Worcester Warriors v Leicester Tigers PRC (Saturday)

[Tigersman]

Warriors | 15 Scott van Breda, 14 Perry Humphreys, 13 Ashley Beck, 12 Ryan Mills, 11 Dean Hammond, 10 Jono Lance, 9 Michael Heaney, 1 Ethan Waller, 2 Isaac Miller, 3 Conor Carey, 4 James Scott, 5 Graham Kitchener, 6 Ted Hill, 7 Caleb Montgomery, 8 GJ van Velze (C).

Replacements | 16 Beck Cutting, 17 Ryan Bower, 18 Farai Mudariki, 19 Michael Fatialofa, 20 Sam Lewis, 21 Gareth Simpson, 22 Jamie Shillcock, 23 Alex Hearle.

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Leicester Tigers | 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Sam Aspland-Robinson, 13 Joe Thomas, 12 Tom Hardwick, 11 11 Andy Forsyth, 10 Sam Costelow, 9 Jack Van Poortvliet, 1 Facundo Gigena, 2 Charlie Clare, 3 Gaston Cortes, 4 George Martin, 5 Harry Wells (C), 6 Sam Lewis, 7 Tommy Reffell, 8 Ifereimi Boladau.

Replacements | 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 17 Keston Lines, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Cameron Jordan, 20 Thom Smith, 21 Jonny Law, 22 Johnny McPhillips, 23 George Worth

George Martin only just turned 18 a couple months ago.
in fact 5 of them are still only 18.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Martin has had a beard since he was about 7!! So quality youngsters in that lineup. Steward looks a class act, as does Costello. Refell and Smith are the main reasons they let will Evans go. Looking forward to seeing how they get on.

[Banquo]

Martin has had a beard since he was about 7!! So quality youngsters in that lineup. Steward looks a class act, as does Costello. Refell and Smith are the main reasons they let will Evans go. Looking forward to seeing how they get on.

What is more important is what happens when the 1st team get back in action if some of these lads go well. Is there any sign of a change in 'policy'?
I played against and with the Tigers 9's dad

[Epaminondas Pules]

Seems to be, or what we’re hearing, but only time will tell. I do think some of last years U18’s will force their hand somewhat, especially Steward and Martin and maybe Costello and Browning.

[Banquo]

Seems to be, or what we’re hearing, but only time will tell. I do think some of last years U18’s will force their hand somewhat, especially Steward and Martin and maybe Costello and Browning.

Its a good point that the youngsters do have to make their case on the park, rather than 'us' quixotically wishing they were magically in the 2st team.