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by Fezhead
Tue May 24, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Suspect Figallo at Sarries on something like that, as Thompson must have been when he started playing again after his injury.
by Fezhead
Tue May 24, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

le chat wrote:Tuilagi ruled out ffs
Mm. Getting a bit worried for him. There are players that come back from perma-crockedness, but their workload has to be permanently managed (see Fraser etc)
by Fezhead
Mon May 23, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

] The official end of season stats for the Aviva Premiership has Kvesic at the top of the list for turnovers won with 29 - more than every other EPS backrower put together He's ahead of George Smith, ahead of Francois Louw, ahead of Dave Ewers, ahead of Luke Wallace , ahead of Nathan Hughes, ahead ...
by Fezhead
Mon May 23, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Do think we're at least now in a situation whether the probables would mash the possibles. People forget the Robinson/Ashton days so easily.
by Fezhead
Mon May 23, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Just musing on the left behinds. If confirmation were needed looks like the end of the road for Barrett, Wigglesworth, Parling, Wilson, and Waldrom. A few others in the "known quantity" bucket who probably have a shout, but can see little sense in taking on a development tour - Ashton, Twelvetrees, ...
by Fezhead
Mon May 23, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Also how many games are they playing? Tight squad if it's 3.
by Fezhead
Mon May 23, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

So a quick 23 from that lot Harrison - we are getting into the depths at LH Taylor Brookes Attwood Lees Ewers Kvesic Armand Robson Cips Wade Hill Tomkins Roko Haley Hepburn, McGuigan, C-W, Ewels, Jones, Young, Devoto, Lewington That's pretty much it. Only question is whether if it's next cab off th...
by Fezhead
Mon May 23, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

@Raggs they were included in an article by the Gloucester Citizen or some other local Gloucester news site, don't think they're publicly available though Kvesic was 1st with 29, Wallace 2nd with 26, Louw and Dave Ward tied for 3rd with 21 Being on the back foot a theme there. Goodes' just been name...
by Fezhead
Mon May 23, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Wade is a good player. Think Nowell, May and Watson are better at the moment. Blimey, you mustn't think much of Wade if you reckon a guy who hasn't played in about 6 months is better than he is at the moment Knew, someone would point that out ze moment I posted it. I meant that I'm happy with May's...
by Fezhead
Mon May 23, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Wade is a good player. Think Nowell, May and Watson are better at the moment.
by Fezhead
Mon May 23, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

There is still no real pace in England’s back row, but I would love to have seen England become even more physical at scrums and competitive at lineouts by moving Maro Itoje to play alongside Billy Vunipola and Armitage. I’m not sure that backrow is much faster. I’m all for leaving Itoje at lock. H...
by Fezhead
Sun May 22, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Good to see Genge be taken. An impressive cameo at Allianz I thought. Excellent feet for a big man being used in traffic. I would prefer Teo'o/ Harrison weren't effectively project players, but EJ has made no bones about being still looking for the answer at 12 and 7, so fair play. I hope they make ...
by Fezhead
Fri May 20, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sarries vs Tigers (AP Semi Final)
Replies: 174
Views: 5148

Sarries vs Tigers (AP Semi Final)

Sarries unchanged. Strong Tigers XV. Should be very competitive, if the set piece holds up. Saracens : Goode; Ashton , Taylor, Barritt (capt) , Wyles; Farrell, Wigglesworth; Vunipola , Brits, Du Plessis, Itoje, Kruis, Rhodes, Fraser, B Vunipola. Replacements: George, Barrington, Figallo, Hamilton, W...
by Fezhead
Wed May 18, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bristol vs Doncaster - RFU Championship Final
Replies: 122
Views: 5282

Re: Bristol vs Doncaster - RFU Championship Final

barely recognise a name in that Doncaster lineup, Brugnara was with Tigers and I think Ollie Stedman from London Welsh and England U20? Would be an absurd choke if Brizz lost this one Will Hurrell (ENG U20) and Alex Shaw also came through the Tigers' academy. Hurrell was a solid winger who properly...
by Fezhead
Mon May 16, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mike Ford leaves Bath Rugby
Replies: 101
Views: 7371

Re: Mike Ford leaves Bath Rugby

Will he take Jnr with him wherever he ends up?
by Fezhead
Mon May 16, 2016 5:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mike Ford leaves Bath Rugby
Replies: 101
Views: 7371

Re: Mike Ford leaves Bath Rugby

Be interesting to see what comes out in the autopsy. 2nd to 9th can't be entirely about the player, nor entirely about the coach.
by Fezhead
Sun May 15, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Is Nathan Earle any good ? Can't help thinking he should be playing regular first team rugby rather than schlepping along in Sarrie reserves. This year supposed to have been his breakthrough opportunity but injured for most of it. Would expect him to get decent game time as if he's genuinely a pros...
by Fezhead
Sun May 15, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Do think we'll need to bring someone in who's a 10/15 with a modicum of experience. They can ask potentially ask Wyles revert to covering there (although believe he asked the club to be allowed to concentrate on being a winger. Still with Earles, Ellery and the new Fijian we'll have plenty of cover....
by Fezhead
Sat May 14, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC
Replies: 583
Views: 18361

Re: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC

Nice to see Ireland involved in the top games with Ronan McCall. and McCall of course. Wonder if the bogtrotters will try a bit of poaching.... I think the technical phrase is 'coming home' Its very much the assumption that he'll be off when Joe hands in his notice, especially with Connor having go...
by Fezhead
Sat May 14, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC
Replies: 583
Views: 18361

Re: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC

I'll take that - finals rugby in those conditions. Ulster, Toulouse, Northampton, Wasps, Racing as scalps. 25 years since my first match watching them play Mosely at a public park in Southgate. Been something of a journey. Congratulations Fezhead. Great day for you. :thumbup: Thanks Gospel. Expect ...
by Fezhead
Sat May 14, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC
Replies: 583
Views: 18361

Re: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC

I'll take that - finals rugby in those conditions. Ulster, Toulouse, Northampton, Wasps, Racing as scalps.

25 years since my first match watching them play Mosely at a public park in Southgate. Been something of a journey.
by Fezhead
Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Frazer played well on Sunday, especially having been whistled off the park in the QF. Apart from anything else, not sure he's durable enough for international, his appearances have been very carefully managed this season. Thought brand Hask had an excellent game, incidentally. Breathing very hard a...
by Fezhead
Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Frazer played well on Sunday, especially having been whistled off the park in the QF. Apart from anything else, not sure he's durable enough for international, his appearances have been very carefully managed this season. Thought brand Hask had an excellent game, incidentally. Breathing very hard af...
by Fezhead
Sun Apr 24, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Sarries have a system, the priority is having players that fit the system, and it's an ethos that has served them pretty well. Besides, yesterday a reminder that it's almost impossible to win anything at this level if your front five get beat. re. Wade i'd probably actually have Nowell/Watson as my...
by Fezhead
Sun Apr 24, 2016 12:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Sarries have a system, the priority is having players that fit the system, and it's an ethos that has served them pretty well. Besides, yesterday a reminder that it's almost impossible to win anything at this level if your front five get beat. re. Wade i'd probably actually have Nowell/Watson as my ...
by Fezhead
Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
Replies: 543
Views: 22798

Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread

As a sarries fan, I'm disappointed that the petulant , cheating, salary cap busting spiv c nuts won. Unlucky wasps, at least you are a proper rugby club. Sarries stopped being one at least a decade ago. More like 15 years. Shame. :| Plucky London based team packed full of home grown England interna...
by Fezhead
Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
Replies: 543
Views: 22798

Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread

As a sarries fan, I'm disappointed that the petulant , cheating, salary cap busting spiv c nuts won. Unlucky wasps, at least you are a proper rugby club. Sarries stopped being one at least a decade ago. More like 15 years. Shame. :| Plucky London based team packed full of home grown England interna...
by Fezhead
Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
Replies: 543
Views: 22798

Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread

As a sarries fan, I'm disappointed that the petulant , cheating, salary cap busting spiv c nuts won. Unlucky wasps, at least you are a proper rugby club. Sarries stopped being one at least a decade ago. More like 15 years. Shame. :| Plucky London based team packed full of home grown England interna...
by Fezhead
Sat Apr 23, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
Replies: 543
Views: 22798

Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread

Raggs wrote:
Fezhead wrote:Wrong call at the end there. Calls on the try and piatau on Taylor also wrong.
If the Piutau call was wrong, then working to those standards, the one on the try must have been bang on.
Eh, you've been seen anything with an arm being pinged all season. He also missed Ashton no arming Halai.
by Fezhead
Sat Apr 23, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
Replies: 543
Views: 22798

Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread

Wrong call at the end there. Calls on the try and piatau on Taylor also wrong.
by Fezhead
Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Turned out to be the right decision with Faz, albeit it may have taken a season or so more for him to overtake Hodgson if he hadn’t had the name. Goode the best player on the pitch by miles vs Quins. Whether he has the physicality for test rugby is another question. Put him on the plane, suspect Bro...
by Fezhead
Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Decent statement of intent from Exiles with the signings today. Suspect Symons won't be going anywhere if his brothers just joined him.

If they do end up going down, would expect them to bounce straight back up.
by Fezhead
Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: sale v tigers lonely match thread
Replies: 76
Views: 2152

Re: sale v tigers lonely match thread

globus wrote:Score?
20-13 Sale. Cips conducting things nicely.
by Fezhead
Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: sale v tigers lonely match thread
Replies: 76
Views: 2152

Re: sale v tigers lonely match thread

Played tiggers. Do like that they are looking for outside gaps/ trying to keep the ball alive. Will take a couple of seasons to bed in fully.
by Fezhead
Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: sale v tigers lonely match thread
Replies: 76
Views: 2152

Re: sale v tigers lonely match thread

Cips is a little bit good ball in hand, isn't he
by Fezhead
Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The lonely Wuss v L Irish thread
Replies: 18
Views: 845

Re: The lonely Wuss v L Irish thread

what are they doing
by Fezhead
Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bulls v Wolves
Replies: 39
Views: 1624

Re: Bulls v Wolves

Fun game this. Like seeing genuine competitive styles clashes.
by Fezhead
Sun Mar 13, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

We were not a terrible side under Lancaster. His main error was to lose confidence in his own project in the run up to the WC and revert to a defensive side picked by committee. Equally it's silly to suggest the side haven't come on under Eddie, whose arrived with a very definite philosophy - build ...
by Fezhead
Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525518

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

By the way, the ford beaters can badge off! He actually played very well today. Good up and unders, good passing and good kicking from hand. We look much better when we have the 2 10s than when Tuilagi came on. He had 2 poor moments, the bust into Jamie Roberts which was very dull and the Biggar mo...
by Fezhead
Sat Mar 12, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wasps vs Tigers
Replies: 77
Views: 5204

Re: Wasps vs Tigers

George Smith is some player. Great team try.