To be fair, Atkinson took a knock against Newcastle and seems to have battled through the last few weeks. I think he probably deserves a bit of rotation and rest whilst the wider squad still allows.Pellsey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:14 pm With one notable exception, our front row options look a little light. That would be my only concern.
I'm a little baffled that Atkinson is not playing, and Gopperth is. That said, Gopperth has done a few good things recently, and he definitely has the experience for the later stages of the game, if needed.
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West is a tidy player, and Clare has more than earned his place.Pellsey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:18 pmTrue, Whitcombe really is getting a lot better. But when he and Montoya come off..westwinds31 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:16 pmWhitcombe has proved more than capable against a host of decent props over the last few weeks and Hurd has been ok....West to come on as well if it's not going well. Snyman has a decent amount of kgs to push through.Pellsey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:14 pm With one notable exception, our front row options look a little light. That would be my only concern.
I'm a little baffled that Atkinson is not playing, and Gopperth is. That said, Gopperth has done a few good things recently, and he definitely has the experience for the later stages of the game, if needed.
I do like the look of our backs, especially Porter being back, and it is great to see Martin back on the bench. Our back row looks awesome with Wiese there.
It's Hurd and Richardson that have a point to prove.
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Do we think we've been holding back a bit recently? Seems a bit too good to be true to have so many players back at the same time.
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Referee: Wayne Barnes
Assistant Referees: Jack Makepeace and Wayne Falla
TMO: Rowan Kitt
Citing Officer: Shaun Gallagher
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Citing Officer: Shaun Gallagher
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The centres are the wrong way round for me & I presume Woltensholme is crocked, Wiese & Montoya make a huge difference to us, big game for Pollard to nurse Edwards, not only inexperienced but barely played recently.
Anything less that a comfortable victory would be poor with that line up, its only really TH we are "light" up front, Hurd does a lot in the loose though.
I see we are honoured with Sir Wayne as well...at least he tends to shut Kitty Kat Up.
Anything less that a comfortable victory would be poor with that line up, its only really TH we are "light" up front, Hurd does a lot in the loose though.
I see we are honoured with Sir Wayne as well...at least he tends to shut Kitty Kat Up.
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Could be a case of trusting the guys who played in Europe and then also wanting to make a big charge up the premium table. 4, or even 5 points this weekend would make a massive difference.Darc Tiger wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:29 pm Do we think we've been holding back a bit recently? Seems a bit too good to be true to have so many players back at the same time.
Interesting to see whether Watson and Porter, and Martin to an extent get called into the England wider squad if they come through the match unscathed...
Big chance for Edwards tomorrow. Stake a claim ahead of Whiteley and Wolstenholme - strike a good partnership with a world class 10 in Pollard, International class backs, and an (in all but name) international backrow. Front foot ball by Wiese et al for Edwards to play with and feed Pollard will be key.
Hopefully we can hold our own in the scrum, and the line out functions. That gives us a strong chance at home in the Derby.
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Wiese is a great out and out 8, that helps if our scrum is struggling. He's very good at getting his hands to the ball and getting out off the back of the scrum. Having him there means our scrum will be able to get the ball away under pressure.
That said I'd have Whitcombe & Montoya over their 1 & 2, in fact I'd probably have West and Clare over them too.
That said I'd have Whitcombe & Montoya over their 1 & 2, in fact I'd probably have West and Clare over them too.
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Our line out will be a struggle I thinkTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:50 pm Wiese is a great out and out 8, that helps if our scrum is struggling. He's very good at getting his hands to the ball and getting out off the back of the scrum. Having him there means our scrum will be able to get the ball away under pressure.
That said I'd have Whitcombe & Montoya over their 1 & 2, in fact I'd probably have West and Clare over them too.
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I'm glad we've trusted Edwards with the start. Would be rough on him if we brought in two more 9s and bumped him down the list when he's done nothing wrong and had to wait for opportunities.
Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Barnes' first trip to Welford Rd since before covid?
We'll have to put some signposts out to remind him where the changing rooms are.
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Two much better sides than either set of fans might have thought.
Hope we take all the 3 pointers on offer.
Think their forwards and ours well match apart from the props.Aaron Hinckley and their beast of an 8 will make life interesting.
Hope we take all the 3 pointers on offer.
Think their forwards and ours well match apart from the props.Aaron Hinckley and their beast of an 8 will make life interesting.
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Disagree, Snyman was brought in as our main backup lineout caller.Chobbsy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:52 pmOur line out will be a struggle I thinkTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:50 pm Wiese is a great out and out 8, that helps if our scrum is struggling. He's very good at getting his hands to the ball and getting out off the back of the scrum. Having him there means our scrum will be able to get the ball away under pressure.
That said I'd have Whitcombe & Montoya over their 1 & 2, in fact I'd probably have West and Clare over them too.
Him Wells & Liebenberg are all quality lineout jumpers, think we'll do ok there tbh
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
TigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:32 pm Referee: Wayne Barnes
Assistant Referees: Jack Makepeace and Wayne Falla
TMO: Rowan Kitt
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Hurd held his own against Ospreys at their placeDarc Tiger wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:28 pmWest is a tidy player, and Clare has more than earned his place.Pellsey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:18 pmTrue, Whitcombe really is getting a lot better. But when he and Montoya come off..westwinds31 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:16 pm
Whitcombe has proved more than capable against a host of decent props over the last few weeks and Hurd has been ok....West to come on as well if it's not going well. Snyman has a decent amount of kgs to push through.
It's Hurd and Richardson that have a point to prove.