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...

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Sammy Arnold's hair makes it really hard to cheer for him

They needed that try, felt like Bath's momentum was getting away from them

 

[TRF_Olyy]

That kick/chase/try was insane

 

[Which Tyler]

That kick/chase/try was insane

Absolutely stunning play

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Hmm, feels like a generous not held call

 

[Which Tyler]

Was probably right, but very close.
I think that if you're not playing with penalty advantage you don't even try it

 

[Which Tyler]

Ex 7 - 10 ET
27'

 

[Which Tyler]

Exeter 14 - 10 Ealing
HT

 

[Which Tyler]

Exeter 14 - 24 Ealing
60'

 

[Which Tyler]

Exeter 28 - 24 Ealing
70'

Dammit

 

[Which Tyler]

Final: Exeter Chiefs v Bath Rugby; Sun 16th, 12.00 on TNT

Ref: Sara Cox
TJs: Harry Walbaum & Richard Gordon
TMO: Anthony Woodthorpe

Exeter:
1 Scott Sio
2 Jack Yeandle (c)
3 Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 Franco Molina
5 Christ Tshiunza
6 Ethan Roots
7 Jacques Vermeulen
8 Greg Fisilau

09 Stu Townsend
10 Harvey Skinner
11 Josh Hodge
12 Tamati Tua
13 Joe Hawkins
14 Paul Brown-Bampoe
15 Tommy Wyatt

16 Dan Frost, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Marcus Street, 19 Lewis Pearson, 20 Richard Capstick
21 Tom Cairns, 22 Will Haydon-Wood, 23 Will Rigg

Bath:
1 Arthur Cordwell
2 Jasper Spandler
3 Kieran Verden
4 Will Jeanes
5 Ewan Richards ©
6 Arthur Green
7 Ethan Staddon
8 Alfie Barbeary

09 Tom Carr-Smith
10 Ciaran Donoghue
11 Ruaridh McConnochie
12 Will Butt
13 Cameron Redpath
14 Joe Cokanasiga
15 Austin Emens

16 Tom Dunn, 17 Beno Obano, 18 Thomas Du Toit, 19 Miles Reid, 20 Guy Pepper, 23 Jaco Coetzee
21 Louis Schreuder, 22 Max Ojomoh

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

So that's 5 of the 23 in the Chiefs team that is 23 and under right?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

8 Alfie Barbeary

Good to see whatever forced him off wasn't too bad

 

[Scotty]

Final: Exeter Chiefs v Bath Rugby; Sun 16th, 12.00 on TNT

Ref: Sara Cox
TJs: Harry Walbaum & Richard Gordon
TMO: Anthony Woodthorpe

Exeter:
1 Scott Sio
2 Jack Yeandle (c)
3 Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 Franco Molina
5 Christ Tshiunza
6 Ethan Roots
7 Jacques Vermeulen
8 Greg Fisilau

09 Stu Townsend
10 Harvey Skinner
11 Josh Hodge
12 Tamati Tua
13 Joe Hawkins
14 Paul Brown-Bampoe
15 Tommy Wyatt

16 Dan Frost, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Marcus Street, 19 Lewis Pearson, 20 Richard Capstick
21 Tom Cairns, 22 Will Haydon-Wood, 23 Will Rigg

Bath:
1 Arthur Cordwell
2 Jasper Spandler
3 Kieran Verden
4 Will Jeanes
5 Ewan Richards ©
6 Arthur Green
7 Ethan Staddon
8 Alfie Barbeary

09 Tom Carr-Smith
10 Ciaran Donoghue
11 Ruaridh McConnochie
12 Will Butt
13 Cameron Redpath
14 Joe Cokanasiga
15 Austin Emens

16 Tom Dunn, 17 Beno Obano, 18 Thomas Du Toit, 19 Miles Reid, 20 Guy Pepper, 23 Jaco Coetzee
21 Louis Schreuder, 22 Max Ojomoh

Hodge to wing is odd for Wyatt at FB, Bath putting out a second team in the pack but that is one hell of a Bench. That will add an impact and definitely give them the late advantage.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Hodge to wing is odd for Wyatt at FB,

Makes a lot of sense to me. Wyatt is a creative player and who's good at using the players around him, whereas Hodge refuses to ever pass. So stick him on the wing where he doesn't have to.