Possibly a bit too early but I wouldn't be shocked. Borthwick's of the mentality you're good enough you're old enough. One or two knocks and he's certainly in the reckoningRugbygramps wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:12 pmMy apologies of course it’s Warr. No idea where I got Cliffe from. Bit early for Warr IMOTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:10 pmGus Warr is IMO not only capable of keeping Quirke out the England team, he's also got a shot at it himself...Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:04 pm
It will be interesting Quirke is struggling to get past Cliffe in the Sale team at present
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After tonight, keeping Tom West is top priority. He (and Heyes) were massive in that second half.
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Agreed. He's a quality prop, I've said it before, I was amazed no one went in for him before we did. He needs to be playing in a Tigers shirt next season. At 26 he's in his peak years and will be for a while.RunTigerRun wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:59 pm After tonight, keeping Tom West is top priority. He (and Heyes) were massive in that second half.
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Couldn’t agree more. Having Cronin at 31 (I think), West at 26 and Whitcombe at 22/23 (I think) is properly strong at LH. Then Miell coming through learning at 18/19.sam16111986 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:31 pmAgreed. He's a quality prop, I've said it before, I was amazed no one went in for him before we did. He needs to be playing in a Tigers shirt next season. At 26 he's in his peak years and will be for a while.RunTigerRun wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:59 pm After tonight, keeping Tom West is top priority. He (and Heyes) were massive in that second half.
Having props of:
Cole, Heyes, Hurd
Cronin, West, Whitcombe
With Richardson able to play both sides and Hoyt the next one coming through I think we’re almost set. Maybe keeping one of Nephi and Francois but only if cap allows for me.
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I don't see the point in keep van Wyk if West signs. None of the three LHs in front of him will get called up internationally. Richardson is more than capable of playing both sides which is great. If another prop spot is available then tighthead is the one we need given both Heyes and Cole could be called up by England and suddenly we'd be looking at Hurd, Richardson and Hoyt as our options.RunTigerRun wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:04 amCouldn’t agree more. Having Cronin at 31 (I think), West at 26 and Whitcombe at 22/23 (I think) is properly strong at LH. Then Miell coming through learning at 18/19.sam16111986 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:31 pmAgreed. He's a quality prop, I've said it before, I was amazed no one went in for him before we did. He needs to be playing in a Tigers shirt next season. At 26 he's in his peak years and will be for a while.RunTigerRun wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:59 pm After tonight, keeping Tom West is top priority. He (and Heyes) were massive in that second half.
Having props of:
Cole, Heyes, Hurd
Cronin, West, Whitcombe
With Richardson able to play both sides and Hoyt the next one coming through I think we’re almost set. Maybe keeping one of Nephi and Francois but only if cap allows for me.
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Totally agree Sam if we can get West to sign a long term deal there is no need to keep Van Wyk or Lady Gaga who is rumoured to be on a fair old wedge.sam16111986 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:02 amI don't see the point in keep van Wyk if West signs. None of the three LHs in front of him will get called up internationally. Richardson is more than capable of playing both sides which is great. If another prop spot is available then tighthead is the one we need given both Heyes and Cole could be called up by England and suddenly we'd be looking at Hurd, Richardson and Hoyt as our options.RunTigerRun wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:04 amCouldn’t agree more. Having Cronin at 31 (I think), West at 26 and Whitcombe at 22/23 (I think) is properly strong at LH. Then Miell coming through learning at 18/19.sam16111986 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:31 pm
Agreed. He's a quality prop, I've said it before, I was amazed no one went in for him before we did. He needs to be playing in a Tigers shirt next season. At 26 he's in his peak years and will be for a while.
Having props of:
Cole, Heyes, Hurd
Cronin, West, Whitcombe
With Richardson able to play both sides and Hoyt the next one coming through I think we’re almost set. Maybe keeping one of Nephi and Francois but only if cap allows for me.
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
Agree with the consensus, keeping Tom West should be a top priority. I'm sure we'd all be over the moon if that one was made permanent. Excellent player.
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I do think we could maybe do with another back rower especially with Martin looking so good in the row.
Currently we have
6. Hanro, Hatherall,
7. Reffell, Cracknell, Ilione
8. Wiese,
Granted Chessum and Martin cover 6 and Martin covers 8.
But when you factor that Chessum, Henderson, Reffell, Wiese have all been picked in International squads the past 12 months and Martin must be close to a call up. We are either going to be tight at lock or back row.
Just wonder if we might see us picking up a ringer style 8 somewhere like a Jansen type signing.
Currently we have
6. Hanro, Hatherall,
7. Reffell, Cracknell, Ilione
8. Wiese,
Granted Chessum and Martin cover 6 and Martin covers 8.
But when you factor that Chessum, Henderson, Reffell, Wiese have all been picked in International squads the past 12 months and Martin must be close to a call up. We are either going to be tight at lock or back row.
Just wonder if we might see us picking up a ringer style 8 somewhere like a Jansen type signing.
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If Borthwick picks on form he has to be seriously looking at Martin even if Chessum is fit. Agree about back row at least 1 unit short.RagingBull wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:46 am I do think we could maybe do with another back rower especially with Martin looking so good in the row.
Currently we have
6. Hanro, Hatherall,
7. Reffell, Cracknell, Ilione
8. Wiese,
Granted Chessum and Martin cover 6 and Martin covers 8.
But when you factor that Chessum, Henderson, Reffell, Wiese have all been picked in International squads the past 12 months and Martin must be close to a call up. We are either going to be tight at lock or back row.
Just wonder if we might see us picking up a ringer style 8 somewhere like a Jansen type signing.
Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
Nice tryTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:57 am https://twitter.com/LeicesterTigers/sta ... -Aiow&s=19
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Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2022/23 - Prisoner of Oadby Pre-Season
I’ve heard from a very reliable source that we are signing Etzebeth and DuPont next season.
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Your source is rubbish, mainly because I've heard we're getting Pieter-Steph du Toit, Juan Martín Hernández alongg with Ox Nchè
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Agreed. I think we need to secure a LH, TH, backrow and a utility back for next season. Maybe a 9 as well though maybe we could loan one from the Championship or sign a veteran Wiggy style.RagingBull wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:46 am I do think we could maybe do with another back rower especially with Martin looking so good in the row.
Currently we have
6. Hanro, Hatherall,
7. Reffell, Cracknell, Ilione
8. Wiese,
Granted Chessum and Martin cover 6 and Martin covers 8.
But when you factor that Chessum, Henderson, Reffell, Wiese have all been picked in International squads the past 12 months and Martin must be close to a call up. We are either going to be tight at lock or back row.
Just wonder if we might see us picking up a ringer style 8 somewhere like a Jansen type signing.
Cracknell and Liebenburg being so versatile certainly helps with backrow recruitment but we will definitely need another body. Again the Championship could be our friend there. We've got some good backrow coming through so probably won't need a long term option.
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Re the backrow Candruff showed up well in the u20s. Is the consensus he isn’t quite ready.