markharbtiger wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:06 am
Interesting selection. Personally, I think it's spot on: rotated players with a strong side, but at the same time giving some of our stalwarts a bit of a rest.
COYT!
Totally agree and not that Tigers should follow others, but it seems very much the trend.
The big issue as I see it is Leinster at home as the 4th game, otherwise there would be no problem picking up bonus points away, or even hopefully a win
I can see there being a lot of chopping and changing as to who I in the top 16 and what seed they are.
IMO you are going to need 11 points to get through to the knockout round and 15 for a home tie
Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:29 am
I can see there being a lot of chopping and changing as to who I in the top 16 and what seed they are.
IMO you are going to need 11 points to get through to the knockout round and 15 for a home tie
With 4 out of 6 teams going through I think there will be some teams going through with just the one win, may vary between the groups but I expect 7-10 will be the required mark in most groups...
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
All guess work. Currently there are 2 sides on maximum 10 points which could increase to 4 by the end of the day.
Maybe my imagination but there do seem to have been more away wins this season.
It’s why I feel La Rochelle are far from out of it on 2 points as they are capable of getting 12 after 4 games and of winning anywhere on their day
Personally would have Atkinson and Shillcock the other way round but hey. 4 fullbacks in the backs, me thinks there might be kicking!!
Hope the injuries are not serious. We need OHC fit and firing and Simmons has had some real bad luck with injuries. Wish them both well. Almost hope they didn’t travel with the team and are recovering ready for Chiefs already.
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