Boxing Day vs Newcastle
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Boxing Day vs Newcastle
Hopefully it will be the first time we are at full strength. My guess at the team will be
1) Genge
2) Youngs
3) Cole
4) Lavanini
5) Wells
6) Liebenberg
7) Brink
8) Wiese
9) Youngs
10) Ford
11) Nadolo
12) Scott
13) Moroni
14) Murimurivalu
15) Steward
1) Genge
2) Youngs
3) Cole
4) Lavanini
5) Wells
6) Liebenberg
7) Brink
8) Wiese
9) Youngs
10) Ford
11) Nadolo
12) Scott
13) Moroni
14) Murimurivalu
15) Steward
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Re: Boxing Day vs Newcastle
I think we need a 7 on the pitch. I'd go with either Taufua or Reffell (but wouldn't be disappointed with Wallace)
Only other change I'd think about is De Bruin or Cole. Not sure Atm which I'd go with, but am leaning De Bruin
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Re: Boxing Day vs Newcastle
Not keen on that BR,need to play Reffell or Wallace or Taufua at the very least
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Agreed: Tigers needs some spoilers in the back row and some pace. Think how well Thomo played up there on their artificial pitch. It will certainly need an 80 + minute performance as Newcastle has proved they are a fast, fit team.
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Re: Boxing Day vs Newcastle
Need to take into account the plastic pitch & any dodgy lower limbs, not sure I would risk Brink, Moroni or Taute.
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Re: Boxing Day vs Newcastle
1 Genge
2 Youngs
3 Cole
4 Lavanini
5 Wells
6 Liebenberg
7 Reffell
8 Wiese
9 Youngs
10 Ford
11 Nadolo
12 Porter
13 Moroni
14 Murimurivalu
15 Steward
16 Clare
17 Gigena (Leatigaga if Gigena not fit)
18 De Bruin
19 Green
20 Brink
21 Taufua
22 White
23 Henry
Pretty similar to that above but think I’d go for this. Natural 7 to add balance to the back row. Start with Reffell with Taufua as impact off the bench. Same with De Bruin and Brink.. would be great impact players after 50 or so minutes.
I’d be tempted to start with Porter as he can cover wing, Murimurivalu can cover fullback and that’s a bonus if we go for a 6-2 split on the bench.
I get the comments about the pitch but this is a huge game that could kickstart our season. Go for strongest possible 23 imo.
2 Youngs
3 Cole
4 Lavanini
5 Wells
6 Liebenberg
7 Reffell
8 Wiese
9 Youngs
10 Ford
11 Nadolo
12 Porter
13 Moroni
14 Murimurivalu
15 Steward
16 Clare
17 Gigena (Leatigaga if Gigena not fit)
18 De Bruin
19 Green
20 Brink
21 Taufua
22 White
23 Henry
Pretty similar to that above but think I’d go for this. Natural 7 to add balance to the back row. Start with Reffell with Taufua as impact off the bench. Same with De Bruin and Brink.. would be great impact players after 50 or so minutes.
I’d be tempted to start with Porter as he can cover wing, Murimurivalu can cover fullback and that’s a bonus if we go for a 6-2 split on the bench.
I get the comments about the pitch but this is a huge game that could kickstart our season. Go for strongest possible 23 imo.
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Re: Boxing Day vs Newcastle
Agree with putting out our strongest 23 - need some momentum and to start proving we can win against the sides in the top part of the table.
Based on the team picked for this weekend, and the teams picked by Borthwick so far I can see something like this being picked:
1 - Genge
2 - Youngs
3 - Cole
4 - Lavanini
5 - Wells
6 - Liebenberg
7 - Reffell
8 - Wiese
9 - Youngs
10 - Ford
11 - Nadolo
12 - Scott
13 - Moroni
14 - van Wyk / Murimurivalu / Potter
15 - Steward
16 - Mamukashvili
17 - Leatigaga
18 - de Bruin
19 - Taufua
20 - Brink
21 - White
22 - Henry
23 - Porter
Arguably the second wing spot is the most up in the air for me. No one has really nailed down a marker, yet I wouldn’t be unhappy with either of those three starting as all have shown glimpses of good things from what I’ve seen.
Based on the team picked for this weekend, and the teams picked by Borthwick so far I can see something like this being picked:
1 - Genge
2 - Youngs
3 - Cole
4 - Lavanini
5 - Wells
6 - Liebenberg
7 - Reffell
8 - Wiese
9 - Youngs
10 - Ford
11 - Nadolo
12 - Scott
13 - Moroni
14 - van Wyk / Murimurivalu / Potter
15 - Steward
16 - Mamukashvili
17 - Leatigaga
18 - de Bruin
19 - Taufua
20 - Brink
21 - White
22 - Henry
23 - Porter
Arguably the second wing spot is the most up in the air for me. No one has really nailed down a marker, yet I wouldn’t be unhappy with either of those three starting as all have shown glimpses of good things from what I’ve seen.
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Not sure I'd have van Wyk in there. He's not really hit the ground running and that muscle injury won't have helped either. I'd go with the experience of Murimurivalu on the right wing. Extra security at the back and can create something from nothing.
Agree with the comments about having a natural 7 start. Plus I like the idea of Brink coming on for added physicality later in the game.
Agree with the comments about having a natural 7 start. Plus I like the idea of Brink coming on for added physicality later in the game.
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Re: Boxing Day vs Newcastle
What you thinking for lock cover? Liebenberg? Might need a bit more cover in the second row potentiallyRunTigerRun wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:33 pm Agree with putting out our strongest 23 - need some momentum and to start proving we can win against the sides in the top part of the table.
Based on the team picked for this weekend, and the teams picked by Borthwick so far I can see something like this being picked:
1 - Genge
2 - Youngs
3 - Cole
4 - Lavanini
5 - Wells
6 - Liebenberg
7 - Reffell
8 - Wiese
9 - Youngs
10 - Ford
11 - Nadolo
12 - Scott
13 - Moroni
14 - van Wyk / Murimurivalu / Potter
15 - Steward
16 - Mamukashvili
17 - Leatigaga
18 - de Bruin
19 - Taufua
20 - Brink
21 - White
22 - Henry
23 - Porter
Arguably the second wing spot is the most up in the air for me. No one has really nailed down a marker, yet I wouldn’t be unhappy with either of those three starting as all have shown glimpses of good things from what I’ve seen.
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Re: Boxing Day vs Newcastle
Liebenberg primarily, but both Taufua and Wiese have played lock before, I believe.OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:41 pmWhat you thinking for lock cover? Liebenberg? Might need a bit more cover in the second row potentiallyRunTigerRun wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:33 pm Agree with putting out our strongest 23 - need some momentum and to start proving we can win against the sides in the top part of the table.
Based on the team picked for this weekend, and the teams picked by Borthwick so far I can see something like this being picked:
1 - Genge
2 - Youngs
3 - Cole
4 - Lavanini
5 - Wells
6 - Liebenberg
7 - Reffell
8 - Wiese
9 - Youngs
10 - Ford
11 - Nadolo
12 - Scott
13 - Moroni
14 - van Wyk / Murimurivalu / Potter
15 - Steward
16 - Mamukashvili
17 - Leatigaga
18 - de Bruin
19 - Taufua
20 - Brink
21 - White
22 - Henry
23 - Porter
Arguably the second wing spot is the most up in the air for me. No one has really nailed down a marker, yet I wouldn’t be unhappy with either of those three starting as all have shown glimpses of good things from what I’ve seen.
I can get why people are going for 6-2 split on the bench, but with a plastic pitch I'd prefer to have a full bench cover - and so went for the impact option of both Taufua and Brink. (Also have the option of Nemani at 8... tongue in cheek but has been done before!!)
Re: Boxing Day vs Newcastle
Newcastle just beaten Agen! 10-9 down at half time then turned it around in the second half. They really do look a very good side and tonight had a very mixed side out. Not sure how strong the side Agen was but any win in France is to be admired.
At least Tigers will be massive underdogs!
At least Tigers will be massive underdogs!
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I do hope they prove to be (they’re my second team as I’m from that part of the world). However, we have been here before in terms of a cracking start to the season. It’s when the season beds in and one or two injuries arise. Fingers crossed.Ian Cant wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:25 pm Newcastle just beaten Agen! 10-9 down at half time then turned it around in the second half. They really do look a very good side and tonight had a very mixed side out. Not sure how strong the side Agen was but any win in France is to be admired.
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It was Castes not AgenIan Cant wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:25 pm Newcastle just beaten Agen! 10-9 down at half time then turned it around in the second half. They really do look a very good side and tonight had a very mixed side out. Not sure how strong the side Agen was but any win in France is to be admired.
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OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:12 amIt was Castes not Agen. Not trying to take anything away from an impressive win away in France but Castres fielded a 2nd string team. Their half backs have only made a handful of appearances so far this season; either off the bench or in the Cup. The majority of the starting XV aren't regular starters in the Top 14 matches. I guess it's a bit like tonight's match for us, so we will see. Newcastle 2nds beat Castres 2nds.. can we do the same to Bayonne... I certainly hope so.Ian Cant wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:25 pm Newcastle just beaten Agen! 10-9 down at half time then turned it around in the second half. They really do look a very good side and tonight had a very mixed side out. Not sure how strong the side Agen was but any win in France is to be admired.
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Re: Boxing Day vs Newcastle
The lack of the trio of England players does make you wonder if this weekend & Falcons are their 2 weeks off.
We consistently look better with a 7 at 7 so we need to select accordingly, if we aren't going to select Reffell or Wallace there, then Taufua next, Brink just doesn't look right at 7.
We consistently look better with a 7 at 7 so we need to select accordingly, if we aren't going to select Reffell or Wallace there, then Taufua next, Brink just doesn't look right at 7.
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