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Post by LondonTiger Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:05 pm

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Friday, 28 September 2012

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Northampton Team News:


Waldouck replaces George Pisi, while Lawes continues to feature at 6, PDJ selected over Mooj and Myler gets the nod over Lamb.

15 James WILSON, 14 Ken PISI, 13 Dom WALDOUCK, 12 Luther BURRELL, 11 Vasily ARTEMYEV, 10 Stephen MYLER, 9 Lee DICKSON
1 Soane TONGA'UIHA, 2 Dylan HARTLEY (capt), 3 Paul DORAN JONES, 4 Samu MANOA, 5 Christian DAY, 6 Courtney LAWES, 7 Tom WOOD, 8 Rhys OAKLEY

Replacements
16 Mike HAYWOOD, 17 Alex WALLER, 18 Brian MUJATI, 19 Mark SORENSON, 20 Phil DOWSON, 21 Martin ROBERTS, 22 Ryan LAMB, 23 Tom MAY


Wasps Team News:

A raft of changes for Wasps. Johnson and Poff are unavailable this week seeing Launchberry switch to back row and joined by Haskell and Vunipola. Chris Bell comes in at centre, while former Glaws winger Bailey makes his first appearance for Wasps. This match will mark Tim Paynes 250th appearance for the club. The oft-maligned (and at times unfairly) prop has been a stalwart for Wasps through thick and thin.

1 Tim Payne, 2 Tom Lindsay, 3 Zak Taulafo, 4 Tom Palmer, 4 Marco Wentzel (c ), 6 Joe Launchbury, 7 James Haskell, 8 Billy Vunipola
9 Joe Simpson, 10 Nick Robinson, 11 James Bailey, 12 Chris Bell, 13 Andrea Masi, 14 Christian Wade, 15 Tommy Bell

Replacements
16 T Rhys Thomas, 17 Simon McIntyre, 18 Fabio Staibano, 19 Sam Jones, 20 James Cannon, 21 Charlie Davies, 22 Stephen Jones, 23 Elliot Daly



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Worcester Team News:

3 changes to the Warriors starting XV. Matt Kvesic makes another start at 8, Josh Matavesi comes in at 12 while Arr replaces the injured Perry at 9.

15 Chris Pennell, 14 Nikki Walker, 13 Alex Grove, 12 Josh Matavesi, 11 David Lemi, 10 Andy Goode, 9 Jonny Arr,
1 Matt Mullan, 2 Aleki Lutui, 3 John Andress, 4 James Percival, 5 Dean Schofield (c), 6 Chris Jones, 7 Sam Betty, 8 Matt Kvesic

Replacements
16 Ollie Hayes, 17 Ceri Jones, 18 James Currie, 19 Craig Gillies, 20 Semisi Taulava, 21 Ollie Frost, 22 Joe Carlisle, 23 Jon Clarke


London Irish Team News:
Tagicakibau and Paice return to the LI line-up (I thought Paice was still banned?)

1 Lahiff, 2 Paice, 3 Aulika, 4 Evans, 5 Garvey, 6 Danaher, 7 Gibson, 8 Treviranus
9 O'Leary, 10 Humphreys, 11 Yarde, 12 Shingler, 13 Joseph, 14 Tagicakibau, 15 Homer

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16. Shaun Malton; 17. Jerry Yanuyanutawa*; 18. Alan Cotter; 19. George Skivington; 20. Alex Gray; 21. Topsy Ojo*; 22. Shane Geraghty*; 23. Jack Moates




Saturday, 29 September 2012

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Sunday, 30 September 2012

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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:19 pm

Massive game for us Friday night. We really need to twin and build upon what we did well against Bath on Saturday. We looked a lot more dangerous ball in hand than we have done previously, but our penalty count was way too high and if it is similar against Worcester I can see them punishing us through Andy Goode's boot!
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Post by LondonTiger Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:22 pm

I think Worcester may just have too much at home, especially as they have started to attack as well as kick. Worcester will be desperate for a first win, while Irish desperate to ensure they can at least build on last week's performance.

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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:28 pm

If our pack can match theirs, then I think we have more behind it than they do, but it will be a tough game for sure. Having iHumph fit again is massive for us as Shingler is not up to playing 10 in the AP just yet, but is very good at 12.

My early predictions for this week are Saints, Bath, Tigers, Quins and Gloucester, although this may change once teams are announced.
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Post by EnglishReign Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:08 am

Went for all the home teams, bar Glaws away at Welsh. Although, can see Irish winning too. Tough one to call, went with home advantage.

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Post by yappysnap Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:58 pm

Saints- No one's really talked about Saints yet but they're on a roll of their own and seem to have a well balanced team capable of the very worst ugly rugby but also some lovely running stuff as well. I think their pack is going to man shame Wasps this weekend and in front of a (I assume) packed FG's their backs should be remorseless. Only issue as always for the club is fly half. Saints by 12
Irish- Worcester have been trying to mix up their game a bit this season but still look too limited for LI, if the Exiles can just get parity up front then their backs should be able to do enough to get the win, it might not be that pretty though. LI by 5
Bath- Bath have been looking pretty poor so far but luckily for them Sale are far worse. Bath by 3
Leicester- After the humiliation at the hands of the Cheifs last season expect a strong showing from Tigers. Ex should put up a fight though and make things tough, especially if Tigers can't work out how to pass still. Tigers by 7.
Saracens- I just have a bad feeling about this game, with our injuries in the backs it'll play in to Saracens kick and chase game plan and we haven't been quite clinical enough yet to counter that. Saracens by 3.
Welsh- A few games back I'd have said a bp win for Glos but now i'm not so sure, Welsh have stunned everyone so far and Glos are well known for their problems with the new clubs. Welsh by 5

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Post by stnick88 Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:02 pm

Can Welsh really make it 3 on the bounce?

Think Glos pack will have too much for them and if Glos backs get good ball they can do real damage. Would really open the league up if Welsh won though, would put huge pressure on Sale, especially if Irish won at Worcester which I think they will.

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Post by stnick88 Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:10 pm

Irish side for Worcester

1 Lahiff
2 Paice
3 Aulika
4 Evans
5 Garvey
6 Danaher
7 Gibson
8 Treviranus
9 O'Leary
10 Humphreys
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Post by LondonTiger Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:39 pm

OP updated with Friday teams (excluding LI replacements). Did something happen with Paice's ban? I thought he was out till next month at least.

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Post by Ozzy3213 Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:48 pm

Replacements: 16. Shaun Malton; 17. Jerry Yanuyanutawa*; 18. Alan Cotter; 19. George Skivington; 20. Alex Gray; 21. Topsy Ojo*; 22. Shane Geraghty*; 23. Jack Moates


Happy with that side and replacements.
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Post by SirBurger Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:52 pm

LondonTiger wrote:OP updated with Friday teams (excluding LI replacements). Did something happen with Paice's ban? I thought he was out till next month at least.

No, was a 7 week ban so included pre-season matches, so made his return against Bath as a sub. Good player to have back, especially as it looks like Lawson is injured.

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Post by stnick88 Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:54 pm

On paper Irish have the stronger side but Worc away on a Friday night isnt easy. Fancy us to sneak it though.

Londontiger Paice was back last week, he had a 5 week ban or something but think it included pre-season friendlies

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Post by LondonTiger Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:04 pm

London Irish defence has been at sixes and sevens this season - struggling to adapt to the Edwards rush?

The Worcester 3/4s will stretch them a lot more than a conservative Bath did. To me the teams look evenly matched with home advantage giving the Warriors the win.

The other game is interesting. Will be fun to see how this years fan's favourite Launchberry goes against the 2010 version, Lawes. Their England careers may be in the second row, but tomorrow they play at 6. Haskell v Wood another intriguing match up.

Wasps look strong on paper - but Saints have been greater than the sum of the parts this season and should be fairly comfortable winners.

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Post by HERSH Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:17 pm

It looks very clear cut this weekend.


So expect thrills, spills and plenty of upsets.

Long live the Magic of the Jeff. Very Happy
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Post by Ozzy3213 Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:01 am

LT

I think it is fair to say that it is taking the players some time to adapt to the system that Edwards wants in defence, but there are also two other issues that were evident in the first three games which weren't there against Bath on Saturday.

1. We had Matt Garvey back. Defensively that is massive for us. His tackle count and workrate are always high and he won the award for best defensive player at the club last season. Simply having him on the field will improve us in that area.

2. Midfield defence. In the first 3 games we had Losi at 12, and whilst as an attacking threat he offers something there, defence has never been his strong point. He missed a few first up tackles in each game which often put us on the back foot and cause gaps elsewhere as we had to scramble to recover. Shingler was much more solid there and made a big difference for us.


As long as we reduce our penalty count I think we will cope ok with what worcester can throw at us.
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Post by propdavid_london Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:51 am

Hows Geraghty getting on for Irish? Has he played yet?

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Post by stnick88 Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:39 am

he isnt match fit, and has only featured for about 10 minutes, so cant comment yet.

Humphreys had a good debut though and we looked a lot more dangerous and structured with him pulling the strings at 10. linked up well with TOL at 9.

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Post by propdavid_london Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:55 am

Thanks stnick.
On paper LI should win. Though Sixways is a tough place to go sometimes.

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Post by stnick88 Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:56 am

think it will be a close one. last weeks win should give us some confidence though.

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Post by doctor_grey Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:30 am

Northampton v Wasps
Massive trap game for Saints. Wasps could easily pull the upset, but I think Mallinder will have explained to his team the need to close out opponents early. And keep them closed out. Most likely using some simple friendly four letter words. Saints by a dozen or more.

Worcester v London Irish
Irish have to win to keep the season from going off the deep end. Worcester have to win to avoid the bottom of the table. I think this is tight as a drum. London Irish by 3.

Bath v Sale
Bath is not playing terribly good at the moment. Good news for them is Sale is in worse shape, but I think are better than their record. Should be close as well. I think Sale in an upset. By 7.

Leicester v Exeter
Is Exeter crashing back to earth? Is Leicester as boring as they showed against Sarries? Hope not for the sake of both teams. Leicester wins at home by 10.

Harlequins v Saracens
Another match of the weekend (on paper). Sarries will try to bore Quins to stupifaction. But Quins are at home and win by 2.

London Welsh v Gloucester
Gloucester are going to win this going away. Early season of joy for Oxford/London Welsh turns to a long cold winter of sadness (plus a parachute payment at the end of the season).

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Post by HongKongCherry Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:32 am

Some slightly easier calls this week I feel.

Saints will have too much forward power for Wasps at home and will win by 10.

Having seen both Wuss and Irish play this season I feel the home advantage will be the edge and Wuss will win by 5.

Bath v Sale is the real banana skin of the round. Neither are playing well and it'll be a close win to one of them... but I'll go for the draw.

Leicester will want to prove a point after being humbled by Quins and they'll win by 9.

Quins have well and truly disproved the notion they only had a good start last season due to the World Cup. Whilst I still rate Sarries I don't think they are as good a side as when they won the Jeff and Quins will win by 7.

At the start of the season every game against Welsh was going to be a 5 pointer to the other side. Glaws are going to rip a side apart when the backs finally click, but it won't be on Sunday. But i can see Glaws grinding out a sneaky win by less than 3.
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Post by doctor_grey Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:04 am

HongKongCherry wrote:............At the start of the season every game against Welsh was going to be a 5 pointer to the other side. Glaws are going to rip a side apart when the backs finally click, but it won't be on Sunday. But i can see Glaws grinding out a sneaky win by less than 3.
C'mon mate. You guys are going to have a vintage Glawster performance. Win by 20. Have faith. You played a nice game last week and I think you build on that. It's my Saints I worry about this week. This Wasps group is unpredictable and if we are not careful......

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Post by yappysnap Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:00 pm

Wasps still have a pretty poor scrum and maul though Dr, which will play right in to those nasty Saints hands!

I expect it to be pretty ugly (unless you're a forward) and Saints to win comfortably.

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Post by bluestonevedder Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:22 pm

I watched the London Irish v Bath game replay last night, I have to say, I was impressed with Garvey. Thought he put in a great, mature performance. Only thing is his fitness looked like it could be a little better. I know he's just come back from injury, so that is understandable. Looking forward to watching him this season, and hoping for an inclusion in the Six Nations EPS if all goes well...

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Post by EnglishReign Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:52 pm

I wouldn't worry about Saints, doc. For me, they look the best organised and settled side in the Jeff. Will be a great season for you lot.

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Post by Jimpy Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:57 pm

doctor_grey wrote:Northampton v Wasps
Massive trap game for Saints. Wasps could easily pull the upset, but I think Mallinder will have explained to his team the need to close out opponents early. And keep them closed out. Most likely using some simple friendly four letter words. Saints by a dozen or more.

Worcester v London Irish
Irish have to win to keep the season from going off the deep end. Worcester have to win to avoid the bottom of the table. I think this is tight as a drum. London Irish by 3.

Bath v Sale
Bath is not playing terribly good at the moment. Good news for them is Sale is in worse shape, but I think are better than their record. Should be close as well. I think Sale in an upset. By 7.

Leicester v Exeter
Is Exeter crashing back to earth? Is Leicester as boring as they showed against Sarries? Hope not for the sake of both teams. Leicester wins at home by 10.

Harlequins v Saracens
Another match of the weekend (on paper). Sarries will try to bore Quins to stupifaction. But Quins are at home and win by 2.

London Welsh v Gloucester
Gloucester are going to win this going away. Early season of joy for Oxford/London Welsh turns to a long cold winter of sadness (plus a parachute payment at the end of the season).

Leicester are anything but boring, however, Sarries have the ability to drag everyone they play down to their level in order to grind out results. That's what happened (apart from the fact it was a draw of course).

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Post by doctor_grey Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:17 pm

Jimpy,
I was having a bit 'o fun. I agree Sarries have the inate ability to make watching paint dry look exciting.

I do think Wasps have the ability to upset almost anyone the way they are playing. Credit Dai Young for that. For Saints, if they keep it tight and be patient with ball in hand they should be fine.

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Post by LondonTiger Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:23 pm

Wasps have the ability to scare teams - but 3 losses in 4 matches gives real meaning to where they are.


Rest of the teams will be avilable soon. I have to go to a very important **cough** business meeting this afternoon, so will be late in updating the OP.

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Post by doctor_grey Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:24 pm

LT,
I hope the **cough** doesn't mean you are going to see a doctor, eh???????

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Post by Jimpy Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:30 pm

LondonTiger wrote:Wasps have the ability to scare teams - but 3 losses in 4 matches gives real meaning to where they are.


Rest of the teams will be avilable soon. I have to go to a very important **cough** business meeting this afternoon, so will be late in updating the OP.

So do I, what time are they teeing off?

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Post by HERSH Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:45 pm

Welcome back Grumpy thumbsup
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Post by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:47 pm

LondonTiger wrote:Wasps have the ability to scare teams - but 3 losses in 4 matches gives real meaning to where they are.


Rest of the teams will be avilable soon. I have to go to a very important **cough** business meeting this afternoon, so will be late in updating the OP.
LT, I hope we'll be seeing you at London drinks tonite? Ale

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Post by beshocked Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:51 pm

Jimpy wrote:
doctor_grey wrote:Northampton v Wasps
Massive trap game for Saints. Wasps could easily pull the upset, but I think Mallinder will have explained to his team the need to close out opponents early. And keep them closed out. Most likely using some simple friendly four letter words. Saints by a dozen or more.

Worcester v London Irish
Irish have to win to keep the season from going off the deep end. Worcester have to win to avoid the bottom of the table. I think this is tight as a drum. London Irish by 3.

Bath v Sale
Bath is not playing terribly good at the moment. Good news for them is Sale is in worse shape, but I think are better than their record. Should be close as well. I think Sale in an upset. By 7.

Leicester v Exeter
Is Exeter crashing back to earth? Is Leicester as boring as they showed against Sarries? Hope not for the sake of both teams. Leicester wins at home by 10.

Harlequins v Saracens
Another match of the weekend (on paper). Sarries will try to bore Quins to stupifaction. But Quins are at home and win by 2.

London Welsh v Gloucester
Gloucester are going to win this going away. Early season of joy for Oxford/London Welsh turns to a long cold winter of sadness (plus a parachute payment at the end of the season).

Leicester are anything but boring, however, Sarries have the ability to drag everyone they play down to their level in order to grind out results. That's what happened (apart from the fact it was a draw of course).

There you go again. How many tries did Leicester score against Quins? 0 tries in two games is not exciting. It shows that against good defences the Tigers are toothless. At least you can comfort yourself that you can score tries vs Worcester and London Welsh, two of the AP powerhouses.

If Farrell hadn't been so woeful with the boot Leicester would have lost.

Also I was bored to death when watching Bath vs Saints. When Saints are boring as sin it is gritty and heroic is it?

Saracens have not had the monopoly on boredom this season. Pot calling the kettle black springs to mind.


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Post by Jimpy Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:55 pm

I wondered how long it would take. I've just won a bet at work, I said it would be before midday, my colleague said nobody could be that sad.

Course, as usual, you've chosen to ignore anybody else making perceived anti-Saracens comments, like Dr Grey, and decided to have a go at me instead. Do Saracens know that you're their sole representative on 606? I bet if they did, they'd change the locks...


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Post by Effervescing Elephant Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:03 pm

CHIEFS SIDE TO FACE LEICESTER TIGERS

15 Luke Arscott
14 Ian Whitten
13 Sireli Naqelevuki
12 Jason Shoemark
11 Matt Jess
10 Ignacio Mieres
9 Haydn Thomas
1 Brett Sturgess
2 Chris Whitehead
3 Carl Rimmer
4 Tom Hayes (capt)
5 James Hanks
6 Tom Johnson
7 James Scaysbrook
8 Richard Baxter

16 Simon Alcott
17 Ben Moon
18 Chris Budgen
19 Aly Muldowney
20 Ben White
21 Will Chudley
22 Gareth Steenson
23 Phil Dollman
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Post by HERSH Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:11 pm

Well done on getting a job Grumpy thumbsup
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Post by HongKongCherry Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:14 pm

doctor_grey wrote:
HongKongCherry wrote:............At the start of the season every game against Welsh was going to be a 5 pointer to the other side. Glaws are going to rip a side apart when the backs finally click, but it won't be on Sunday. But i can see Glaws grinding out a sneaky win by less than 3.
C'mon mate. You guys are going to have a vintage Glawster performance. Win by 20. Have faith. You played a nice game last week and I think you build on that. It's my Saints I worry about this week. This Wasps group is unpredictable and if we are not careful......

That would be nice, but Glaws have a habit of self-destructing away from home. Whilst this season we've had 2 very encouraging results away, I don't want to get carried away. As for Saints, stick up your jumper and maul it the whole way then you'll easily beat Wasps!
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Post by Jimpy Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:15 pm

HERSH wrote:Well done on getting a job Grumpy thumbsup

Thanks, good luck with getting a personality, a life, a decent team to support, a ground that isn't a tip, a human partner and your diet.

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Post by beshocked Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:16 pm


Back onto actual rugby discussion.

My predictions are

Saints win

Worcester win

Bath win

Leicester win

Quins win

Gloucester win

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Post by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:18 pm


Hersh and Jimpy, lay off the personal attacks on each other unless you want some time out.

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Post by HongKongCherry Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:18 pm

As for the Glaws side, here it is:
Rob Cook; Jonny May, Mike Tindall, Billy Twelvetrees, James Simpson-Daniel; Freddie Burns, Dan Robson; Nick Wood, Huia Edmonds, Rupert Harden; Tom Savage, Jim Hamilton (capt); Peter Buxton, Andy Hazell, Sione Kalamafoni

Replacements:

Koree Britton, Dan Murphy, Shaun Knight, Will James, Akapusi Qera, Dave Lewis, Henry Trinder, Martyn Thomas

Most changes are injury forced. The Duke went off against Wasps (haven't heard how bad) but I really rate Edmonds. I would have liked D'Apice to be on the bench, but Britton is a unit to have come on! Morgan has a dead leg, which gives us the opportunity of seeing K at 8 and a welcome return for Bucko. So very happy with the pack and we've got a great bench to bring on.

The only decision I find odd is dropping Trinder back to the bench. He had by far his best game of the season against Wasps, so i would have liked him to play to keep building the partnership with 36.
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Post by HERSH Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:19 pm

Who said I was talking to Jimpy?
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Post by HongKongCherry Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:26 pm

HERSH wrote:Who said I was talking to Jimpy?

Now HERSH, please don't get evicted from this site before I get the chance to gloat over another West Country victory laughing
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Post by HERSH Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:33 pm

We'll see HKC

I think losing to LI will kick start our season.
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Post by HongKongCherry Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:38 pm

HERSH wrote:We'll see HKC

I think losing to LI will kick start our season.

You never know, but as I'm right 90% of the time in these instances I'll stick to my guns Very Happy
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Post by HERSH Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:42 pm

There no need to go all Grumpy about it!!!!!

I'm sure two of the West Country clubs will win this weekend
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Post by yappysnap Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:45 pm

Quins team is up:

Harlequins team to face Saracens
Harlequins have named the team that will play Saracens in round 5 of the Aviva Premiership at The Twickenham Stoop on Sunday (kick-off 2.00pm).
There are two changes to the starting line-up of the team that defeated Leicester Tigers last week at Welford Road. Among the backs, Seb Stegmann comes in for the injured Tom Williams and in the forwards, Tom Guest starts at blindside flanker, with Maurie Fa'asavalu covering from the bench.

With Ross Chisholm unavailable through injury for up to eight weeks, Ollie Lindsay-Hague is named among the replacements from where he will hope to make his first appearance as a senior squad member following promotion from the Academy this season.

Mo Farah will be present at The Stoop on Sunday to help raise money for the Mo Farah Foundation. The double Olympic gold medallist will be interviewed on the pitch at half time and will be participating in numerous activities throughout the day.

The Harlequins ticket office will be open on Saturday between 9:30 -2pm for Sunday ticket enquires and general sales. To purchase a ticket for Sunday's match against Saracens please call 0208 410 6000.

On Sunday, the ticket phone lines will be open between 9-11am with the match day ticket office open between 12:00 - 14:15.


Harlequins team

15. Mike Brown
14. Seb Stegmann
13. Matt Hopper
12. Jordan Turner-Hall
11. Ugo Monye
10. Nick Evans
9. Danny Care

1. Joe Marler
2. Joe Gray
3. James Johnston
4. Olly Kohn
5. George Robson
6. Tom Guest
7. Chris Robshaw
8. Nick Easter

Replacements

16. Rob Buchanan
17. Mark Lambert
18. Will Collier
19. Charlie Matthews
20. Maurie Fa'asavalu
21. Karl Dickson
22. Rory Clegg
23. Ollie Lindsay-Hague

Amazed to see JTH in the starting line up but fair enough it makes our midfield D a lot better then any of his replacements stepping in. Glad to see Guest is starting, Mo looked a bit lazy in the last televised games so hopefully a bit of bench time will do him good.


On the Rugby Club the Quins coaches were saying how Wallace is chomping at the bit to get in the first team so hopefully after this game we'll see a bit more rotation and he'll get his chance.

Not sure about Stegmann starting, I still remember his woefull performance against Saracens in the BG last season, Smith or Lindsay-Hague would have given more security.

I guess the 'knock' that Lowe took is a little worse then first thought as Hopper's in there again, not a problem though as he can be electric.

COYQ's!!!!!!!!!!!

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Post by Knackeredknees Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:48 pm

Jimpy wrote:I wondered how long it would take. I've just won a bet at work, I said it would be before midday, my colleague said nobody could be that sad.

Course, as usual, you've chosen to ignore anybody else making perceived anti-Saracens comments, like Dr Grey, and decided to have a go at me instead. Do Saracens know that you're their sole representative on 606? I bet if they did, they'd change the locks...

Actually he's not, i just tend not to feed trolls

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Post by HERSH Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:51 pm

Use some of this Knackeredknees

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Post by Knackeredknees Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:55 pm

HERSH wrote:Use some of this Knackeredknees

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Cheers HERSH, may have to see if they do a bulk buy discount

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