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:58 pm
Location: Huntingdon

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by bluntiger »

As I wrote previously, I cannot understand the reasoning behind selecting Salvi for this one. The first choice team is unbalenced without him and our ability at the breakdown is seriously diminished as he is really the only 7 we have in the squad so risking him in a friendly is, for me anyway, reckless.

We have 2 AP games (Wasps and Bath) and 2 HC games in the next 5 weeks and 4 wins (with two HC bonus points also a must) will be critical to how our season pans out.

I really hope that it doesn't backfire on us.
Always a Tiger
Rykard
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1438
Joined: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:05 pm

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by Rykard »

strong side.
As someone said if we put out a weak side, the touring teams won't want to play us....
cheers
Rich
physiodan
Silver Member
Silver Member
Posts: 749
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:51 pm
Location: Sheffield

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by physiodan »

bluntiger wrote:As I wrote previously, I cannot understand the reasoning behind selecting Salvi for this one. The first choice team is unbalenced without him and our ability at the breakdown is seriously diminished as he is really the only 7 we have in the squad so risking him in a friendly is, for me anyway, reckless.

We have 2 AP games (Wasps and Bath) and 2 HC games in the next 5 weeks and 4 wins (with two HC bonus points also a must) will be critical to how our season pans out.

I really hope that it doesn't backfire on us.
He also needs to regain match fitness which he wont get from pulling splinters out. The Maori game will be a good test and then rest them during the LV cup games as we always do. Thats 11 days to recover. Shame Bowden is not starting in this one and giving Allen a rest but it may mean he is starting in the LV cup
bluntiger
Super User
Super User
Posts: 2649
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:58 pm
Location: Huntingdon

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by bluntiger »

physiodan wrote:He also needs to regain match fitness which he wont get from pulling splinters out. The Maori game will be a good test and then rest them during the LV cup games as we always do. Thats 11 days to recover. Shame Bowden is not starting in this one and giving Allen a rest but it may mean he is starting in the LV cup
Like I said, I really hope that it doesn't backfire on us because we need Salvi more than anyone else at the moment IMO. If other players get injured, we have cover but Noone and Thorpe are not up to speed and are not adequate cover for Salvi. Big risk.
Always a Tiger
Will S
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1531
Joined: Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:21 pm
Location: Leicester

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by Will S »

If I were a first team player I wouldn't want to be left out of occasions like this. It is the sort of match you play the game for and someone like Salvi, who is not going to see much international game time, I would imagine would be very upset not to get the chance here.

Keep the players happy and grateful to the club for giving them these great opportunities.
Hull Fan
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1509
Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:43 am
Location: Hull

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by Hull Fan »

Shame that SKY aren't covering the game as they did with SA & Australia.
Never mind. :smt009
The East Yorkshire Branch
Coalville RFC - "It's in the blood"
PM76
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 988
Joined: Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:46 am

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by PM76 »

Great to see Tait back, but suprised to see GM on the bench, especially when other "key players" such as Salvi and Deacon are staring. Happy for Deacs that he has not picked up another injury. Presumably Phibbs ahead of Harrison is due to GF at 10, this is a bit negative IMO. Hopefully the side will push them close, another win vs. a national/ second side would be superb.
Southernsoftie
Top Cat
Top Cat
Posts: 86
Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:56 pm

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by Southernsoftie »

http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/maori-all-b ... y/5/140348

Sky sports to show delayed coverage at 7pm on the 15th?
BJ.
Super User
Super User
Posts: 5170
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:08 pm
Location: One step ahead of the rest of the herd

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by BJ. »

That's assuming you're watching Sky NZ of course.
Whatever you do, don't argue. We might never hear from you again.
bluntiger
Super User
Super User
Posts: 2649
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:58 pm
Location: Huntingdon

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by bluntiger »

Thats not UK Sky Sports - it is Sky Sports NZ!
Always a Tiger
Wayne Richardson Fan Club
Super User
Super User
Posts: 3837
Joined: Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:53 am
Location: The Salt Mines

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by Wayne Richardson Fan Club »

The Maori team has some real quality players, Taylor is pushing Dagg for the AB's & Eaton was arguebly the best NZ 2nd row in Super Rugby last season.

I would suggest we might struggle up front as the Maori front 5 is big strong & very very mobile.
To win is not as important as playing with style!
Soggypitch
Super User
Super User
Posts: 2288
Joined: Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:18 pm
Location: Market Harborough

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by Soggypitch »

It's a good side and I'm looking forward to a great occasion. I didn't go to the SA game a couple of seasons ago (big mistake), so here's hoping for a similarly rousing match!!
Soggypitch
Grannyman
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 261
Joined: Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:59 am
Location: Biggleswade

Re: Teams up for Maori game

Post by Grannyman »

I can't tell you how excited I am for this. It's a shame the Autumn Internationals have got in the way but the side we're putting out is excellent.

If it's not televised then there sould be a DVD.

I'm so excited, but I haven't told my kids that I'm going because I can't bare to tell them that I'm going without them!
Post Reply