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Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:50 pm
by Adam_P
Not seen anything - I hope Weru comes to you so we can get a decent look at him, sounds like a good prospect in the back row - apparently the best ball carrying the coaches have seen at U18 level.
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:57 am
by Banquo
Adam_P wrote:Saints:
LHP - Iyogun, A Waller, E Waller, Hobbs-Awoyemi, Patten*, Tarr*
THP - Hill, Painter, Petch, Heffernan, Prowse*
Hooker - S Matavesi, Haywood, Fish, Smith, Burns*, Wright*, Gradwick-Light*
Lock - Ribbans, Coles, Moon, Salakaia-Loto, Nansen, Atuanya*, Lockett*
Backrow - Lawes, Ludlam, Augustus, Hinkley, Scott-Young, Wilkins, Graham, Irvine*, Ratu-Willemsen*, Gaffan*, Weru*, Sylvester*
Scrum-half - Mitchell, James, Braley, Garside*
Fly-half - Biggar, J Grayson, Arden*
Centre - Dingwall, Hutchinson, Proctor, J Matavesi, E Grayson*, Litchfield*, Kean*, Thame*
Wing - Collins, Ramm, Skosan, O Sleightholme, F Sleightholme*
Fullback - Freeman, Furbank, Hendy*
* - senior academy
Surprised Haywood hasn't retired tbh- been a great servant but he was well off the pace last season.
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:10 am
by Adam_P
He certainly was in the first half of the season, thought he was playing well towards the business end
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:07 am
by Banquo
Adam_P wrote:He certainly was in the first half of the season, thought he was playing well towards the business end
Not what I saw live in April, but you watch more than me.
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 12:19 pm
by SDHoneymonster
Adam_P wrote:Not seen anything - I hope Weru comes to you so we can get a decent look at him, sounds like a good prospect in the back row - apparently the best ball carrying the coaches have seen at U18 level.
Willemsen another I'd like to see more of, and not just because of the identity of his cousin. Apparently played basketball to a decent level down in Australia and if that means he's got any similarities to Theo McFarland in his athleticism and approach he could be fun to watch.
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:28 pm
by Scrumhead
Banquo wrote:Adam_P wrote:He certainly was in the first half of the season, thought he was playing well towards the business end
Not what I saw live in April, but you watch more than me.
It may be irrelevant. Robbie Smith seems to be highly rated but was unfortunate to be behind McGuigan and Blamire at Falcons. I’ve only see him play a couple of times, but I think he has a fairly good chance of leapfrogging Haywood and Fish.
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:54 pm
by FKAS
Scrumhead wrote:Banquo wrote:Adam_P wrote:He certainly was in the first half of the season, thought he was playing well towards the business end
Not what I saw live in April, but you watch more than me.
It may be irrelevant. Robbie Smith seems to be highly rated but was unfortunate to be behind McGuigan and Blamire at Falcons. I’ve only see him play a couple of times, but I think he has a fairly good chance of leapfrogging Haywood and Fish.
Yeah I've seen Smith play a couple of times and he looked handy. From what I remember liked to carry and was fairly mobile. Could be a really decent signing for Saints if he can adapt to the way they attack.
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:56 pm
by Adam_P
SDHoneymonster wrote:Adam_P wrote:Not seen anything - I hope Weru comes to you so we can get a decent look at him, sounds like a good prospect in the back row - apparently the best ball carrying the coaches have seen at U18 level.
Willemsen another I'd like to see more of, and not just because of the identity of his cousin. Apparently played basketball to a decent level down in Australia and if that means he's got any similarities to Theo McFarland in his athleticism and approach he could be fun to watch.
Yeah agreed - I was really hoping to see more of him in the cup last season. Certainly has the physical potential to be a good player, and like you said potentially the handling crossover from basketball
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:36 pm
by Puja
Liebenberg confirmed as Tigers captain to replace Genge. Solid, uncontroversial decision that.
Puja
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:28 am
by FKAS
Puja wrote:Liebenberg confirmed as Tigers captain to replace Genge. Solid, uncontroversial decision that.
Puja
Yep. He was vice captain last season so makes sense. Was an age grade captain for SA as well.
Only doubt I have is that he's generally a man of few words. Well spoken and well selected words but with a heavy accent. Not ideal for quickly getting your points across to the referee. Gengey with his quick wit was actually really good at that
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 12:29 pm
by Mellsblue
Adam_P wrote:Not seen anything - I hope Weru comes to you so we can get a decent look at him, sounds like a good prospect in the back row - apparently the best ball carrying the coaches have seen at U18 level.
First preseason match and:
‘Rayer will be able to call upon four exciting Northampton Saints prospects from the bench. Geordie Irvine and Jake Garside both spent time at Goldington Road last season, while we welcome backs duo Matt Arden and Toby Thame into the #BluesFamily.’
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:02 pm
by Adam_P
Mellsblue wrote:Adam_P wrote:Not seen anything - I hope Weru comes to you so we can get a decent look at him, sounds like a good prospect in the back row - apparently the best ball carrying the coaches have seen at U18 level.
First preseason match and:
‘Rayer will be able to call upon four exciting Northampton Saints prospects from the bench. Geordie Irvine and Jake Garside both spent time at Goldington Road last season, while we welcome backs duo Matt Arden and Toby Thame into the #BluesFamily.’
Will be interesting to see how Arden goes with you. He's our 3rd choice specialist fly half but I've seen next to nothing of him playing.
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:03 pm
by Puja
Pollard confirmed as out for 6 weeks with a knee injury. Not great news for Leicester, as it'll mean he'll be out till mid-October by my reckoning, although it might mean that he's not called up for the AIs if SA do well without him.
Puja
Re: 2022/23 Prem Squads
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:03 pm
by FKAS
Puja wrote:Pollard confirmed as out for 6 weeks with a knee injury. Not great news for Leicester, as it'll mean he'll be out till mid-October by my reckoning, although it might mean that he's not called up for the AIs if SA do well without him.
Puja
They might opt against him for the AIs and look to experiment a little anyway. They have given out caps and trialled a few different combinations over the course of the summer and are carrying on this weekend, including a 19 year old debutant on the wing.