[2013/14 Premiership] Round 4

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Round 4 Fixtures

Franklin's Gardens, Northampton (Friday, 19:45 GMT)

The Rec, Bath (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

Adams Park, London (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

Twickenham Stoop, London (Saturday, 15:15 GMT)

Sandy Park, Exeter (Sunday, 14:00 GMT)

Kingston Park, Newcastle (Sunday, 15:00 GMT)
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[04perryo]

Big game for wuss, hopefully Andy Foode will go easy on us and end up being replaced with Carlisle. It will also be interesting to see how Mullan does against our new front row (hopefully s**t)

 

[TRF_Olyy]

We're gonna get tonked, I reckon.
I'm working so won't be able to watch the game, but this may be a blessing in disguise as I can save myself the heartache if we get ruined

 

[ratsapprentice]

Saints, Bath, Wasps, Saracens, Tigers, Glos

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I'm going for home wins across the board.

Controversial on a few (Sarries, Tigers and Gloucester could win their games at a canter) but there you go!

 

[ratsapprentice]

Bath team:

15. Anthony Watson
14. Semesa Rokoduguni
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Kyle Eastmond
11. Matt Banahan
10. George Ford
9. Peter Stringer
1. Paul James
2. Rob Webber
3. David Wilson
4. Dominic Day
5. Dave Attwood ( c )
6. Matt Garvey
7. Guy Mercer
8. Leroy Houston
Replacements
16. Ross Batty
17. Anthony Perenise
18. Kane Palma-Newport
19. Stuart Hooper
20. Alafoti Fa'osiliva
21. Martin Roberts
22. Ollie Devoto
23. Tom Biggs

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Bath seen sense and got rid of Hooper.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Great game!

Dickinson has been one of the standout players in the league so far... seriously impressive.

 

[Maverick1987]

Burrell was very good again today aswell . Interesting to see what Lancaster has to say about him

 

[ratsapprentice]

The trouble is that he is playing at 12 ATM, where he would be 4th choice at best.
If he wants to play for England he should ask to play more at 13 IMO.

 

[Maverick1987]

The trouble is that he is playing at 12 ATM, where he would be 4th choice at best.
If he wants to play for England he should ask to play more at 13 IMO.

Definatly agree with this . Would be a great back up to manu . Everyone in the squad needs someone to push them too to avoid complacency . I feel like we almost have 2 players in each position now so any luck performance levels will get driven up

 

[ratsapprentice]

I'm not so sure Burrell has the quality to play international rugby tbh, I'm not saying he definitely can't... but I'd be surprised if he does.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Haven't seen it, but I've heard from Saints and Sale fans that he had another terrible game in defence, especially for Cueto's try?

 

[Maverick1987]

Haven't seen it, but I've heard from Saints and Sale fans that he had another terrible game in defence, especially for Cueto's try?

I watched it . Personal opinion is it was more because of what cueto did that the try got scored rather than what Burrell didn't do . Only seen it once tho wouldn't mind having another look now it's been mentioned . I would expect he will get his chance under Lancaster it's up to him to take it at the end of the day I guess

 

[ratsapprentice]

I can't remember tbh.
It's beside the point though, really... we need an outside centre.

Just on Dickinson - 20 carries for 112 metres - wow.

Also, Olyy: Sale played really well, there was just a gap in quality between the sides. They'll probably take quite a bit from their performance.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Have heard that from Sale fans as well, which is good to read! No shame in losing to a stronger side.
Going to try and watch the game tomorrow night, or failing that, on Sunday.

 

[Crapspray]

Twelvetrees' try against Saints last week was quite similar to Cueto's. Burrell seemed to not see the deep runner, and as a result they run straight through the line.

It's a shame there's question marks in defence, because he's been superb otherwise.

 

[Saint Matt]

Good performance from our guys last night. Dickinson outstanding once again and Burrell putting in another strong performance. Credit to Sale though they gave it everything and you couldn't fault the effort.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Bath dominating Irish - Watson and Attwood injured I think, judging by how early they were subbed off.

Danny Care lucky to have escaped a red card for a punch to Binny's face - a citing in waiting I feel.

Both Vunipolas are playing extremely well.

 

[Wakaloo]

Quins had a great first half. But now Sarries dominating... Such a maul a moment ago!