Only problem is that it is already out of our hands as Newcastle are almost certain to make it from our group so not much chance of silverwareWiggoTiger wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2018 5:28 pm Play full strength side only chance of silverware. Need to win something to cheer us up
Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
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Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
If there's a mathematical chance of qualifying you can be sure MoC's team selection will negate it.Doghashadhisday wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:29 pmOnly problem is that it is already out of our hands as Newcastle are almost certain to make it from our group so not much chance of silverwareWiggoTiger wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2018 5:28 pm Play full strength side only chance of silverware. Need to win something to cheer us up
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Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
Gigena McGuigan* Cilliers
Wells Makysmiw
Ryan Tuilagi Evans
Simmonds Toomua
Tuilagi Owen
Holmes Worth Brady
Reps - Mahoney / Rizzo / Bateman / Fitzgerald / Mapapalangi / White / Hardwick / C Thacker
*Harry Thacker if McGuigan is injured
Personally, I think Joe Ford will feature but I'd go with the above so that Toomua, Owen & Manu get some time on the field together before the Gloucester game because they (if fit) would be what i'd start with in that match.
Wells Makysmiw
Ryan Tuilagi Evans
Simmonds Toomua
Tuilagi Owen
Holmes Worth Brady
Reps - Mahoney / Rizzo / Bateman / Fitzgerald / Mapapalangi / White / Hardwick / C Thacker
*Harry Thacker if McGuigan is injured
Personally, I think Joe Ford will feature but I'd go with the above so that Toomua, Owen & Manu get some time on the field together before the Gloucester game because they (if fit) would be what i'd start with in that match.
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Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
Always been impressed with Owen whenever I’ve seen him play. Pity he’s been injured so much this season. Hopefully over the AWC he can get match fit for Gloucester.
Hoping Jonah Holmes smashes it. Such a natural finisher who reads the game a bit like Ashton. Always seems to be on the shoulder of the ball player or running a great support line.
Hoping Jonah Holmes smashes it. Such a natural finisher who reads the game a bit like Ashton. Always seems to be on the shoulder of the ball player or running a great support line.
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Based on performances this season, Owen would be my first choice 13 when fit.Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:15 pm Always been impressed with Owen whenever I’ve seen him play. Pity he’s been injured so much this season. Hopefully over the AWC he can get match fit for Gloucester.
Hoping Jonah Holmes smashes it. Such a natural finisher who reads the game a bit like Ashton. Always seems to be on the shoulder of the ball player or running a great support line.
I'd like to see more of Holmes in the Premiership, he looks like a very promising talent.
Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
Should be happy with tomorrows selection thenTiglon wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:50 amBased on performances this season, Owen would be my first choice 13 when fit.Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:15 pm Always been impressed with Owen whenever I’ve seen him play. Pity he’s been injured so much this season. Hopefully over the AWC he can get match fit for Gloucester.
Hoping Jonah Holmes smashes it. Such a natural finisher who reads the game a bit like Ashton. Always seems to be on the shoulder of the ball player or running a great support line.
I'd like to see more of Holmes in the Premiership, he looks like a very promising talent.
15 George Worth
14 Tom Brady
13 Gareth Owen
12 Charlie Thacker
11 Jonah Holmes
10 Joe Ford
9 Sam Harrison (c)
1 Facundo Gigena
2 Jake Kerr
3 Pat Cilliers
4 Joe Maksymiw
5 Harry Wells
6 Luke Hamilton
7 Will Evans
8 Fred Tuilagi
Replacements
16 Tatafu Polota-Nau
17 Kyle Traynor
18 Chris Baumann
19 Sam Lewis
20 Valentino Mapapalangi
21 Harry Simmons
22 Tom Hardwick
23 Jordan Olowofela
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Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
Harrison and Ford don't exactly fill me with confidence.
I'll be happier if Indiana Jones was on the team sheet
I'll be happier if Indiana Jones was on the team sheet
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Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
Not a bad side, maybe a close gameloretta wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:30 pmShould be happy with tomorrows selection thenTiglon wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:50 amBased on performances this season, Owen would be my first choice 13 when fit.Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:15 pm Always been impressed with Owen whenever I’ve seen him play. Pity he’s been injured so much this season. Hopefully over the AWC he can get match fit for Gloucester.
Hoping Jonah Holmes smashes it. Such a natural finisher who reads the game a bit like Ashton. Always seems to be on the shoulder of the ball player or running a great support line.
I'd like to see more of Holmes in the Premiership, he looks like a very promising talent.
15 George Worth
14 Tom Brady
13 Gareth Owen
12 Charlie Thacker
11 Jonah Holmes
10 Joe Ford
9 Sam Harrison (c)
1 Facundo Gigena
2 Jake Kerr
3 Pat Cilliers
4 Joe Maksymiw
5 Harry Wells
6 Luke Hamilton
7 Will Evans
8 Fred Tuilagi
Replacements
16 Tatafu Polota-Nau
17 Kyle Traynor
18 Chris Baumann
19 Sam Lewis
20 Valentino Mapapalangi
21 Harry Simmons
22 Tom Hardwick
23 Jordan Olowofela
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Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
Blaine Scully and Jack Roberts in the Cardiff side.
Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
disappointed not to see Manu in the side, surely needs game time.
unless that tight calf was more than thought pre racing game
unless that tight calf was more than thought pre racing game
Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
Cardiff Blues: Rhun Williams; Blaine Scully (C), Aled Summerhill, Jack Roberts, Corey Howells; Steven Shingler, Lewis Jones; Corey Domachowski, Kirby Myhill, Anton Peikrishvili, Ben Murphy, James Down, Macauley Cook, James Botham, Alun Lawrence
Replacements: Ethan Lewis, Rhys Carre, Keiron Assiratti, Owen Lloyd, Joe Miles, Scott Gibson, Ben Jones, Max Llewellyn
Last week against Lyon: Gareth Anscombe, Alex Cuthbert, Garyn Smith, Rey Lee-Lo, Blaine Scully, Jarrod Evans, Lloyd Williams, Gethin Jenkins, Matthew Rees, Dillon Lewis, Damian Welch, James Down, Macauley Cook, Ellis Jenkins and Josh Navidi.
Replacements: Kirby Myhill, Bradley Thyer, Scott Andrews, Josh Turnbull, Olly Robinson, Tomos Williams, Steve Shingler and Rhun Williams.
Looks like they have made a lot of changes. I don't know enough about them to judge whether they are strong or not.
Scully is captain. He's a very good defensive winger, I guess we'll find out how good Holmes actually is against him.
Replacements: Ethan Lewis, Rhys Carre, Keiron Assiratti, Owen Lloyd, Joe Miles, Scott Gibson, Ben Jones, Max Llewellyn
Last week against Lyon: Gareth Anscombe, Alex Cuthbert, Garyn Smith, Rey Lee-Lo, Blaine Scully, Jarrod Evans, Lloyd Williams, Gethin Jenkins, Matthew Rees, Dillon Lewis, Damian Welch, James Down, Macauley Cook, Ellis Jenkins and Josh Navidi.
Replacements: Kirby Myhill, Bradley Thyer, Scott Andrews, Josh Turnbull, Olly Robinson, Tomos Williams, Steve Shingler and Rhun Williams.
Looks like they have made a lot of changes. I don't know enough about them to judge whether they are strong or not.
Scully is captain. He's a very good defensive winger, I guess we'll find out how good Holmes actually is against him.
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As for our side, it's quite strong. I'd have liked to of seen some more of the U20's before they go to the 6N, but that's just me.
Harrison and Ford really need to step up in this 6N period.
Harrison and Ford really need to step up in this 6N period.
Re: Tigers vs Cardiff Blues - AWC Cup
Bath have put out a relatively strong side agaunst Newcastle....a Bath victory and Tigers should have a goid chance ti qualify if they can beat Cardiff and Wasps.
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I agree. One of the those "who?" signings who actually turn out to have quite a bit of potential (which, to be fair, to be courted by a club like Leicester they should) with their change in environment. Let's hope he gets a run of injury free games.Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:15 pm Always been impressed with Owen whenever I’ve seen him play. Pity he’s been injured so much this season. Hopefully over the AWC he can get match fit for Gloucester.
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Harrison at least gets stuck even when not playing well, but I don't thing Joe Ford can step up, that's the problem
Nowadays referees decide matches, players by how much.