Puja wrote:Scrumhead wrote:Fair points. I don’t like it primarily because it takes the opportunity for debate away from us mere mortals.
Anyone expecting any surprises on Thursday??
I'm actually not expecting Joseph. I know I said that I thought it was just mind games, but Joseph hasn't actually shown any big kick on for Bath since then and, with Slade showing off a running threat rather than just a distribution one, I'm feeling like Ford/Farrell/Slade might have a bit more legs than I thought it would.
Puja
Admittedly I didn’t see either of Bath’s Champions’ Cup games, but before that JJ did improve his AP form. After he was left out of the training squad, he scored two tries and made another in his next three games.
I don’t see the logic in leaving a player of his pedigree and experience out purely for mind games, particularly considering Te’o is likely to be unavailable.
I’m a bit concerned about Hughes’ citing. Unfortunately, I do think there was intent in the swinging arm, but if he gets a van, we’re really getting down to the bare bones at 8.
I hear Clifford doesn’t need an op, but he must still be weeks away from full fitness?