Leicester Tigers v Castres

[Tigersman]

That was a fine turnover.

God this is a shit backline. Worth has done some things but doesn't have the acceleration to get away.

[p/d]

I take it Brady was signed for his kick chase game

How excited did you get when Harrison emerged from that maul with the ball?

Had hoped to see more hair swishing as he cantered towards the try line

[fivepointer]

This is an incoherent mess. were the Tigers players introduced to each other just before kick off?

[Tigersman]

Bateman for 10!!!!!

[Mellsblue]

I take it Brady was signed for his kick chase game

How excited did you get when Harrison emerged from that maul with the ball?

Had hoped to see more hair swishing as he cantered towards the try line

It did lack his usual panache.

[p/d]

Bateman for 10!!!!!

Miles better than Ford

[Tigersman]

Well better get ready.

I blame the Ref.

[16th man]

How the hell do you watch that video and not see the forearm smash?

[Mellsblue]

Nothing in that. Pen is the correct decision.

[p/d]

Nothing in that. Pen is the correct decision.

Not sure. For Tigers sake Ford should have been red carded

[Tigersman]

Simmons playing miles better than Harrison.

[Mellsblue]

Nothing in that. Pen is the correct decision.

Not sure. For Tigers sake Ford should have been red carded

Technically it’s at least a yellow but common sense says it was an innocuous swipe and they’re all big boys.
J Ford found his level in the Champ.

[p/d]

Simmons playing miles better than Harrison.

Thinking the same thing. Looks a tidy prospect

[Tigersman]

Simmons playing miles better than Harrison.

Thinking the same thing. Looks a tidy prospect

Yeh he is highly rated so not surpised.

Quite similar to Ben Youngs when he first hit the scene but has a more sympathetic pass.

[Mellsblue]

but has a more sympathetic pass.

This is a, ummm, sympathetic way of putting it.

[p/d]

Too late for Tait to come on and turn the tide?

[Banquo]

Castres cannot go through either so they will probably play a reduced strength side.

Nothing against Tigers resting so many. Its a bit of a gamble and could potentially backfire, but giving young/fringe players a chance isnt the worst thing to do. Its not as if the "1st XV" have been tearing it up.

Irrespective of the result, MOC should give most of this team another run out next week at home.

what's backfiring in this case?

ah, this is what you meant. Though I guess its another nail in the latest regimes coffin

[Tigersman]

Tigers need to rip of the bandaid fast now, would start a thread with a big rant from the top down but don't want to bore people.

[Banquo]

Tigers need to rip of the bandaid fast now, would start a thread with a big rant from the top down but don't want to bore people.

Doesnt stop many of us

[Mellsblue]

Tigers need to rip of the bandaid fast now, would start a thread with a big rant from the top down but don't want to bore people.

Doesnt stop any of us

Fixed that for you.

[fivepointer]

Castres cannot go through either so they will probably play a reduced strength side.

Nothing against Tigers resting so many. Its a bit of a gamble and could potentially backfire, but giving young/fringe players a chance isnt the worst thing to do. Its not as if the "1st XV" have been tearing it up.

Irrespective of the result, MOC should give most of this team another run out next week at home.

what's backfiring in this case?

ah, this is what you meant. Though I guess its another nail in the latest regimes coffin

i gave up watching shortly after h/t. But feel sympathy for the players who were basically sent out on a wing and a prayer. That side was not selected nor properly prepared to contest the fixture. They really did look like a scratch side put together at the last minute. Players and supporters deserve better. They should be selected again next week for the final home tie but i bet they wont.

[francoisfou]

I was at the game ........ I think, but must have dropped off after Castres scored a try after 47 seconds!