Super Rugby Final

[markharbtiger]

Lavanini doing a lot (so far) to suggest he’s a great signing.

[RichieB]

Looks good doesn't he? I hope he and Spencer wear different scrum caps when they play together otherwise my failing eyesight mightn't tell them apart if I can't see their jersey number!

[RichieB]

Taufau now coming on too, so chance to see him.

[westwinds31]

Matera is like a man possessed. Cracking game from him.

[Mark62]

Lavini and Taufua both showing great physicality.

If this is the core of the Pumas test team they better hope there is a 10 and a couple of props to come in from Europe

[Grimlish]

Matera have a great game too - the one that got away?

[Mark62]

Matera have a great game too - the one that got away?

Don’t think you can say that, he was young and very homesick, Tigers would have loved to keep him

[Mark62]

Crusaders very clinical in the final, moved a little away from the style that got them there.

Showed the quality of 2 of our forward signings for next season

[strawclearer]

We tried very hard a couple of times to bring Matera back - never managed to agree terms.

[Grimlish]

Don’t think you can say that, he was young and very homesick, Tigers would have loved to keep him

We tried very hard a couple of times to bring Matera back - never managed to agree terms.

So, he came off the hook and we haven’t been able to get him back on however we try. Not a matter of blame just an observation that that’s one who got away.

[Scuttle]

Looks good doesn't he? I hope he and Spencer wear different scrum caps when they play together otherwise my failing eyesight mightn't tell them apart if I can't see their jersey number!

Both 6'7" but Lavanini is almost 3 stone heavier so I am just going to go on bulk if they are standing next to each other. I must admit 6'7" and 23 stone seems unreal to me, unless the Tigers team info is incorrect.

[sam16111986]

Looks good doesn't he? I hope he and Spencer wear different scrum caps when they play together otherwise my failing eyesight mightn't tell them apart if I can't see their jersey number!

Both 6'7" but Lavanini is almost 3 stone heavier so I am just going to go on bulk if they are standing next to each other. I must admit 6'7" and 23 stone seems unreal to me, unless the Tigers team info is incorrect.

https://www.leicestertigers.com/player/tomas-lavanini

20 stone 7lbs. That's a big slab of Argentinian beef.

https://www.leicestertigers.com/player/will-spencer

Will Spencer 17 stone 9lbs. Spencer isn't the most ripped guy he's got a wirey strength to him. Hoping Lavanini is a juggernaut for us and the two of them combine well.

[RichieB]

Thanks - this helps!

[Scuttle]

Looks good doesn't he? I hope he and Spencer wear different scrum caps when they play together otherwise my failing eyesight mightn't tell them apart if I can't see their jersey number!

Both 6'7" but Lavanini is almost 3 stone heavier so I am just going to go on bulk if they are standing next to each other. I must admit 6'7" and 23 stone seems unreal to me, unless the Tigers team info is incorrect.

https://www.leicestertigers.com/player/tomas-lavanini

20 stone 7lbs. That's a big slab of Argentinian beef.

https://www.leicestertigers.com/player/will-spencer

Will Spencer 17 stone 9lbs. Spencer isn't the most ripped guy he's got a wirey strength to him. Hoping Lavanini is a juggernaut for us and the two of them combine well.

Apologies I meant over 20 stone to give 3 stone difference. Rubbish typing skills. Thanks for clarifying.

[Mark62]

You really know a bloke is big when he looks big against other forwards