Our next LH

[physiodan]

So, Genge has decided his heart is with Bristol so this post is not to wallow on that fact, there is a perfectly good post for that.

Who will be his replacement?
1. Leatigaga
2. James Whitcombe
3. Francois Van Wyk

These are the current squad options but I expect we will see an import. I would quite like to see Thomas Gallo come in. Young Argentine Prop currently at Benetton. Hopefully his Captain can have an influence.

[longlivethecrumbie]

So, Genge has decided his heart is with Bristol so this post is not to wallow on that fact, there is a perfectly good post for that.

Who will be his replacement?
1. Leatigaga
2. James Whitcombe
3. Francois Van Wyk

These are the current squad options but I expect we will see an import. I would quite like to see Thomas Gallo come in. Young Argentine Prop currently at Benetton. Hopefully his Captain can have an influence.

Plenty of rumours the Leatigaga is heading back to France

[trendylfj]

So, Genge has decided his heart is with Bristol so this post is not to wallow on that fact, there is a perfectly good post for that.

Who will be his replacement?
1. Leatigaga
2. James Whitcombe
3. Francois Van Wyk

These are the current squad options but I expect we will see an import. I would quite like to see Thomas Gallo come in. Young Argentine Prop currently at Benetton. Hopefully his Captain can have an influence.

Thought he was playing as a hooker not a prop for Benetton as he is on the smaller side for a prop.

[TigerFeetSteve]

With both Richardson and Whitcombe coming through as young LH props I'd only look to get one LH if Leatigaga and Genge go

[physiodan]

So, Genge has decided his heart is with Bristol so this post is not to wallow on that fact, there is a perfectly good post for that.

Who will be his replacement?
1. Leatigaga
2. James Whitcombe
3. Francois Van Wyk

These are the current squad options but I expect we will see an import. I would quite like to see Thomas Gallo come in. Young Argentine Prop currently at Benetton. Hopefully his Captain can have an influence.

Thought he was playing as a hooker not a prop for Benetton as he is on the smaller side for a prop.

Certainly played 1 this season and played there for the Pumas too

[sam16111986]

1. Van Wyk, Whitcombe, Richardson
3. Cole, Heyes, Hurd
Both: Leatigaga

We could manage with that if Richardson and Whitcombe can take on some more work.

We've got Hoyt coming through as well, he's a big boy and has played a bit of Championship rugby at a young age and is playing fairly regularly at Loughborough University. There's a couple of others beside him.

I'm not really interested in signing just anyone to replace Genge. It's either a high quality loosehead that's going to be a real asset to us for sometime or we bank the cap space and bide our time. There's a couple of really nice options coming out of contract the summer after next if we opt to hold on.

This summer: Marler (unlikely), Obano (likely Sarries), Mako (likely France), Schoeman (rumoured to be leaving Edinburgh), Hepburn (Exeter), Goodrick-Clark (LI), Nariashvili (Montpellier but likely to stay in France).

Next summer: Tom West, Ox Nche.

Goodrick-Clark is a big lad I'd be interested in him potentially, get an Aled pre season into him and he could become pretty good. Depends how much he'd want cash wise. West or the Ox next season would be preferable but it's chancy waiting a year as no one is going to sort a deal that far in advance now. Schoeman is a good loosehead from what I've heard but not seen much of him. Goodrick-Clark is EQ which would also be useful.

[Scott1]

1. Van Wyk, Whitcombe, Richardson
3. Cole, Heyes, Hurd
Both: Leatigaga

We could manage with that if Richardson and Whitcombe can take on some more work.

We've got Hoyt coming through as well, he's a big boy and has played a bit of Championship rugby at a young age and is playing fairly regularly at Loughborough University. There's a couple of others beside him.

I'm not really interested in signing just anyone to replace Genge. It's either a high quality loosehead that's going to be a real asset to us for sometime or we bank the cap space and bide our time. There's a couple of really nice options coming out of contract the summer after next if we opt to hold on.

This summer: Marler (unlikely), Obano (likely Sarries), Mako (likely France), Schoeman (rumoured to be leaving Edinburgh), Hepburn (Exeter), Goodrick-Clark (LI), Nariashvili (Montpellier but likely to stay in France).

Next summer: Tom West, Ox Nche.

Goodrick-Clark is a big lad I'd be interested in him potentially, get an Aled pre season into him and he could become pretty good. Depends how much he'd want cash wise. West or the Ox next season would be preferable but it's chancy waiting a year as no one is going to sort a deal that far in advance now. Schoeman is a good loosehead from what I've heard but not seen much of him. Goodrick-Clark is EQ which would also be useful.

Don’t fancy Ben Moon as a tick over prop,although not sure what his contract position at Exeter is

[sam16111986]

1. Van Wyk, Whitcombe, Richardson
3. Cole, Heyes, Hurd
Both: Leatigaga

We could manage with that if Richardson and Whitcombe can take on some more work.

We've got Hoyt coming through as well, he's a big boy and has played a bit of Championship rugby at a young age and is playing fairly regularly at Loughborough University. There's a couple of others beside him.

I'm not really interested in signing just anyone to replace Genge. It's either a high quality loosehead that's going to be a real asset to us for sometime or we bank the cap space and bide our time. There's a couple of really nice options coming out of contract the summer after next if we opt to hold on.

This summer: Marler (unlikely), Obano (likely Sarries), Mako (likely France), Schoeman (rumoured to be leaving Edinburgh), Hepburn (Exeter), Goodrick-Clark (LI), Nariashvili (Montpellier but likely to stay in France).

Next summer: Tom West, Ox Nche.

Goodrick-Clark is a big lad I'd be interested in him potentially, get an Aled pre season into him and he could become pretty good. Depends how much he'd want cash wise. West or the Ox next season would be preferable but it's chancy waiting a year as no one is going to sort a deal that far in advance now. Schoeman is a good loosehead from what I've heard but not seen much of him. Goodrick-Clark is EQ which would also be useful.

Don’t fancy Ben Moon as a tick over prop,although not sure what his contract position at Exeter is

He signed a "long term contract" in 2020 so I'd assume there's another year to run.

[Scott1]

1. Van Wyk, Whitcombe, Richardson
3. Cole, Heyes, Hurd
Both: Leatigaga

We could manage with that if Richardson and Whitcombe can take on some more work.

We've got Hoyt coming through as well, he's a big boy and has played a bit of Championship rugby at a young age and is playing fairly regularly at Loughborough University. There's a couple of others beside him.

I'm not really interested in signing just anyone to replace Genge. It's either a high quality loosehead that's going to be a real asset to us for sometime or we bank the cap space and bide our time. There's a couple of really nice options coming out of contract the summer after next if we opt to hold on.

This summer: Marler (unlikely), Obano (likely Sarries), Mako (likely France), Schoeman (rumoured to be leaving Edinburgh), Hepburn (Exeter), Goodrick-Clark (LI), Nariashvili (Montpellier but likely to stay in France).

Next summer: Tom West, Ox Nche.

Goodrick-Clark is a big lad I'd be interested in him potentially, get an Aled pre season into him and he could become pretty good. Depends how much he'd want cash wise. West or the Ox next season would be preferable but it's chancy waiting a year as no one is going to sort a deal that far in advance now. Schoeman is a good loosehead from what I've heard but not seen much of him. Goodrick-Clark is EQ which would also be useful.

Don’t fancy Ben Moon as a tick over prop,although not sure what his contract position at Exeter is

He signed a "long term contract" in 2020 so I'd assume there's another year to run.

Thanks Sam

[Dokie]

1. Van Wyk, Whitcombe, Richardson
3. Cole, Heyes, Hurd
Both: Leatigaga

We could manage with that if Richardson and Whitcombe can take on some more work.

We've got Hoyt coming through as well, he's a big boy and has played a bit of Championship rugby at a young age and is playing fairly regularly at Loughborough University. There's a couple of others beside him.

I'm not really interested in signing just anyone to replace Genge. It's either a high quality loosehead that's going to be a real asset to us for sometime or we bank the cap space and bide our time. There's a couple of really nice options coming out of contract the summer after next if we opt to hold on.

This summer: Marler (unlikely), Obano (likely Sarries), Mako (likely France), Schoeman (rumoured to be leaving Edinburgh), Hepburn (Exeter), Goodrick-Clark (LI), Nariashvili (Montpellier but likely to stay in France).

Next summer: Tom West, Ox Nche.

Goodrick-Clark is a big lad I'd be interested in him potentially, get an Aled pre season into him and he could become pretty good. Depends how much he'd want cash wise. West or the Ox next season would be preferable but it's chancy waiting a year as no one is going to sort a deal that far in advance now. Schoeman is a good loosehead from what I've heard but not seen much of him. Goodrick-Clark is EQ which would also be useful.

Schoeman is very good

[longlivethecrumbie]

Was interesting to see a wholesale front row change today with the 'pork pie squad' coming on. The starting three didn't cover themselves in glory, leaving Leatigaga still underlining why he's a great bench option but no starter.

Whitcombe, on the other hand, came on and showed that with an experienced pair of Cole and Montoya that he's more than capable. I would not be surprised to see him get more game time as the season goes on.

[sam16111986]

Was interesting to see a wholesale front row change today with the 'pork pie squad' coming on. The starting three didn't cover themselves in glory, leaving Leatigaga still underlining why he's a great bench option but no starter.

Whitcombe, on the other hand, came on and showed that with an experienced pair of Cole and Montoya that he's more than capable. I would not be surprised to see him get more game time as the season goes on.

One penalty won and one penalty conceded. The one conceded was right at the end of the first half where Leatigaga looked cream crackered.

I thought the starting front three did alright but agree on Leatigaga he tired to quickly and is an ideal bench option as a result. Heyes and Dolly put in decent shifts. I think Heyes won the early penalty and Dolly scored a other try.

[Jacko27]

Maybe it was significant that in his post-match comments, Steve Borthwick singled out Whitcombe for special praise. Ps Hope the "pork pie squad" label sticks!

[Nofrontteeth]

But what of the ABC Club?
Don't fancy upsetting Garth, Julian, PW and all who went before!

[Crofty]

But what of the ABC Club?
Don't fancy upsetting Garth, Julian, PW and all who went before!

By definition the ABC club is the starting front row, the Pork Pie Squad is the replacements/finishers/impact players or whichever terminology you prefer.