Hot_Charlie wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:28 pmI'm not keen on resting amyone agsinst Saints, but we definitely don't want him injured. Good point.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.
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.
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
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
He did but didn't get the same impact last weekend. I'm sure he's chomping at the bit to show what he can do when given the starting job. He's a young lad from Ashby so will probably have his family at the game. Wonderful chance for him to go and lay down a marker in a big game.GETHIN EXILE wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:53 pmHurd 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.
It's Hurd and Richardson that have a point to prove.
Re Charlie Atkinson, he's had a lot of strapping on his knee for the last few weeks and isn't the kind of players to not put his body on the line (love that commitment). He probably needs a bit of rest time to make sure he's good through to the end of the season.
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
Citing Officer: Shaun Gallagher
Are you sure Austin isn't the TMO again this week?
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
What price Skosan catching and finishing every half chance that comes his way….law of sod and all that
I think it’s going to a be a tough day but the class of Montoya, Tommy, Berg, Wiese, Pollard, Watson et al will hopefully be enough.
I think it’s going to a be a tough day but the class of Montoya, Tommy, Berg, Wiese, Pollard, Watson et al will hopefully be enough.
Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
He will definitely be out to prove a pointDeadlyDunc wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:25 pm What price Skosan catching and finishing every half chance that comes his way….law of sod and all that
I think it’s going to a be a tough day but the class of Montoya, Tommy, Berg, Wiese, Pollard, Watson et al will hopefully be enough.
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Hmmm. Does the game come with welsh commentary anywhere?!PAW2 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:12 pmTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:32 pm Referee: Wayne Barnes
Assistant Referees: Jack Makepeace and Wayne Falla
TMO: Rowan Kitt
Citing Officer: Shaun Gallagher
Are you sure Austin isn't the TMO again this week?
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That's our first choice locks, no weakness been displayed, when the two young internationals were in they were under pressure in the scrum v the Ospreys(which was hardly surprising given who they were).
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Much stronger than I anticipated, can't see anything other than a home win here.
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
What?tigerburnie wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:04 pmThat's our first choice locks, no weakness been displayed, when the two young internationals were in they were under pressure in the scrum v the Ospreys(which was hardly surprising given who they were).
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Most used lock selection has been Wells and Green with Snyman as back up. Chessum when available would be my choice over either of them but he frequently covers 6. Henderson now fit has performed well in the last couple of games and I believe Martin a good option at lock or 6 or 8. I don't think we are weak at lock but obviously our scrum will miss Cole but over all that is not a bad pack. Should be an interesting game.
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I don't like to tempt fate, but those lineups make me think comfortable Tigers win.
Yes, a few inexperienced players in our XV, but with three world class players in Montoya, Wiese and Pollard there is plenty of quality.
Our back row should destroy theirs, and that's often where matches are won these days.
Yes, a few inexperienced players in our XV, but with three world class players in Montoya, Wiese and Pollard there is plenty of quality.
Our back row should destroy theirs, and that's often where matches are won these days.
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Tiglon, Maybe a tad over optimistic!Tiglon wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:27 pm I don't like to tempt fate, but those lineups make me think comfortable Tigers win.
Yes, a few inexperienced players in our XV, but with three world class players in Montoya, Wiese and Pollard there is plenty of quality.
Our back row should destroy theirs, and that's often where matches are won these days.
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
when I predicted we wouldn't do well against Sale I was told to cheer up... can't win!Robespierre wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:54 pmTiglon, Maybe a tad over optimistic!Tiglon wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:27 pm I don't like to tempt fate, but those lineups make me think comfortable Tigers win.
Yes, a few inexperienced players in our XV, but with three world class players in Montoya, Wiese and Pollard there is plenty of quality.
Our back row should destroy theirs, and that's often where matches are won these days.
Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Time to make LOTS OF NOISE!
It will be interesting to see how our young props and even more so, Edwards cope!
Could be the difference between winning and losing!!!
After last Friday when the journey in took forever,I hope to get to the ground well before kick off!!
It will be interesting to see how our young props and even more so, Edwards cope!
Could be the difference between winning and losing!!!
After last Friday when the journey in took forever,I hope to get to the ground well before kick off!!
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Re: Tigers v Saints (H) - Saturday 28th January 2023 - KO 14:00
Saint penalty count and subsequent sin bins alone will see Tigers comfortably over the line.
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