Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Can see Cole and Montoya being on the bench for this one now for some late leadership.
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Wonder if we might see Brink released a week later than planned? Doubt it but wonder if it’s something the club might consider given the situation
Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Knowing our luck he would probably get injured and we would have to pay compensation!OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:52 pm Wonder if we might see Brink released a week later than planned? Doubt it but wonder if it’s something the club might consider given the situation
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Ilione is the only back rower in the Senior Academy Squad and I think he's still recovering from the shoulder injury he suffered in the u20 6 Nations. At least, I can't see any evidence he's played a game since, nor has he been in any training videos.Jimmy Skitz wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:00 pm time for one of the development squad back rowers to step up this weekend then
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Hmm I dunno I think Borthwick would only do that if he was going to have Whitcombe on the bench as well. The Borthwick tactics generally have a bench to bring an impact to the game. We wear down the opposition then use our bench to either see out the game or provide the coup de grace. I would assume that we'll go with the Genge/Montoya/Cole and then hammer the Falcons scrum and maul defence during the first 50/60 mins and then bring on the more mobile Leatigaga/Dolly/Heyes to turn the screw against either the tired Falcons starting props or the inferior bench front row.
I also think we might see Wells at 6 and then if fit Henderson along with Chessum on the bench.
4. Snyman
5. Green
6. Wells
7. Reffell
8. Martin
19. Henderson
20. Chessum
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Chessum has been playing really well so I’d start him at 6 and Martin at 8. Was never a fan of Wells at 6sam16111986 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 7:40 pmHmm I dunno I think Borthwick would only do that if he was going to have Whitcombe on the bench as well. The Borthwick tactics generally have a bench to bring an impact to the game. We wear down the opposition then use our bench to either see out the game or provide the coup de grace. I would assume that we'll go with the Genge/Montoya/Cole and then hammer the Falcons scrum and maul defence during the first 50/60 mins and then bring on the more mobile Leatigaga/Dolly/Heyes to turn the screw against either the tired Falcons starting props or the inferior bench front row.
I also think we might see Wells at 6 and then if fit Henderson along with Chessum on the bench.
4. Snyman
5. Green
6. Wells
7. Reffell
8. Martin
19. Henderson
20. Chessum
Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Clare looked a bit cheesed off getting on coach to come home from Bristol, I think he will get a game and possibly Dolly as a back row replacement.
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Could definitely see Dolly covering back row if Wiese is banned as expected.
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Might see a repeat of Van Wyk at 6 as per Wasps PRC game with Reffell at 7 and Martin at 8. Think it’s unlikely though. My money would be onTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:46 pmCould definitely see Dolly covering back row if Wiese is banned as expected.
4. Wells 5. Snyman 6. Chessum 7. Reffell 8. Martin 19. Green/Henderson 20. Agbongbon
So something like:
1. Genge
2. Montoya
3. Cole
4. Wells
5. Snyman
6. Chessum
7. Reffell
8. Martin
9. JvP
10. Ford
11. Nadolo
12. Scott
13. Moroni
14. Potter
15. Steward
16. Dolly 17. Whitcombe 18. Heyes 19. Henderson 20. Agbongbon 21. Youngs 22. Hegarty 23. Porter
Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Agbongbon looked a bit frail to me when he came on at Wasps, needs to fill out I think.OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:15 pmMight see a repeat of Van Wyk at 6 as per Wasps PRC game with Reffell at 7 and Martin at 8. Think it’s unlikely though. My money would be onTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:46 pmCould definitely see Dolly covering back row if Wiese is banned as expected.
4. Wells 5. Snyman 6. Chessum 7. Reffell 8. Martin 19. Green/Henderson 20. Agbongbon
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Slim pickings at the moment though. Maybe Ban Wyk for a ‘bulkier’ option perhaps.. just highlights again how dull that late hit by Wiese was!LE18 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:19 pmAgbongbon looked a bit frail to me when he came on at Wasps, needs to fill out I think.OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:15 pmMight see a repeat of Van Wyk at 6 as per Wasps PRC game with Reffell at 7 and Martin at 8. Think it’s unlikely though. My money would be onTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:46 pm
Could definitely see Dolly covering back row if Wiese is banned as expected.
4. Wells 5. Snyman 6. Chessum 7. Reffell 8. Martin 19. Green/Henderson 20. Agbongbon
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
That's assuming that Synman has recovered from his illness. If Synman and Henderson are both out it could be interesting.OakhamTiger32 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:15 pmMight see a repeat of Van Wyk at 6 as per Wasps PRC game with Reffell at 7 and Martin at 8. Think it’s unlikely though. My money would be onTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:46 pmCould definitely see Dolly covering back row if Wiese is banned as expected.
4. Wells 5. Snyman 6. Chessum 7. Reffell 8. Martin 19. Green/Henderson 20. Agbongbon
I expect that type of team if possible but if not it's possibly an Academy player or loanee covering one of the positions if Dolly/Whitcombe doesn't cover there (personally I'd have those two covering 6 ahead of Van Wyk, Whitcombe did well when playing there)
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
In my post regarding Bristol I asked if he is becoming the new reputed Lavanini for the number of Yellow cards he picks up, but got no comments! Weise is becoming a real concern by his own stupidity and never seems to learn!TigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:59 pm Seen Wiese has been cited for accumulation of yellows, normally results in a 1 game ban so Van Staden likely out plus if Liebenberg out, means either Martin or Chessum likely to start 8
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
John and Julian could throw a few good hooks. Manu collected a fair number of cards. Can't we have "bring back the old aggression" without a bit of hard-core?
I'm not for cheap shots but hard rugby. Interpretation of rules may be an issue. Watched him a fair bit and low body position off the back of scrum or a stooped drive have bought him a fair bit of attention around shoulder and neck. Hard man playing a hard game.
I'm not for cheap shots but hard rugby. Interpretation of rules may be an issue. Watched him a fair bit and low body position off the back of scrum or a stooped drive have bought him a fair bit of attention around shoulder and neck. Hard man playing a hard game.
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Re: Newcastle (H) - Sunday 02nd January 2022 -KO 15:00
Big Tomas got most if his cards for "technical" infringements, Jasper's are mainly foul play & in far too many cases dull play.LE18 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:25 pmIn my post regarding Bristol I asked if he is becoming the new reputed Lavanini for the number of Yellow cards he picks up, but got no comments! Weise is becoming a real concern by his own stupidity and never seems to learn!TigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:59 pm Seen Wiese has been cited for accumulation of yellows, normally results in a 1 game ban so Van Staden likely out plus if Liebenberg out, means either Martin or Chessum likely to start 8
Yes they are both "marked" men, but Jasper really needs to learn.
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