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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
My concern with Taute is he seems so slow that he is a target in defence in the same way a prop is for any back with decent gas.
Likewise in attack - if he gets over the game line he won't get far enough to prevent the opposition defence catching up and realigning.
I'm not sure how quick he was prior to his injuries but if he is to have a future at Preniership level the conditioning coach has got to find a way to speed him up. He is clearly able, skillful and knows where he should be and what to do but the body doesn't seem to respond.
Likewise in attack - if he gets over the game line he won't get far enough to prevent the opposition defence catching up and realigning.
I'm not sure how quick he was prior to his injuries but if he is to have a future at Preniership level the conditioning coach has got to find a way to speed him up. He is clearly able, skillful and knows where he should be and what to do but the body doesn't seem to respond.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Taute is ok, a decent squad player for me. Expect Moroni and Scott to get the nod in midfield next season with Nadolo and Potter also able to fill in if required.mol2 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:00 am My concern with Taute is he seems so slow that he is a target in defence in the same way a prop is for any back with decent gas.
Likewise in attack - if he gets over the game line he won't get far enough to prevent the opposition defence catching up and realigning.
I'm not sure how quick he was prior to his injuries but if he is to have a future at Preniership level the conditioning coach has got to find a way to speed him up. He is clearly able, skillful and knows where he should be and what to do but the body doesn't seem to respond.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
I fear Taufua may also be a doubt - took a nasty bang on his elbow.
Hearing Ford was as much rested as anything for last week, which is good news too.
porter failed his HIA too - not sure its a slam dunk but unlikely to figure
Hearing Ford was as much rested as anything for last week, which is good news too.
porter failed his HIA too - not sure its a slam dunk but unlikely to figure
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
That's a shame about Porter.. Potter into midfield perhaps alongside Scott?
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
If Porter is out, I would like to see Murimurivalu or Nadolo have a run at centre, certainly Nadolo knows the French team and they know him and what he can do so I think they would be very wary of him running straight at the 10RagingBull wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:51 pm If Porter is out I would go with Potter or Murimurivalu at 13 with either Williams or Simmons on the wing.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
If Porter has failed his HIA then I'd like to see Van Wyk in the squad, just need to decide on what combination of positions to go with now..
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
A frightening prospect for any 10 and would probably result in the 10 playing deep and kicking a lot of ball away. That said I very much doubt it will happen and he is probably best staying on the wing.Chobbsy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 2:43 pmIf Porter is out, I would like to see Murimurivalu or Nadolo have a run at centre, certainly Nadolo knows the French team and they know him and what he can do so I think they would be very wary of him running straight at the 10RagingBull wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:51 pm If Porter is out I would go with Potter or Murimurivalu at 13 with either Williams or Simmons on the wing.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
15 Steward
14 Murimurivalu
13 Worth
12 Scott
11 Nadolo
10 Ford
9 Youngs
1 Genge
2 Youngs
3 Cole
4 Lavanini
5 Green
6 Taufua
7 Reffell
8 Liebenberg
Clare, Gigena, Leitigaga, Wells, Wallace, White, Henry, Potter
14 Murimurivalu
13 Worth
12 Scott
11 Nadolo
10 Ford
9 Youngs
1 Genge
2 Youngs
3 Cole
4 Lavanini
5 Green
6 Taufua
7 Reffell
8 Liebenberg
Clare, Gigena, Leitigaga, Wells, Wallace, White, Henry, Potter
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Kockott at 9 for Castres is a typical scrum half. Mouthy, very annoying and normally a pain in the proverbial. We need to keep an eye on him.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Spot on! A few early hits on him (but not too early!) would be in order. Tigers’ discipline is going to be key as their goal kicker, Urdapilleta, is very reliable on his day. Discipline is a potential weak spot for Castres as they are prone to give away a lot of penalties. Maybe I should give Ellis Genge a call and suggest a few choice French phrases to wind them up!!westwinds31 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:25 pm Kockott at 9 for Castres is a typical scrum half. Mouthy, very annoying and normally a pain in the proverbial. We need to keep an eye on him.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
And a classic injury feigner like Sexton.westwinds31 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:25 pm Kockott at 9 for Castres is a typical scrum half. Mouthy, very annoying and normally a pain in the proverbial. We need to keep an eye on him.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
I dont think this is the game to take gambles or play people out of position. From the last game add back Genge, Reffell and Ford then for me its just 6 and centre to look at. Wells is solid enough but Taufua is the better player and also better impact from the bench, but if he is only 90% then start with Wells. At centre, if Porter not fit then I would go with Taute.
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