What do we think of the team to face London Irish??

gooders060981 · Post by **gooders060981** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:31 pm

I am pleased with the choice, damn shame about Alex as I am not a big fan of Matt Smith, never seems to do much. Fingers crossed he will prove me wrong tomorrow (should have promise as his old man was a great player (Ian Smith)).

What do we think of our chances now???

Crivvens · Post by **Crivvens** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:34 pm

I thought it'd be close before the line up waas announced. I haven't changed my opinion.
Tigers by 5.

ashtiger · Post by **ashtiger** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:06 pm

Murphy should start instead of Smith.

TTRITH · Post by **TTRITH** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:18 pm

Murphy has only just got back from a knee operation and Matt Smith played very well last week. The only other option would be to move the best full-back to the wing and play Vesty to full-back, which no, is not a good idea. First home game of the season i expect to start with a bang. Should be aiming for the bonus point!

Chobbsy · Post by **Chobbsy** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:28 pm

gooders060981 wrote:I am pleased with the choice, damn shame about Alex as I am not a big fan of Matt Smith, never seems to do much. Fingers crossed he will prove me wrong tomorrow (should have promise as his old man was a great player (Ian Smith)).

What do we think of our chances now???

I would like to see Kayser start, also I would have put Murphy (G) on the wing and Sam Vesty at fullback

john_o · Post by **john_o** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:30 pm

Johne Murphy on the wing for me personally

soggytiger · Post by **soggytiger** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:31 pm

I would like to see Mauger/Erinle as centres, feel they are on same wavelength! Looking forward to seeing Newby when he arrives, but may be less games for Cozza. Overall Tigers by 10.

GS · Post by GS » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:45 pm

I agree with soggy. I thought we might see Erinle on the bench at least after his run out on Wednesday. Perhaps that didn't go as well as planned, but at least he's not on the injured list.

Whilst last week was reasonable we will have to up our game, Irish must be buzzing after beating Wasps. Overall though I think they've lost much more than us through injury and we get Mauger back, or until the kick-off at least.

I have to go with Tigs, but not by much. Nails, prepare to be bitten.

hiraldos · Post by **hiraldos** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:59 pm

I like it when the coach picks the same team that I would have done. Good choice Meyer!

Should be a bonus point win.

fogba · Post by **fogba** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:10 pm

It'll be a walk in the park.
Irish are without Bob Casey, Mike Catt and Shane Geraghty and don't have the depth of squad that Tigers do.

Goffer3404 · Post by **Goffer3404** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:20 pm

I'd like to see how Wentzel and Blaze do as a starting line up.
Murphy G has to be at 15.

gooders060981 · Post by **gooders060981** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:20 pm

ashtiger wrote:Murphy should start instead of Smith.

totally agree

NorthantsTiger · Post by **NorthantsTiger** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:21 pm

I really hope tigers beat Irish but some part of the innate wariness of being a tigers fan says beware of this team. They did beat wasps last week and although wasps were useless i hope there isn't a horrible surprise waiting for us. Still as others have posted they are missing several key players.

Snorbins · Post by **Snorbins** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:28 pm

Not sure about Smith on the wing, would have prefered Hurrell. Murphy is not fit yet for a quick turn of pace (IMHO).

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