Weekend match thread - 24-26th May

[Mark62]

Looking forward to Sarries versus Gloucester tomorrow. I think it will be the more competitive of the two semi's.

I really hope so, but I can see home wins by 20 points in each match

[Scott1]

I'm a Saints fan tomorrow,don't hate!

[1989Tiger]

Looking forward to Sarries versus Gloucester tomorrow. I think it will be the more competitive of the two semi's.

Agreed. If any away team is going to win, it will be Gloucester.

[ourla]

Looking forward to Sarries versus Gloucester tomorrow. I think it will be the more competitive of the two semi's.

I really hope so, but I can see home wins by 20 points in each match

To be honest I am not fussed if Saracens win, I just think it's got potential to be a good game.

I can't see how Saints have got a scooby although again have no interest in who wins.

I think I'll only watch one game anyhow so I hope I am right about which one will be the better.

[Scott1]

All over by HT

[JP14]

Ben Spencer’s box-kicking is out of this world, and even if it isn’t, Sarries are ruthless effective at pouncing on Gloucester. Looks like they will win by some margin.

[RagingBull]

Ackermann always seems to end up being the bridesmaid.
Guess the style he likes to play is always vulnerable in the knockout stages as little mistakes will just get more and more exposed.

[Mark62]

Tompkins is a hell of a replacement

[Mark62]

Itoje adding to the England 6 debate particularly with the quality of the other 2nd rows available

[Dangerous4]

Ackermann always seems to end up being the bridesmaid.
Guess the style he likes to play is always vulnerable in the knockout stages as little mistakes will just get more and more exposed.

Ackermann, I am sure will be targeted by Sarries. Keep him quiet then I believe they will be home and dry.

[markharbtiger]

Sarries seemingly done their homework. Heads-up coaching.

[BFG]

It's a great shame that Slater had to go off, and that Thorley isn't available.
I don't think anyone can afford to lose these kind of players against Sarries squad which has unbelievable strength in depth and credit to their coaches that they can bring in a developed player like Tomkins to score a hat trick having only been on the pitch for about 30 minutes.

[westwinds31]

Player of the season not great today. Back foot....hurried...errors...ineffective

[markharbtiger]

Looking forward to Sarries versus Gloucester tomorrow. I think it will be the more competitive of the two semi's.

I was predicting Sarries by 18 and Chiefs by 7, but this was on the basis that Saints would have Hartley back...apparently not. Since it’s currently Sarries by 30, can only hope the other semi is more competitive...

[Redstripeman]

...Sarries speed and confidence is a massive asset.
Still going offside when defending and the ref sanctioning it. Sarries players making defensive tackles while 3 or 4 go past the gain line when they are nowhere near the ball. Cuts down the space for the attacking team and any turnover has immediate support from players who should not be where they are and obviously gaining an unfair advantage. Ref this game properly and they would have to sit off more, we are allowing them to re-write the rules unilaterally.