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QF cancelled - Castres forfeit match!
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
I think pretty much since the restart they've been managing an issue with Taufua. Very few players are ever 100% fit a week after a rugby match, they're managing him well and with 2 back row subs I can say that with an early injury Wallace will be first on!
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Hold an edge in terms of fitness and certainly match fitness.Still expecting a war of attrition initially , but eventually believe we will see the game out with a win.Today , only the result matters , no points for style.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
I am not sure of the thinking behind it but from before lockdown we have pretty consistently been picking a lock (Wells or Green) at 6, new signings not yet seen may change the philosophy but currently starting with Harry on the blindside with two flankers to come on adding mobility as the opens up later in the match seems to be the Borthwick way.
Of course it might just be that 7's seem to get injured more often so having two back row men on the bench whilst having your replacement lock at 6 means that you can still have three replacement backs on the bench instead of going for the 8-2 split.
Of course it might just be that 7's seem to get injured more often so having two back row men on the bench whilst having your replacement lock at 6 means that you can still have three replacement backs on the bench instead of going for the 8-2 split.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Now if I recall the European matches were often on Sky however as mentioned above there is no BT matchpass offering, however those with BT can watch the match on BT3 @ 14:45 > 17:15 on Sunday, so with a bit of luck my neighbour will have his wide screen television in the conservatory and I can draw up a deckchair outside ~ all socially distanced!Noggs wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 2:57 pmNo. The deal with BT only covered Premiership games.aslongaswebeatsaints wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 2:45 pm Do STs get a match pass from BT for this one? Haven’t received the usual email.
As ST holders we would still have needed to buy a ticket for this game.
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
According to Rugbrama, the match could be in doubt, because there have apparently been cases of Covid in the Castres club and with the sharp increase of cases in England, the Castres squad have not yet left home and are awaiting developments.
If they don't travel then I'd assume that they'd forfeit the game?
If they don't travel then I'd assume that they'd forfeit the game?
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
I mentioned this possibility some time ago, and assumed there was a procedure if impossible on BOTH sides. If Castres cry off, I'd assumed they forfeit.Robespierre wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 3:04 pm According to Rugbrama, the match could be in doubt, because there have apparently been cases of Covid in the Castres club and with the sharp increase of cases in England, the Castres squad have not yet left home and are awaiting developments.
If they don't travel then I'd assume that they'd forfeit the game?
UPDATE match forfeited, Tigers in semis.
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QF cancelled - Castres forfeit match!
QF has been cancelled- 3 Castres have COVID so Tigers progress through to semis
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Re: Tigers vs Castres - 20 Sep 20 at 1500
Match cancelled due to Castres players/staff testing positive.
Tigers advance to the Semi Finals next weekend as a result of Castres having to forfeit the game.
Let’s hope none of the Castres squad are badly affected.
Tigers advance to the Semi Finals next weekend as a result of Castres having to forfeit the game.
Let’s hope none of the Castres squad are badly affected.
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Re: QF cancelled
Wow 2 wins in a row!!!
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Re: QF cancelled
Got trashed a bit for saying this would happen, some sages told me it would all be over by now and I was fear mongering.
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