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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
If Porter is out I would go with Potter or Murimurivalu at 13 with either Williams or Simmons on the wing.
Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Nadolo did make around 15 Fiji appearances at 12 but that was a good few years ago now. His last centre appearance was before the 2015 RWC. He moved back to wing for the RWC and all his later Fiji caps were on the wing.
Personally I'd tend towards Taute at 12 and Scott at 13 if Porter is injured. Keep the same back three as the Saints game and Potter probably pips the bench spot over Williams.
I really like the Nadolo, Murimurivalu and Steward back three. Veainu, May and Holmes are all losses but that back three has a lot more balance to it than any we've fielded for a long time. Nadolo adds a lot of what we've missed with his physicality.
Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
I really rate Simmons as a back three option. With JvP, Law and Edwards all in the development squad I hope Harry keeps getting opportunities as a wing/fullback. Since the restart I think it's fair to say he has shown more than Worth or Olowofela.RagingBull 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.
Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
I'm an advocate of playing people in their best positions. For me that means leaving Scott at 12 and Nadolo on the wing. I'd rather have Taute at 13 in the absence of Porter than start changing everything around and breaking up what are already very new partnerships (i.e. Scott & Ford).
I don't think Worth is good enough at that level so I wouldn't put him in at 13. Does Murimurivalu have any experience playing there? If not I wouldn't risk that either.
Taufua might make a good outside centre...
I don't think Worth is good enough at that level so I wouldn't put him in at 13. Does Murimurivalu have any experience playing there? If not I wouldn't risk that either.
Taufua might make a good outside centre...
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
With Brink, Wiese, Moroni and Mamu all still to arrive it's great to see we finally have some strength in depth!DingDong wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:29 pmTHAT is a tasty looking bench!OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:59 pm 16 Charlie Clare
17 Facundo Gigena
18 Nephi Leatigaga
19 Blake Enever
20 Luke Wallace
21 Ben White
22 Zack Henry
23 Harry Potter
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
"Scottish official Mike Adamson has been appointed as referee for the European Challenge Cup quarter-final between Leicester Tigers and Castres Olympique.
Tigers host their French visitors on Sunday, September (3.00pm) in the last eight of the tournament. A semi-final against Toulon or the Scarlets is the prize for the winners.
Former Scotland Sevens international Adamson will be assisted by Gallagher Premiership officials Craig Maxwell-Keys and Adam Leal.
The television match official is Graham Hughes and the citing officer is Italian official Francesco Grillo"
Tigers host their French visitors on Sunday, September (3.00pm) in the last eight of the tournament. A semi-final against Toulon or the Scarlets is the prize for the winners.
Former Scotland Sevens international Adamson will be assisted by Gallagher Premiership officials Craig Maxwell-Keys and Adam Leal.
The television match official is Graham Hughes and the citing officer is Italian official Francesco Grillo"
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Hoping Porter passed his HIA but if not I'd like to see the back 3 remain the same with Potter slotting in to midfield alongside Scott and Simmons/Williams on the benchRagingBull 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
...add Kobus Van Wyk in the centres then game on!OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:57 pmWith Brink, Wiese, Moroni and Mamu all still to arrive it's great to see we finally have some strength in depth!DingDong wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 1:29 pmTHAT is a tasty looking bench!OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:59 pm 16 Charlie Clare
17 Facundo Gigena
18 Nephi Leatigaga
19 Blake Enever
20 Luke Wallace
21 Ben White
22 Zack Henry
23 Harry Potter
Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Agree about playing players in their best position. That's why it's vital to play Taute at 12 rather than 13 in my opinion though.Tiglon wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:31 pm I'm an advocate of playing people in their best positions. For me that means leaving Scott at 12 and Nadolo on the wing. I'd rather have Taute at 13 in the absence of Porter than start changing everything around and breaking up what are already very new partnerships (i.e. Scott & Ford).
I don't think Worth is good enough at that level so I wouldn't put him in at 13. Does Murimurivalu have any experience playing there? If not I wouldn't risk that either.
Taufua might make a good outside centre...
2016/17 - 16 starts at 13, 2 starts at 15, 2 starts at 12
2017/18 - 3 starts at 12, 1 start at 13, 1 bench appearance (where he replaced Bleyendaal at 10 with Scannell moving to FH and Taute playing 12)
2018/19 - 2 starts 12, 1 start at 13, 6 bench appearances (replaced players across the backline but more often than not lined-up at 12 with versatile players moving to accommodate that)
Injuries meant that he made a lot more bench appearances in those later 2 seasons. A clear shift from him being first choice 13 to predominantly a 12 after the knee injuries.
I don't want to sound negative about Taute as I still think he can be a valuable squad member. I just think he needs to be played at 12 rather than 13 to perform these days.
Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Does anyone have an insight into how Mike Adamson refs the scrum. Having a Sevens background doesn't bode well
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
I think Nadolo has played a bit at 12 for Montpellier, could be wrong though?
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Not denying Taute is better at 12 than 13. My opinion, perhaps poorly explained, is that Scott is a better player than Taute and is also better at 12 than 13 - therefore we should prioritise playing him in his best position. The Ford/Scott partnership seems critical to me and it could be risky to change it for a big game.ABClub wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:32 pmAgree about playing players in their best position. That's why it's vital to play Taute at 12 rather than 13 in my opinion though.Tiglon wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:31 pm I'm an advocate of playing people in their best positions. For me that means leaving Scott at 12 and Nadolo on the wing. I'd rather have Taute at 13 in the absence of Porter than start changing everything around and breaking up what are already very new partnerships (i.e. Scott & Ford).
I don't think Worth is good enough at that level so I wouldn't put him in at 13. Does Murimurivalu have any experience playing there? If not I wouldn't risk that either.
Taufua might make a good outside centre...
2016/17 - 16 starts at 13, 2 starts at 15, 2 starts at 12
2017/18 - 3 starts at 12, 1 start at 13, 1 bench appearance (where he replaced Bleyendaal at 10 with Scannell moving to FH and Taute playing 12)
2018/19 - 2 starts 12, 1 start at 13, 6 bench appearances (replaced players across the backline but more often than not lined-up at 12 with versatile players moving to accommodate that)
Injuries meant that he made a lot more bench appearances in those later 2 seasons. A clear shift from him being first choice 13 to predominantly a 12 after the knee injuries.
I don't want to sound negative about Taute as I still think he can be a valuable squad member. I just think he needs to be played at 12 rather than 13 to perform these days.
I'm not saying I'm right and you're wrong, it's completely a matter of opinion.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
I believe we will win , but it wont be easy on the eye....
Ironic really ,unlike the other games post re-start ,here it is the result rather than the performance that counts.
Ironic really ,unlike the other games post re-start ,here it is the result rather than the performance that counts.
Seemingly heading rapidly toward senility .....Not long or far to go now , in fact, getting worse daily.....