Ap semi final- saracens v harlequins

[TheSaffycen]

Saracens v Harlequins
Allianz Park
Kick Off 14h00 (Live on BT sport)


15. Alex Goode; 14. Chris Ashton, 13. Marcelo Bosch, 12. Brad Barritt, 11. David Strettle; 10. Owen Farrell, 9. Neil de Kock; 1. Mako Vunipola, 2. Schalk Brits, 3. Matt Stevens, 4. Steve Borthwick ©, 5. Mouritz Botha, 6. Kelly Brown, 7. Jacques Burger, 8. Billy Vunipola.

16. Jamie George
17. Richard Barrington
18. James Johnston
19. Alistair Hargreaves
20. Jackson Wray
21. Richard Wigglesworth
22. Charlie Hodgson
23. Chris Wyles


15. Mike Brown 14. Tom Williams 13. Tim Molenaar 12. Jordan Turner-Hall 11. Ugo Monye 10. Nick Evans 9. Danny Care 1. Joe Marler 2. Dave Ward 3. Kyle Sinckler 4. Charlie Matthews 5. George Robson 6. Luke Wallace 7. Chris Robshaw (C) 8. Nick Easter

16. Rob Buchanan
17. Mark Lambert
18. Will Collier
19. Nick Kennedy
20. Tom Guest
21. Karl Dickson
22. Ben Botica
23. Sam Smith

 

[Toby Sweeney]

We should win this, such a big match wish I could go....

 

[Patchey]

Nope. Quins to use their superiors wit, charm and good looks to defeat Sarries ten man rugby.

Who am I kidding? Sarries by 10+

 

[jonny24]

I'm torn on this game now, normally I'd cheer for Quins but I REALLY don't want Saints to win the final, and Sarries are more likely to beat them.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I've got no idea what I want to happen, too.

On the one hand I want Quins to win as they're the side I like the most out of the four in the playoffs, but on the other: to lose Robshaw, Care, Marler and Brown on top of Wood, Dickson and Foden would be horrendous.
Farrell would be a big blow, but mako hasn't been great this season, Morgan covered well for Binny in the 6N and anything that keeps Ashton/Goode away would be brilliant.

 

[BRSTLDRGN]

Just as well I'm not contractually obliged to want Sarries to win so, go Quins

 

[Tony Manx]

I've got no idea what I want to happen, too.

On the one hand I want Quins to win as they're the side I like the most out of the four in the playoffs, but on the other: to lose Robshaw, Care, Marler and Brown on top of Wood, Dickson and Foden would be horrendous.
Farrell would be a big blow, but mako hasn't been great this season, Morgan covered well for Binny in the 6N and anything that keeps Ashton/Goode away would be brilliant.

This tour to NZ is already lost......why not go for the best team to win and not think about who will or who will not be missing from the lost cause?!! Mind you I am a club man rather than an international follower so I suppose that warps my views!

I would love Quins to win but, unfortunately, cannot see past Sarries for this one...............everything is in their favour and they have Jacques the Destroyer!!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Because I support England and Sale, not either of these two

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

One of only two games that I can genuinely support Sarries, next week is the other! Who knows I might replace Rob Kearney for Dave Strettle in my signature by this time next week. Anyway, I'll probably grab a stream of this to help me through maths study.

 

[TheSaffycen]

We have to win this really. Farrell and Binny would be big losses for us but not as much as the quins contingent. I would like to think we would win by around 15 but Quins have been in great form and could push us close. Still got to go with your team, COME ON SARRIES !

 

[Patchey]

I'm with Olly on this one. On one hand I want Quins to win, obviously, but on the other I think its best for England that Robshaw, Marler, Care, Brown, Ward, Sinckler are available for the first test.

I guess my dream result would be an honourable defeat. I'd be content with that.

 

[Maverick1987]

This tour to NZ is already lost......why not go for the best team to win and not think about who will or who will not be missing from the lost cause?!! Mind you I am a club man rather than an international follower so I suppose that warps my views!

I would love Quins to win but, unfortunately, cannot see past Sarries for this one...............everything is in their favour and they have Jacques the Destroyer!!

Who said the NZ tour is already lost ? it's 1 each in the last 2 games

 

[Tony Manx]

Who said the NZ tour is already lost ? it's 1 each in the last 2 games

Me and will let events prove otherwise, if they can!!

 

[Big Ewis]

funny how if the Saracens win, two teams in Europe could be fighting for both the H Cup and the title of their own respective league.

 

[Tony Manx]

funny how if the Saracens win, two teams in Europe could be fighting for both the H Cup and the title of their own respective league.

Actually three!!! Sarries and Toulon in H Cup and Northampton in the Amlin..................

 

[ratsapprentice]

Fraser is made of glass.

Ben Kay has become one of the best pundits around IMO - fair, analytical, positive, empathetic and never gives in to hysteria.

They do need to bin Matt Dawson ASAP though... he's relentlessly irritating.

 

[goodNumber10]

Interesting start.

 

[goodNumber10]

Fraser is made of glass.

Ben Kay has become one of the best pundits around IMO - fair, analytical, positive, empathetic and never gives in to hysteria.

They do need to bin Matt Dawson ASAP though... he's relentlessly irritating.

Think Daws is ok.

Kieran Bracken was on full contact last week and he was embarrassing.

His concussion test idea was make the guy run 20 metres and do a few Burpees.

He clearly has no interest in rugby now he doesn't play.

 

[Tony Manx]

Thought Brits was a bit lucky there...........another ref and he would be gone?

 

[goodNumber10]

Yeah. I do think Sinkler threw himself over the tackle, but it looked bad.