Tigers v Exeter (H) - Sunday 16th April 2023 - KO 3-00pm

[GB72]

I am sure that somebody has looked into this:

Is there an combination of results this weekend which guarantees the top 4 finish for us or are we waiting on the round of matches before our last game.

[RunTigerRun]

Scott back is huge.

Hopefully Guy is getting some fitness vs saints on Monday, as are Dolly and Atkinson to get a full match at 10 under his belt - he has had limited minutes so actually giving him a full 80 in case of an injury to pollard is sensible imo.

Good to see Lenny back too. Big game and hopefully a full 5 points! I’d take wins for the rest of the season though at 3:0 if must!

[Rugbygramps]

I am sure that somebody has looked into this:

Is there an combination of results this weekend which guarantees the top 4 finish for us or are we waiting on the round of matches before our last game.

I think if we get a 5 point win and Exeter get nothing, Saints can tie with us on 58 points but we have a superior points difference.
That’s not taking any potential points against Quins into effect.
Also if Sale getting nothing from the Bristol game any win would take us 2nd but they will have a game in hand.

[LtPigeon]

By my calculations, top 4 is guaranteed if Tigers win and Saints do not win

[WhitecapTiger]

and the century may be on.

Let's hope he doesn't flake out on us and only reach 99....

More than good enough matchday 23 though based on who we know is fit, firing and available and with Chiefs either resting a few and/or some unavailable presumably through injury this is a good chance to move a step closer to playoffs.

I'll be hoping for a Sharks' Slip up (or three)

[Rugbygramps]

By my calculations, top 4 is guaranteed if Tigers win and Saints do not win

I think Even a Saints win with no tbp would be enough if we get a 5 point win.

[Flash]

I am sure that somebody has looked into this:

Is there an combination of results this weekend which guarantees the top 4 finish for us or are we waiting on the round of matches before our last game.

I think if LI and Northampton both lose and we win we'll be top 4, if we get 1 more point than Northampton (ie 5 for us 4 for them), I think that gives us top 4. Assuming we win don't think any teams below those 2 can catch us.

[TigerFeetSteve]

I am sure that somebody has looked into this:

Is there an combination of results this weekend which guarantees the top 4 finish for us or are we waiting on the round of matches before our last game.

Yes IF we win & Saracens win (vs Saints) we can finish no lower than 4th.

[TigerFeetSteve]

I am sure that somebody has looked into this:

Is there an combination of results this weekend which guarantees the top 4 finish for us or are we waiting on the round of matches before our last game.

I think if LI and Northampton both lose and we win we'll be top 4, if we get 1 more point than Northampton (ie 5 for us 4 for them), I think that gives us top 4. Assuming we win don't think any teams below those 2 can catch us.

LI have their bye week so not this week. You are right any win for us and only Saints and LI can finish above us.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Sorry I did the maths wrong...

Given it goes to wins first, before points difference.

If we win with a TBP we are assured 4th.
If we win without a TBP and Saints don't get a TBP win we are assured of 4th.

[Bunchy]

Just seen Sarries are sending a second team to Saints - as is their right of course - just makes a Saints loss less likely (although much funnier should it happen).

Very happy to be wrong, but I think it will all come down to last day of season

[GB72]

Just seen Sarries are sending a second team to Saints - as is their right of course - just makes a Saints loss less likely (although much funnier should it happen).

Very happy to be wrong, but I think it will all come down to last day of season

They went out with a full team in their last match and did not rest any internationals to ensure the top 2 finish. Now they have that, I suspect their big names will only play as much as is needed to stay match sharp until the playoffs.

[Tigerbeat]

London Irish have Saracens (A) and Exeter (A) - tough games.
Northampton would have to win both games with Bonus Points and hope that Tigers get less than 5 points in their remaining games.
Table likely to finish:
Saracens
Sale
Tigers
Irish

[Soggypitch]

London Irish have Saracens (A) and Exeter (A) - tough games.
Northampton would have to win both games with Bonus Points and hope that Tigers get less than 5 points in their remaining games.
Table likely to finish:
Saracens
Sale
Tigers
Irish

Yes I agree. Fancy our chances at Sale though, providing we avoid key injuries beforehand.

[Scuttle]

I am sure that somebody has looked into this:

Is there an combination of results this weekend which guarantees the top 4 finish for us or are we waiting on the round of matches before our last game.

I think the Leic Tigers Rugby show said any kind of win this week and one point against Quins guarantees top 4. Presumably that means 5 pts this week does also.