Premiership Cup 2023/24

[Epaminondas Pules]

Glaws team for Quins game:

Team News

15 Reece Dunn*

14 Jack Reeves*

13 Max Llewellyn

12 Seb Atkinson*

11 Jake Morris*

10 Lloyd Evans*

9 Caolan Englefield



1. Harry Elrington

2 Santiago Socino

3 Ciaran Knight*

4 Arthur Clark* (C)

5 Cameron Jordan*

6 Ruan Ackermann

7 Ben Donnell

8 Jack Clement*



Replacements

16 George McGuigan

17 Archie McArthur*

18 Afolabi Fasogbon*

19 Freddie Thomas*

20 Lewis Ludlow*

21 Matty Jones*

22 George Barton*

23 Alex Hearle

[Epaminondas Pules]

Harlequins Starting XV:

1. Jordan Els (28)

2. Sam Riley (30)

3. Lovejoy Chawatama (2)

4. Stephan Lewies (Captain - 58)

5. Irne Herbst (25)

6. Matas Jurevicius (20)

7. Jack Kenningham (43)

8. Tom Lawday (77)

9. Lewis Gjaltema (29)

10. Will Edwards (26)

11. Louis Lynagh (44)

12. Lennox Anyanwu (13)

13. Will Joseph (Debut)

14. Oscar Beard (30)

15. Tyrone Green (50)

Impact Players:

16. George Head (17)

17. Tom Osborne (5)

18. Will Hobson (8)

19. George Hammond (43)

20. Joe Launchbury (Debut)

21. Archie White (66)

22. Max Green (Debut)

23. Connor Slevin (6)

[Which Tyler]

Bath v LScottish
Sadly, but understandably, starting to bring in some more senior players. No-one looks higher up the pecking order than 2nd choice though (except Muir who missed the whole of last season). 2 academy players starting

Bath Rugby:
1 Juan Schoeman
2 Niall Annett
3 Johannes Jonker
4 Fergus Lee-Warner
5 Ewan Richards
6 Miles Reid (c)
7 Chris Cloete
8 Jaco Coetzee

09 Louis Schreuder
10 Piers Francis
11 Will Muir
12 Will Parry
13 Louie Hennessey
14 Gabe Goss
15 Tom de Glanville

16 Jasper Spandler, 17 Arthur Cordwell, 18 Kieran Verden, 19 JJ Tonks, 20 Nahum Merigan
21 Tom Carr-Smith, 22 Sam Harris, 23 Arthur Green

[Epaminondas Pules]

STARTING XV
15 Jamie Shillcock [2]
14 Harry Simmons [34]
13 Phil Cokanasiga [7]
12 Joseph Woodward [6]
11 Jacob Cusick [9]
10 Kieran Wilkinson [1]
9 Tom Whitley [5]
1 James Whitcombe [37]
2 Nic Dolly (c) [25]
3 Will Hurd [25]
4 Lewis Chessum [7]
5 Finn Carnduff [6]
6 Matt Rogerson *
7 Emeka Ilione [12]
8 Kyle Hatherell [2]

REPLACEMENTS
16 Archie Vanes [7]
17 Francois van Wyk [32]
18 Dan Richardson [11]
19 Tom Manz [4]
20 Joshua Manz [6]
21 Sam Edwards [9]
22 Guy Porter [61]
23 Elliot Gourlay *

* Leicester Tigers debut

[FKAS]

Which, is Reid not considered first choice? Always seems to be one of Bath's best performers when I see them play.

Tigers continuing to rotate through all the senior players available for the game Vs Ampthill. Mainly back up and development players for this one. Good to see Dolly back fit and getting back to match fitness, Ilione has played quite a bit of pre season/PRC so far so could be in for more game time this season.

STARTING XV
15 Jamie Shillcock [2]
14 Harry Simmons [34]
13 Phil Cokanasiga [7]
12 Joseph Woodward [6]
11 Jacob Cusick [9]
10 Kieran Wilkinson [1]
9 Tom Whitley [5]
1 James Whitcombe [37]
2 Nic Dolly (c) [25]
3 Will Hurd [25]
4 Lewis Chessum [7]
5 Finn Carnduff [6]
6 Matt Rogerson *
7 Emeka Ilione [12]
8 Kyle Hatherell [2]

REPLACEMENTS
16 Archie Vanes [7]
17 Francois van Wyk [32]
18 Dan Richardson [11]
19 Tom Manz [4]
20 Joshua Manz [6]
21 Sam Edwards [9]
22 Guy Porter [61]
23 Elliot Gourlay *

The visitors are Ampthill who have a couple I recognise formerly of Prem sides along with Bracken on loan from Sarries.

Starting XV

15. Ollie Dawkins 14. Francis Moore 13. Oli Morris 12. Fraser Strachan 11. Josh Skelcey 10. Gwyn Parks 9. Charlie Bracken 1. Zac Nearchou 2. Syd Blackmore 3. Aleki Lutui 4. Alex Wardell 5. Kaden Pearce-Paul 6. Iestyn Rees 7. Joe Bercis 8. Morgan Strong (c)

Replacements

16. Ben Chapman 17. Jevaughn Warren 18. Jasper Maguire 19. Griff Evans 20. Sam Asotasi 21. Pete White 22. Josh Bragman 23. Fin Parker

[Stom]

Harlequins Starting XV:

1. Jordan Els (28)

2. Sam Riley (30)

3. Lovejoy Chawatama (2)

4. Stephan Lewies (Captain - 58)

5. Irne Herbst (25)

6. Matas Jurevicius (20)

7. Jack Kenningham (43)

8. Tom Lawday (77)

9. Lewis Gjaltema (29)

10. Will Edwards (26)

11. Louis Lynagh (44)

12. Lennox Anyanwu (13)

13. Will Joseph (Debut)

14. Oscar Beard (30)

15. Tyrone Green (50)

Impact Players:

16. George Head (17)

17. Tom Osborne (5)

18. Will Hobson (8)

19. George Hammond (43)

20. Joe Launchbury (Debut)

21. Archie White (66)

22. Max Green (Debut)

23. Connor Slevin (6)

That's great to see. Green starting and both Joseph and Launch in the squad. Looking forward to next season, should be a good one.

[jimKRFC]

Bristol team to face Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby Cup (2.30pm KO):

15. Rich Lane, 14. Jack Bates, 13. Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 12. James Williams, 11. Gabriel Ibitoye, 10. AJ MacGinty, 9. Harry Randall (c); 1. Jake Woolmore, 2. Harry Thacker, 3. Max Lahiff, 4. Josh Caulfield, 5. Ed Holmes, 6. Joe Batley, 7. Dan Thomas, 8. Magnus Bradbury.

Subs: 16. Will Capon, 17. Andrew Turner, 18. George Kloska, 19. James Dun, 20. Jake Heenan, 21. Kieran Marmion, 22. Callum Sheedy, 23. Joe Jenkins..

Saints team:

15 George Hendy
14 Tommy Freeman
13 Fraser Dingwall (c)
12 Toby Thame
11 Tom Seabrook
10 Fin Smith
9 Tom James

1 Ethan Waller
2 Curtis Langdon
3 Trevor Davison
4 Alex Moon – 100th Saints appearance
5 Tom Lockett
6 Alex Coles
7 Angus Scott-Young
8 Sam Graham

Replacements:
16 Robbie Smith
17 Emmanuel Iyogun
18 Elliot Millar Mills
19 Emeka Atuanya
20 Juarno Augustus
21 Archie McParland
22 George Furbank
23 James Ramm

A much more recognisable side from Bristol and Ibitoye not at full back thankfully!

[Mellsblue]

Anyone know the Leicester team etc etc

[Puja]

Anyone know the Leicester team etc etc

Wow, I missed not just one post, but two! That's a new record for me.

Puja

[fivepointer]

Glos-Quins on the tv tonight. 2 good looking sides named with plenty of young talent. Might be a good one.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Which, is Reid not considered first choice? Always seems to be one of Bath's best performers when I see them play.

Tigers continuing to rotate through all the senior players available for the game Vs Ampthill. Mainly back up and development players for this one. Good to see Dolly back fit and getting back to match fitness, Ilione has played quite a bit of pre season/PRC so far so could be in for more game time this season.

STARTING XV
15 Jamie Shillcock [2]
14 Harry Simmons [34]
13 Phil Cokanasiga [7]
12 Joseph Woodward [6]
11 Jacob Cusick [9]
10 Kieran Wilkinson [1]
9 Tom Whitley [5]
1 James Whitcombe [37]
2 Nic Dolly (c) [25]
3 Will Hurd [25]
4 Lewis Chessum [7]
5 Finn Carnduff [6]
6 Matt Rogerson *
7 Emeka Ilione [12]
8 Kyle Hatherell [2]

REPLACEMENTS
16 Archie Vanes [7]
17 Francois van Wyk [32]
18 Dan Richardson [11]
19 Tom Manz [4]
20 Joshua Manz [6]
21 Sam Edwards [9]
22 Guy Porter [61]
23 Elliot Gourlay *

The visitors are Ampthill who have a couple I recognise formerly of Prem sides along with Bracken on loan from Sarries.

Starting XV

15. Ollie Dawkins 14. Francis Moore 13. Oli Morris 12. Fraser Strachan 11. Josh Skelcey 10. Gwyn Parks 9. Charlie Bracken 1. Zac Nearchou 2. Syd Blackmore 3. Aleki Lutui 4. Alex Wardell 5. Kaden Pearce-Paul 6. Iestyn Rees 7. Joe Bercis 8. Morgan Strong (c)

Replacements

16. Ben Chapman 17. Jevaughn Warren 18. Jasper Maguire 19. Griff Evans 20. Sam Asotasi 21. Pete White 22. Josh Bragman 23. Fin Parker

That Anpthill side of chock full of ex-prem talent / academy prospects!

[Which Tyler]

Which, is Reid not considered first choice? Always seems to be one of Bath's best performers when I see them play.

He's good, but he's not guaranteed a bench place.
Starting backrow is most likely Hill, Underhill, Barbeary.
Bayliss, Reid, Cloete and Coetzee fighting for the 20 shirt - or, with JvG, the 20 & 23 shirts

Backrow is Bath's strong point - and 9-13 once Finn arrives

[Banquo]

Glos-Quins on the tv tonight. 2 good looking sides named with plenty of young talent. Might be a good one.

why not televise a prem v champ team tho. Reds v Chiefs might have been a belter.

[Oakboy]

Glos-Quins on the tv tonight. 2 good looking sides named with plenty of young talent. Might be a good one.

Launchbury off the bench might be interesting??

[FKAS]

Anyone know the Leicester team etc etc

We're all just really excited for it.

As EP says Ampthill look to have recruited some of the development/younger squad guys from the failing sides. The 10 was highly rated in the Welsh Uni system. Going to be interesting to see what kind of challenge they bring to Welford Road.

Going to be in attendance for this one. Looking forward to it.

[Oakboy]

What a dummy from Joseph!

[FKAS]

What a dummy from Joseph!

Yeah, hell of a finish. I think he'll thrive at Quins. They'll need a bit more of those skills in the second half. Looked quite a strong Quins team, didn't expect to turn on to find them 22-0 down.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Ben Redshaw having a BIG game for falcons!! He is some talent!

[fivepointer]

It was a nice finish by Joseph. Game went a bit flat after h/t. Glos good up front and worth the win. A few stylish touches from Atkinson stood out for me.

[FKAS]

It was a nice finish by Joseph. Game went a bit flat after h/t. Glos good up front and worth the win. A few stylish touches from Atkinson stood out for me.

Seb Atkinson just looks assured and classy everytime I see him play. With Marchant off to France and Manu not getting any younger there should be spots in the England squad up for grabs in the 6N. Not sure Slippery Barnacles is quite brave enough to go with the inexperienced but high potential of Kelly, Atkinson, Joseph and Lawrence as the centres but we can hope. Joseph's ability to slot on to the wing if required is quite handy as well.

[Epaminondas Pules]

It was a nice finish by Joseph. Game went a bit flat after h/t. Glos good up front and worth the win. A few stylish touches from Atkinson stood out for me.

Seb Atkinson just looks assured and classy everytime I see him play. With Marchant off to France and Manu not getting any younger there should be spots in the England squad up for grabs in the 6N. Not sure Slippery Barnacles is quite brave enough to go with the inexperienced but high potential of Kelly, Atkinson, Joseph and Lawrence as the centres but we can hope. Joseph's ability to slot on to the wing if required is quite handy as well.

Just caught up with the Glaws game and jeez Atkinson just looks so good. Decision making, execution, passing. He’s got international written all over him! And that was his first game of the season!

Amazing what game time does for young players!

[p/d]

Atkinson classy? Who would have thought. Was always my wildcard to make the pre WC training squad, very disappointed SB didn’t look at him - or see if Waldouck was available as attack coach.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Tigers 12 v 0 after no time at all. Coka very prominent!

[Epaminondas Pules]

Bonus point secured after 15 or so mins! Dolly, Whitely, Ilione and Simmons.

[FKAS]

One way traffic at WR. Game pretty much done. Tigers more than a point a minute.