LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season

[FrontRowUnionMember]

Very good signing West. Does it indicate Cronin could be out for a while

This was my first thought. Cronin did not look comfortable when he came off, but West is a very very tidy addition. Pleased with that. He’s one of those that is perhaps just under international level but performs to a high level. Equally, could be a reaction to Cole and Heyes being picked by Borthwick, so Leatigaga will be required more at TH.

[RagingBull]

It didn't say injury replacement so maybe fingers crossed it's not too long.

[Qbec]

Our replacements bench for the Ospreys game, will be an interesting view later today

[Rugbygramps]

Very good signing West. Does it indicate Cronin could be out for a while

This was my first thought. Cronin did not look comfortable when he came off, but West is a very very tidy addition. Pleased with that. He’s one of those that is perhaps just under international level but performs to a high level. Equally, could be a reaction to Cole and Heyes being picked by Borthwick, so Leatigaga will be required more at TH.

Very good point re Leatigaga

[TigerFeetSteve]

Good signings both. Miell noted that hes joining the senior academy, so doubt we'll see too much of him this season.

Ok he's a Loosehead but West is a good signing there and actually gives us 6 fit senior props

LH: Whitcombe, West & Van Wyk

TH: Hurd, Leatigaga & Richardson
(Obviously Leatigaga & Richardson cover LH too but suspect they are primarily TH cover with the signing of West)

It will be interesting to see where Van Wyk sits with West. Since his red & Wigglesworth taking over Whitcombe & Leatigaga have been selected ahead of him so I suspect his time at the club may be coming to an end.

[Rugbygramps]

I think regarding Miell at 18/19 he hasn’t stopped growing yet and the odd snippet I’ve seen loves some ball in contact.

That age Dan Cole was still playing some 8, where he started off, so the reverse journey could be possible

[TigerFeetSteve]

Also just seen on Instagram that Van Wyk has just had a baby so expect him to maybe have a week or so off

[Rugbygramps]

Also just seen on Instagram that Van Wyk has just had a baby so expect him to maybe have a week or so off

Thought he was carrying some weight

[Hot_Charlie]

Also just seen on Instagram that Van Wyk has just had a baby so expect him to maybe have a week or so off

Unless he goes for full shared parental leave.

[RunTigerRun]

I recall the name but I’m not particularly familiar with him, I presume he’s a hooker??

Just says he’s a front rower in the write up so could be any of 3 positions?

Tom West is a loosehead prop, Miell I believe says 2nd row and maybe backrow (probably similar to Chessum, Martin, Hanro style)

Miell has been playing Loosehead this season at school level too.
Actually seems like he has played in every forward position at school level

I didn't know that about Miell, RB - apologies!

Impressive versatility that!

[Rugbygramps]

Tom West is a loosehead prop, Miell I believe says 2nd row and maybe backrow (probably similar to Chessum, Martin, Hanro style)

Miell has been playing Loosehead this season at school level too.
Actually seems like he has played in every forward position at school level

I didn't know that about Miell, RB - apologies!

Impressive versatility that!

Not unusual for some of these big Boks lads from the likes of Greys and Paul Roos to move around. Just seen an article from May 22 asking if he was the best u18 player in the world.

[FrontRowUnionMember]

Seen some match reports listing him at prop, some at second row.

[TigerCam]

Also just seen on Instagram that Van Wyk has just had a baby so expect him to maybe have a week or so off

Unless he goes for full shared parental leave.

I thought he was carrying a bit of extra weight up front

[Tigers86asw]

Miell has been playing Loosehead this season at school level too.
Actually seems like he has played in every forward position at school level

I didn't know that about Miell, RB - apologies!

Impressive versatility that!

Not unusual for some of these big Boks lads from the likes of Greys and Paul Roos to move around. Just seen an article from May 22 asking if he was the best u18 player in the world.

Miell comes from one of the best rugby schools in the world. Just watch the atmosphere at the start of this game vs Bishops- https://youtu.be/gA_6hUyHUpM

He was on the bench for the game. He will be used to a very competitive environment.

[Chobbsy]

I didn't know that about Miell, RB - apologies!

Impressive versatility that!

Not unusual for some of these big Boks lads from the likes of Greys and Paul Roos to move around. Just seen an article from May 22 asking if he was the best u18 player in the world.

Miell comes from one of the best rugby schools in the world. Just watch the atmosphere at the start of this game vs Bishops- https://youtu.be/gA_6hUyHUpM

He was on the bench for the game. He will be used to a very competitive environment.

If he is being muted as the best U18 in the world, why is he on the bench