The Rugby Thread

[Dinowolf]

Leinster progress to the final with a 30-18 win.

 

[Tredman]

Leicester getting absolutely battered by Saracens at half time.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Tigers get a try almost straight from the restart. They still have an awful or to do though.

 

[Tredman]

They're doing it so far... another 2 trys and they'll be level.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

I wonder what was said in the Tigers dressing room at half time? Probably unrepeatable, but it is working so far.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

34 - 17 now. Saracens appear to have weathered the storm.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Very convincing in the end. Once Sarroes got back up to full strength they were in control, and halted Tigers comeback.

 

[Dinowolf]

What a match between Exeter and Wasps esp. considering the poor weather.

Final result, after a tip for tap game, 34-23 in favour of Exeter who move on to their first ever AVP final against Saracens.

 

[Donegal Wolf]

What a match between Exeter and Wasps esp. considering the poor weather.

Final result, after a tip for tap game, 34-23 in favour of Exeter who move on to their first ever AVP final against Saracens.

Delighted for Exeter hope they finish it off now.

PRO12 Leinster v Connacht who are also in their first ever final,
booked in January for a boys weekend in Edinburgh the same weekend as the final (taking it in as well), now with 2 Irish teams there I expect next weekend to be one of relaxation, serenity and quite contemplation of life

either that or severe alcohol poisoning...

 

[Dinowolf]

I would like Exeter to win, but I find it difficult to accept that Saracens will lose, even if Farrell is injured.

I hope Leinster can win in Edinburgh and Donegal I hope you enjoy your weekend whichever way you decide to spend it.

 

[Dinowolf]

Australia tour squad:

Forwards: Dan Cole, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jack Clifford, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Teimana Harrison, Dylan Hartley, James Haskell, Paul Hill, Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Joe Launchbury, Courtney Lawes, Matt Mullan,
Chris Robshaw, Kyle Sinckler , Billy Vunipola, Mako Vunipola

Backs: Mike Brown, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Alex Goode, Jonathan Joseph, Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ben Te'o, Manu Tuilagi, Anthony Watson, Marland Yarde, Ben Youngs

Four new caps

No Ashton, Brookes, Cipriani, Robson

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Tuilagi and Farrell are injury worries I think. Otherwise a very solid and powerful England squad. I think you have an excellent chance of beating Australia. For me, I will be happy if Wales get within 20 points of the All Blacks.

 

[Tredman]

Don't know much about Te'o - he must have impressed Jones to go straight into the squad.

 

[Dinowolf]

Squad v Wales:

Forwards: Dave Attwood, Dan Cole, Jack Clifford, Ellis Genge, Dylan Hartley, Teimana Harrison, James Haskell, Paul Hill, Matt Kvesic, Joe Launchbury, Courtney Lawes, Matt Mullan, Chris Robshaw, Kyle Sinckler, Tommy Taylor

Backs: Mike Brown, Luther Burrell , Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Ollie Devoto, George Ford, Jonathan Joseph, Manu Tuilagi, Anthony Watson, Marland Yarde, Ben Youngs

Genge and Sinckler have a chance of playing, esp. Genge as there are only two LH.

 

[Dinowolf]

England Saxons squad:

Forwards: Ross Harrison (Sale), Alec Hepburn (Exeter), Tommy Taylor (Wasps), George McGuigan (Newcastle), Jake Cooper-Woolley (Wasps); Kieran Brookes (Northampton), James Craig (Northampton), Mitch Lees (Exeter), Charlie Ewels (Bath), Dave Attwood (Bath), Dave Ewers (Exeter), Don Armand (Exeter), Matt Kvesic (Gloucester), James Chisholm (Harlequins), Sam Jones (Wasps).

Backs: Dan Robson (Wasps), Michael Young (Newcastle), Ollie Devoto (Bath), Danny Cipriani (Wasps), Christian Wade (Wasps), Semesa Rokoduguni (Bath), Sam Hill (Exeter), Nick Tompkins (Saracens), Luther Burrell (Northampton), Alex Lewington (London Irish), Sam James (Sale), Mike Haley (Sale).

Cipriani gets a chance to shine, and so does Robson.

No Ashton.

 

[Donegal Wolf]

Don't know much about Te'o - he must have impressed Jones to go straight into the squad.

Good clever player gets over the gain line and offloads well, one of those who has the knack of giving other players time, helped young Ringrose no end when he came into the Leinster team

 

[Donegal Wolf]

I would like Exeter to win, but I find it difficult to accept that Saracens will lose, even if Farrell is injured.

I hope Leinster can win in Edinburgh and Donegal I hope you enjoy your weekend whichever way you decide to spend it.

Cheers Dino, I hope Cheifs and Connacht win but I can see the big game experience of Saracens and Leinster coming through.

As for my other prediction

it will be alcohol poisoning...

 

[Dinowolf]

As expected, Manu Tualagi has had to withdraw from the summer tours due to his hamstring injury. He is another one who has had no luck with injuries.

No replacement has been named yet but it is expected to be either Burrell or Devoto. Probably wait until after the Wales game.

 

[Dinowolf]

England side to face Wales: Mike Brown, Anthony Watson, Jonathan Joseph, Luther Burrell, Marland Yarde, George Ford, Ben Youngs; Matt Mullan, Dylan Hartley, Dan Cole; Joe Launchbury, Courtney Lawes; Teimana Harrison, James Haskell, Jack Clifford.

Replacements: Tommy Taylor, Ellis Genge, Paul Hill, Dave Attwood, Matt Kvesic, Danny Care, Ollie Devoto Elliot Daly.

No Robshaw.

 

[Dinowolf]

Wales Team to face England.

Liam Williams; George North, Scott Williams, Jamie Roberts, Hallam Amos; Dan Biggar, Rhys Webb; Rob Evans, Scott Baldwin, Samson Lee; Jake Ball, Alun Wyn Jones; Ross Moriarty, Dan Lydiate, Taulupe Faletau.

Reps: Kristian Dacey, Gethin Jenkins, Rhodri Jones, Josh Turnbull, James King, Lloyd Williams, Rhys Priestland, Gareth Anscombe.

More or less full strength first XV (bar injuries / French based players) with a couple of slightly more fringe squad guys on the bench than normal. No Bradley Davies?