Wasps (A) - Sunday 9th January 2022 - 3pm

[kk20gb30]

Ellis Genge, 100th appearance for The Club Vs Wasps. Congratulations.
Personally, would have liked this number to have increased come the end of the season but .....
Still, never say never.

[TigerFeetSteve]

It depends if you think winning one or two matches is worth the thousands of pounds of salary, which could also be used later in the season if someone becomes available.

I’m sure if SB had known we would end up in this situation he would have considered releasing Brink after the Wasps match. An extra 10 days I’m sure wouldn’t have broken the bank! That being said if we end up winning on Sunday then it’s clearly not done us any harm. I’m not aware of the full situation regarding Brink; might be some personal reasons behind the early release in Which case the aforementioned points become largely irrelevant. Either way it’s a moot point now

At the point we released him we had Van Staden & Wiese, add those into the selection mix we'd have a different looking team. We essentially lost 2 back rowers in one game which is unusual. We've then added to that had Chessum and Martin missing in consecutive games too.

[Tiglon]

Is Brink even fully fit? He hasn't played since mid-November so perhaps he was released early to continue his recovery at his new club?

He had 5 months out, made a couple of appearances and then disappeared for another 6/7 weeks before departing - it's a bit of a stretch to just assume he would be available if he was still a Tiger.

[LE18]

Is Brink even fully fit? He hasn't played since mid-November so perhaps he was released early to continue his recovery at his new club?

He had 5 months out, made a couple of appearances and then disappeared for another 6/7 weeks before departing - it's a bit of a stretch to just assume he would be available if he was still a Tiger.

Brinks gone, forget him, he wasn't very good anyway, what we have selected for this/last week is in my opinion stronger than with Brink. He wont be missed. COYT.

How old is Shields, is he over the hill?

[Scott1]

I rated Brink,just didn’t stand out that much because the level of our BR is so high. Would’ve been perfect for these 2 games with his ability to play 6,7,8

[sam16111986]

Is Brink even fully fit? He hasn't played since mid-November so perhaps he was released early to continue his recovery at his new club?

He had 5 months out, made a couple of appearances and then disappeared for another 6/7 weeks before departing - it's a bit of a stretch to just assume he would be available if he was still a Tiger.

Brinks gone, forget him, he wasn't very good anyway, what we have selected for this/last week is in my opinion stronger than with Brink. He wont be missed. COYT.

How old is Shields, is he over the hill?

He'll be 31 by next summer. Doubt Shields would get into our 23 should everyone be fit and he's probably not on a cheap wage. There's better value for money options out there. If everyone is fit for Wasps at the start of next season he might not get in the starting XV there.

[Scott1]

Is Brink even fully fit? He hasn't played since mid-November so perhaps he was released early to continue his recovery at his new club?

He had 5 months out, made a couple of appearances and then disappeared for another 6/7 weeks before departing - it's a bit of a stretch to just assume he would be available if he was still a Tiger.

Brinks gone, forget him, he wasn't very good anyway, what we have selected for this/last week is in my opinion stronger than with Brink. He wont be missed. COYT.

How old is Shields, is he over the hill?

He'll be 31 by next summer. Doubt Shields would get into our 23 should everyone be fit and he's probably not on a cheap wage. There's better value for money options out there. If everyone is fit for Wasps at the start of next season he might not get in the starting XV there.

Yeah Shields is a big pass from me,now Barbary on the other hand!

[OakhamTiger32]

Brinks gone, forget him, he wasn't very good anyway, what we have selected for this/last week is in my opinion stronger than with Brink. He wont be missed. COYT.

How old is Shields, is he over the hill?

He'll be 31 by next summer. Doubt Shields would get into our 23 should everyone be fit and he's probably not on a cheap wage. There's better value for money options out there. If everyone is fit for Wasps at the start of next season he might not get in the starting XV there.

Yeah Shields is a big pass from me,now Barbary on the other hand!

Maybe Ben Earl?

[Scott1]

He'll be 31 by next summer. Doubt Shields would get into our 23 should everyone be fit and he's probably not on a cheap wage. There's better value for money options out there. If everyone is fit for Wasps at the start of next season he might not get in the starting XV there.

Yeah Shields is a big pass from me,now Barbary on the other hand!

Maybe Ben Earl?

Love him as a player! Bit of the See you next Tuesday about him though

[OakhamTiger32]

Yeah Shields is a big pass from me,now Barbary on the other hand!

Maybe Ben Earl?

Love him as a player! Bit of the See you next Tuesday about him though

I’m surprised that took so long to get a comment! Agree good player but about the last type of person I’d want at the club.. he’s definitely more at home at Sarries or Bristol

[Old Hob]

Forecast for Sunday 3pm Cov Stadium. 6 degrees, 40% chance of rain and wind 9mph max gusts 18.

BTW, wouldn't have Earl cleaning boots.

[voice of the crumbie]

Shields over the hill? He never climbed up it in the first place.

[Scott1]

Shields over the hill? He never climbed up it in the first place.

Eddie Jones Burgess!

[tigerburnie]

No idea what you have been watching, Harry Wells is a machine, superb 6, first name on my team sheet, second row or back row, we don't have anyone who gives more or works harder and has been recognised by skippy and given an England cap for his efforts, wouldn't swap him for anyone else.

[RagingBull]

As a 6 I would swap him with 3 players in our squad already.