2026.27 Season potential starting 15

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I saw these online while on a delayed train journey for work and thought it would be a good discussion point in the off season.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

In terms of saints I think Manny will be starting at 1 as he was our preferred LH last season although they both got plenty of starts and game time. Additionally I think Mitchell will be back claiming the 9 short with a healthy SH battle. His tactical kicking is a lot better than Archie still.

Then I expect litchfield to be claiming the 13 shirt as he did the end of last season.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I can see a nearly 7ft tall error in this

I'd say it's pretty close, though - wouldn't be surprised to see the Currys alternate rather than have both starting, and have Canakaivata as first choice 8
I'd be surprised if EvR was dropped from the XV after being captain this season - maybe at lock with Tshiunza on the bench? But then he's a better 6...but is he a better 6 than Lawes?
Will Lozowski start or be on the bench (as part of a 6:2) covering 10/12/13/15? I'm not sure if Ma'asi-White will drop from being first choice 12, but do you sign Lozowski and not have him start? Same queston with Xavier Roe

Gonna be an interesting early season

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I think Tigers currently is more likely to be
1. Van Der Flier, 2. Blamire, 3. Heyes
4. Henderson, 5. Chessum
6. Wainwright, 7. Reffell, 8. Ilione
9. JVP, 10. Searle
12. Bailey, 13. Wand
11. OHC, 14. Radwan, 15. Steward

Bench
16. Clare, 17. Vunipola, 18. Scalvi
19. Stooke, 20. Moro/Cracknell
21. Whiteley, 22. Woodward, 23. Kata



NGL that Sarries team is scary AF, only weakness is the 10/12 axis

 

[Saintjay]

Some great teams on paper. Only thing for Sarries is a few are getting on a bit.

A fully loaded Bath vs Saracens at the Rec will be fun.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

If sarries manage to get get barberry into S&C they could have a real weapon as well.

 

[Scotty]

I saw these online while on a delayed train journey for work and thought it would be a good discussion point in the off season.

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Im guessing Mcleod is 12 and Slade 13, be a good battle between Ridl and PBB for the wing spot. And also Will Butt and Mcloed. Ross Vincent is becoming increasingly important.

And only other back coming in is Sam Harris from Bath which I nothing other than hes a FH/FB(from Wiki)

 

[TRF_Olyy]

If sarries manage to get get barberry into S&C they could have a real weapon as well.

Going off the preseason clip i saw on social media the other day they've managed to get him to a barbers (or maybe a local sheep shearer?) so anything's possible

 

[Reiser99]

Tbh, we're unlikely to see many of these exact teams with injuries and rotations etc... even if they are first choice. Be interesting to see which teams matches a selection first.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Finn Carnduff has put on some bulk, looking at the preseason photos
Could see him being a Martin replacement

 

[higgik]

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I can see a nearly 7ft tall error in this

I'd say it's pretty close, though - wouldn't be surprised to see the Currys alternate rather than have both starting, and have Canakaivata as first choice 8
I'd be surprised if EvR was dropped from the XV after being captain this season - maybe at lock with Tshiunza on the bench? But then he's a better 6...but is he a better 6 than Lawes?
Will Lozowski start or be on the bench (as part of a 6:2) covering 10/12/13/15? I'm not sure if Ma'asi-White will drop from being first choice 12, but do you sign Lozowski and not have him start? Same queston with Xavier Roe

Gonna be an interesting early season

Also, bit of a pensioner home.
Lawes, Ford, Lisowski and LCD

 

[TRF_Olyy]

33 isn't exactly ancient, Lawes the only one you'd say is old old

None will make 2031 but it's their next contracts (when they're 35+) where you start thinking about the drop-off

 

[mackerzz]

If Fehe ends up going to Newcastle i highly doubt he will be in 13

 

[Rinkadink]

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Genge, Oghre, Kloska
Rubiolo, Batley
Owen, Mata, Harding

Marmion, MacGinty

Janse van Rensberg, Ravouvou

Ibitoye, Jordan, Rees-Zammit​

Would look something like the above going by form/fitness/expected. Williams 12, BJVR 13 and Jordan/Worsley 10 also likely. However, EQP will play a big part on selection alongside a couple of breakthroughs.