PRC - 24/25

[Flankers' paradise]

In fairness the situation for Chiefs and Falcons is slightly different from the 'Galacticos' in that we aren't in a realistic position to win the prem. also not certain about chiefs but our squad is 15-20 players smaller than bath's so our ability to put out a 'cup team' is significantly hindered

edit wikipedia shows: us with 57, bath with 67 and exeter with 66

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Would it not be better to scrap the competition, adjust the calendar or maybe just expand the prem again?
Bring in a revamped A league underneath it.

 

[Scotty]

Would it not be better to scrap the competition, adjust the calendar or maybe just expand the prem again?
Bring in a revamped A league underneath it.

I just want it to go to a development league with a set amount of experienced players. A 23 of say U23 with 5 over 23s and 3 international players(who are over 23).(just an idea)

Then it becomes where to put your experience as impact players or leaders from the start for the young guys. But every starting 15 has at least 7 starting u23 players and at least 15 u23 players in the 23. Also provides a clear stepping stone from the u20s to the seniors.

 

[The Seeker]

I just want it to go to a development league with a set amount of experienced players. A 23 of say U23 with 5 over 23s and 3 international players(who are over 23).(just an idea)

Then it becomes where to put your experience as impact players or leaders from the start for the young guys. But every starting 15 has at least 7 starting u23 players and at least 15 u23 players in the 23. Also provides a clear stepping stone from the u20s to the seniors.

I agree.

 

[Flankers' paradise]

Newcastle Falcons v Bath Rugby (Friday, 7.45pm, Kingston Park, live on TNT Sports)

15 Elliott Obatoyinbo, 14 Alex Hearle, 13 Connor Doherty, 12 Sammy Arnold, 11 Ben Stevenson, 10 Brett Connon, 9 Sam Stuart; 1 Adam Brocklebank, 2 Jamie Blamire, 3 Murray McCallum, 4 Philip van der Walt, 5 Kiran McDonald, 6 Freddie Lockwood, 7 Cameron Neild, 8 Callum Chick (captain).

Replacements: 16 Ollie Fletcher, 17 Micky Rewcastle, 18 Richard Palframan, 19 Sebastian de Chaves, 20 Ollie Leatherbarrow, 21 James Elliott, 22 Kieran Wilkinson, 23 Oli Spencer.

Bath Rugby: 15 Austin Emens, 14 Joe Cokanasiga, 13 Max Ojomoh, 12 Will Butt, 11 Ruaridh McConnochie, 10 Ciaran Donoghue, 9 Tom Carr-Smith; 1 Arthur Cordwell, 2 Tom Dunn, 3 Kieran Verden, 4 Ewan Richards (captain), 5 Ross Molony, 6 Arthur Green, 7 Ethan Staddon, 8 Alfie Barbeary.

Replacements: 16 Jasper Spandler, 17 Francois van Wyk, 18 Archie Griffin, 19 Harvey Cuckson, 20 Miles Reid, 21 Neil le Roux, 22 Louie Hennessey, 23 Jaco Coetzee.

 

[West Country Wail]

Yeah that's fine. Compare top with bottom...