Racing V Saracens

fivepointer · Post by **fivepointer** » Sat May 14, 2016 8:59 am

Racing 92: B Dulin; J Rokocoko, J Goosen, A Dumoulin, J Imhoff; D Carter, M Machenaud; E Ben Arous, D Szarzewski (capt), B Tameifuna, L Charteris, F Van der Merwe, W Lauret, B Le Roux, C Masoe.

Replacements: V Lacombe, K Vartanov, L Ducalon, M Carizza, A Claassen, M Phillips, R Tales, H Chavancy.

Saracens: A Goode; C Ashton, D Taylor, B Barritt (capt), C Wyles; O Farrell, R Wigglesworth; M Vunipola, S Brits, P du Plessis, M Itoje, G Kruis, M Rhodes, W Fraser, B Vunipola.

Replacements: J George, R Barrington, J Figallo, J Hamilton, J Wray, B Spencer, C Hodgson, M Bosch.

Digby · Post by **Digby** » Sat May 14, 2016 9:43 am

Not a lot of pace in the Sarries XV, but they're used to working as a team

Timbo · Post by **Timbo** » Sat May 14, 2016 9:55 am

I fancy Sarries to pull away in the last 20 when their superior fitness and scrum takes full effect. Jamie George and Figallo off the bench could be a key factor.

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sat May 14, 2016 11:15 am

both sides heavy on 'experience'. Great test for Spencer if he gets on.

Spiffy · Post by **Spiffy** » Sat May 14, 2016 3:20 pm

Timbo wrote:I fancy Sarries to pull away in the last 20 when their superior fitness and scrum takes full effect. Jamie George and Figallo off the bench could be a key factor.

How do you know they are fitter than the frogs (or even have a better scrum) ?

Timbo · Post by **Timbo** » Sat May 14, 2016 3:40 pm

Eagle-like perception.

oldbackrow · Post by **oldbackrow** » Sat May 14, 2016 3:51 pm

sarries should win this if Dan Carter is playing two games in one day!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36292123

Peej · Post by **Peej** » Sat May 14, 2016 4:55 pm

Lot of neck rolls from Sarries going unpunished

Post by **morepork** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:05 pm

I know it's raining, but FFS...

Post by **morepork** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:12 pm

How not to tackle 101.

Post by **morepork** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:22 pm

Mike Philips.....slow slow slow.

Post by **morepork** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:29 pm

Ashton...

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:36 pm

Sarries got their tactics right so far; Faz doing what he needs to do. George made an immediate impact in the scrum, so good news down the track. Locks prominent, though Kruis has looked a little clumsy, even if Faz did pass to him when he was trying to get out of the way. Carter isn't fit imo, his play is hesitant

One thing though, when you have a scrum 5m from the oppos line, as sarries did in the first quarter, surely you have to have more ambition than to milk a penalty (which they got in fairness)- and it was still dry then.

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:37 pm

morepork wrote:Ashton...

gobbing off, but his kick chase has improved immeasurably this season.

oldbackrow · Post by **oldbackrow** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:42 pm

Banquo wrote:
morepork wrote:Ashton...
gobbing off, but his kick chase has improved immeasurably this season.

But not always his tackling when he gets there!

Spiffy · Post by **Spiffy** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:46 pm

Banquo wrote:
morepork wrote:Ashton...
gobbing off, but his kick chase has improved immeasurably this season.

Ashton has got Nigel's hump up. Nige will be on his case now for the rest of the game.

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:47 pm

oldbackrow wrote:
Banquo wrote:
morepork wrote:Ashton...
gobbing off, but his kick chase has improved immeasurably this season.
But not always his tackling when he gets there!

I thought he's done that much better than I've seen before today, frankly. He created one turnover by himself, and pulled Masoe down. I'm not a fan, but credit where its due.

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:48 pm

Spiffy wrote:
Banquo wrote:
morepork wrote:Ashton...
gobbing off, but his kick chase has improved immeasurably this season.
Ashton has got Nigel's hump up. Nige will be on his case now for the rest of the game.

Not exactly a big deal generally for a winger, but unnecessary I agree.

Peej · Post by **Peej** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:51 pm

Carter's done. Not been able to do anything. That's it for Racing, there just aren't enough if them trying

Post by **morepork** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:52 pm

Racing need a snappier half back.

oldbackrow · Post by **oldbackrow** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:52 pm

Banquo wrote:
Spiffy wrote:
Banquo wrote: gobbing off, but his kick chase has improved immeasurably this season.
Ashton has got Nigel's hump up. Nige will be on his case now for the rest of the game.
Not exactly a big deal generally for a winger, but unnecessary I agree.

Much as I believe he's the best in the world, an Englishman (even mild mannered Chris Robshaw) gets very short shrift from Nigel!

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sat May 14, 2016 5:59 pm

wrong call from Nige imo.

Post by **morepork** » Sat May 14, 2016 6:02 pm

Another one around the neck. They love him.

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sat May 14, 2016 6:04 pm

BAU from Faz on height, marginal call but probably right.

Galfon · Post by **Galfon** » Sat May 14, 2016 6:04 pm

cak..2 pubs in village & only Wendyball on..

..DC off ?

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