Tigers v Castres
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Looks a good solid compact team with a strong back line lets hope it can deliver us the 5 points that we need.
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Yes agree there is always a danger that some very hungry players from down the pecking order could spoil the party and I'm sure Leicester will approach the game right.JP14 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2017 2:36 pmI wouldn't get passive though, Tigers need to be hungry and in for this one and have a killer attitude similar to Sarries vs Saints so that they don't get upset by Castres. Look what happened to Quins at home against La Rochelle.
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With the possible exception of the second row still to sort out, that is pretty much what everyone's been demanding to see. I like the look of the starters and the finishers, great front row and Dan Touhy will add to their worries. Tigers to win at home, should be with a TBP too.
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Missed the signing of Jonny Law on the wing. Assume May is injured and we could only borrow a player from some youth team
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Good to see Mafi back at WR tho'. I really hope he has a bad game
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Ya beat me to it JG, been out all afternoon, lol.
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Not sure Jonny Law can play wing though he plays mostly 10 and 9 in the academy.
Although having Jonny May and Jonny Law in a same team might confuse Bleddyn a fair bit.
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When did Mafi come back to Europe? I want him back
Kitch and Barrow have a lot to prove today as I would have dropped them both personally after poor performances for most of the season. Wells must be :censored: off.
Mapapalangi and Kalamafoni are an interesting choice at 6 and 8 respectively, I think most of us would have them pegged for the opposite position. Maybe they think Map is more explosive so doesn't need the extra space that an 8 often has to work with.
Kitch and Barrow have a lot to prove today as I would have dropped them both personally after poor performances for most of the season. Wells must be :censored: off.
Mapapalangi and Kalamafoni are an interesting choice at 6 and 8 respectively, I think most of us would have them pegged for the opposite position. Maybe they think Map is more explosive so doesn't need the extra space that an 8 often has to work with.
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About 18-24 months after he left us to go back to Australia.
Maybe Kalamafoni is seen as having a bit more control at the back of the scrum? Not sure myself but it's a thought, Papa Tino will get better at that though.
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I suspect Joe Ford is the bench selection with the wind forcast.
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Kicking will be an absolute lottery in these conditions. Low kicks to the corners will be the order of the day. Hope the lineout holds out
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Wow!
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I thought Toomua had destroyed his knee again the way he stayed down but he seems to be relatively alright.
pretty much a complete 40 mins of Rugby, superb stuff and that offload from Mapapalangi ...
only downside for me is the reinjury to Owen's Hamstring
pretty much a complete 40 mins of Rugby, superb stuff and that offload from Mapapalangi ...
only downside for me is the reinjury to Owen's Hamstring
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Tremendous viewing so far. They've clearly squeezed some basketball practice in during the week.
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Joe Ford on at 12