LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
K'poku may have been disillusioned with English rugby before moving to Lyon, but he did come through Sarries' academy during the dodgy years. I can imagine he might want to come back and have a go at England caps, now the stink has had a chance to wear off.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
I imagine the chance to work with SB is also a good attraction.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
Well would he been here during Borthwick time?
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
We've gone 360 ! Back to the "Would Borthwick take the England job" question
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
We’ll I guess it’s pretty relevant to recruitmentwestwinds31 wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 11:36 amWe've gone 360 ! Back to the "Would Borthwick take the England job" question
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
It's big maybe. But even IF Borthwick goes, maybe the personalities left might still be attractive if looking to catch a future England coaches' eye!westwinds31 wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 11:36 amWe've gone 360 ! Back to the "Would Borthwick take the England job" question
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
Not sure the move to prop was a mistake - he was making plenty of appearances in each position and was the first player to start in the Premiership in all three front row positions. He went from 3rd/4th choice hooker to 2nd choice prop at times.
He had massive personal issues which would have formed his actions in 2020, and for that he can't be criticised. He had to do what was right for him. A nice touch to particularly thank the Tigers' fans in his message last night.
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
Are we conveniently forgetting the loose lips of a certain player that leaked certain things to the media which shouldn’t have been? Good riddance for me!
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
Kpoku isn't the first forward to dominate physically at age grade then take time to adjust to senior rugby. He won't be the last either. There is potentially still a fantastic second row there given his athleticism. There aren't many good lineout jumpers with his physicality.
I'd take Kpoku in a heartbeat. Chessum, Henderson, Martin and Kpoku as young lock options with Manz and Chessum the even younger still also coming through would be a fantastic crop of young locks.
I'm really pleased Manz has got another contract. Always impressed me when I see him play.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
Kpoku and Taufua have been the big players for Lyon this season, be interesting to see how he gets on versus Estebeth on Friday night.
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Is Taufua back?Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 1:27 pm Kpoku and Taufua have been the big players for Lyon this season, be interesting to see how he gets on versus Estebeth on Friday night.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
Seems more teams are announcing leavers as of late. Ours must be close
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
He's been off with a torn calf muscle but I've read that he hopes to be fit for Friday night.Scott1 wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 1:46 pmIs Taufua back?Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 1:27 pm Kpoku and Taufua have been the big players for Lyon this season, be interesting to see how he gets on versus Estebeth on Friday night.
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2021/22 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACTS: Steve Borthwick and the Chamber of Oval Park
So Jed Walsh/Morgan Meredith for Lancaster should I think be a decent cap saving.