Premiership Rugby Cup midweek games

[Puja]

Leicester vs Irish:

TIGERS: 15. Bryce Hegarty; 14 Joe Browning, 13. Kini Murimurivalu, 12. Juan Pablo Socino, 11. Hosea Saumaki; 10. Dan Lancaster, 9. Sam Edwards; 1. Francois van Wyk, 2. Charlie Clare, 3. Will Hurd, 4. Tomiwa Agbongbon, 5. Lewis Chessum, 6. Emeka Ilione, 7. Olly Robinson, 8. Sean Jansen
Replacements: 16. Tom Cowan-Dickie, 17. Dan Richardson, 18. Tim Hoyt, 19. Finn Carnduff, 20. Simon Koroiyadi, 21. Jonny Law, 22. Joseph Woodward, 23. Jacob Cusick

LONDON IRISH: 15 Henry Arundell, 14 Cillian Redmond, 13 Will Joseph, 12 Phil Cokanasiga, 11 Michael Dykes, 10 Noel Reid, 9 Hugh O’Sullivan, 1 Allan Dell, 2 Mike Willemse, 3 Ciaran Parker, 4 Chandler Cunningham-South, 5 Jack Cooke (c), 6 Ben Donnell, 7 Lucas Brooke, 8 Josh Smart.

Replacements: 16 Tadgh McElroy, 17 Facundo Gigena, 18 Luke Green, 19 Chunya Munga, 20 Ben Atkins, 21 Caolan Englefield, 22 Jacob Atkins, 23 Alex Harmes.

[Puja]

Great scheduling, putting the game on Tuesday, immediately after Leicester played on Sunday. Still, the depth of the Leicester squad at the moment gives a bit of experience in Hegarty, Muri, Socino, Saumaki, van Wyk, Clare, and Robinson. Some exciting young talents around that structure too - first starts for Browning, Ilione, and Chessum the Younger, and looking forward to seeing more of Lancaster and Edwards at half-back. Didn't know Agbongbon could play lock though - could be a bit of a lightweight second row there.

Off the bench there's a load of age-grade names with burgeoning reps - be keen to see Woodward and Koroiyadi play as I've heard lots and seen nothing of them so far.

Irish also busting out the youth as well with Brooke, Joseph, Arundell, et al all getting a go. Odd that Munga's on the bench behind Cunningham-South - although just checked and he played at the weekend which explains it. Irish played on Saturday, but that's not a great deal better for recovery.

Actually interested in this game given the youngsters on display - is it on television anywhere?

Puja

[Which Tyler]

I assume they're on PRTV no? Or are they still in the trial phase?
If so, there's enough kids out there that I might try to watch - though I suspect Wuss will be going full force in an attempt to get something out of this season - in which case, I've no interest in watching a Pythonesque teachers vs students match

[Gloskarlos]

Gloucester side

15. Reece Dunn *
14. Alex Morgan *
13. Louis Hillman-Cooper *
12. Giorgi Kveseladze
11. Jacob Morris *
10. George Barton (c) *
9. Stephen Varney *

1. Olly Adkins *
2. Henry Walker *
3. Bryan O’Connor *
4. Arthur Clark *
5. Alex Craig *
6. Freddie Thomas *
7. Harry Taylor *
8. Jack Clement *

16. Seb Blake *
17. Conor Maguire
18. Jenson Boughton *
19. Cameron Jordan *
20. Wian Conradie
21. Matty Jones *
22. Tom Seabrook *
23. Morgan Adderly-Jones *

*Denotes Academy player or graduate from the Gloucester Rugby Academy.

[Gloskarlos]

V Bristol

15. Rich Lane (3 apps), 14. Toby Fricker (24 apps), 13. Jack Bates (16 apps), 12. Sam Bedlow (43 apps), 11. Henry Purdy (38 apps), 10. Jac Lloyd (1 app), 9. Theo Strang (8 apps); 1. Ash Challenger (7 apps), 2. Bryan Byrne (28 apps), 3. George Kloska (14 apps), 4. James Dun (12 apps), 5. Ed Holmes (82 apps), 6. John Hawkins (c) (32 apps), 7. Macennzie Duncan (3 apps), 8. Mitch Eadie (146 apps).

Subs: 16. Will Capon (58 apps), 17. Tom Sims (1 app), 18. Jono Benz-Salomon (2 apps), 19. Charlie Rice (1 app), 20. Pete Carter (debut), 21. TJ Wilstead (1 app), 22. Harry Rowson (1 app), 23. Niyi Adeolokun (21 apps).

[Mellsblue]

More proof that RICH LANE!!! is better than Piutau.

[Puja]

More proof that RICH LANE!!! is better than Piutau.

Tsch. He has one good game against Saracens and suddenly, out of nowhere, you leap on the Rich Lane bandwagon that we've all been on.

Puja

[fivepointer]

Lane for England....its only a matter of time.

the Bris-Glos game is on BT sport tomorrow.

[FKAS]

Warriors | 15 Perry Humphreys, 14 Tom Howe, 13 Robbie Smith, 12 Seb Atkinson, 11 Matt McNab, 10 Billy Searle (C), 9 Ollie Wynn, 1 Lewis Holsey, 2 Beck Cutting, 3 Jack Owlett, 4 James Scott, 5 Justin Clegg, 6 Jack Forsythe, 7 Finn Thomas, 8 Caleb Montgomery.

Replacements | 16 Joe Richardson, 17 Kai Owen, 18 Mitch Walsh, 19 Cheick Kone, 20 Harvey Cuckson, 21 Lekima Ravuvu, 22 Will Chudley, 23 Alex Forrester.

To be fair to Worcester that doesn't look particularly strong.

[Which Tyler]

To be fair to Worcester that doesn't look particularly strong.

way stronger, but yes, not Gloucester strong

[jimKRFC]

More proof that RICH LANE!!! is better than Piutau.

Tsch. He has one good game against Saracens and suddenly, out of nowhere, you leap on the Rich Lane bandwagon that we've all been on.

Puja

I know - Bath have invited me to their game on Weds to get some more info about RL after hearing me talk him up at training!

Looking at that Bristol side and it's a reflection our injuries this season that it could be a league game side.. Hopefully strong enough to get a result.

[Mellsblue]

More proof that RICH LANE!!! is better than Piutau.

Tsch. He has one good game against Saracens and suddenly, out of nowhere, you leap on the Rich Lane bandwagon that we've all been on.

Puja

I know - Bath have invited me to their game on Weds to get some more info about RL after hearing me talk him up at training!

Looking at that Bristol side and it's a reflection our injuries this season that it could be a league game side.. Hopefully strong enough to get a result.

I know I’m late to the RICH LANE!!! bandwagon but my aim is to be to RICH LANE!!! what Dallaglio is to Owen Farrell.

[Peej]

Watching from a court-mandated distance?

[Mellsblue]

Watching from a court-mandated distance?

[FKAS]

To be fair to Worcester that doesn't look particularly strong.

way stronger, but yes, not Gloucester strong

It looks like a PRC squad, they couldn't have popped that team into the league game Vs Glaws and not suffered anything other than record Prem defeat.

[FKAS]

**Newcastle Falcons:** 15 Alex Tait, 14 Ollie Lindsay-Hague, 13 Max Wright, 12 Pete Lucock (captain), 11 Iwan Stephens, 10 Joel Hodgson, 9 James Blackett; 1 Conrad Cade, 2 Robbie Smith, 3 Richard Palframan, 4 George Merrick, 5 Rob Farrar, 6 Charlie Maddison, 7 Marcus Tiffen, 8 Matt Deehan.

**Replacements:** 16 Ollie Fletcher, 17 Mark Dormer, 18 Phil Brantingham, 19 Arinze Okemuo, 20 George Bennett-Teare, 21 Ben Douglas, 22 Louie Johnson, 23 Zach Kerr.

**Northampton Saints:** 15 George Hendy, 14 Josh Gillespie, 13 Tom Litchfield, 12 Joel Matavesi, 11 Taqele Naiyaravoro, 10 James Grayson (c), 9 Connor Tupai; 1 Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi, 2 James Fish, 3 Ed Prowse, 4 Luke Frost, 5 Tom Lockett, 6 Duane RatuVilai Willemsen, 7 JJ Tonks, 8 Geordie Irvine

**Replacements:** 16 Reece Marshall, 17 Leroy O’Neil, 18 Karl Garside, 19 Callum Burns, 20 George Patten, 21 Jake Garside, 22 Ethan Grayson, 23 Frankie Sleightholme

[Puja]

Watching from a court-mandated distance?

Okay, you just startled bystanders with the laugh that elicited.

Puja

[Mikey Brown]

Naiyoravoro is still at Saints???

[Which Tyler]

It looks like a PRC squad, they couldn't have popped that team into the league game Vs Glaws and not suffered anything other than record Prem defeat.

That's absolutely not the Gloucester mis-match I was referring to, but... okay

[FKAS]

It looks like a PRC squad, they couldn't have popped that team into the league game Vs Glaws and not suffered anything other than record Prem defeat.

That's absolutely not the Gloucester mis-match I was referring to, but... okay

I'd forgotten about that one.

[FKAS]

Tigers beat LI 41-26. Sounds like it was a close first half but the Tigers managed to exert pressure at the start of the second half and pull away.

Hopefully the replay will be on the Prem website for viewing tomorrow evening.

From the comments I've seen Tigers scrum was on top and Ilione had a good game (holding a LI attacker up over the tryline and turning over Arundell for a Tigers penalty that led to a try from the subsequent rolling maul).

[fivepointer]

Sale had a good win at Harlequins, 34-29. Lots of good youngsters out on both sides.

Wasps beat Saracens 40-21.

[Spartan Shark]

Sale had a good win at Harlequins, 34-29. Lots of good youngsters out on both sides.

Sale looked quite good last night from the highlights reel with the backs looking sharp and did well considering three yellow cards.

A number of the backs have enjoyed dual registration at various clubs (inc Coventry, Caldy, Sale FC and Doncaster) and the experience gained there seems to be coming through. Good to see James Harper back playing....he definitely has the potential to kick on to good things.

In the Quinns team Cleaves looks a good prospect from the brief highlights and another good winger to come through the Quinns Academy.

[Scrumhead]

Result aside, I think Quins got a lot of what we would have wanted from this game. Ultimately this competition is not a priority for us and it’s more important for us to use it as a rehab and development opportunity.

Ramping up Evans’ and David’s participation, giving more game time to the likes of Hammond, Jurevicius and Beard, finally giving CSW a run out and a great debut for Cleaves.

I’m not really too bothered if Gray, Chisholm and Stafford were among our weaker players. We’re talking about squad players who are 3rd or 4th choice and won’t trouble our 23 unless we have a major injury crisis.

[Puja]

Highlights are here (scroll down a bit): https://video.premiershiprugby.com/pr-tv

Watching the Leicester vs Irish one, was again struck by the impact of Arundell. He's got such a good eye for a gap and the explosive pace to make it through - he should be on the tour to Australia as an apprentice for definite. On the Leicester side, Lancaster looked good, although it's hard to tell from highlights. What was most noticeable is the Borthwick effect through the club from top to bottom - all of the Leicester highlights began with a lineout!

Quins vs Sale - Cleaves looked like he can show his schoolboy highlights reel at a higher level - he's impressed me every time I've seen him play. Was taken by the Quins 12 as well - had assumed he was a Quins 1st team squad filler player as he looked so physically outsized compared to the youngsters, but looking up the teamsheets it turns out he's a 21 year old academy product called Lennox Anyanwu. Hard to tell from highlights, but he looked big, powerful, quick, and decent hands - enough to start a new 12 messiah conversation at least. Any Quins fans able to give more info about him, whether he's rated, etc. etc.

Puja