Premiership Final v Saracens - 18th June 2022 KO 15:00

[bendy]

Good atmosphere on the supporters coach, but the M25 is, predictably, a car park.

[Postiger2]

At Twickers but too nervous to eat or drink anything. Where's the feeling sick emoji?

[Scott1]

At Twickers but too nervous to eat or drink anything. Where's the feeling sick emoji?

[mol2]

STARTING XV
15 Freddie Steward [55]
14 Chris Ashton [11]
13 Matías Moroni [35]
12 Guy Porter [44]
11 Harry Potter [40]
10 George Ford [128]
9 Richard Wigglesworth [36]
1 Ellis Genge (c) [110]
2 Julián Montoya [26]
3 Dan Cole [289]
4 Ollie Chessum [30]
5 Calum Green [90]
6 Hanro Liebenberg (vc) [58]
7 Tommy Reffell [77]
8 Jasper Wiese [44]

REPLACEMENTS
16 Charlie Clare [51]
17 Nephi Leatigaga [67]
18 Joe Heyes [100]
19 Harry Wells [155]
20 George Martin [38]
21 Ben Youngs [281]
22 Freddie Burns [102]
23 Matt Scott [46]

I am a little surprised at Nadolo being left out. He offers a real game changing option against late game tired legs, which might be telling against Sarries' big ball carriers in the latter minutes of the match. Not just quick enough, but big enough to knock people like Itoje around a bit.

He comes on with his own tired looking legs. On the wide Twickenham pitch he would be a liability in defence. He started the season well enough but since the early part of the year he looks like he is wearing diving boots.
Defence consists of a speculative dive in the hope of making a tap tackle.
He might be able to thunder over from 5m but so should second rows and no coach would play them on the wing.

Old Father Time is unforgiving.

[Scott1]

STARTING XV
15 Freddie Steward [55]
14 Chris Ashton [11]
13 Matías Moroni [35]
12 Guy Porter [44]
11 Harry Potter [40]
10 George Ford [128]
9 Richard Wigglesworth [36]
1 Ellis Genge (c) [110]
2 Julián Montoya [26]
3 Dan Cole [289]
4 Ollie Chessum [30]
5 Calum Green [90]
6 Hanro Liebenberg (vc) [58]
7 Tommy Reffell [77]
8 Jasper Wiese [44]

REPLACEMENTS
16 Charlie Clare [51]
17 Nephi Leatigaga [67]
18 Joe Heyes [100]
19 Harry Wells [155]
20 George Martin [38]
21 Ben Youngs [281]
22 Freddie Burns [102]
23 Matt Scott [46]

I am a little surprised at Nadolo being left out. He offers a real game changing option against late game tired legs, which might be telling against Sarries' big ball carriers in the latter minutes of the match. Not just quick enough, but big enough to knock people like Itoje around a bit.

He comes on with his own tired looking legs. On the wide Twickenham pitch he would be a liability in defence. He started the season well enough but since the early part of the year he looks like he is wearing diving boots.
Defence consists of a speculative dive in the hope of making a tap tackle.
He might be able to thunder over from 5m but so should second rows and no coach would play them on the wing.

Old Father Time is unforgiving.

It doesn’t tell the full story I know but someone put the stats up that actually our defence has been better and we have conceded less tries when he’s been on the field. There’s an awful lot of factors in that though

[Dangerous4]

First time since 1978 John Player Cup Final, that I won't be at Twickers to see us in a final. Feel gutted.

Best of luck to the lads, and supporters of Tiger's. Have a great day out. and may success be ours. : :

[Old Hob]

At Twickers but too nervous to eat or drink anything. Where's the feeling sick emoji?

Probably better for your bank balance too.

Can't be there but, like most others, just overjoyed that the dreadful days seem to be behind us.

COYT IBWT

[Tykger]

Super Steve to create the strategy.
Super Kev to fire them up.
Super Aled to get them primed.
Super George to deliver the plan.
Super Genge to smash us over the line.
COYT xx

[Ashurstwoodtiger]

Can't make game but decision to be made BT or ITV4 which one to watch the game on. Thoughts please. So far longer spell of adverts on ITV

[Tykger]

Flats everytime.

[nicmattyg]

Can't make game but decision to be made BT or ITV4 which one to watch the game on. Thoughts please. So far longer spell of adverts on ITV

I’ve had the same dilemma but have heard dayglo anti tigers bias one too many times this season. Cannot stand the man as a pundit and even worse as a commentator so I’ll be watching on ITV4.

[Rugbygramps]

Can't make game but decision to be made BT or ITV4 which one to watch the game on. Thoughts please. So far longer spell of adverts on ITV

I’ve had the same dilemma but have heard dayglo anti tigers bias one too many times this season. Cannot stand the man as a pundit and even worse as a commentator so I’ll be watching on ITV4.

Tbf to him he has given a balanced view so far. Says Saracens favourites but they are

[nicmattyg]

Can't make game but decision to be made BT or ITV4 which one to watch the game on. Thoughts please. So far longer spell of adverts on ITV

I’ve had the same dilemma but have heard dayglo anti tigers bias one too many times this season. Cannot stand the man as a pundit and even worse as a commentator so I’ll be watching on ITV4.

Tbf to him he has given a balanced view so far. Says Saracens favourites but they are

Listen to his commentating during the game, you’re in for a treat haha

[Rugbygramps]

I’ve had the same dilemma but have heard dayglo anti tigers bias one too many times this season. Cannot stand the man as a pundit and even worse as a commentator so I’ll be watching on ITV4.

Tbf to him he has given a balanced view so far. Says Saracens favourites but they are

Listen to his commentating during the game, you’re in for a treat haha

Austin and Ben on the mics

[Jimmy Skitz]

that's a harsh penalty