Montpellier’s Form - Challenge Cup Final chat

[baz1664]

Tigers team looks ace, pack looks huge, if we get the edge in the set piece and Ford is on his A game then I think we could nick it

[sapajo]

Given the size of Montpeliers forwards very surprised that Lavanini is not even on the bench seems Borthwick is of the same mind as Cockers when a player is off and/or out of favour. Wrigglesworth starting for me is concerning he is way off he pace and offers nothing in attack. Shame Montoya remains unfit, that said we have a strong squad and its a one off game. Come on Tigers play at our best keep 15 on the pitch reduce the penalty count and I believe we shall prevail

[Duncan B]

Great side, I would prefer to start Youngs and have JVP on the bench, I think there has been a clear difference between the quality of Youngs form and Wigglesworth, having said that if you are going with Youngs and Wigglesworth in the 23 I sort of see why you start Wig, as he doesn’t offer as much off the bench if you need to speed the game up.

[aslongaswebeatsaints]

Strong squad. Only minor (and it is only minor) surprise for me is Wiggy starting and Scott being left out. Wiggy hasn’t quite hit form but I guess he is not fazed by this situation and is a good old head to have on the pitch, and BY is a great option off the bench. I’d personally have JVP on the bench and start BY but I see why SB has done this.

Scott not being in is a surprise also as I think he’s been rock solid. But then again, I never thought we’d have such depth in the Centres by this time this season. And Moroni knows how to handle the big games.

I get also why Muri and Zack are good bench backs due to the fact you can slot them in a number of positions.

Shame about Montoya not getting back but the resurgence of Tom Youngs under SB has been obvious and great to watch - he fully deserves to lead the team out. And if last week is anything to go by what a time for Genge and Nadolo to be hitting form!

Isn’t it great that the big thing that has shaken up the team and ultimately the selection this season is the Youngsters coming through.

COYT!!!!!!!!!

[Darc Tiger]

Reminder for some that Wiggles has won 3 European cups, and I expect we'll lean into our kicking game.

[Pellsey]

Maybe another reason for Lavi's omission could be the intention to cut down on penalties. He, at least, has the reputation as a penalty magnet?

For those of you not in the UK (at least France, Germany, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, and Spain), the game is live free-to-air on France-3 from 20.55 CEST.

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Reminder for some that Wiggles has won 3 European cups, and I expect we'll lean into our kicking game.

That was then, this is now....

[tigerburnie]

I agree with Borth's we are massive underdogs for this game, however we have quality and a punchers chance.
COME ON YOU TIGERRrrrrssssssss

[Robespierre]

For those of you not in the UK (at least France, Germany, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, and Spain), the game is live free-to-air on France-3 from 20.55 CEST.

Cheers, Pellsey, the beers are already in the fridge !

[Darc Tiger]

Reminder for some that Wiggles has won 3 European cups, and I expect we'll lean into our kicking game.

That was then, this is now....

Only 2 years ago. Finals can be funny things. Weather looking wet too.

[OakhamTiger32]

Reminder for some that Wiggles has won 3 European cups, and I expect we'll lean into our kicking game.

That was then, this is now....

Only 2 years ago. Finals can be funny things. Weather looking wet too.

Battle of the forwards, kicking game and trimming to play in their half and minimise penalty count. Explains the selection and makes sense with the opposition and forecast. Will be an arm wrestle and I reckon we will come out on top

[peteD]

I don’t think any one expected us to be in a European final this season! Probably a season too early for jvp to have that sort of expectation on him, given how many 1st team games he’s played.
Wiggy had a better game last week (compared to more recent performances). Might not add any wow moments but will do a steady job. Looks like we are targeting the second half to up the tempo!
After quins on Friday, I don’t have many finger nails left; I might be down too :censored: stumps if the game is too close!

[Crofty]

Middle of the road squad all things considered, which is probably the right approach for a final. Only thing I'd definitely done differently would be to start YBY and bring on JVP from the bench but fully understand that would have been seen as a risk.

Regardless I will be shouting for the team in an attempt to make myself heard by the team all the way from rural East Yorkshire (possibly from behind the settee).

[teds]

Good to see a lot of younger players picked on merit, in particular Kelly and Henderson.
Disappointing not to see JVP given the nod, it would have been very good for his development to play against one of the very best in Reinach.

[LE18]

We can certainly expect a box kicking first half with Wiggy starting, I hope he is quick enough to get the ball away! Not my choice but hey ho.