Tigers v Saracens (A) - Premiership - Saturday 4th November - KO:15-05

[Jimmy Skitz]

oh btw JGriffin, other sides have their England players back too, not all started we seem to be about the only side to not pick them.

RFU need to have a rule regarding this stuff

[Greenwhiteandred]

ah offsides do count then, by us

We made it easy for sir though

[Pellsey]

oh btw JGriffin, other sides have their England players back too, not all started we seem to be about the only side to not pick them.

RFU need to have a rule regarding this stuff

They will be more prone to injury. We may still get the last laugh...

[Jimmy Skitz]

ah offsides do count then, by us

We made it easy for sir though

true, but still

[LE18]

Our handling is very poor.

[Offside]

Can these guys not catch. Kelly and Porter had so much potential get capped and have been in reverse since. They odd. I hope they get some form.

[LE18]

I didnt think Hurd would last that long.

[Jimmy Skitz]

Hurd off Richardson on

is Kata more of a 12 or 13 when he plays Centre? None of Kelly nor Porter really deserve to start next week the way they have played?

Atkinson back on for Shillcock

[Jimmy Skitz]

in answer to my own question it looks like Kata is playing 12 with Kelly 13 currently, so the question becomes who are our options at 13?

[TigerFeetSteve]

Question

2 or 3 phases before the Sarries scored their 3rd try, there was a ruck where Shillcock went down holding his head following a clear out in the ruck.

He then heads off for a HIA, can anyone clarify why the TMO only looks at the grounding?

I don't know if any foul play took place but surely a player down holding his head deserves attention?

[jgriffin]

oh btw JGriffin, other sides have their England players back too, not all started we seem to be about the only side to not pick them.

RFU need to have a rule regarding this stuff

They are supposed to have, for player welfare. However, there are get-outs, of course - like no penalties for ignoring them.
I am glad we have our players welfare at heart. We were never going to play Pollard anyway on that abomination of a pitch. BTW all but 5 points for Sarries were scored by players in the WC semis.

[Jimmy Skitz]

Question

2 or 3 phases before the Sarries scored their 3rd try, there was a ruck where Shillcock went down holding his head following a clear out in the ruck.

He then heads off for a HIA, can anyone clarify why the TMO only looks at the grounding?

I don't know if any foul play took place but surely a player down holding his head deserves attention?

I would presume it was checked in the background and all clear

[TigerFeetSteve]

Question

2 or 3 phases before the Sarries scored their 3rd try, there was a ruck where Shillcock went down holding his head following a clear out in the ruck.

He then heads off for a HIA, can anyone clarify why the TMO only looks at the grounding?

I don't know if any foul play took place but surely a player down holding his head deserves attention?

I would presume it was checked in the background and all clear

That's what I mean though, given the try was scored there was no time to check it. They only checked the grounding

[Offside]

The final play summed that up. Sarries want the ball more than we did so they strip it. Carried on playing and working which is the positive. Inability to catch and hold the ball is a concern.

[LE18]

Better score than I was expecting, still a loss but not murdered.