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TheNomad wrote:TdG is doing quite well it looks like

Pity about his Alex Goode moment yesterday.
Running the ball back, picked his spot to attack, accelerated, realised the defence was organised there, slowed right down, danced a little jig, got knocked backwards.

Generally though if he turns into a pacey Alex Goode, I'll be very happy, and moments like the above should be easily coachable

fivepointer wrote:Big 5 pt win.
Bath took their chances, were excellent in the set piece and defended doggedly.
Spencer's control at 9 crucial.

Yep. Bath are looking very well-drilled and organised even when they’ve rotated. If Henry Thomas can get back to fitness, it will also lighten the load on Stuart who looks tired after a strong start to the rebooted season.

Finge players like Matavesi and Reid the up-and-coming players like TdG, Redpath and Bayliss have really stepped up.

Right now, I wouldn’t put it past them making the final.

A massive blow for Sale to lose Lood de Jager for so long (about six months) he's been super impressive (if not quite error free) so far even if that's not exactly a surprise

Digby wrote:A massive blow for Sale to lose Lood de Jager for so long (about six months) he's been super impressive (if not quite error free) so far even if that's not exactly a surprise

Yep. Brought in to address a significant weakness in our line out and to massively improve the second row.

Big loss. With him I'd have given us a shot vs Exeter in a one off final. As yesterday shows, without him we're going to be hanging on to 4th and getting a doing at Sandy park in the semis if we manage it.

16th man wrote:

Digby wrote:A massive blow for Sale to lose Lood de Jager for so long (about six months) he's been super impressive (if not quite error free) so far even if that's not exactly a surprise

Yep. Brought in to address a significant weakness in our line out and to massively improve the second row.

Big loss. With him I'd have given us a shot vs Exeter in a one off final. As yesterday shows, without him we're going to be hanging on to 4th and getting a doing at Sandy park in the semis if we manage it.

It's his carrying game I've been really enjoying, the set piece looked a work in progress

I think the bigger worry for de Jager is the repetition of an already similar injury. You can’t avoid using your shoulders in rugby (although some have tried quite hard), so you’re continually putting a weak spot in the firing line.

Unfortunately that’s more or less what happened with Jack Clifford’s enforced retirement.

TheNomad wrote:TdG is doing quite well it looks like

Finally, a full back at Bath







(someone had to)

Danno wrote:

TheNomad wrote:TdG is doing quite well it looks like

Finally, a full back at Bath

Played 10/12 at junior level (and son of a 12) - so that might confuse people

where might he play long term if Redpath is also seen as a centre? Would it be at 10?

TdG is being groomed as a fullback now, where he's looked a natural. It was only initially when England were trying to fit as many as possible of Smith, Vunipola, Redpath and DeGlanville into the tean

Which Tyler wrote:TdG is being groomed as a fullback now, where he's looked a natural. It was only initially when England were trying to fit as many as possible of Smith, Vunipola, Redpath and DeGlanville into the tean

How good a runner is he? How is he under the high ball?

Faster than I thought
Not really tested yet