Wasps v Saracens Sun 3pm

fivepointer · Post by **fivepointer** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:46 pm

Wasps: Watson; Odogwu, Spink, Gopperth, Bassett; Atkinson, Robson; Martinez, Cruse, Alo; Launchbury (capt), Stooke, Fifita, Oghre; Shields

Replacements: van Vuuren, West, Millar-Mills, Gaskell, Morris, Wolstenholme, Fekitoa, Miller

Saracens: Goode (co-capt); Segun, Lozowski, Tompkins, Lewington; Manu Vunipola, van Zyl; Mako Vunipola (co-capt), Woolstencroft, Koch; Hunter-Hill, Swinson, McFarland, Earl; Billy Vunipola

Replacements: Lewis, Mawi, Clarey, Venter, Christie, Davies, Jackson, Maitland

SDHoneymonster · Post by **SDHoneymonster** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:51 pm

Launchbury!

Mikey Brown · Post by **Mikey Brown** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:53 pm

Nice to see Launchbury’s name on the teamsheet. I’m not assuming he’s immediately going to come back as the player of a few seasons ago, if he ever does at all, but it would be great to have him as an England option again.

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:44 pm

Immediately that Wasps pack looks miles better.

Oakboy · Post by **Oakboy** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:54 pm

Banquo wrote:Immediately that Wasps pack looks miles better.

Currently, he's the only one who might put pressure on Hill. It's becoming a positional weakness, perhaps. It must be with Ewels in the squad.

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:59 pm

Oakboy wrote:
Banquo wrote:Immediately that Wasps pack looks miles better.
Currently, he's the only one who might put pressure on Hill. It's becoming a positional weakness, perhaps. It must be with Ewels in the squad.

With Itoje, Lawes, Hill and Launch it looks quite good tbh, though we could do with some more

Ribbans is good, and I think Coles might get there.

Stom · Post by **Stom** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 6:06 pm

Woo! Launch!

Wonderful news.

Raggs · Post by **Raggs** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:58 pm

Rugby gods had spotted that our injury list had dropped below 15, so have had our starting loosehead stretchered off the pitch during the warmup. West to start, Hislop to bench.

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:30 pm

Raggs wrote:Rugby gods had spotted that our injury list had dropped below 15, so have had our starting loosehead stretchered off the pitch during the warmup. West to start, Hislop to bench.

great start nonetheless

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:52 pm

looks an impressive win. Sarries wage bill cut bites?

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:09 pm

Don't know about that, they still put out a fearsome side on paper

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:11 pm

Danno wrote:Don't know about that, they still put out a fearsome side on paper

Hmm, look at the half backs, second row. Losing Malins, George, Faz, Daly Itoje is big at club level. And Mako and Billy aren’t what they were.

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:26 pm

Banquo wrote:
Danno wrote:Don't know about that, they still put out a fearsome side on paper
Hmm, look at the half backs, second row. Losing Malins, George, Faz, Daly Itoje is big at club level. And Mako and Billy aren’t what they were.

Fair points all. Looking forward to having a watch once it's up on the website

p/d · Post by **p/d** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:27 pm

Banquo wrote:looks an impressive win. Sarries wage bill cut bites?

Emotional couple of weeks for the club & players?

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:33 pm

Upsets all over this weekend: Bath beat Quins, LIrish beat Exe, Sale fluked out a couple of tries to put Leicester to bed, and this one.

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:41 pm

p/d wrote:
Banquo wrote:looks an impressive win. Sarries wage bill cut bites?
Emotional couple of weeks for the club & players?

? Over my head

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:42 pm

Danno wrote:Upsets all over this weekend: Bath beat Quins, LIrish beat Exe, Sale fluked out a couple of tries to put Leicester to bed, and this one.

Bit harsh on Sale- they put in a massive effort in the last 30

p/d · Post by **p/d** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:45 pm

Banquo wrote:
p/d wrote:
Banquo wrote:looks an impressive win. Sarries wage bill cut bites?
Emotional couple of weeks for the club & players?
? Over my head

Just referencing the request to respect McCall’s privacy as he takes time out

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:46 pm

Banquo wrote:
Danno wrote:Upsets all over this weekend: Bath beat Quins, LIrish beat Exe, Sale fluked out a couple of tries to put Leicester to bed, and this one.
Bit harsh on Sale- they put in a massive effort in the last 30

Also fair. Was fun to watch too

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:01 pm

Danno wrote:
Banquo wrote:
Danno wrote:Upsets all over this weekend: Bath beat Quins, LIrish beat Exe, Sale fluked out a couple of tries to put Leicester to bed, and this one.
Bit harsh on Sale- they put in a massive effort in the last 30
Also fair. Was fun to watch too

Yep, enjoyed it, despite some of the self inflicted wounds

Peej · Post by **Peej** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:41 pm

As a Wasps fan I don't enjoy beating anyone more than Sarries

Banquo · Post by **Banquo** » Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:39 pm

p/d wrote:
Banquo wrote:
p/d wrote: Emotional couple of weeks for the club & players?
? Over my head
Just referencing the request to respect McCall’s privacy as he takes time out

Hadn't seen that. Explains quite a bit- he is (obviously) very crucial to Sarries.

I R Geech · Post by **I R Geech** » Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:41 pm

Alo is a revelation this season. He’s gone from a fat lardy to an athlete, and there are others who should take note.

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Mon Jan 31, 2022 11:21 pm

Launch was immense in the first half (taken off at HT). Really had a point to prove, and proved it.

Wasps backs looked a lot more joined up and all of their locks did well, even if they weren't as eye catching as Launch. Seeing their pack trash Sarries scrum a couple of times was pleasing, especially the one where Sarries gobshittery once again cost them. Shields is literal team glue

fivepointer · Post by **fivepointer** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:40 am

Wasps were good winners. They played some nice stuff at times and looked full of energy and purpose. Having Launch back is obviously a major boost but several players stood up and delivered.
Alo is an interesting case. the S&C guys at Wasps have done a great job in getting him into decent shape and he's one of the Prem's most improved players.

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