Bath vs Tigers: Match Thread

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 2:45 pm

This is a brill open game so far, B. Youngs has just scored a 70m try. Intense but always on the right side of the law - How the game should be played.

If you can turn this game on now!

25 minutes gone and already 4 tries.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 2:51 pm

Bath spending most of their lives offside!

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 2:53 pm

Baths scrum on top here, Munipola is struggling against wilson

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 2:56 pm

20 - 12 to the Tigers, 6 minutes left till half time. Bad miss from Donald.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 2:59 pm

Tigers try disallowed for a forward pass.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:00 pm

Bath's scrum very on top now!

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:03 pm

Try for Bath, lovely cross kick. Donald gets the conversion. 19 - 20 to the Tigers.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:04 pm

Half Time.

by Manu's Boxing Coach Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:11 pm

Dont like the way the Tigers are playing far too loose, and worryingly losing the front 5 battle.

by Hound of Harrow Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:12 pm

Agreed, this is a good game.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:13 pm

Manu's Boxing Coach wrote:Dont like the way the Tigers are playing far too loose, and worryingly losing the front 5 battle.

yeah i know what you mean, some of our big names had last week off so i'm hoping that change things in the last 20.

by formerly known as Sam Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:14 pm

I did wonder if we'd find it tough up front with no enforcer and Waldrom at 8, means we are lacking a touch of the physical. Slater and Crane off the bench should sort things out in the second half.

I'm recording this as I'm in London this weekend. Had a feeling I might be missing a cracker.

by BigTrevsbigmac Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:15 pm

What a cracking game of rugby & some great trys by both teams. Difficult to pick a winner at half time.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:21 pm

We're giving away a fair few penalties this game.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:22 pm

nice carry by Wilson.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:35 pm

Was that Attwood throwing a dissy fit? lol

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:42 pm

how the hell did the officials miss a head injury and allow play to go on so close to him??

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:43 pm

not looking good for thompston

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:44 pm

what are the chances of Wilson going on the england tour? been impressed with him today.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:51 pm

surely Bath were off there feet??

by formerly known as Sam Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:53 pm

I'd have thought he'd tour as he was on the bench in the 6N.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 3:54 pm

formerly known as Sam wrote:I'd have thought he'd tour as he was on the bench in the 6N.

ah right, didn't know that. This is going to be close end

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 4:00 pm

bugger!!!

lovely fend by louw though

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 4:01 pm

do think Bath will be loads better without Donald next season

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 4:08 pm

ref shouts leave it, Bath carry on, play on...

Bit of strange call, otherwise a brilliant game. well done to Bath

by Hound of Harrow Sat 20 Apr 2013, 4:18 pm

Blydi hell Tiggers, how did you feck that up at the end!

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 4:19 pm

Hound of Harrow wrote:Blydi hell Tiggers, how did you feck that up at the end!

it should of been a pen at the end to tigers, the ref shouted leave it and yet bath carried on. should of been a pen.

by Bathman_in_London Sat 20 Apr 2013, 5:14 pm

Good game on a sunny day!
Nice to see the forwards putting in a shift, Wilson raised his game as did others.
So just need to do the same to sarries next week...

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 5:20 pm

Bathman_in_London wrote:Good game on a sunny day!
Nice to see the forwards putting in a shift, Wilson raised his game as did others.
So just need to do the same to sarries next week...

thought Wilson did excellent today, as did louw

by Manu's Boxing Coach Sat 20 Apr 2013, 5:59 pm

Should we tigers be worried by this result? Slightly concerned with the front 5 and how we dealt with Bath's defensive press, Flood still needs to learn to take a step back sometimes. Or is it a case of good performance, but just got pipped by a side desperate for a victory, dust ourselves down and move on?

by **LondonTiger** Sat 20 Apr 2013, 6:12 pm

Mulipola struggled - we will continue to miss Ayerza for the next few games. Other than that we played pretty well (excepting of course Hawkins attempt to tackle Louw). We have played much worse than that and won easily.

by Hound of Harrow Sat 20 Apr 2013, 6:49 pm

nathan wrote:
Hound of Harrow wrote:Blydi hell Tiggers, how did you feck that up at the end!

it should of been a pen at the end to tigers, the ref shouted leave it and yet bath carried on. should of been a pen.

I kind of thought the same thing, but there was a lot of faffing around at that ruck with no one protecting the ball.

by Jenifer McLadyboy Sat 20 Apr 2013, 7:01 pm

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 7:04 pm

Hound of Harrow wrote:
nathan wrote:
Hound of Harrow wrote:Blydi hell Tiggers, how did you feck that up at the end!

it should of been a pen at the end to tigers, the ref shouted leave it and yet bath carried on. should of been a pen.

I kind of thought the same thing, but there was a lot of faffing around at that ruck with no one protecting the ball.

yeah true, i may of been moaning about the ref but i still think bath were good for the win. It was an entertaining game which is always good!

by sirtidychris Sat 20 Apr 2013, 7:17 pm

Literally gob smacked, 4 try bonus point win, never thought we stood a chance especially given the players missing. Well done bath.

by Guest Sat 20 Apr 2013, 8:52 pm

Impressed by Devoto and Williams had a good game keeping tabs on Tuilagi. I hope we can keep hold of Heathcote as he has such a wise head on young shoulders in the way he plays.
The whole pack plus subs all played well for the whole game and actually got better as the second half went on and the tigers seemed to visibly wilt in that last quarter.

Good to get another home win but we must sort out the away games as the L Welsh and Sale games that we should have won have had a big impact on our league position.

by nathan Sat 20 Apr 2013, 8:58 pm

I think the biggest improvement bath can make is getting rid of Donald, next season i think bath could push for a top four.

by PJHolybloke Sat 20 Apr 2013, 11:27 pm

LondonTiger wrote:Mulipola struggled - we will continue to miss Ayerza for the next few games. Other than that we played pretty well (excepting of course Hawkins attempt to tackle Louw). We have played much worse than that and won easily.

by **LondonTiger** Sun 21 Apr 2013, 12:08 am

PJHolybloke wrote:
LondonTiger wrote:Mulipola struggled - we will continue to miss Ayerza for the next few games. Other than that we played pretty well (excepting of course Hawkins attempt to tackle Louw). We have played much worse than that and won easily.

Are you offended? Not sure why, that we played well yet lost is real credit to how well Bath did.

by Big Sun 21 Apr 2013, 7:29 am

Manu's Boxing Coach wrote:Should we tigers be worried by this result? Slightly concerned with the front 5 and how we dealt with Bath's defensive press, Flood still needs to learn to take a step back sometimes. Or is it a case of good performance, but just got pipped by a side desperate for a victory, dust ourselves down and move on?

I'm not overly concerned myself. Bath played really well, and it was always going to be tough when they have everything to play for and we have a home semi all but in the bag.

by yappysnap Sun 21 Apr 2013, 9:35 am

nathan wrote:
Hound of Harrow wrote:Blydi hell Tiggers, how did you feck that up at the end!

it should of been a pen at the end to tigers, the ref shouted leave it and yet bath carried on. should of been a pen.

To be fair he did exactly the same for Tigers a number of times through out the game, Wiggs was very lenient at the breakdown and let both teams contest well.

Congrats Bath, an epic win and Louw played a stormer after all the hype Wink

by **LondonTiger** Sun 21 Apr 2013, 9:39 am

I thought Wilson was the cornerstone for Bath. He completely dominated Mulipola.

Hopefully we can bounce back from this and secure a home semi against the Winners of Quins/Saints. I am guessing that match will be on TV so will follow updates on my phone from WR.

Of course Bath could still turn-over Sarries I guess.

by nathan Sun 21 Apr 2013, 9:52 am

yappysnap wrote:
nathan wrote:
Hound of Harrow wrote:Blydi hell Tiggers, how did you feck that up at the end!

it should of been a pen at the end to tigers, the ref shouted leave it and yet bath carried on. should of been a pen.

To be fair he did exactly the same for Tigers a number of times through out the game, Wiggs was very lenient at the breakdown and let both teams contest well.

Congrats Bath, an epic win and Louw played a stormer after all the hype

My issue with that instance is that he communicated one thing, but acted in a different way. But as I said before, bath fully deserved there win.

by PJHolybloke Sun 21 Apr 2013, 7:24 pm

LondonTiger wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
LondonTiger wrote:Mulipola struggled - we will continue to miss Ayerza for the next few games. Other than that we played pretty well (excepting of course Hawkins attempt to tackle Louw). We have played much worse than that and won easily.

Are you offended? Not sure why, that we played well yet lost is real credit to how well Bath did.

No, LT, I'm not offended, I just read it a little differently. I read it as "Tigers played well enough to win the game." Fair dues though, that was my mistake.

by yappysnap Sun 21 Apr 2013, 7:52 pm

Yea Wilson wad quality, I've never seen him so fired up and confrontational but its great! And a welcome relief from Coles overly quiet character.

by yappysnap Sun 21 Apr 2013, 7:53 pm

nathan wrote:
yappysnap wrote:
nathan wrote:
Hound of Harrow wrote:Blydi hell Tiggers, how did you feck that up at the end!

it should of been a pen at the end to tigers, the ref shouted leave it and yet bath carried on. should of been a pen.

To be fair he did exactly the same for Tigers a number of times through out the game, Wiggs was very lenient at the breakdown and let both teams contest well.

Congrats Bath, an epic win and Louw played a stormer after all the hype

My issue with that instance is that he communicated one thing, but acted in a different way. But as I said before, bath fully deserved there win.

He did exactly the same for Salvi, going as far as to slap him on the back to get him to leave the ball.

by nathan Sun 21 Apr 2013, 9:45 pm

yappysnap wrote:
nathan wrote:
yappysnap wrote:
nathan wrote:
Hound of Harrow wrote:Blydi hell Tiggers, how did you feck that up at the end!

it should of been a pen at the end to tigers, the ref shouted leave it and yet bath carried on. should of been a pen.

To be fair he did exactly the same for Tigers a number of times through out the game, Wiggs was very lenient at the breakdown and let both teams contest well.

Congrats Bath, an epic win and Louw played a stormer after all the hype

My issue with that instance is that he communicated one thing, but acted in a different way. But as I said before, bath fully deserved there win.

He did exactly the same for Salvi, going as far as to slap him on the back to get him to leave the ball.

think we may be talking about different instances. Bath were told to leave it, then carried on and also played the scrum half.

by munkian Mon 22 Apr 2013, 7:44 am

Bath are in talks with Gavlar Yahoo

by **LondonTiger** Mon 22 Apr 2013, 8:27 am

munkian wrote:Bath are in talks with Gavlar

and Cipriani.

by nathan Mon 22 Apr 2013, 9:04 am

LondonTiger wrote:
munkian wrote:Bath are in talks with Gavlar

and Cipriani.

I'm not sure if either of your are joking, but they have both heathcote and ford.

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