Worcester @ Home - 05th February 2022

[Rugbygramps]

Stoop pitch looking similar to ours but more sandy so not quite as muddy as by the terrace. Grass will not grow much under 10 degrees C so not much can be done short term. Under soil heating and artificial light are the ways soccer stadia cope but both are expensive. I still think the bounce on the artificial pitches make an egg shaped ball on grass look predictable and is detrimental to the game.

Oh I agree rugby should be played on grass and I’m sure it will be good surface Friday night

[Tigerbeat]

The pitch is in excellent condition for this time of year.

[TheUnknown]

An average game, but a big 5 points. Burns has to be one of the most infruiting players to watch, ever.

[Rugbygramps]

The pitch is in excellent condition for this time of year.

You don’t always have to jump to the clubs defence you know. It wasn’t a criticism just an observation

[ay2oh]

The pitch is in excellent condition for this time of year.

You don’t always have to jump to the clubs defence you know. It wasn’t a criticism just an observation

+1

[Rugbygramps]

Quins pitch does look to be a little shorter and as per a previous poster sandier

[sapajo]

An average game, but a big 5 points. Burns has to be one of the most infruiting players to watch, ever.

Didn't know he was fruity

[chris111]

An average game, but a big 5 points. Burns has to be one of the most infruiting players to watch, ever.

Didn't know he was fruity

The intercept pass was just nuts, that’s for sure

[sapajo]

An average game, but a big 5 points. Burns has to be one of the most infruiting players to watch, ever.

Didn't know he was fruity

The intercept pass was just nuts, that’s for sure

Agreed

[longlivethecrumbie]

Am I right in thinking that there wasn't a single scrum re-set during the game?

[sapajo]

Am I right in thinking that there wasn't a single scrum re-set during the game?

Good point but I was impressed how Worcester's scrum matched ours in the first half.

[longlivethecrumbie]

Am I right in thinking that there wasn't a single scrum re-set during the game?

Good point but I was impressed how Worcester's scrum matched ours in the first half.

Agreed - my primary reason for mentioning it is that in the past Steve Diamond coached sides have constantly tried to avoid scrummaging when they've come to Welford Road. Re-sets, going straight to ground etc. Fair play to Worcester for taking us on and matching us at one of our big weapon areas

[Noggs]

Agreed. I expected the scrum to be one of our big weapons but they matched us well in that area. Line out was better for us but SD has clearly had a positive influence on their forwards play. In the end a few simple mistakes on our part gave the a better score line than perhaps they deserved but they did have their moments.

Saints will be a different sort of challenge but again they are very beatable if we play to our potential. Hope we get a decent man on the whistle (Barnes?).

[longlivethecrumbie]

Agreed. I expected the scrum to be one of our big weapons but they matched us well in that area. Line out was better for us but SD has clearly had a positive influence on their forwards play. In the end a few simple mistakes on our part gave the a better score line than perhaps they deserved but they did have their moments.

Saints will be a different sort of challenge but again they are very beatable if we play to our potential. Hope we get a decent man on the whistle (Barnes?).

Not sure the Saints fans would welcome that I wonder if some of the injured players will make their comebacks this Friday?

[sapajo]

Agreed. I expected the scrum to be one of our big weapons but they matched us well in that area. Line out was better for us but SD has clearly had a positive influence on their forwards play. In the end a few simple mistakes on our part gave the a better score line than perhaps they deserved but they did have their moments.

Saints will be a different sort of challenge but again they are very beatable if we play to our potential. Hope we get a decent man on the whistle (Barnes?).

Not sure the Saints fans would welcome that I wonder if some of the injured players will make their comebacks this Friday?

Injured or rested who knows? Either way we need them all back!