14 is good,I've got about 10!RichieB wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pm So with that team I guessed 14 out of 23 right, albeit not necessarily in those starting positions - pretty poor guess really!
With injuries and players ‘resting’ or not playing for reasons unknown, it really has become a bit of a lottery predicting the match day 23.
CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
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Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
Had a look at the team who played the home leg, and really in the same ball park (forgive the pun), the difference in strength is the bench.
15 Bryce Hegarty [4], 14 Freddie Steward [42], 13 Matt Scott [32], 12 Dan Kelly [28], 11 Hosea Saumaki [4], 10 Freddie Burns [83], 9 Ben Youngs [270]; 1 Nephi Leatigaga [51], 2 Nic Dolly [10], 3 Joe Heyes [82], 4 Harry Wells [135], 5 Eli Snyman [6], 6 George Martin [25], 7 Tommy Reffell [57], 8 Jasper Wiese [25]
REPLACEMENTS
16 Julián Montoya [11], 17 James Whitcombe [9], 18 Dan Cole [274], 19 Calum Green [70], 20 Ollie Chessum [18], 21 Marco van Staden [6], 22 Jack van Poortvliet [30], 23 Guy Porter [27]
15 Bryce Hegarty [4], 14 Freddie Steward [42], 13 Matt Scott [32], 12 Dan Kelly [28], 11 Hosea Saumaki [4], 10 Freddie Burns [83], 9 Ben Youngs [270]; 1 Nephi Leatigaga [51], 2 Nic Dolly [10], 3 Joe Heyes [82], 4 Harry Wells [135], 5 Eli Snyman [6], 6 George Martin [25], 7 Tommy Reffell [57], 8 Jasper Wiese [25]
REPLACEMENTS
16 Julián Montoya [11], 17 James Whitcombe [9], 18 Dan Cole [274], 19 Calum Green [70], 20 Ollie Chessum [18], 21 Marco van Staden [6], 22 Jack van Poortvliet [30], 23 Guy Porter [27]
In my defence, I was left unsupervised….
Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
I want us to win every game so good luck Tigers.
I was at The Ricoh last week and felt we lost it due to some bad luck; but we’ve had the luck in all the close games so far and secondly, for once Fordy and Genge made the wrong decisions not to a) go for the line out on the last penalty then b) not moving it to Kini from the base of the scrum c) Youngs getting turned over by the excellent Barberry( sorry about the spelling Alfie).
I’d rather we put out a very strong side v Bordeaux to prepare for Sale which in my mind is vital to win.
I think The European Cup is a mess this year so yes, try to qualify but think SB has got it right: give players game time who will be needed in the 6 Nations.
Worried that there’s no sign of our injured players, Hanro, Staden and Nadalo.
Confidence will soar if we get any sort of result tomorrow.
I was at The Ricoh last week and felt we lost it due to some bad luck; but we’ve had the luck in all the close games so far and secondly, for once Fordy and Genge made the wrong decisions not to a) go for the line out on the last penalty then b) not moving it to Kini from the base of the scrum c) Youngs getting turned over by the excellent Barberry( sorry about the spelling Alfie).
I’d rather we put out a very strong side v Bordeaux to prepare for Sale which in my mind is vital to win.
I think The European Cup is a mess this year so yes, try to qualify but think SB has got it right: give players game time who will be needed in the 6 Nations.
Worried that there’s no sign of our injured players, Hanro, Staden and Nadalo.
Confidence will soar if we get any sort of result tomorrow.
Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
If we play a considerable amount better than last week, and get the grit back, which we were lacking last week, we can win this. Sir is pretty good, so this should not be a factor.
Burns could be make or break. Let's hope the magician turns up!
Burns could be make or break. Let's hope the magician turns up!
Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
Tom Manz is a new name to me although I understand he did well at Nottingham. At 6 feet 8 he looks a decent asset.
Let us hope he has the speed, skill and dog to go with it. With so many decent locks and backrow forwards I am pleased he is getting a taste of first team rugby.Anyone seen him in action?
Let us hope he has the speed, skill and dog to go with it. With so many decent locks and backrow forwards I am pleased he is getting a taste of first team rugby.Anyone seen him in action?
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Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
I prefer it when we go in as underdogs COYT
Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
Looks by the selection that Champions cup is not a priority.
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Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
As expected by me, a side that is more than capable, similar to the one that won in France, not going to be easy but with no fans allowed from England, that does tilt the game in the home sides favour.
"If you want entertainment, go to the theatre," says Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill. "Rugby players play the game to win.15/1/21.
Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
I think the only priority that SB has is to build a squad that is robust enough to challenge on all fronts in the future. Despite a fantastic start it has probably presented SB with more questions than answers. It is after all still early days and while I want the Tigers to win every game the reality is there is still plenty to do.
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Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
I wonder if we will see different tactics for this match. Moving the ball more and keeping hold of it rathe than kicking to them and giving players like Aki a chance to run back at us. FB doesn't have the same kicking game as GF either and is more inclined to run it. I may be wrong but I have a feeling it coukd be fun, if a little edge of the seat stuff.
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Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
i don't think I have seen Tom Manz play since his Academy days but he was impressive then.
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Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
Hi folks,
Connacht season ticket holder here. If there is any Leicester Tigers fan in Galway and hasn't managed to get a ticket for the game, send me a message. I have one definite spare and maybe 2. Unlikely that many travelled but if anyone is stuck for a ticket, I should be able to help out. The price of the ticket is one pint.
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Connacht season ticket holder here. If there is any Leicester Tigers fan in Galway and hasn't managed to get a ticket for the game, send me a message. I have one definite spare and maybe 2. Unlikely that many travelled but if anyone is stuck for a ticket, I should be able to help out. The price of the ticket is one pint.
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Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
Tom,
Travelling Tigers ??? Irish dwelling fans?
Thought restrictions in place or am I going ga ga?
Expecting a tough match COYT
I'm going to imitate a waterboy
Travelling Tigers ??? Irish dwelling fans?
Thought restrictions in place or am I going ga ga?
Expecting a tough match COYT
I'm going to imitate a waterboy
Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
There are some Tiger fans that have travelled instead of losing costs of travel and hotels and just making it a weekend break. No tickets were made available for sale to Tigers fans.Nofrontteeth wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:19 pm Tom,
Travelling Tigers ??? Irish dwelling fans?
Thought restrictions in place or am I going ga ga?
Expecting a tough match COYT
I'm going to imitate a waterboy
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Re: CONNACHT (A) - Saturday 15th January 2022 - 3-15pm
Tom you have completely reinforced the reason I am a rugby fan. Crosses boarders, passionate for 80mins. Happy to discuss why we lost over a beer afterwards.