Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
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Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
With how our fixtures remain we have the top 4 in our own hands, however we can't let the bottom side do the double on us. Need to get Gloucester concerned about our visit.
Without him having had many minutes in the 6N I could see Cole possibly getting released (but I doubt it) most likely just Youngs, Reffell & Henderson we have.
Two games going to the well, we may see changes. Squad fitness has some bearing, as think we could get Cronin & Porter back maybe?
Here's my guess
Brown
Simmons
Scott
Porter
Potter
Pollard
Youngs
West
Montoya
Heyes
Wells
Henderson
Martin
Cracknell
Wiese
Clare
Cronin
Hurd
Liebenberg
Reffell
Whiteley
Atkinson
Gooperth
Without him having had many minutes in the 6N I could see Cole possibly getting released (but I doubt it) most likely just Youngs, Reffell & Henderson we have.
Two games going to the well, we may see changes. Squad fitness has some bearing, as think we could get Cronin & Porter back maybe?
Here's my guess
Brown
Simmons
Scott
Porter
Potter
Pollard
Youngs
West
Montoya
Heyes
Wells
Henderson
Martin
Cracknell
Wiese
Clare
Cronin
Hurd
Liebenberg
Reffell
Whiteley
Atkinson
Gooperth
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Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
The pack is international standard even without Chessum and Tommy.
West is also a must keep for next season!!
Think Brown was a good piece of business, be nice to get Porter back in with Scott as it’s a tough role for JG to keep operating in the centre channel.
West is also a must keep for next season!!
Think Brown was a good piece of business, be nice to get Porter back in with Scott as it’s a tough role for JG to keep operating in the centre channel.
Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
I would also add that we are pretty much at the point where getting try bonus points are going to be absolutely necessary.
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Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
I wouldn't be unhappy with that squad, with our youngsters coming through we are in a good place player wise and Wiggs is doing his best for us too.(I might add Whitcombe in there if Cronin is not quite ready)
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Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
Just a quick look at the remaining fixtures, that home game vs Exeter in mid April could be the one that decides whether we have a shot at Top 4, given they have a game in hand and some "easier" fixtures. It's all "ifs" and "buts" - assuming we win with 5 points on Saturday, then we could still lose at Kingsholm (losing bonus ?) and be in the mix.
Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
Five wins will take Tigers to 58 points. Gloucester is the big game in the chase for a Top Four. Beating Exeter at home is also a must win with those teams in the challenge for a top four.
Those teams around Tigers are going to drop points as they are scheduled to play either each.
Bonus points would be very handy but would expect 5 wins to make it top four......a big task but one that is very achievable.
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Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
Yeah I think we would still be in the mix although we would need some points from that game if we were to lose, preferably two. I guess the point I should have articulated more clearly is that we really need to play and push for tries, I don't think it will be good enough to squeak out low scoring wins at this point.westwinds31 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:32 amJust a quick look at the remaining fixtures, that home game vs Exeter in mid April could be the one that decides whether we have a shot at Top 4, given they have a game in hand and some "easier" fixtures. It's all "ifs" and "buts" - assuming we win with 5 points on Saturday, then we could still lose at Kingsholm (losing bonus ?) and be in the mix.
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Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
So if you assume the following are in the fight for 3rd and 4thTigerbeat wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:33 amFive wins will take Tigers to 58 points. Gloucester is the big game in the chase for a Top Four. Beating Exeter at home is also a must win with those teams in the challenge for a top four.
Those teams around Tigers are going to drop points as they are scheduled to play either each.
Bonus points would be very handy but would expect 5 wins to make it top four......a big task but one that is very achievable.
Saints
Gloucester
Exeter
Tigers
London Irish
Quins
Bristol
Of those only us & Exeter do not play one of the top 2 teams
Saints host Sarries R22
Gloucester host Sale R23
LI host Sale R20, visit Sarries R24
Quins vist Sarries R21
Bristol host Sale R22
However there are so many fixtures to go splitting points between the contenders
R19 (6N bye)
Bristol v Saints
Quins v Exeter
R20 (6N match)
Glaws v Tigers
Bristol v Quins
R21
Tigers v Bristol
LI v Saints
R22
Tigers v Exeter
R23
Exeter v Bristol
R24
Bristol v Gloucester
Tigers v Quins
LI v Exeter
If we win our games then it probably should be enough, but a lot of big games between now and then.
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Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
Doable but personally I don't see us winning all five games, so we will need to get maximum points available to us even in defeat. I agree Exeter looks like the season decider.Tigerbeat wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:33 amFive wins will take Tigers to 58 points. Gloucester is the big game in the chase for a Top Four. Beating Exeter at home is also a must win with those teams in the challenge for a top four.
Those teams around Tigers are going to drop points as they are scheduled to play either each.
Bonus points would be very handy but would expect 5 wins to make it top four......a big task but one that is very achievable.
Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
I don't mind if we finish 5th tbf with the season we've had. That and beating Edinburgh would be decent,not brilliant but good considering what's happened
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Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
Agreed, it wouldn't be a disaster and whilst I'd fancy our chances away in a one-off game at either Sarries or Sale, and I'd love the opportunity for us to take over both of those stadiums with our fan base, I think Top 6 and a quarter-final away tie in Dublin would be a good return.
Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
It's a tough ask mate,12% chance of winning an away GP SF I believe. Although I havnt looked into it,I just remember seeing the stat oncewestwinds31 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 1:03 pmAgreed, it wouldn't be a disaster and whilst I'd fancy our chances away in a one-off game at either Sarries or Sale, and I'd love the opportunity for us to take over both of those stadiums with our fan base, I think Top 6 and a quarter-final away tie in Dublin would be a good return.
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Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
Just remember that something like 73% of statistics are made up!
Re: Tigers v Bath (H)- Saturday 04th March 2023 - KO 15:00
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