Tigers vs Cardiff - 12th January 2020

[OakhamTiger32]

Is it on one of the Welsh channels?

https://www.wheresthematch.com/live-rugby-union-on-tv/

Not on TV but as mentioned below it will most likely be live on the EPC Rugby website. They will announce which games are being shown within the next few days.

none of the games at Welford road have either been on TV or streamed

You’re right but the away match vs Calvisano was on the EPC rugby website, but the others weren’t. Seems they nominate about 6-8 games that they will cover so worth checking

[MCC1964]

I think it’ll be a fairly strong side named to play Cardiff, serving the purpose of continuity and also ensuring a relatively decent gate.

The trip to Pau I suspect will see a more varied side, possibly even the one we can expect to see during the 6N.

I agree. That makes a lot of sense.

[Leicestertinytiger]

I’d probably like us to put out the strongest team we can, minus the England internationals. Should give us some momentum going into the premiership games.

Bateman Kerr Leatigaga
Lavanini Green
Lewis Reffell
Thompson
White Reid
Eastmond Taute
Olowofela Veainu Thompstone

TPN, Gigena, Heyes, Wells, Coghlan, Simmons, Hardwick, Worth

[Chobbsy]

I’d probably like us to put out the strongest team we can, minus the England internationals. Should give us some momentum going into the premiership games.

Bateman Kerr Leatigaga
Lavanini Green
Lewis Reffell
Thompson
White Reid
Eastmond Taute
Olowofela Veainu Thompstone

TPN, Gigena, Heyes, Wells, Coghlan, Simmons, Hardwick, Worth

We have to win against Cardiff and finish top, once that is done then we can dilute the team

[OakhamTiger32]

I’d probably like us to put out the strongest team we can, minus the England internationals. Should give us some momentum going into the premiership games.

Bateman Kerr Leatigaga
Lavanini Green
Lewis Reffell
Thompson
White Reid
Eastmond Taute
Olowofela Veainu Thompstone

TPN, Gigena, Heyes, Wells, Coghlan, Simmons, Hardwick, Worth

Strongest team would surely include Kalamafoni and Taufua. I’d like to see the England players in the match day squad, be it starting or on the bench to ensure we come away with the win. If Cardiff win this, the last round will be very tricky and Cardiff play Calvisano so will most likely pick up 5 points. They will know this and I’m sure will give it a go on Sunday. The key players can be rested away to Pau assuming we win this one

[Leicestertinytiger]

I’d probably like us to put out the strongest team we can, minus the England internationals. Should give us some momentum going into the premiership games.

Bateman Kerr Leatigaga
Lavanini Green
Lewis Reffell
Thompson
White Reid
Eastmond Taute
Olowofela Veainu Thompstone

TPN, Gigena, Heyes, Wells, Coghlan, Simmons, Hardwick, Worth

Strongest team would surely include Kalamafoni and Taufua. I’d like to see the England players in the match day squad, be it starting or on the bench to ensure we come away with the win. If Cardiff win this, the last round will be very tricky and Cardiff play Calvisano so will most likely pick up 5 points. They will know this and I’m sure will give it a go on Sunday. The key players can be rested away to Pau assuming we win this one

Yeah strongest team but those two definitely need a rest would have thought. Same for Youngs, some players will need to recharge.

[Mark62]

Big Tomas posted a picture of a drink by a sunny pool on Instagram today, but it doesn’t make it clear if he’s there at present

[RagingBull]

Hughes isn't in the European squad list yet.

[Hot_Charlie]

Big Tomas posted a picture of a drink by a sunny pool on Instagram today, but it doesn’t make it clear if he’s there at present

Wouldn’t be surprised if he is. He arrive pretty swiftly after the RWC so these European games are probably a good excuse to let him get away for a week or two.

[strawclearer]

Positive news via BBC Leicester sport:

Murphy confirms Jonah Holmes could be available again next week. "Jonah's back training with the squad. He's done a little bit with the team but not a huge amount of high speed running and loads. If everything goes well he may be in contention next week."

Will Spencer is available for the game against Cardiff, but Ifereimi Boladau is 50/50: "'Bola' played in the A League and had an exceptional game but got a bang on his knee which we've been managing since. He's touch and go for the weekend."

[Mark62]

Big Tomas posted a picture of a drink by a sunny pool on Instagram today, but it doesn’t make it clear if he’s there at present

Wouldn’t be surprised if he is. He arrive pretty swiftly after the RWC so these European games are probably a good excuse to let him get away for a week or two.

Agree totally and this likely to be one of the last such breaks available

[kk20gb30]

Take care of top spot qualification with in the group if at all possible.Strongest possible side - get into the habit of winning.

[anz3001]

Assuming nothing has changed from early on in the season “we’ll look to go strong at all home games and rotate during the away fixtures”. Strongest possible side for this one I recon.

[fentiger]

Clancy

[CitizenSmiff]

Clancy

He's fallen down the pecking order a bit hasn't he, surprised he's not doing one of the Champions games.