Tigers v Castres

Forum to discuss everything that is Tigers related

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

Post Reply
Jimmy Skitz
Super User
Super User
Posts: 4950
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:19 pm
Location: Thurnby Lodge

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by Jimmy Skitz »

with the changes came sloppy defending, still it's a bonus point win
Old Hob
Super User
Super User
Posts: 4109
Joined: Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:15 pm

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by Old Hob »

But an away bonus point given away :smt011
Omnia dicta fortiora si dicta Latina
DaveRave
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 862
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:19 pm

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by DaveRave »

A tremendous win slightly marred by rather phoning in the last 10-15 minutes. The line out is still a concern as well.
Jimmy Skitz
Super User
Super User
Posts: 4950
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:19 pm
Location: Thurnby Lodge

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by Jimmy Skitz »

Old Hob wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:12 pm But an away bonus point given away :smt011
but no BPs in the other game
Big Dai
Super User
Super User
Posts: 6044
Joined: Tue Mar 02, 2004 6:04 pm
Location: Abergavenny

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by Big Dai »

That first half was brilliant. Viainu mom? Genge for me. Remy time! But will that last BP cost us in the end?

Play a more rugged opposition and those defensive errors will cost. Glad Telusa just admitted how scared he was of forwards. Even if he did let a cuss word slip.

Now......time for that Remy.
Exile Wigstonite living in Wales.
Poet laureate of the "One Eyed Turk".
Bar stool philosopher in the "Wilted Daffodil"
LE18
Super User
Super User
Posts: 4840
Joined: Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:13 am
Location: Great Glen

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by LE18 »

Wonderful first half, but my oh my don't we lose it when our bench comes on in second half, once again we make a present of a point to the opposition, having said that, must have been the best first half display by any team.
drc_007
Super User
Super User
Posts: 3402
Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:28 am

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by drc_007 »

Any word on the Toomua injury?

The second half just underlined how important he is to the defence.
Jimmy Skitz
Super User
Super User
Posts: 4950
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:19 pm
Location: Thurnby Lodge

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by Jimmy Skitz »

drc_007 wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:24 pm Any word on the Toomua injury?

The second half just underlined how important he is to the defence.
Murphy said during the game he "took a knock" and was taken off as a precaution
tigerburnie
Super User
Super User
Posts: 8317
Joined: Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:46 pm
Location: Scotland

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by tigerburnie »

Superb result, our starters are very exciting and finding that clinical edge, maybe our injuries are hitting our depth in the squad.
"If you want entertainment, go to the theatre," says Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill. "Rugby players play the game to win.15/1/21.
teds
Silver Member
Silver Member
Posts: 670
Joined: Thu Mar 04, 2004 6:02 pm
Location: london

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by teds »

And didn't old man Tait play well in attack and defence.
baz1664
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1517
Joined: Thu Mar 04, 2004 12:47 pm
Location: LEICESTER!!

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by baz1664 »

That first half was awesome, vintage tigers with an edge of Southern Hemisphere rugby, brilliant all round, everyone was a standout but Ford, May, Toomua and Veainu were outstanding, the pack was quality especially Mappa, Hamilton, Kalamafoni and T Young’s.
It was disappointing we coughed up a try bonus point and I think the bench at the moment is not up to scratch, once we have Brady, Thompstone, Fitz back then I think we will be in a good place.
I pray Toomua hasn’t done anything serious because the half back partnership between him and Ford could take us to good places.
Well done tigers 👍
BFG
Super User
Super User
Posts: 3347
Joined: Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:19 pm

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by BFG »

Apart from one attack where they should've really scored Castres were woeful in the first half, Leicester were on it and Castres made them look great!
The subs weren't that bad for Leicester IMO, Castres were simply never going to be as poor as the first half for a full 80 minutes, they simply had to start playing otherwise it'd 70 points or more and they'd all be looking for work on Monday!
Just goes to show how close this level is, it can turn in an instant!
Scott11
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 829
Joined: Tue Mar 21, 2017 12:54 pm

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by Scott11 »

Great win and nice BP for Castres! Leave them with something to play for v R92!
Timmers
Top Cat
Top Cat
Posts: 86
Joined: Mon Nov 24, 2014 2:04 pm

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by Timmers »

Thoroughly enjoyable attacking rugby. Yes, terrible last 15 minutes but I’m not going to complain.
Vieanu, May and Genge were stand out performers for me. Both may and genge should be starters for England imo.
And a shout out for old man tait. 10 years ago he lit up the World Cup final. Today he’s come into the team and showed world class link play at 13. Two weeks ago he came in at 15 against Irish and showed he’s still a solid back up to vieanu. His versatility across the midfield justifies his selection in the 23 even if he has lost his pace.
kpj tiger
Super User
Super User
Posts: 5280
Joined: Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:57 pm
Location: Stoney Stanton

Re: Tigers v Castres

Post by kpj tiger »

That first half was special, the best I've seen from Tigers in some years, Kalamafoni was pretty much world class (the first 2 kick-off drops marred his performance), unfortunate that we seemed to be blowing so hard in the second half and let those tries in else it'd have been about as good as it gets
Post Reply