OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:56 am
It only seems like yesterday that our International players were away representing their country at the WC and it’s almost time to lose some of the England players, maybe all of them again to the 6N. Granted on current form we might not lose the same England contingent that went to the WC but assuming that we do, we will be short handed once again for the following games:
*potentially away training:
25 Jan 20 - Bath (A)
15 Feb 20 - Wasps (H)
21 Feb 20 - Sale (A)
29 Feb 20 - Worcester (H)
08 Mar 20 - Sarries (A)
*potentially rested post 6N:
21 Mar 20 - Exeter (A)
Can’t see us getting much away to Bath sadly and back to back away matches in Mar vs Sarries and Exeter is extremely tough. We might have the lads back for the Exeter game although they may be rested, let’s hope they are available.
That makes the Wasps, Sale and Worcester games must win matches (although given our current position you could argue they are all must win games!)
OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:44 pm
Faletau called up too so might be set miss the Tigers Bath game
Premiership don’t have to release any national players other than English as no agreement in place.
That’s obviously for non game weekends
Thanks didn't realise that. Surely if he's called up to train with the squad he will go.. well, if he's likely to be in the match-day squad for the opening game that is... I guess time will tell.
On a more positive note that must apply to Holmes too then
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OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:44 pm
Faletau called up too so might be set miss the Tigers Bath game
Premiership don’t have to release any national players other than English as no agreement in place.
That’s obviously for non game weekends
Thanks didn't realise that. Surely if he's called up to train with the squad he will go.. well, if he's likely to be in the match-day squad for the opening game that is... I guess time will tell.
On a more positive note that must apply to Holmes too then
Just seen that this was all covered by a previous post, missed that, apologies!
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I didn't know why the selection of Will Griff John almost made JP14 laugh, then I realised it was because he knew I would be at Bath and other Tiger's matches. I could have covered all the front row positions for Wales were it not for the fact I was born in Leicester and despite the name no known connection to Wales. There is also a small matter of age and when younger a lack of talent so Wales had to make do with the Pontypool front row instead.
OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:56 am
It only seems like yesterday that our International players were away representing their country at the WC and it’s almost time to lose some of the England players, maybe all of them again to the 6N. Granted on current form we might not lose the same England contingent that went to the WC but assuming that we do, we will be short handed once again for the following games:
*potentially away training:
25 Jan 20 - Bath (A)
15 Feb 20 - Wasps (H)
21 Feb 20 - Sale (A)
29 Feb 20 - Worcester (H)
08 Mar 20 - Sarries (A)
*potentially rested post 6N:
21 Mar 20 - Exeter (A)
Can’t see us getting much away to Bath sadly and back to back away matches in Mar vs Sarries and Exeter is extremely tough. We might have the lads back for the Exeter game although they may be rested, let’s hope they are available.
That makes the Wasps, Sale and Worcester games must win matches (although given our current position you could argue they are all must win games!)
JP14 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:21 am
Faletau might train anyway, it’s in his contract that he can train with Wales when called up, Bath have twice paid fines for this.
I wonder if Jonah Holmes has this clause in his contract???
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Looks like Bath will be missing 6 at the weekend if you count Dunn who’s listed as a Chief.
With their red card at the weekend they will be short in depth at hooker