RugbyRebels

Saracens: Goode; Maitland, Lozowski, Barritt (capt), Wyles; Farrell, Wigglesworth; M Vunipola, George, Koch, Itoje, Kruis, Isiekwe, Wray, Vunipola.

Replacements: Brits, Barrington, Figallo, Skelton, Rhodes, Spencer, Bosch, Earle.

Wasps: Le Roux; Wade, De Jongh, Gopperth, Daly; Cipriani, Robson; B Harris, Cruse, Cooper-Woolley, Launchbury (capt), Myall, Willis, Young, Hughes.

Replacements: TJ Harris, Mullan, Moore, Gaskell, Thompson, Simpson, Eastmond, Bassett.

Is Taylor injured?

No way Wasps can win, other than they do look like they can score points. Hard to see who in he Wasps pack other than Launch and JCW is going to stand up to the physicality Sarries can offer though.

Saracens should be too strong. Wouldnt rule out Wasps completely but you feel everything has to go right for them to win.

Good to see both no 8's lining up. Fingers crossed Billy comes through.

Mellsblue wrote:Is Taylor injured?

No, they just decided he's not good enough and put someone on the bench who's barely played for them. That or he's got a sore knee

Digby wrote:No way Wasps can win, other than they do look like they can score points. Hard to see who in he Wasps pack other than Launch and JCW is going to stand up to the physicality Sarries can offer though.

Willis is admittedly young, but physical; Youngs doesnt take a step back either, and I'd back their ruck breakdown if the game has width. I also think Sarries midfield could be vulnerable around Loz in an unfamiliar position. But the Sarries front 5 looks to have significant edge.

Style v substance

Hughes and Willis are both physical. Harris may be upto it as well. I'd agree we're not favourites. We could well be targeting turnovers which not only stops their attack but helps our own.

Raggs wrote:Hughes and Willis are both physical. Harris may be upto it as well. I'd agree we're not favourites. We could well be targeting turnovers which not only stops their attack but helps our own.

Yep, though Hughes must be very rusty.

Is this Hughes’ first game back?

TheNomad wrote:Is this Hughes’ first game back?

Yep. He was technically fit for the falcons, but Dai decided to give him another 2 weeks conditioning.

Banquo wrote:

Raggs wrote:Hughes and Willis are both physical. Harris may be upto it as well. I'd agree we're not favourites. We could well be targeting turnovers which not only stops their attack but helps our own.

Yep, though Hughes must be very rusty.

They are physical, but also not a match for Sarries. Width and pace might help Wasps, and the weather at least gives them a shot.

Raggs wrote:Hughes and Willis are both physical. Harris may be upto it as well. I'd agree we're not favourites. We could well be targeting turnovers which not only stops their attack but helps our own.

I think Willis and Young vs Wray and Isiekwe might be key. Two 7s vs an 8 and a lock. Anyone know who the ref is?

Puja

I want to say Doyle

I do not rate Myall. Where's Rowlands?

Simplistic answer maybe but myall is about as close to as sure thing as you can get on your own throw and gives you a chance of nicking some. I imagine that's a driving factor in a game where if we give up too much possession too easily we will get battered out of it physically.

The best way to beat sarries is to stop them having the ball!

Yep Myall is in for his lineout work I guess, he's also quite physical and throws his weight around, gives away some silly pens though.

Doyle is the ref.

Wearing our away kit is probably quite handy, I'd much rather be playing in white than black in sunny weather.

Digby wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:Is Taylor injured?

No, they just decided he's not good enough and put someone on the bench who's barely played for them. That or he's got a sore knee

It was more an opening for someone to tell me how bad the injury is. I’ve watched Harris stinking the place up for Bedford so I know he’s not first choice for a matchday squad. If you’re going to be so literal and condescending then your transformation in to Rowan is complete.

Mellsblue wrote:

Digby wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:Is Taylor injured?

No, they just decided he's not good enough and put someone on the bench who's barely played for them. That or he's got a sore knee

It was more an opening for someone to tell me how bad the injury is. I’ve watched Harris stinking the place up for Bedford so I know he’s not first choice for a matchday squad. If you’re going to be so literal and condescending then your transformation in to Rowan is complete.

In my defence I was literal and condescending long before I'd even had the misfortune to hear of Mssr Poulsen

Mellsblue wrote:

Digby wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:Is Taylor injured?

No, they just decided he's not good enough and put someone on the bench who's barely played for them. That or he's got a sore knee

It was more an opening for someone to tell me how bad the injury is. I’ve watched Harris stinking the place up for Bedford so I know he’s not first choice for a matchday squad. If you’re going to be so literal and condescending then your transformation in to Rowan is complete.

Not sure which is more terrifying. You morphing in to Rowan or Rowan morphing on to you.
Helsinki u12’s 5thXV 12 v 9 Tallin u12’s 2ndXV

Credit at least for quoting yourself in an attempt to shed you well earned rep as the English Rowan, a subtle move to be sure

Digby wrote:Credit at least for quoting yourself in an attempt to shed you well earned rep as the English Rowan, a subtle move to be sure

Haven't you already admitted that you are in fact the Welsh Rowan?

Raggs wrote:

Digby wrote:Credit at least for quoting yourself in an attempt to shed you well earned rep as the English Rowan, a subtle move to be sure

Haven't you already admitted that you are in fact the Welsh Rowan?

I'm glad a rocket might fall on your head

Digby wrote:

Raggs wrote:

Digby wrote:Credit at least for quoting yourself in an attempt to shed you well earned rep as the English Rowan, a subtle move to be sure

Haven't you already admitted that you are in fact the Welsh Rowan?

I'm glad a rocket might fall on your head

If you're going to wish that on me then I'm going to hope you get to spend all Saturday with your mother

Raggs wrote:

Digby wrote:

Raggs wrote:
Haven't you already admitted that you are in fact the Welsh Rowan?

I'm glad a rocket might fall on your head

If you're going to wish that on me then I'm going to hope you get to spend all Saturday with your mother

I shall be seeing her both Saturday and Sunday, so there

At match time on Saturday??