Tigers v Saracens (A) - Saturday 01st October 2022 - 3-00PM

[baz1664]

That's 2 Sarries tries that were immediately preceded by clear holding on pens that weren't given

Clear as day, Carley really is a joke!!

[Old Hob]

We lack penetration. Saracens taking the ball at pace; we're taking it standing still. They are breaking our line, we are struggling to break theirs.

[Jimmy Skitz]

that loaded bench needs to have a huge impact second half

[Pellsey]

our defence doesn't work with Gopparth at 12, it needs a physical presence there

I think also the organisation is missing. It is like they don't know each other given the gaps they are allowing between them.

Even with Carley missing the obvious, if it doesn’t improve, our defence could easily lose us this game. Our attack also does not seem to worry the Sorries defence too much.

[sapajo]

No tackling and no attack. Really very poor from Tigers we are so painful to watch and easy to defend and attack against

[Leicestertinytiger]

Backs have been poor so far this season. Offered very little in attack unless playing against 12 Saints. No line breaks. Defence especially drift out wide almost non-existent.

[Pellsey]

On the positive side, we had a poor first half last week and cane out to win well. Let's hope we start playing in the second half and our bench makes a huge difference!

[baz1664]

The back line is showing is weakness today, Phil showing his lack of experience, JG to slow, Watson and Muri undercooked and not in form. Have to say poor selections by SB on this occasion, maybe injuries have turned his hand tho.

[Leicestertinytiger]

Gopperth I still think is a good player, but would probably suit 10 for Tigers more than 12.

[sapajo]

Borthwick has shown from his selection that he has decided this is a game we do not want to win.

[Pellsey]

Backs have been poor so far this season. Offered very little in attack unless playing against 12 Saints. No line breaks. Defence especially drift out wide almost non-existent.

Ford, our organiser, left. Gopparth does not do this well enough, nor does Burns, it seems. Pollard is excellent at this so I still have hope. We also look better with Potter at 13 in defence and we still have Kelly to come back.

I would be interested to see where Pollard plays today. Despite my previous comments, he could help our defence better at 12...

[sapajo]

Gopperth I still think is a good player, but would probably suit 10 for Tigers more than 12.

He is beyond his service life

[Pellsey]

The back line is showing is weakness today, Phil showing his lack of experience, JG to slow, Watson and Muri undercooked and not in form. Have to say poor selections by SB on this occasion, maybe injuries have turned his hand tho.

They need game time to get up to speed!

Not sure about bad selections, but it is definitely not our strongest team. We have to remember that there are lots of games to go and that this fixture would be the hardest to win, and that lots of players need game time. Whether they should be given it in the hardest game to win is the question!

[Bge3095]

The back line is showing is weakness today, Phil showing his lack of experience, JG to slow, Watson and Muri undercooked and not in form. Have to say poor selections by SB on this occasion, maybe injuries have turned his hand tho.

They need game time to get up to speed!

Not sure about bad selections, but it is definitely not our strongest team. We have to remember that there are lots of games to go and that this fixture would be the hardest to win, and that lots of players need game time. Whether they should be given it in the hardest game to win is the question!

100 percent agree. Also though Phil has played ok just the defence lacking cohesion

[LE18]

Gopperth I still think is a good player, but would probably suit 10 for Tigers more than 12.

He is beyond his service life

I think i agree, he is too slow. Pace is doing us again.