Tigers vs Quins - 05th December 2021 - 3-00pm

[JGT57]

To paraphrase Kevin Keegan:

‘As long as we score more than them then I think we should win’

[sam16111986]

Looks like Chessum has overtaken Martin in the current "pecking order", both cover back row and 2nd row but Chessum is preferred.

Both great players, it's a luxury to be able to choose between the two and only for a bench spot. Fantastic strength in depth in that area of our squad.

Wasn't that long ago that if we had either of Chessum or Martin they'd have walked into the team. Recruitment and depth has very much improved in recent times. I think Chessum is edging ahead as he is a natural at lock and can slot in at 6, currently Martin is really only playing in the backrow despite playing as a lock in the academy.

They've both been in great form this season so it's a nice headache for Borthwick to have. Should allow for us to rotate over the grueling Christmas period as well when you consider none of Green, Martin nor Brink are involved today but any of the three could slot into our side comfortably.

[RagingBull]

We could have missing XV of
1. Van Wyk
2. Clare
3. Hurd
4. Green
5. Henderson
6. Agbongbon
7. Martin
8. Brink
9. JVP
10. Burns
11. Van Wyk
12. Socino
13. Scott
14. Saumaki
15. Murimurivalu
Couple positions stretched but still.

[Scott1]

We could have missing XV of
1. Van Wyk
2. Clare
3. Hurd
4. Green
5. Henderson
6. Agbongbon
7. Martin
8. Brink
9. JVP
10. Burns
11. Van Wyk
12. Socino
13. Scott
14. Saumaki
15. Murimurivalu
Couple positions stretched but still.

Wowzers!

[tigerburnie]

To win anything we need all of these players, I hope we do rotate players in Europe, but unsure who we have registered, might go and have a look on the Euro website.

[Nofrontteeth]

With Mr,sir, you're very fair Tempest on the whistle what should we expect?
After this afternoons reffing display will it be as it should be - mouths shut and captain's only?

Looking forward to it - expect it close 4pts tigers

[LE18]

With Mr,sir, you're very fair Tempest on the whistle what should we expect?
After this afternoons reffing display will it be as it should be - mouths shut and captain's only?

Looking forward to it - expect it close 4pts tigers

Todays DT Sport has an article regarding back chat and abuse to referees and how at local level referees are leaving because of this growing trend. Sarries, 4 times today on TV, marched back, good stuff, but what punishment will they get?

[Redstripeman]

Need to keep Dombrandt quiet too.

(By the way Redstripe, 'nesh' is Nottingham too, so not so far North)

...the only time I have ever heard that word was at work from a colleague from Manchester!!!
I have never heard it used again.

[KiwiTig]

That missing 15 has potential ..we have come a long way

[triestetiger]

Need to keep Dombrandt quiet too.

(By the way Redstripe, 'nesh' is Nottingham too, so not so far North)

...the only time I have ever heard that word was at work from a colleague from Manchester!!!
I have never heard it used again.

We use Nesh in our family (Shepshed/Coalville)

[RagingBull]

Snyman out with late illness Green in

[OakhamTiger32]

Calum Green comes into the starting side to partner Harry Wells in the Leicester second-row, replacing Eli Snyman who has withdrawn through illness.

The Tigers matchday squad remains otherwise unchanged.

[Jimmy Skitz]

is it odd they went for Green over Chessum? I would assume someone would be promoted from the bench first?

[soggytiger]

Think may be to do with line out caller - think Snyman and Green have that role but not sure if Wells does. Traditionally more a 5 than 4 role.

[speedski]

Ground hasn’t felt like this before kick off for a LONG time. This should be some atmosphere…