Final Preseason Game vs London Irish
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Re: Final Preseason Game vs London Irish
I'm happy with Hooker, TH and Lock.
Really my only concern is 1 and 7.
Really my only concern is 1 and 7.
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Re: Final Preseason Game vs London Irish
I'm happy with Reffell getting a go. No point developing these lads if you can't back them to come in and do a job. It'd be a big ask to start against the Chiefs but accompanied by two experienced international backrow players he should be ok.RagingBull wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:04 pm I'm happy with Hooker, TH and Lock.
Really my only concern is 1 and 7.
It's a strong tight five outside of Ma'afu. Hopefully we'll have Bateman back for Chiefs.
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Big game for Reffell, being picked in what looks like an almost (current) first XV side. If a game like this gives Bakewell and MOC the confidence that he can mix it against more experienced players (LI’s backrow appears a bit of a mix tomorrow) then hopefully we can see a bit of rotation in certain positions rather than panic if a player gets injured!sam16111986 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:23 pmI'm happy with Reffell getting a go. No point developing these lads if you can't back them to come in and do a job. It'd be a big ask to start against the Chiefs but accompanied by two experienced international backrow players he should be ok.RagingBull wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:04 pm I'm happy with Hooker, TH and Lock.
Really my only concern is 1 and 7.
It's a strong tight five outside of Ma'afu. Hopefully we'll have Bateman back for Chiefs.
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Reffell has been picked more out of necessity than choice. However, it's a great opportunity for him.Hot_Charlie wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:08 pmBig game for Reffell, being picked in what looks like an almost (current) first XV side. If a game like this gives Bakewell and MOC the confidence that he can mix it against more experienced players (LI’s backrow appears a bit of a mix tomorrow) then hopefully we can see a bit of rotation in certain positions rather than panic if a player gets injured!sam16111986 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:23 pmI'm happy with Reffell getting a go. No point developing these lads if you can't back them to come in and do a job. It'd be a big ask to start against the Chiefs but accompanied by two experienced international backrow players he should be ok.RagingBull wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:04 pm I'm happy with Hooker, TH and Lock.
Really my only concern is 1 and 7.
It's a strong tight five outside of Ma'afu. Hopefully we'll have Bateman back for Chiefs.
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Preseason or not,I'm just buzzing to be back at WR! Can't wait for tomorrow's game!
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Christ! I think that's the most positive thing you've ever said!Rugbyflanker wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:54 pm Preseason or not,I'm just buzzing to be back at WR! Can't wait for tomorrow's game!
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I love you too Ellis! ;) Like I've always said forums and blogs were purposely invented for fans to vent their spleen,at the ground it's s million % support and WR is the best atmosphere of any ground I've been too,although my mate went to Clermont and he said that's something else!
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Evans and Kitch had ops over the summer. Kitch was for a hip problem which he played with towards end of last season. I'm sure I read in the Merc a while ago MOC saying they hope to have him back "early season". Evans will be longer. No info on the others. Assume either injured or in recovery and not yet ready to be played in a match. I was expecting to see Faeio but maybe he is a bit "undercooked" having not been with us that long.iceman_19 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 2:16 pm The back line looks exciting again - although like most here I would have Holmes ahead of Thommo.
The pack, to be honest, worries me a bit. Ma'afu has not looked up to scratch and not a word on Bateman yet. We are also horribly light in the second and back rows - only Mike Williams and Tino providing cover for 5 positions on the bench.
Apologies if I've missed this, but does anyone know the prognosis on:
- Bateman
- Fitz
- Kitch
- Evans
- BO'C
- Owen?
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Well we might need Christ if the Officials are actually Tim Whitestick Wigglesworthellis9 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 10:18 pmChrist! I think that's the most positive thing you've ever said!Rugbyflanker wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:54 pm Preseason or not,I'm just buzzing to be back at WR! Can't wait for tomorrow's game!
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Re: Final Preseason Game vs London Irish
Well, Evans did his meniscus around May time and is still recovering from that, therefore missed crucial parts of early preseason.
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I wish the boys the best of luck today, rooting for Reffell to have a huge game. I’m so disappointed I cannot make it but that’s the way things are.
Hope Spencer smashes things!
Come on you Tigers!!!
Hope Spencer smashes things!
Come on you Tigers!!!
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The back line looks outstanding....but i said that last season....New season, New optimism...
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It’s the back row that I’m keen to see emerging...this was far and away the biggest ‘area for improvement’ and will be fascinating to see how things pan out.
Sadly for me, work commitments are going to keep me away from WR not only tonight (will be restricted to updates here in transit) but also for the Newcastle game. To me feels like that one will be a better indicator of progress (or regress) than Chiefs, so particularly disappointed to miss out on that.
PS: also having to wait to try out my new seat in the H&B. I’m following a rather predictable ageing progression....having opted for the modest ‘comfort’ of a bench in the Crumbie for the last few years having given up on doing the terrace with kids, I’ve now softened still further to the extent of needing additional cushioning!