LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone
In the post-match analysis on Radio Leicester the observation was made that Tommy Reffel was adding carrying to his repertoire even though this is not generally thought of as an attribute for the natural open side flanker. It was noted that he had "bulked up" without losing any speed and this is making him even more effective at turnovers. It seems that Aled can work his magic with the players we have.
In addition I have also noticed that George Martin was beginning to add this element to his game before his recent inventory.
Also in Jansen, if we keep him, we look to have someone who can fill in well at 8 when Jasper is away or rested.
In addition I have also noticed that George Martin was beginning to add this element to his game before his recent inventory.
Also in Jansen, if we keep him, we look to have someone who can fill in well at 8 when Jasper is away or rested.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone
I’m hopeful but not confident - Ellis and Nemani are one offs and can beat defenders, carry and offload without peers.RagingBull wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 10:24 am
I think
Montoya
Heyes
Chessum
Liebenberg
Wiese
Van Staden
Provides enough ball carriers help give space.
Watson could beat a man with footwork so a different player entirely to Nadolo and perhaps Pollard offers a different physicality at fly half but basically Genge and Nemzy are unreplaceable.
It’ll mean changes to how we play and I agree that is likely to involve the likes of Moroni creating space rather than relying on bulldozing carrying
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone
I mean we have won all our Champions cup games so far without Nadolo.
Who would people say is Saracens big ball carriers? They certainly don't have more "Ball carriers" than us IMO.
Leinster also don't have imo more big carrying players than us.
Toulouse similar.
Massive ball carriers are great, but a good game plan trumps it.
Nadolo has been massive mainly because we are trying still to put in game plans to evolve our attack. I guess the hope is that next season our attack will be crisper and that means we can start playing more to the space.
Who would people say is Saracens big ball carriers? They certainly don't have more "Ball carriers" than us IMO.
Leinster also don't have imo more big carrying players than us.
Toulouse similar.
Massive ball carriers are great, but a good game plan trumps it.
Nadolo has been massive mainly because we are trying still to put in game plans to evolve our attack. I guess the hope is that next season our attack will be crisper and that means we can start playing more to the space.
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Losing 2/3 of our best carriers will obviously change how we play next season. I was worried especially with Nadolo going in the backs that we might struggle. But we won yesterday and I’d imagine we won’t see him starting against Leinster.
Next season Montoya is a beast too ball in hand. Snyman, Martin and Chessum can all carry effectively. Backrow Liebenberg, MVS, Wiese, Jansen are only getting better ball in hand. Cracknell is no slouch either supposedly.
Next season Montoya is a beast too ball in hand. Snyman, Martin and Chessum can all carry effectively. Backrow Liebenberg, MVS, Wiese, Jansen are only getting better ball in hand. Cracknell is no slouch either supposedly.
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone
We’ve been without MVS and Martin for a big chunk of the season so will be like having two new players.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone
Agree with the above.RagingBull wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 11:11 am I mean we have won all our Champions cup games so far without Nadolo.
Who would people say is Saracens big ball carriers? They certainly don't have more "Ball carriers" than us IMO.
Leinster also don't have imo more big carrying players than us.
Toulouse similar.
Massive ball carriers are great, but a good game plan trumps it.
Nadolo has been massive mainly because we are trying still to put in game plans to evolve our attack. I guess the hope is that next season our attack will be crisper and that means we can start playing more to the space.
I think we’ll miss him more than some think - we’ve been spoilt in some ways having a “get out” ready out wide or cutting back inside if things are going slowly.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone
Is Robinson staying or going, do we know? I don't see him on your list.RagingBull wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:21 am so we looking at a team of
1. Cronin, Whitcombe, Van Wyk, Richardson, (Rowntree, Seb Smith)
2. Montoya, Dolly, Clare, Vanes
3. Cole, Heyes, Hurd, ___ IMO a new prop, (Hoyt, Crane)
4. Chessum, Snyman, (Carnduff)
5. Wells, Henderson, Green, (T.Manz, J.Manz)
6. Liebenberg, Martin, Agbongbon (Koroiyadi)
7. Reffell, Van Staden, Ilione
8. Wiese, Cracknell, Jansen, (Owen)
9. Youngs, JVP, Wigglesworth, (Edwards)
10. Pollard, Burns, Gopperth (Meredith, Welsh)
11. Watson, Saumaki,
12. Kelly, Cokanasiga, Lancaster
13. Moroni, Scott, Porter, (Cusick)
14. Potter, Ashton,
15. Steward, Hegarty,
I reckon if the case we will see another Back 3 player come in at least.
If Wigglesworth retires potentially another scrum Half.
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My list is guess workOld Hob wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 12:35 pmIs Robinson staying or going, do we know? I don't see him on your list.RagingBull wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:21 am so we looking at a team of
1. Cronin, Whitcombe, Van Wyk, Richardson, (Rowntree, Seb Smith)
2. Montoya, Dolly, Clare, Vanes
3. Cole, Heyes, Hurd, ___ IMO a new prop, (Hoyt, Crane)
4. Chessum, Snyman, (Carnduff)
5. Wells, Henderson, Green, (T.Manz, J.Manz)
6. Liebenberg, Martin, Agbongbon (Koroiyadi)
7. Reffell, Van Staden, Ilione
8. Wiese, Cracknell, Jansen, (Owen)
9. Youngs, JVP, Wigglesworth, (Edwards)
10. Pollard, Burns, Gopperth (Meredith, Welsh)
11. Watson, Saumaki,
12. Kelly, Cokanasiga, Lancaster
13. Moroni, Scott, Porter, (Cusick)
14. Potter, Ashton,
15. Steward, Hegarty,
I reckon if the case we will see another Back 3 player come in at least.
If Wigglesworth retires potentially another scrum Half.
no Idea I just don't know if we could afford to have a 3rd Open side especially when he doesn't really cover elsewhere.
It might be between Jansen and Robinson, Jansen fits the Wiese look and covers elsewhere even played lock in the prem cup
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone
Agreed I can only see Robinson staying if there's concerns over MVS for next season. The emergence of Ilione as a viable 7 option who also covers other backrow positions also helps our squad and at his age he's a prime third choice player (we're not reliant on him but he can get game time and develop).RagingBull wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 12:52 pmMy list is guess workOld Hob wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 12:35 pmIs Robinson staying or going, do we know? I don't see him on your list.RagingBull wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:21 am so we looking at a team of
1. Cronin, Whitcombe, Van Wyk, Richardson, (Rowntree, Seb Smith)
2. Montoya, Dolly, Clare, Vanes
3. Cole, Heyes, Hurd, ___ IMO a new prop, (Hoyt, Crane)
4. Chessum, Snyman, (Carnduff)
5. Wells, Henderson, Green, (T.Manz, J.Manz)
6. Liebenberg, Martin, Agbongbon (Koroiyadi)
7. Reffell, Van Staden, Ilione
8. Wiese, Cracknell, Jansen, (Owen)
9. Youngs, JVP, Wigglesworth, (Edwards)
10. Pollard, Burns, Gopperth (Meredith, Welsh)
11. Watson, Saumaki,
12. Kelly, Cokanasiga, Lancaster
13. Moroni, Scott, Porter, (Cusick)
14. Potter, Ashton,
15. Steward, Hegarty,
I reckon if the case we will see another Back 3 player come in at least.
If Wigglesworth retires potentially another scrum Half.
no Idea I just don't know if we could afford to have a 3rd Open side especially when he doesn't really cover elsewhere.
It might be between Jansen and Robinson, Jansen fits the Wiese look and covers elsewhere even played lock in the prem cup
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Aled Walters and the Philosopher's Stone
Watson's stats position wise:RagingBull wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:21 am so we looking at a team of
1. Cronin, Whitcombe, Van Wyk, Richardson, (Rowntree, Seb Smith)
2. Montoya, Dolly, Clare, Vanes
3. Cole, Heyes, Hurd, ___ IMO a new prop, (Hoyt, Crane)
4. Chessum, Snyman, (Carnduff)
5. Wells, Henderson, Green, (T.Manz, J.Manz)
6. Liebenberg, Martin, Agbongbon (Koroiyadi)
7. Reffell, Van Staden, Ilione
8. Wiese, Cracknell, Jansen, (Owen)
9. Youngs, JVP, Wigglesworth, (Edwards)
10. Pollard, Burns, Gopperth (Meredith, Welsh)
11. Watson, Saumaki,
12. Kelly, Cokanasiga, Lancaster
13. Moroni, Scott, Porter, (Cusick)
14. Potter, Ashton,
15. Steward, Hegarty,
I reckon if the case we will see another Back 3 player come in at least.
If Wigglesworth retires potentially another scrum Half.
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Nadalo has been great for us however his defence, as seen from behind the posts at The Stoop and watching him yesterday from the Mattioli is a worry: he was easily beaten 2-3 times yesterday and last week Moroni was screaming at the defence to get across quicker to cover Nadalo. On the other hand his try v Quins was excellent. Then again, watching Ashton yesterday, his running lines, tackling and work rate were on a different level. A great selection dilemma for Steve Borthwick.
He has been a joy to watch but at other times he does lose the ball when space has been made for him.
At his best he is superb but I do worry about his defence on the faster grounds.
He has been a joy to watch but at other times he does lose the ball when space has been made for him.
At his best he is superb but I do worry about his defence on the faster grounds.
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If Watson isn’t with England he will play 15 yes.
But if he’s fit he will start for us and really start for England.
But if he’s fit he will start for us and really start for England.
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Yes he will. And if Potter gets an England call up for the Oz tour we might have 3 away at once!RagingBull wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 3:49 pm If Watson isn’t with England he will play 15 yes.
But if he’s fit he will start for us and really start for England.
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On today’s showing I might have Potter ahead of Hassell-Collins whose defensive positioning leaked a couple of tries against Wasps.Scott1 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 4:42 pmYes he will. And if Potter gets an England call up for the Oz tour we might have 3 away at once!RagingBull wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 3:49 pm If Watson isn’t with England he will play 15 yes.
But if he’s fit he will start for us and really start for England.
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