Club depth for next season

[Which Tyler]

Hi guys.
I'm trying to put together how each squad is looking; so full squads, academy, and pecking order - all that jazz.



If you could give me some feedback, I would like to get this as accurate as possible - so please point out any typos / human error I've made; obvious mistakes in the pecking order or "that guy plays tight head, not loose head" type things.
For the sake of ease – I've used https://all.rugby/tournament/premiership/ to get squad lists, and the same for the summer's transfers (which should be done by now, barring LRZ finding a home, and Newcastle completing their recruitment announcements).

I will continue to edit all of this; and get it as accurate as I realistically can by season's kick-off.

The rules I'm using are that I can only place any player once, and if they cover multiple positions, I'll try to put them in the position I think they'll get most used, which may be their preference, or it may be about squad depth. If an academy player has played more than 20 matches for a daddy-club, or started more than 12, or been capped – then I'm counting them as a senior player.
Cheers; Aidan

ETA: Oh, and brackets are for an academy player who's yet to play for daddy-club

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Few minor changes for Sale

RMW will be first choice at 12, based on last season (though with Louw coming in, who knows)

We're yet to see who our 13s are as we've no one on the books!
RdP will be first choice 13 - he'll play a fair amount of 10 with Ford requiring international stand down but think he'll still play 13 more so fits that category more

I think EvR will likely be a starting lock, but not sure whether that'll be for Bamber or Andrews - probably Bamber, as Andrews will start for the lineout

Seb Kelly is an OSF

Don't think Bridges is a Sale player, but was a loan player last season to cover Prem Cup games as we had front row injuries

Bell is a Tighthead

Never heard of the Davies that's listed at 8, but apparently he does exist!

Joe Green (scrumhalf) is a Sale FC player, not Sale Sharks

 

[Which Tyler]

Meh, Bell's a 21 year old THP, perfectly capable of covering LHP

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

For the saints, I think JJ VDM will own the 4 shirt this season. McParland also ended the season as the 2nd choice SH before his injury. Not sure this season who will wear the 21 shirt so it’s a 50/50 call.

Robbie Smith pre injury started at 16 in the big games when he was fit so can see him owning that shirt when back (Craig Wright’s lineout work wasn’t the best).

And finally, there are mumblings from the club that Pollock might be seen as an 8 going forward. I know we signed chick but will be very interesting to see where they actually play him.

I’ve attached the official squad list with all the academy on for your info. Any questions let me know.

 

[Reiser99]

For the saints, I think JJ VDM will own the 4 shirt this season. McParland also ended the season as the 2nd choice SH before his injury. Not sure this season who will wear the 21 shirt so it's a 50/50 call.

Robbie Smith pre injury started at 16 in the big games when he was fit so can see him owning that shirt when back (Craig Wright's lineout work wasn't the best).

And finally, there are mumblings from the club that Pollock might be seen as an 8 going forward. I know we signed chick but will be very interesting to see where they actually play him.

I've attached the official squad list with all the academy on for your info. Any questions let me know.

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How lazy are your media guys that they can't even be bothered to separate locks and the back row.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

How lazy are your media guys that they can't even be bothered to separate locks and the back row.

I thought it was more to do with a load of players being hybrids. But it is odd.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Do Saints even have many lock hybrids?

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Do Saints even have many lock hybrids?

Nearly all the new ones coming through.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

From what I saw only Coles and Brown have started in both positions

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

From what I saw only Coles and Brown have started in both positions

I was talking about all those below the first team locks but it is quite normal for young locks to cover flank so it is odd for them to show it like this. It’s nothing out the ordinary.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

From what I saw only Coles and Brown have started in both positions

Lockett

 

[Rinkadink]

Updated, based on feedback received.
I'm sure there'll be more to comeView attachment 24310

Updated one looking good or thereabouts for Bris, when you're done is there any chance you could edit the OP please?

Thanks for doing it as well, it's a cool thing to look at.

 

[Which Tyler]

Updated one looking good or thereabouts for Bris, when you're done is there any chance you could edit the OP please?

Thanks for doing it as well, it's a cool thing to look at.

Thanks for the feedback.
Would need a mod to update the OP, it was posted more than a couple of hours ago.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

On paper in terms of starting XV's what would be people's rankings?

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

On paper in terms of starting XV's what would be people's rankings?

At a quick glance:
1. Bath
2. Northampton
3. Saracens
4. Leicester
5. Sale
6. Harlequins
7. Bristol
8. Exeter
9. Gloucester
10. Newcastle

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

In terms of first choice XV on paper I would have Sarries down to like 6th tbh

 

[Which Tyler]

In terms of first choice XV on paper I would have Sarries down to like 6th tbh

And if I bumped TMOwen up to the starting berth?
(seem harsh, who are your better 5? - answer your own question, damn your eyes!)

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I feel
Bath
Saints
Tigers
Sale
Quins
Sarries (Even with Farrell starting Personally I don't think it's harsh I feel Sarries game plan gets the better out of the players though)
Exeter (Ikitau at starting 12 for me)
Bristol
Gloucester
Falcons

 

[Reiser99]

Based on your squad lists definitely feel like Leicester either need another player or 2 in the back 3 or someone is missing.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Hmm I don’t think so really
Wand and Kata both very experienced wingers
JOC, Bailey, Searle and Titcombe have all played 15

Myall is a class centre so can see him covering 13 and Wand wing more next season

Tighthead and 9 are prob my biggest worry atm