Tigers v Stade Francais (A) - Champions Cup - Sunday 17th December 2023 - KO:5-30pm

[Ian Cant]

Superb win: how Hanro keeps going for 80 minutes( and more!) is incredible.
Wells again showing why he is our best lock! Martin and the whole pack fantastic and Ilione: the Doctor could be a really special player.
Well done the whole Tigers’ squad and coaches.

[Louis]

I was cooking and watching the match.

I nearly chopped my fingers off four times in the last minute alone.

Well done Tigers!

[Louis]

Remy time!

I've gone with calvados.

Very large. My favourite type.

[Robespierre]

Just got home and seen the result! Wins for Tigers and Toulouse means I’ll sleep well tonight

[Tigers86asw]

Loved how much it meant to them at the end. A great win.

[fentiger]

Over the years we worried over the re-signing of Manu many times, after all that along comes Kata, how refreshing! The bloke goes looking for work all the time bends his back on the maul, good value I reckon

[sapajo]

Over the years we worried over the re-signing of Manu many times, after all that along comes Kata, how refreshing! The bloke goes looking for work all the time bends his back on the maul, good value I reckon

Agreed he is an excellent signing

[Big Dai]

Another? Oh if I must....it was against the French!

[fentiger]

Side note: how much better to have Nick Heath commentating, actually telling Barclay to be quiet so we could hear the ref!
So many of the other commentators now seem to have their own agendas, Mullins in particular has, IMO, gone right down hill, regularly making gaffs!

[longlivethecrumbie]

I know we conceded three tries, but, our line speed and defence in general (from the bits I saw) was phenomenal.

[Rugbygramps]

Side note: how much better to have Nick Heath commentating, actually telling Barclay to be quiet so we could hear the ref!
So many of the other commentators now seem to have their own agendas, Mullins in particular has, IMO, gone right down hill, regularly making gaffs!

Each to their own. Heath was very good but kept getting Martin, Rogerson, and Hatherall confused. Probably the head gear.
Mullins still sets the standard for me

[Rugbygramps]

I know we conceded three tries, but, our line speed and defence in general (from the bits I saw) was phenomenal.

Was thinking the same thing switched off for a couple, and the try scored by their 15 had a certain amount of fortune though well taken. Saw someone criticise Watson for that one, he was correctly covering the 2 men outside, it was the inside coverage that was missing.

A few individual mentions
Vanes- looks to the manor born and even with Dolly injury feel with have 3 quality hookers.
All 4 props put in a real shift. A lot of the Stade scrummage was questionable at best, but they kept at it. Feel sorry for Cronin always picks up a knock, hopefully not out for long.
Carter and Rogerson both had their best games for the club.
Martin showed what we have been missing, understandably blowing but will come back stronger.
Wells amazing cameo world class maul defence.
Ilione 1 fantastic jackal and never looks out of place. Hatherall steady good physical presence.

All the backs were less involved and the late change can’t have helped. All put their heart and soul into it, Kata looks dangerous and Kelly finding some form.

Excellent win against the odds and keeps the run going. Need to find some points against La Rochelle and Leinster but there is real belief in the squad.
Finally well done Dan Mckellar and the coaching team

[TigerFeetSteve]

Side note: how much better to have Nick Heath commentating, actually telling Barclay to be quiet so we could hear the ref!
So many of the other commentators now seem to have their own agendas, Mullins in particular has, IMO, gone right down hill, regularly making gaffs!

Each to their own. Heath was very good but kept getting Martin, Rogerson, and Hatherall confused. Probably the head gear.
Mullins still sets the standard for me

Think he also refers to Vanes as "Alfie" not "Archie" in this clip (just after the minute)
https://twitter.com/TightFive_Rugby/sta ... bBfWw&s=19

[longlivethecrumbie]

Side note: how much better to have Nick Heath commentating, actually telling Barclay to be quiet so we could hear the ref!
So many of the other commentators now seem to have their own agendas, Mullins in particular has, IMO, gone right down hill, regularly making gaffs!

Each to their own. Heath was very good but kept getting Martin, Rogerson, and Hatherall confused. Probably the head gear.
Mullins still sets the standard for me

Think he also refers to Vanes as "Alfie" not "Archie" in this clip (just after the minute)
https://twitter.com/TightFive_Rugby/sta ... bBfWw&s=19

I did hear that but thought it was me mishearing as I was listening on my phone on quite a low volume

[Big Dai]

Each to their own. Heath was very good but kept getting Martin, Rogerson, and Hatherall confused. Probably the head gear.
Mullins still sets the standard for me

Think he also refers to Vanes as "Alfie" not "Archie" in this clip (just after the minute)
https://twitter.com/TightFive_Rugby/sta ... bBfWw&s=19

I did hear that but thought it was me mishearing as I was listening on my phone on quite a low volume

Personally I wish they'd all shut up and just give me the game + the ref mic.