Premiership 24/25 - Round 18

[TRF_Olyy]

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[TRF_Olyy]

Gonna be travelling while this is on so will be trying to catch what I can on crappy train WiFi,

Got a really bad feeling about it, though - Chiefs have definitely had a new (old) coach bounce, will be wanting to put in a big final performance at home after a poor season and we have a tendency to dip badly in the final quarter/third. PBB, IFW and Hodge vs a lazy/asleep defence could be carnage. Hopefully we'll do enough to at least get 2BPs (which will see us into the playoffs).
Roebuck is out, which doesn't help, and no word on whether DDP is available after the horrible KO in our last game


Handy infographic from the Prem:

Bath are, of course, already signed sealed and delivered to the playoffs

 

[Ddanno]

Hate these simultaneous KOs, I like to watch more than one game over a weekend if I can

 

[Reiser99]

Hate these simultaneous KOs, I like to watch more than one game over a weekend if I can

I get that, but it does add a bit more drama not knowing if you've done enough. Although, players can get a sense from the crowd which can add some spice.

 

[Ddanno]

I get that, but it does add a bit more drama not knowing if you've done enough. Although, players can get a sense from the crowd which can add some spice.

Aye, I understand it. I just don't like it

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I agree, I like to watch a Friday night game, Sunday afternoon and one Saturday (if I can). I get the drama point of view but I'll have nothing to watch Friday and Sunday now. Don't make me spend time with my family please!!!!!

 

[The Seeker]

Gloucester over Northhampton

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

That's 5 points for Sarries
Pressure on sale and Bristol



Gloucester could also get 5 points

 

[Ddanno]

****'s sake Bath

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I do not fancy our chances for the playoffs now

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Sale Sharks Starting XV:
15. Joe Carpenter, 14. Tom O'Flaherty, 13. Rob du Preez, 12. Rekeiti Ma'asi-White, 11. Arron Reed, 10. George Ford 9. Raffi Quirke, 1. Bevan Rodd, 2. 3. Asher Opoku-Fordjour 4. Ernst van Rhyn, 5. Jonny Hill, 6. JL du Preez, 7. Ben Curry ©, 8. Dan du Preez.

Replacements:
16. Tadgh McElroy, 17. Si McIntyre, 18. WillGriff John, 19. Ben Bamber, 20. Sam Dugdale, 21. Gus Warr, 22. Luke James, 23. Alex Wills.


No TC and Quirke starting is a concern, hopefully Raffi finally clicks

Bit concerned about the lack of starting hooker named too, I mean obv we're gonna have a starting hooker but it implies to me that LCD is a maybe and they hadn't pencilled his name in yet. Tadgh is a fine player so no issue with him starting but we've got zero experience to come onto the bench which won't help our final 20 slump

 

[Ddanno]

Bit concerned about the lack of starting hooker named too, I mean obv we're gonna have a starting hooker but it implies to me that LCD is a maybe and they hadn't pencilled his name in yet. Tadgh is a fine player so no issue with him starting but we've got zero experience to come onto the bench which won't help our final 20 slump

I don't think I've ever seen that before. Is that even allowed?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I don't think I've ever seen that before. Is that even allowed?

Think it's just our website team being terrible, they regularly post incorrect sides or ones riddled with spelling mistakes - social media images have LCD

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I'll be so happy if we lose and ensure sarries don't make the play offs. Would be quite amazing and with our weakest side out it's a possibility.

 

[Rinkadink]

Heward back is so timely, though how he goes at 15 will be the question when we have Elizalde waiting to stake his claim. Mad to see Rubiolo make his first appearance now as well, I like it though.

Would start Byrne but understand as he's returning to Leinster (hopefully temporarily) to see out his contract. Maybe in a year or so he can return to Bris, not much would make me happier regarding the 10 jersey.

 

[Arcturus]

Simply haven't been consistent this season, some high highs, but low lows. Even if we do get to the playoffs, I can't see us beating Bath away.

Really shouldn't have lost to Newcastle away, Quins at Tottenham or Northampton away.

If Sarries don't make the playoffs, it would be only the third time since 2009 (when we were relegated and then a season in the Championship), which is a pretty crazy stat. Still have belief in the coaching team and the next generation of players coming through. Will be curious if Farrell comes back as a player coach!

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Simply haven't been consistent this season, some high highs, but low lows. Even if we do get to the playoffs, I can't see us beating Bath away.

Really shouldn't have lost to Newcastle away, Quins at Tottenham or Northampton away.

If Sarries don't make the playoffs, it would be only the third time since 2009 (when we were relegated and then a season in the Championship), which is a pretty crazy stat. Still have belief in the coaching team and the next generation of players coming through. Will be curious if Farrell comes back as a player coach!

Tbf you did cheat for a decent chunk of that period, which explains a lot of it

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Bruh, got an earlier train back just to get home and see us losing and the commentary saying we're playing like crap

Edit: maybe I'm a good luck omen, instantly kick a pen and then a few mins later RMW scores a great try, four in four for him now

 

[Reiser99]

Is there only one game live?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

They're all live on the app (and maybe red button? I only have the TV app so not sure on that)