Kini can play 11,13,14,15 though and can add those game changing moments.Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:07 am Disagree - think he was a good backup to Steward. Kini doesn’t really have the kicking game from 15 that Borthwick wants.
But next season I could see Burns covering 15 and Gopperth 10.
LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
Moderators: Tigerbeat, Rizzo, Tigers Press Office, Tigers Webmaster
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
-
- Super User
- Posts: 4110
- Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:30 pm
- Location: Lincoln
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
And 7! He's appeared as a back row replacement this season.Scott1 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:12 amKini can play 11,13,14,15 though and can add those game changing moments.Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:07 am Disagree - think he was a good backup to Steward. Kini doesn’t really have the kicking game from 15 that Borthwick wants.
But next season I could see Burns covering 15 and Gopperth 10.
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
prefer Kini every time. Yes his kicking game not great but ball in hand is a beastScott1 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:12 amKini can play 11,13,14,15 though and can add those game changing moments.Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:07 am Disagree - think he was a good backup to Steward. Kini doesn’t really have the kicking game from 15 that Borthwick wants.
But next season I could see Burns covering 15 and Gopperth 10.
A2O
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
Great shout!Hot_Charlie wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:15 amAnd 7! He's appeared as a back row replacement this season.Scott1 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:12 amKini can play 11,13,14,15 though and can add those game changing moments.Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:07 am Disagree - think he was a good backup to Steward. Kini doesn’t really have the kicking game from 15 that Borthwick wants.
But next season I could see Burns covering 15 and Gopperth 10.
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
-
- Super User
- Posts: 7999
- Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:29 pm
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
Simmons returning too adds depth thereLeicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:07 am Disagree - think he was a good backup to Steward. Kini doesn’t really have the kicking game from 15 that Borthwick wants.
But next season I could see Burns covering 15 and Gopperth 10.
-
- Super User
- Posts: 8094
- Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:23 am
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
So we signed Hegarty to cover 10 & 15
10:
We have lost Ford & Lancaster, but gained Pollard, Gopperth, Walsh & Meredith.
15:
Lost nobody, gained Watson & Simmons, plus kept Murimurivalu who was rumoured may be let go.
Was our 3rd choice 10 & 15 last year, possibly anticipated challenging Burns for 2nd choice in both areas, certainly 15. Doubt he was super cheap either.
Now he's probably 4th choice at best in each position.
10 you'd say Pollard, Burns and Gopperth all comfortably ahead now.
15 you'd say Steward, Watson, Burns and Murimurivalu are likely to be ahead (though it maybe SB sees Kini as a winger more)
10:
We have lost Ford & Lancaster, but gained Pollard, Gopperth, Walsh & Meredith.
15:
Lost nobody, gained Watson & Simmons, plus kept Murimurivalu who was rumoured may be let go.
Was our 3rd choice 10 & 15 last year, possibly anticipated challenging Burns for 2nd choice in both areas, certainly 15. Doubt he was super cheap either.
Now he's probably 4th choice at best in each position.
10 you'd say Pollard, Burns and Gopperth all comfortably ahead now.
15 you'd say Steward, Watson, Burns and Murimurivalu are likely to be ahead (though it maybe SB sees Kini as a winger more)
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
-
- Super User
- Posts: 7999
- Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:29 pm
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
I believe when we signed Hegarty he was playing mainly 10 for Queensland. I’m wondering if there was a certain amount of back up for Burns in the signing. Freddie had been playing 2nd division Japanese rugby and there really was no way of knowing how quickly he would get back up to speed with premiership rugby or even if he would.
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
I wonder if this has been on the cards or a while or whether this has come about relatively recently and has freed up some more room in the cap
-
- Super User
- Posts: 4110
- Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:30 pm
- Location: Lincoln
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
Actually, he'd only started one game at 10 for the Red since 2019. All his starts between May 2019 and June 2021 were at 14 or 15. The 18/19 season was the only time he regularly started at 10.Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:24 am I believe when we signed Hegarty he was playing mainly 10 for Queensland. I’m wondering if there was a certain amount of back up for Burns in the signing. Freddie had been playing 2nd division Japanese rugby and there really was no way of knowing how quickly he would get back up to speed with premiership rugby or even if he would.
-
- Super User
- Posts: 7999
- Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:29 pm
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
My error I had in my mind but thanks for the correctionHot_Charlie wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:53 amActually, he'd only started one game at 10 for the Red since 2019. All his starts between May 2019 and June 2021 were at 14 or 15. The 18/19 season was the only time he regularly started at 10.Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:24 am I believe when we signed Hegarty he was playing mainly 10 for Queensland. I’m wondering if there was a certain amount of back up for Burns in the signing. Freddie had been playing 2nd division Japanese rugby and there really was no way of knowing how quickly he would get back up to speed with premiership rugby or even if he would.
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
Van Staden leaving early for health and rehab reasons. A real shame. Wish him well
-
- Super User
- Posts: 6123
- Joined: Tue Feb 15, 2005 9:26 am
-
- Super User
- Posts: 8094
- Joined: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:23 am
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
Am seriously gutted about Van Staden.
Moroni not even getting an offer may make more sense if the overseas spot may be having to be used elsewhere, eg. Matera
Moroni not even getting an offer may make more sense if the overseas spot may be having to be used elsewhere, eg. Matera
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
Gutted to see him go! I was really looking forward to seeing him make a return with a full pre-season. Just shows how serious the concussion was and wish him all the best - cracking player.
I wonder how much cap space that would free up and where we would spend it.
-
- Super User
- Posts: 13771
- Joined: Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:54 pm
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
You got to wonder if Murphys lot gave Olowfela a very long contract
Sam Aspland-Robinson
George Ford
Ellis Genge
Matías Moroni
Juan Pablo Socino
Marco van Staden
Jaco Taute
Olly Robinson
Agbongbon
Jonny Law
Jack Rowntree
Sam Aspland-Robinson
George Ford
Ellis Genge
Matías Moroni
Juan Pablo Socino
Marco van Staden
Jaco Taute
Olly Robinson
Agbongbon
Jonny Law
Jack Rowntree