Starting 15 for the Gloucester Game?

[Brianf]

The unoffy is saying that Marcos will be out for a further 10-12 weeks with a back injury (according to Radio Leicester). Do not know if this is true, but very tough for Marcos if it is.

[strawclearer]

The unoffy is saying that Marcos will be out for a further 10-12 weeks with a back injury (according to Radio Leicester). Do not know if this is true, but very tough for Marcos if it is.

Mercury confirming...

Ayerza looks set to be sidelined for an extended period. He has been struggling with a nerve problem in his back and specialist advice suggests he will be out for 10-12 weeks.

On a more positive note:

Ellis Genge and Mike Williams will be available to face Gloucester after being released by England ahead of the Six Nations clash with Wales.

and:

Mauger said that the match is probably a week too early for both Telusa Veainu and JP Pietersen to return to action, but he is optimistic both will be fit for the following week's home game with Bristol.

[Bunchy]

For me

(1) Genge
(2) Youngs
(3) Bateman
(4) Slater
(5) Barrow
(6) Williams
(7) BoC
(8) Hamilton
(9) Harrison
(10) Freddie
(11) Thompstone
(12) Williams
(13) Betham
(14) Brady
(15) Tait

McGuigan, Rizzo, Thacker, Cilliers, Fitzgerald, Kitto, Mermoz, Roberts

Will Thacker cover backrow?????

[Iain]

Damn and blast!

Losing Ayerza is another blow upon a series of blows. Whilst Genge is a more than able deputy, Marcos is unquestionably class, and no harm can come from having quality options to bring off the bench whoever starts.

I think at this point, we accept that Marcos is done for the season, give him a proper pre season and have him raring to go for September. He's probably got another year or two in him yet.

[Hot_Charlie]

For me

(1) Genge
(2) Youngs
(3) Bateman
(4) Slater
(5) Barrow
(6) Williams
(7) BoC
(8) Hamilton
(9) Harrison
(10) Freddie
(11) Thompstone
(12) Williams
(13) Betham
(14) Brady
(15) Tait

McGuigan, Rizzo, Thacker, Cilliers, Fitzgerald, Kitto, Mermoz, Roberts

Will Thacker cover backrow?????

Roberts and Betham in the centre I suspect. OW will hopefully be unavailable if he stays with Wales as cover for Biggar.

[Hinckley Bob]

For me

(1) Genge
(2) Youngs
(3) Bateman
(4) Slater
(5) Barrow
(6) Williams
(7) BoC
(8) Hamilton
(9) Harrison
(10) Freddie
(11) Thompstone
(12) Williams
(13) Betham
(14) Brady
(15) Tait

McGuigan, Rizzo, Thacker, Cilliers, Fitzgerald, Kitto, Mermoz, Roberts

Will Thacker cover backrow?????

Looks a likely line-up to me, although McGuigan and Cilliers have certainly put their hands up in the last 2 weeks. No Evans?

[Hot_Charlie]

For me

(1) Genge
(2) Youngs
(3) Bateman
(4) Slater
(5) Barrow
(6) Williams
(7) BoC
(8) Hamilton
(9) Harrison
(10) Freddie
(11) Thompstone
(12) Williams
(13) Betham
(14) Brady
(15) Tait

McGuigan, Rizzo, Thacker, Cilliers, Fitzgerald, Kitto, Mermoz, Roberts

Will Thacker cover backrow?????

Looks a likely line-up to me, although McGuigan and Cilliers have certainly put their hands up in the last 2 weeks. No Evans?

Evans' knock against Saints might be worth resting him for (if he's actually recovered yet?).

[Bunchy]

Evans out for a good while I am told - real shame

[Hot_Charlie]

Evans out for a good while I am told - real shame

It did look rather serious.

[Noddy555]

Tomorrow noon's selection for Saturday will be interesting, If Veianu is still not ready to play then I hope the following squad will be chosen{

15. Tait Subs: 16 Youngs or McGuigan
14. Thompstone 17 Rizzo
13. Betham 18 Cilliers
12. Mermoz 19 Fitzgerald
11. Brady 20 Williams
10. Burns 21 Kitto
09. Harrison 22 Smith
01. Ayerza. 23 Roberts
02. Thacker
03. Bateman
04. Slater
05. Barrow
06. Croft
07. O'Connor
08. Hamilton

[Bunchy]

Ayerza out for nearly the season.....

[sapajo]

Welford Rd, Oval Park, and away venues should all be exorcised to kill off this nightmare injury curse

[Hot_Charlie]

Just for variation, how about:

12. Roberts
13. Mermoz
15. Betham

(And obviously the other 12 too)

[Noddy555]

In that case Bunchy I suppose Rizzo will start unless Genge is released back to his club?

[Bunchy]

Genge and Mike W back with Tigers and in contention for the squad