Tigers vs Sale - 05 Sep 20

[Jimmy Skitz]

Having a second distributor at 12 might open up our attacking game more and Scott at 13 seems the best option in shutting down Manu. I'm a firm believer in getting our best players on the pitch and when seeing if the Ford/Henry partnership works (also a right/left foot kicking combination), there's not much game time left to try it before Castres. If we don't try it against Sale, it only really leaves the Saints game.

Manu has been playing at 12 for Sale

[Tiglon]

Centre will be a big call, stick with Taute or give Porter a shot against the big boys? Taute has been solid in defence; against Sale you’ll want a very solid pairing given who they could select at 12/13.

I think Wallace probably tips onto the bench for me if it’s a standard 5:3 split. If we go 6:2 then you’ve a bit more flex, particularly given the style of 6 we’ve been choosing.

Porter and Potter both need to improve their defence before being considered for the "1st team".

Agreed on that point, but you could easily say the same about Taute. I'd be keen to give Porter a shot - Taute has had plenty and hasn't performed.

[AshbyTiger]

Regarding Lavinini, I didn’t feel like he stood out yesterday while watching the game but his stats were:
2 passes
3 runs
3 metres ran
1 offload

1 turnover conceded
12 tackles (2nd highest on team after Smith with 13)
1 missed tackle
0 penalties conceded.

The above obviously neglects how many clear outs / line out takes / scrums he participated in.

Based on stats a good shift.

[Hot_Charlie]

Centre will be a big call, stick with Taute or give Porter a shot against the big boys? Taute has been solid in defence; against Sale you’ll want a very solid pairing given who they could select at 12/13.

I think Wallace probably tips onto the bench for me if it’s a standard 5:3 split. If we go 6:2 then you’ve a bit more flex, particularly given the style of 6 we’ve been choosing.

Porter and Potter both need to improve their defence before being considered for the "1st team".

You’re probably not wrong. Maybe why we’ve seen Williams starting too.

[Old Hob]

Being 6”8 probably helps the refs spot him too...
We all wanted a hard edge Jono style lock. An enforcer, we have one and I am looking forward to seeing him tearing it up.

I don't know why people keep on about "an enforcer". Certainly, there were such (I suspect SB's nose wasn't always that shape) but nowadays a red card would instantly ensue. Perhaps our younger viewers have a different idea of what enforcement meant.

[Tiglon]

Being 6”8 probably helps the refs spot him too...
We all wanted a hard edge Jono style lock. An enforcer, we have one and I am looking forward to seeing him tearing it up.

I don't know why people keep on about "an enforcer". Certainly, there were such (I suspect SB's nose wasn't always that shape) but nowadays a red card would instantly ensue. Perhaps our younger viewers have a different idea of what enforcement meant.

You're right, I think Victor Matlock and his buddy whose name escapes me were the last of the 2nd row enforcers. You can't get away with it these days. What you need now are smart locks who know how to play the ref and the opposition.

[Scott1]

Bakkies Botha,a proper enforcer. He would be permanently banned playing today!

[Wayne Richardson Fan Club]

Bakkies Botha,a proper enforcer. He would be permanently banned playing today!

As would Johno, Deano, Julian White to name just 3.

[Crofty]

You can still have an enforcer, they just have to be a lot more clever about it...

[Dangerous4]

I would go Genge, Youngs, Cole, Wells, Green, Liebenberg , Taufua, Reffell, Youngs Ford Nemani, Henry, Scott, Potter, Steward. Gigena, Clare, Leatigiga, Lavanini, Wallace, White, Potter, Porter.

You have Potter down twice, starting and on the bench. Could be interesting.

[Jimmy Skitz]

I would go Genge, Youngs, Cole, Wells, Green, Liebenberg , Taufua, Reffell, Youngs Ford Nemani, Henry, Scott, Potter, Steward. Gigena, Clare, Leatigiga, Lavanini, Wallace, White, Potter, Porter.

You have Potter down twice, starting and on the bench. Could be interesting.

well he is magical

[Dokie]

Having a second distributor at 12 might open up our attacking game more and Scott at 13 seems the best option in shutting down Manu. I'm a firm believer in getting our best players on the pitch and when seeing if the Ford/Henry partnership works (also a right/left foot kicking combination), there's not much game time left to try it before Castres. If we don't try it against Sale, it only really leaves the Saints game.

Manu has been playing at 12 for Sale

He played 13 when paired with Hill and 12 with James.

[Dr H Flashman MBE]

Being 6”8 probably helps the refs spot him too...
We all wanted a hard edge Jono style lock. An enforcer, we have one and I am looking forward to seeing him tearing it up.

I don't know why people keep on about "an enforcer". Certainly, there were such (I suspect SB's nose wasn't always that shape) but nowadays a red card would instantly ensue. Perhaps our younger viewers have a different idea of what enforcement meant.

Thanks, I haven’t been called young in a good few years!!

[Chobbsy]

I really think Lavanini has been quite poor. Agree Steward deserves the start at 15.

Did you see Lavanini against Glouscester? I thought previous to that match that he didn't appear to want to be at Tigers, however his performance against Glouscester really changed my mind

[kk20gb30]

Really hoping for a stronger (on paper) side and a strong showing Vs Sale.Home advantage and matches should still be a target...