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.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Two locks signed on short term deals as our injuries continue.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I'm guessing Callum hunter hills injury's are behind him as we've let Spencer and Thornbury go now. Also Tom Lockett is back which is good.

Robbie smith injury worse than feared and a short term hooker has been signed.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Our forwards were immense but have looked underpowered this year. Wonder where he is going as he's a brilliant coach In my view but maybe a saints tinted one.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Mid game interviews were always good value too, I've always been a fan

Wonder if he's got an international role lined up? Can't imagine he's swapping Prem club for Prem club, especially with the talent coming through at Saints


Edit: Just seen it's Saints releasing/choosing not to re-sign him, not him leaving - very surprised at that, they must have someone good lined up for next season

 

[dullonien]

WalesOnline reporting that he turned down a contract extension, and that he could be a target for Wales as they look to freshen up the backroom staff under Gats.