LEICESTER TIGERS 2020/21 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD EPISODE V: Borthwick Strikes Back

[Tiglon]

He posted 4 laughing emojis at 9pm. No reference to tigers whatsoever that I saw. Could have been aimed at the match, but equally could have been aimed at absolutely anything.

[Wayne Richardson Fan Club]

He posted 4 laughing emojis at 9pm. No reference to tigers whatsoever that I saw. Could have been aimed at the match, but equally could have been aimed at absolutely anything.

That was pretty much what I thought watching the game too.

[Snoopydog68]

‘Just’ some emoji’s that are presented as mocking the performance.

Not the right thing to do & seemingly in character, but you can't argue with him.

Very poor from him...

Everyone is assuming his post was aimed at the Tigers performance. No proof at all. Hardwick is not training with the squad, hasn't been for some time. If he has posted this as a dig at Tigers then he hasn't done himself any favours but he is obviously hurting and rightly so. Is it any wonder players suffer with their mental health when fans speculate and rip players to pieces continually. Not long ago most fans thought Hardwick was the next in line for Ford's job - how times change. And yes I do understand that Hardwick does have an attitude and probably got too big for his boots before you all start having a go.

Just stop speculating and leave him be.

[kk20gb30]

'Rugby Pass' seem to believe a deal is edging closer between Leicester and Marco van Staden :

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/leiceste ... an-staden/

[BrightonTiger]

At full time he posted a video of a chubby guy on a webcam shouting "out :censored: played" and putting finger to lips.

This might also have been coincidental but he quickly deleted it.

If you do want to be left in peace, don't post inflammatory messages on your twitter when the majority of your followers will be Tigers fans!

[RagingBull]

Yes,this is not scott1 moaning on the forum. If he’s ridiculed his own team,and that’s what it sounds like hes done,then he’s gone!

Wonder if he might be gone by the end of the week?

[RichieB]

Hardwick's response noticeably different to Nemani Nadolo's Twitter -

'That was frustrating .. Apologies to the fans who watched and supported us tonight. You deserve better.. we will take the learning from tonight and move on to next weeks assignment. #tigersfamily '

Refreshing honesty, contrition and determination to improve. Well done Nemzy, really hope you stick it out with Tigers.

[kk20gb30]

Hardwick's response noticeably different to Nemani Nadolo's Twitter -

'That was frustrating .. Apologies to the fans who watched and supported us tonight. You deserve better.. we will take the learning from tonight and move on to next weeks assignment. #tigersfamily '

Refreshing honesty, contrition and determination to improve. Well done Nemzy, really hope you stick it out with Tigers.

We have a highly potent weapon in Nadolo.We have to learn how and when to use him to the greatest effect.

[RagingBull]

Nadolo is a good example of player learning and maturing from his mistakes.
A lot of players would've drifted away after what happened Exeter.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Marco van Staden who's been linked to us to replace Taufua is starting at 6 (So our 7) in the Currie cup final for the Bulls v Sharks.
Kick off Saturday 1PM GMT

Looks like we get a bit longer to watch... into extra time

[strawclearer]

Marco van Staden who's been linked to us to replace Taufua is starting at 6 (So our 7) in the Currie cup final for the Bulls v Sharks.
Kick off Saturday 1PM GMT

Looks like we get a bit longer to watch... into extra time

If we do sign him, I hope this isn't one of his better games.

[kk20gb30]

Danny Ciprani available should we need reserve Fly
Half options....would make a decent understudy to George Ford

[Tiglon]

Danny Ciprani available should we need reserve Fly
Half options....would make a decent understudy to George Ford

Not until their are fans back in stadiums. He's not interested in rugby unless there are at least a few thousand people on hand to make him feel special.

[OakhamTiger32]

Marco van Staden who's been linked to us to replace Taufua is starting at 6 (So our 7) in the Currie cup final for the Bulls v Sharks.
Kick off Saturday 1PM GMT

Didn't realise that about their 6 being our 7. So what a perfect signing he would be and what a back row this would be:

6. Liebenberg
7. Van Staden
8. Wiese

I would love to see a front row with Genge & Montoya with that back row. Need to sort our locks out though. Not sure Green and Wells are high enough calibre and with Lavanini and maybe Enever off we could do with signing one or 2 quality locks. Then we would have a pretty formidable pack.

[RagingBull]

Danny Ciprani available should we need reserve Fly
Half options....would make a decent understudy to George Ford

Not until their are fans back in stadiums. He's not interested in rugby unless there are at least a few thousand people on hand to make him feel special.

should read this
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby ... break.html