Northampton Saints Thread

[Which Tyler]

I still don't know why you went for a daffodil as the new badge.
I'm not aware of a particularly strong Welsh connection - despite Biggar in the recent past

 

[Becca]

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New away shirt, like it although it's a bit simple. Reminds me of some of the previous London Irish away shirts.

I don't like it.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I still don't know why you went for a daffodil as the new badge.
I'm not aware of a particularly strong Welsh connection - despite Biggar in the recent past

George North as well

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Furbank named as captain. While I'm not keen on backs captaining the team, I can't fault him doing a sterling job end of last season.

 

[Saintjay]

For some reason i prefer Captains at hooker, second or back row. No real reason than my own twisted logic and pro-forward bias.

Still George is a good shout if its going to be a back.

 

[BPM]

I think Furbank will make a good captain. The trouble with picking front row players as captains is that they're usually off in the final quarter which is often the critical part of the game.

 

[Mumbles119]

For some reason i prefer Captains at hooker, second or back row. No real reason than my own twisted logic and pro-forward bias.

Still George is a good shout if it's going to be a back.

I was previously told it was better for a forward to be captain due to more consistent proximity to the ref, especially during stoppage and set piece situations.

 

[BPM]

I think that has some truth in it, but ultimately, you pick the best person for the job irrespective of position and with a lot of change in Saints' pack, I'm not sure there was a standout candidate who is also a guaranteed starter.