Premiership Rugby 18/19 - Rd 17

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[Geordie]

Big one at St James. 30,000 Expected.
Falcons looking in slight better form with a settled side over the last 3/4 games for the first time this season.

A win would be amazing.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Obviously I want us to win but it definitely sucks losing a big event game

I went to the game at the JJB stadium when we played London Irish and we lost right at the death and it was really ****


Apparently Ashton, Harrison and MacGinty all due back this weekend,
Ostrikov broke his eye socket and thumb playing for Russia so I think he's the only one missing (from our first choice 23 - there are still a few 2nd choicers out)

 

[Geordie]

Could be an interesting game.

A few of our players who have been out of form nigh on all season are just starting to find some form like Chris Harris in the centre and Gary Graham. Both of them have been pretty much invisible this season but in the last few games have been the reason we won. Mark Wilson back is a big bonus aswell.

Hammersley has been hitting form as well.

All just in the nick of time to try and stay up.

 

[duncanb]

Looking forward to East Midlands derby tonight.
Expecting a feisty game as usual.
Best of luck saints.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Team: 15.Luke James; 14.Denny Solomona, 13.James O'Connor, 12.Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11.Byron McGuigan; 10.Sam James, 9.Faf de Klerk; 1.Ross Harrison, 2.Rob Webber, 3.WillGriff John, 4.Josh Beaumont, 5.James Phillips, 6.Tom Curry, 7.Ben Curry, 8.Jono Ross (capt.).

Replacements 16.Curtis Langdon,17.Tom Bristow, 18.Joe Jones, 19.Bryn Evans, 20.Cameron Neild, 21.Gus Warr, 22.Cameron Redpath, 23.Arron Reed.

 

[Which Tyler]

Referee: Karl Dickson (16th Premiership game).
Assistant Referees: Philip Watters & Jonathan Healy.
TMO: Keith Lewis.
Citing Officer: Nick Wood.

Exeter:
15 Santiago Cordero
14 Jack Nowell
13 Henry Slade
12 Ollie Devoto
11 Olly Woodburn
10 Gareth Steenson
9 Nic White

1 Alec Hepburn
2 Jack Yeandle (capt)
3 Harry Williams
4 Dave Dennis
5 Jonny Hill
6 Dave Ewers
7 Don Armand
8 Matt Kvesic

16 Luke Cowan-Dickie
17 Billy Keast
18 Tomas Francis
19 Mitch Lees
20 Sam Skinner
21 Jack Maunder
22 Joe Simmonds
23 Sam Hill


Bath:
15. Tom Homer
14. Joe Cokanasiga
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Jamie Roberts
11. Ruaridh McConnochie
10. Rhys Priestland
9. Will Chudley (c)
1. Nathan Catt
2. Tom Dunn
3. Henry Thomas
4. Elliott Stooke
5. Charlie Ewels
6. Tom Ellis
7. Francois Louw
8. Zach Mercer

Replacements
16. Jack Walker
17. Beno Obano
18. Anthony Perenise
9. Levi Douglas
20. Sam Underhill
21. Kahn Fotuali'i
22. Freddie Burns
23. Max Clark

 

[WaterboySA]

Team: 15.Luke James; 14.Denny Solomona, 13.James O'Connor, 12.Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11.Byron McGuigan; 10.Sam James, 9.Faf de Klerk; 1.Ross Harrison, 2.Rob Webber, 3.WillGriff John, 4.Josh Beaumont, 5.James Phillips, 6.Tom Curry, 7.Ben Curry, 8.Jono Ross (capt.).

Replacements 16.Curtis Langdon,17.Tom Bristow, 18.Joe Jones, 19.Bryn Evans, 20.Cameron Neild, 21.Gus Warr, 22.Cameron Redpath, 23.Arron Reed.

Check Rohan and Faf combining creating magic.......

 

[Geordie]

Newcastle Falcons team to face Sale Sharks (Saturday, 5.30pm, St James' Park)

15 Simon Hammersley
14 Vereniki Goneva
13 Chris Harris
12 Josh Matavesi
11 Sinoti Sinoti
10 Toby Flood
9 Sonatane Takulua

1 Sam Lockwood
2 George McGuigan
3 Logovi'i Mulipola
4 Calum Green
5 Andrew Davidson
6 Mark Wilson (captain)
7 John Hardie
8 Nemani Nagusa
Replacements

16 Kyle Cooper
17 Adam Brocklebank
18 David Wilson
19 Evan Olmstead
20 Gary Graham
21 Sam Stuart
22 Brett Connon
23 Johnny Williams

 

[Geordie]

The back row battle is going to be a bruiser....

 

[Scotty]

Referee: Karl Dickson (16th Premiership game).
Assistant Referees: Philip Watters & Jonathan Healy.
TMO: Keith Lewis.
Citing Officer: Nick Wood.

Exeter:
15 Santiago Cordero
14 Jack Nowell
13 Henry Slade
12 Ollie Devoto
11 Olly Woodburn
10 Gareth Steenson
9 Nic White

1 Alec Hepburn
2 Jack Yeandle (capt)
3 Harry Williams
4 Dave Dennis
5 Jonny Hill
6 Dave Ewers
7 Don Armand
8 Matt Kvesic

16 Luke Cowan-Dickie
17 Billy Keast
18 Tomas Francis
19 Mitch Lees
20 Sam Skinner
21 Jack Maunder
22 Joe Simmonds
23 Sam Hill


Bath:
15. Tom Homer
14. Joe Cokanasiga
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Jamie Roberts
11. Ruaridh McConnochie
10. Rhys Priestland
9. Will Chudley (c)
1. Nathan Catt
2. Tom Dunn
3. Henry Thomas
4. Elliott Stooke
5. Charlie Ewels
6. Tom Ellis
7. Francois Louw
8. Zach Mercer

Replacements
16. Jack Walker
17. Beno Obano
18. Anthony Perenise
9. Levi Douglas
20. Sam Underhill
21. Kahn Fotuali'i
22. Freddie Burns
23. Max Clark

Happy with that chiefs team it looks decent but still will never understand that Chiefs back row.
A big bruiser at 6 who fits 8 well
A work horse at 7 who fits that 6 well
And a jackler at 8 who fits 7 perfectly.

I mean this is some EJ level selections. Granted it is a balance back row and a strong one IMO, should be a decent contest.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Bit sloppy at times but really entertaining half of rugby

Saints are in great form atm

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Yes Entertaining..................................
I'm trying not to care anymore TBH.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Collins won't be allowed to forget that one.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

@TRF_Olyy Do us a favour will you pls. X

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Denying the 4 try BP win is decent going considering how dominant Saints were for 50-60mins of that game

@TRF_Olyy Do us a favour will you pls. X

You've jynxed us, Sale never win when people want us to

 

[duncanb]

Good win for Saints, tigers dire even A H is worried for tigs.
You won't go down but you need some focus.

 

[BPM]

I dunno ... Tigers have a tricky run in ... Exeter (H), Newcastle (A), Bristol (H), Quins (A), Bath (H)

I think it will go to the wire.

Today's games will have a big say in this. If Bristol beat Worcester, they'll open up either a 5 or 6 point gap on Tigers and if Newcastle win, they'll leapfrog Worcester to go within 5 (or possibly 4 points) beneath Tigers, who Newcastle play next.

Newcastle have Wilson and Goneva back and if they can win today at home against Sale, I think they can definitely beat this Tigers side in the next round at Kingston Park. If that happens, Newcastle either go level or 1 point behind Tigers!

 

[Scotty]

Tigers need to be careful but doubt they will go down, but what is missing for them? They have some quality players, is it the coaching, or what?

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

All of the above.