Challenge Cup Weekend

[Beasties]

Ulster showed their experience by controlling that last quarter. Saints made some costly errors and overplayed at times.
Freeman looks the dogs b*******s to me. I think this lad is the real deal.
Mitchell is looking high quality.

Been saying that about Freeman for ages.

You have. He's got some skills and the priceless ability to do something unexpected (in a good way).

[Adam_P]

They're tremendous prospects and you could also include Josh Hodge.

There's just something about Freeman. He looks so comfortable on the ball and so aware of whats on. But then Steward has taken to top level rugby like a duck to water and Parton is starting to blossom now.

Agree with that on Freeman, he just looks so relaxed on the ball and so far seems to pretty much always make the right decision and execute skills very well. Seems a very intelligent player

[Timbo]

Freeman and Sleightholme will, fitness permitting, both play for England I’m sure.

[Banquo]

Freeman and Sleightholme will, fitness permitting, both play for England I’m sure.

yep, both only 20, but show more years in their play imo.

[Puja]

I have somehow failed to see anything of Freeman - I obviously have not been watching enough Saints. Is he tall/short, fast/honest, basics, footwork, genuine or Mike Brown?

Puja

[FKAS]

I have somehow failed to see anything of Freeman - I obviously have not been watching enough Saints. Is he tall/short, fast/honest, basics, footwork, genuine or Mike Brown?

Puja

Those things are relative. He's pretty normal build compared to the rest of the Saints backline so I'd guess around six foot or just over. Not going to be comparable to Steward who looks like a forward that got lost. Freeman seems pretty quick and a nice runner. I'd like to see a bit more of him and I'm hoping that comes against Tigers in a couple of weeks. I'm sure the Ford spiral bomb with a Freddie Steward kick chase will give us a good indication of what he's like under the high ball.

[Adam_P]

[Timbo]

Pulling away from Lowry there, who made the Quins defence look like statues last week.

[Puja]

Draw for the semi-finals done:
Leicester vs Ulster
and
Bath vs Montpellier

Tough matches for both English sides, but a home draw won't hurt and you'd say both are capable on their day.

Puja

[FKAS]

Draw for the semi-finals done:
Leicester vs Ulster
and
Bath vs Montpellier

Tough matches for both English sides, but a home draw won't hurt and you'd say both are capable on their day.

Puja

I'd expect all the teams left in it to fancy their chances in that draw.