Pre Season News

[Epaminondas Pules]

Chiefs name two sides for a double header against London Scottish and Cornish Pirates.

A few U20s in there and Jack Forsythe (ex Wuss flanker) plus U18 graduate Nick Lilley who is going to be some player!

Exeter Chiefs v London Scottish:

15 Josh Hodge

14 Campbell Ridl

13 Ben Hammersley

12 Joe Hawkins

11 Kian Gentry

10 Will Haydon-Wood

9 Sam Maunder


1 Scott Sio (c)

2 Max Norey

3 Josh Iosefa-Scott

4 Joe Bailey

5 Lewis Pearson

6 Richard Capstick

7 Martin Moloney

8 Kane James


Replacements:

16 Jack Yeandle

17 Billy Keast

18 Jimmy Roots

19 Oscar Beckerleg

20 Jack Forsythe

21 Tom Cairns

22 Ben Coen

23 Nick Lilley

24 Noah Fenton

17 Josh Mann

20 Louie Gulley


Exeter Chiefs v Cornish Pirates:

15 Dan John

14 Paul Brown-Bampoe

13 Zack Wimbush

12 Will Rigg

11 Olly Woodburn

10 Harvey Skinner

9 Tom Cairns


1 Will Goodrick-Clarke

2 Dan Frost

3 Ehren Painter

4 Jack Dunne

5 Rusi Tuima

6 Finn Worley-Brady

7 Jacques Vermeulen (c)

8 Greg Fisilau


Replacements:

16 Jack Innard

17 Kwenzo Blose

18 Marcus Street

19 Eoin O’Connor

20 Lucas Dorrell

21 Niall Armstrong

22 Ben Coen

23 Nick Lilley

17 Josh Mann

19 Louie Gulley

21 Noah Fenton

[Oakboy]

Still no outstanding halfbacks, then?

[Puja]

I'll be honest, I had thought Sam Maunder was one of the players who'd been released end of last season.

Puja

[FKAS]

Still no outstanding halfbacks, then?

I thought Haydon-Wood was developing into a decent flyhalf at Newcastle, the move to Wasps was an awful decision on his part and his agent wants shooting for setting that one up. Even without the bankruptcy Wasps had three more experienced 10 options in the squad. I still think given a run of games he'd displace Baxter's love child at 10 and Chiefs would do better.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Sale beat Caldy away 24 v 42

Sale Sharks Starting XV:  

15. Luke James, 14. Obi Ene, 13. Rekeiti Ma’asi White, 12. Joe Bedlow, 11. Alex Wills, 10. Tom Curtis ©, 9. Nye Thomas, 1. Tumy Onasanya, 2. Ethan Caine, 3. Patrice Bell, 4. Ben Bamber, 5. Tom Burrow, 6. Will Riley, 7. Tristan Woodman, 8. Rouban Birch.  

Replacements:  

16. Harry Thompson, 17. Ralph McEachran, 18. Tye Raymont, 19. Le Roux Roets, 20. Jos Gilmore, 21. Yande Nkonge, 22. Will Wootton, 23. Osian Roberts, 24. Tom O’Flaherty, 25. Albert Bradshaw.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Chiefs beat L Scottish 45 v 19. Lilley came on as a blood replacement and promptly scored. Chiefs pack just too control and Scottish wilted.

[Puja]

Chiefs beat L Scottish 45 v 19. Lilley came on as a blood replacement and promptly scored. Chiefs pack just too control and Scottish wilted.

The board's new messiah!

Puja

[Epaminondas Pules]

Chiefs win the second 46 v 24.

[Puja]

Thanks EP. Do very much appreciate the knowledge.

Puja

[Beasties]

Chiefs beat L Scottish 45 v 19. Lilley came on as a blood replacement and promptly scored. Chiefs pack just too control and Scottish wilted.

The board's new messiah!

Puja

How long are we giving him in the hot seat?
#justiceforWimbush

[Epaminondas Pules]

Chiefs beat L Scottish 45 v 19. Lilley came on as a blood replacement and promptly scored. Chiefs pack just too control and Scottish wilted.

The board's new messiah!

Puja

How long are we giving him in the hot seat?
#justiceforWimbush

To be fair Wimbush scored in the pirates game to take over the messianic top spot

[Epaminondas Pules]

I'll be honest, I had thought Sam Maunder was one of the players who'd been released end of last season.

Puja

18 months on the injury sidelines after that horrible knee injury at the Rec.

[francoisfou]

Many Tuilagi is injured (quelle surprise!) and will be absent for 6-8 weeks. He injured his hand in Bayonne’s friendly match against Biarritz and will miss the opening of the Top14 season on September the 7th.

[FKAS]

Leicester Tigers have named an extended squad for Friday night’s pre-season fixture against Nottingham Archers at 7:30pm at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

The 30-player group features plenty of first-team experience with the likes of Jack van Poortvliet, Ollie Hassell-Collins and Hanro Liebenberg included in the squad.

2024/25 recruits Izaia Perese, Nicky Smith, Ben Volavola and Will Wand are also named to make their first appearance in Tigers colours.

BACKS
Jack van Poortvliet
Tom Whiteley
Jamie Shillcock
Ben Volavola
Dan Kelly
Solomone Kata
Joseph Woodward
Izaia Perese
Will Wand
Charlie Myall
Josh Bassett
Ollie Hassell-Collins
Malelili Satala
Mike Brown

FORWARDS
Archie van der Flier
Nicky Smith
James Whitcombe
Charlie Clare
Finn Theobald-Thomas
Archie Vanes
Tim Hoyt
Will Hurd
Tom Manz
Côme Joussain
Harry Wells
Hanro Liebenberg
Sam Williams
Emeka Ilione
Kyle Hatherell
Olly Cracknell

[Puja]

Leicester Tigers have named an extended squad for Friday night’s pre-season fixture against Nottingham Archers at 7:30pm at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

Côme Joussain is a new name on me - a google says he's a French lock we've picked up from Nottingham. All the pages I can find about him make sure to mention that he's JIFF-qualified (presumably penned by his agent), which suggests if he's any kind of success he'll be heading straight back to France, but nice to see we're still looking at talent from the Championship.

Any news on Anthony Watson's fitness?

Puja

[Epaminondas Pules]

Leicester Tigers have named an extended squad for Friday night’s pre-season fixture against Nottingham Archers at 7:30pm at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

The 30-player group features plenty of first-team experience with the likes of Jack van Poortvliet, Ollie Hassell-Collins and Hanro Liebenberg included in the squad.

2024/25 recruits Izaia Perese, Nicky Smith, Ben Volavola and Will Wand are also named to make their first appearance in Tigers colours.

BACKS
Jack van Poortvliet
Tom Whiteley
Jamie Shillcock
Ben Volavola
Dan Kelly
Solomone Kata
Joseph Woodward
Izaia Perese
Will Wand
Charlie Myall
Josh Bassett
Ollie Hassell-Collins
Malelili Satala
Mike Brown

FORWARDS
Archie van der Flier
Nicky Smith
James Whitcombe
Charlie Clare
Finn Theobald-Thomas
Archie Vanes
Tim Hoyt
Will Hurd
Tom Manz
Côme Joussain
Harry Wells
Hanro Liebenberg
Sam Williams
Emeka Ilione
Kyle Hatherell
Olly Cracknell

Woody played touch with us a few times during the off season. Jeez he’s got skills! And such a cracking lad! Really hope he kicks on and takes his opportunities!

[FKAS]

Leicester Tigers have named an extended squad for Friday night’s pre-season fixture against Nottingham Archers at 7:30pm at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

Côme Joussain is a new name on me - a google says he's a French lock we've picked up from Nottingham. All the pages I can find about him make sure to mention that he's JIFF-qualified (presumably penned by his agent), which suggests if he's any kind of success he'll be heading straight back to France, but nice to see we're still looking at talent from the Championship.

Any news on Anthony Watson's fitness?

Puja

I'm pretty sure we've borrowed Joussain before. He's on a dual registration with us and Notts. Has been training with Tigers during pre season but will probably be back with Notts shortly to play Championship games.

Sam Williams is an interesting one. He's been playing BUCS for Notts Trent then last summer got dual registration with Notts. Could be interesting if he's a bit of a later developer. Looks stocky in the pictures, hopefully an 8 though given the reports from the Tigers open training session were that Hatherall and Cracknell were packing down at 8 it would well be he's openside cover for Ilione.

EP, with Joe Woodward do you think he'll remain a specialist 12 or do you think he'll branch out and play a bit of 10 or 13 as well?

[Epaminondas Pules]

Leicester Tigers have named an extended squad for Friday night’s pre-season fixture against Nottingham Archers at 7:30pm at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

Côme Joussain is a new name on me - a google says he's a French lock we've picked up from Nottingham. All the pages I can find about him make sure to mention that he's JIFF-qualified (presumably penned by his agent), which suggests if he's any kind of success he'll be heading straight back to France, but nice to see we're still looking at talent from the Championship.

Any news on Anthony Watson's fitness?

Puja

I'm pretty sure we've borrowed Joussain before. He's on a dual registration with us and Notts. Has been training with Tigers during pre season but will probably be back with Notts shortly to play Championship games.

Sam Williams is an interesting one. He's been playing BUCS for Notts Trent then last summer got dual registration with Notts. Could be interesting if he's a bit of a later developer. Looks stocky in the pictures, hopefully an 8 though given the reports from the Tigers open training session were that Hatherall and Cracknell were packing down at 8 it would well be he's openside cover for Ilione.

EP, with Joe Woodward do you think he'll remain a specialist 12 or do you think he'll branch out and play a bit of 10 or 13 as well?

I think he’ll stay 12. He can play 10 at a stretch and might branch to 13 occasionally.

[FKAS]

If he can slot into 10 as well that could be advantageous given the lack of flyhalf options in the squad. He looks a classy player, hopefully he gets more game time this season.

[TheNomad]

13. Rekeiti Ma’asi White

Will watch his progress this season with interest - I was impressed quite a few times when I saw him at age grade. Fingers crossed he makes the step up.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Quins v Montpellier

1. Els
2. Walker
3. Kerrod
4. Launchbury
5. Lewies
6. Trenholm
7. W. Evans
8. Chisholm
9. Porter
10. J. Evans
11. Cleaves
12. Anyanwu
13. Beard
14. David
15. T. Green

[Epaminondas Pules]

Full squad:
Forwards:

James Chisholm

Jordan Els

Will Evans

George Hammond

Irne Herbst

Will Hobson

Nathan Jibulu

Jack Kenningham

Simon Kerrod

Titi Lamositele

Joe Launchbury

Tom Lawday

Stephan Lewies

Jack Musk

Tom Osborne

Jack Walker

Archie White

Will Trenholm

Backs:

Lennox Anyanwu

Oscar Beard

Jamie Benson

Bryn Bradley

Cassius Cleaves

Nick David

Jarrod Evans

Lewis Gjaltema

Tyrone Green

Hayden Hyde

Will Joseph

Will Porter

Connor Slevin

Roma Zheng

Jake Murray

Guy Rogers

[FKAS]

Is it just me or does "Guy Rogers" sound like the type of name you put on the team sheet for a ringer. Next week they'll have Toby Lerone down as well.

[Banquo]

Full squad:
Forwards:

James Chisholm

Jordan Els

Will Evans

George Hammond

Irne Herbst

Will Hobson

Nathan Jibulu

Jack Kenningham

Simon Kerrod

Titi Lamositele

Joe Launchbury

Tom Lawday

Stephan Lewies

Jack Musk

Tom Osborne

Jack Walker

Archie White

Will Trenholm

Backs:

Lennox Anyanwu

Oscar Beard

Jamie Benson

Bryn Bradley

Cassius Cleaves

Nick David

Jarrod Evans

Lewis Gjaltema

Tyrone Green

Hayden Hyde

Will Joseph

Will Porter

Connor Slevin

Roma Zheng

Jake Murray

Guy Rogers

great for Benson, superb for us last season, hopefully his knee is recovering well

[Puja]

Is it just me or does "Guy Rogers" sound like the type of name you put on the team sheet for a ringer. Next week they'll have Toby Lerone down as well.

Alan Player.
AN Other

Puja