Tigers v Pau Saturday Nov 16th

[Ashurstwoodtiger]

No Jonny May have I missed something? I know he was nursing a hamstring during the World Cup presume ( hope ) he is being given time for 100% fitness.

[KevinR]

To be fair to Bleddyn, he now seems to have mastered Lavanini, having initially christened him 'Lanny Veeny'! )Incidentally, I noticed that the announcer at the Mad Stad was completely stumped by Olowofela last week). My young spies tell me that Jonny May is getting some heat treatment in Dubai

[LE18]

To be fair to Bleddyn, he now seems to have mastered Lavanini, having initially christened him 'Lanny Veeny'! )Incidentally, I noticed that the announcer at the Mad Stad was completely stumped by Olowofela last week). My young spies tell me that Jonny May is getting some heat treatment in Dubai

Its about time for the Dubai 7s, we had a great time there last year, perhaps England have picked him to replace Ryan Olowofela?

[JP14]

That’s a good team to be fair, hope they click.

[Knightonian]

To my mind Johnny can have some extra time off to recharge as he was one of the few to deliver every game last year

[Robespierre]

I’ve registered with the European rugby website and will hopefully see a Tigers’ win!

[PCA26]

Hardwick not selected at 12 or in subs ?

[RagingBull]

Hardwick not selected at 12 or in subs ?

Wouldn't be surprised if he starts v Cardiff

[sam16111986]

Hardwick not selected at 12 or in subs ?

Week off I presume. The Ford/Reid is the combination most likely to have been eyed up as first choice before the season. Taute could do with some game time off the bench and Worth covers more positions.

[strawclearer]

I think we need to win this Challenge Cup thingy which qualifies us for Champions Cup next season. That way, we can focus on Top 4, Jolly Boys' Outing for the Final and Premiership Champions.

[Mayocaz]

Really worried about this team selection. Pau have sent over a very weak side and we are meanwhile playing lads who a fortnight ago were in a World Cup final. I’d rather our key England players return for our next league game and not riske them in such a pointless match. Anything less than a 25 point win tomorrow would be a below par victory with those teams.

[CitizenSmiff]

Really worried about this team selection. Pau have sent over a very weak side and we are meanwhile playing lads who a fortnight ago were in a World Cup final. I’d rather our key England players return for our next league game and not riske them in such a pointless match. Anything less than a 25 point win tomorrow would be a below par victory with those teams.

A good performance is more important than the result, its a good opportunity to bed in the combinations we're going to rely on in the league. There's not a lot you can do on the training ground that can really prepare you for the real thing.

[Robespierre]

Really worried about this team selection. Pau have sent over a very weak side and we are meanwhile playing lads who a fortnight ago were in a World Cup final. I’d rather our key England players return for our next league game and not riske them in such a pointless match. Anything less than a 25 point win tomorrow would be a below par victory with those teams.

A very weak side? If Tigers believe that they could be in for a hard afternoon

[JP14]

Hoping for a good win!

[Robespierre]

I think we need to win this Challenge Cup thingy which qualifies us for Champions Cup next season. That way, we can focus on Top 4, Jolly Boys' Outing for the Final and Premiership Champions.

Bravo, strawclearer! Nothing beats a bit of cautious optimism!