Team vs Saints

[Leicestertinytiger]

Hope we get the ball wide in attack, very exited to see Nadolo and Muri in some space, could cause havoc if used properly.

[Systonite]

Looking forward to this. FullIsh strength team, Moroni, Ford and Van Wyk missing from what we can put out later, but strong enough to test Saints. We may lose the place kicking aspect and that could well be the difference.

[OakhamTiger32]

Looking forward to this. FullIsh strength team, Moroni, Ford and Van Wyk missing from what we can put out later, but strong enough to test Saints. We may lose the place kicking aspect and that could well be the difference.

And Brink, Wiese and Mamu

[TheTigerKing]

Hope we get the ball wide in attack, very exited to see Nadolo and Muri in some space, could cause havoc if used properly.

Key is the pack. If they get some parity then Henry and Youngs could cause some damage. I hope Henry gets licence to play on instinct and we get Nadolo and Muri on his shoulder at any opportunity.

[TheTigerKing]

Looking forward to this. FullIsh strength team, Moroni, Ford and Van Wyk missing from what we can put out later, but strong enough to test Saints. We may lose the place kicking aspect and that could well be the difference.

And Brink, Wiese and Mamu

People keep forgetting this. We have some real quality that hasn't even been available yet. If we get the groundworks right (set piece, defensive line) we have the gold dust to sprinkle on in time.

[fortysix]

If we dont win this one, then it really is as bad as a lot of the Doom Mongers think it is... Vital.

[MCC1964]

If we dont win this one, then it really is as bad as a lot of the Doom Mongers think it is... Vital.

Nope. Start losing games at the beginning of next season with a settled first team, then there might be grounds for concern.

[Scuttle]

If we dont win this one, then it really is as bad as a lot of the Doom Mongers think it is... Vital.

I don't see it this way. Pitching Saints as the team we must beat is an emotional response, and emotion is what causes the problems. Saints are one team of 11 we need to beat over a season and nothing more. It's all in the mind and if we allow emotion to enter the mind we start to lose control.

[wormus]

Hope we get the ball wide in attack, very exited to see Nadolo and Muri in some space, could cause havoc if used properly.

Key is the pack. If they get some parity then Henry and Youngs could cause some damage. I hope Henry gets licence to play on instinct and we get Nadolo and Muri on his shoulder at any opportunity.

I just hope the ball gets out to the centres and wings rather than "Box kick Ben" feeding Furbank, Biggar and more importantly keeping it away from Naiyaravoro for then to run it in!

[kk20gb30]

Along with a win , hoping everyone comes through with a clean bill of health and with no disciplinary issues/problems..

[JP14]

Saints only have two fit looseheads, their loosehead on the bench is not a member of the senior squad. An area to target perhaps?

[Cagey Tiger]

If we dont win this one, then it really is as bad as a lot of the Doom Mongers think it is... Vital.

Good old fortysix

Always consistent with your comments.

[dunc]

Just noticed we have Lenny Henry at half back

[WhitecapTiger]

Just noticed we have Lenny Henry at half back

Guaranteed not to be a funny performance then


I just hope we can 'turn up' and put in a performance - irrespective of current plight, position or performances, this match should matter to all.

[tigerburnie]

I don't see it this way. Pitching Saints as the team we must beat is an emotional response, and emotion is what causes the problems. Saints are one team of 11 we need to beat over a season and nothing more. It's all in the mind and if we allow emotion to enter the mind we start to lose control.

Having played in local derbies I can assure you this is not correct, players(and coaches) always look at the fixture list looking for certain games, local bragging rights is something teams thrive on.