Tigers development squad continues its learning curve this week as 9 members are out on loan learning the ropes of professional rugby.
Tonight Nottingham face Munster A in the British & Irish Cup. Ryan Bower and Tom Price return to the pack and will be looking to press their claims for Championship action. George Catchpole continues in midfield whilst Harry Thacker is in line for his Nottingham debut should he feature from the bench.
Doncaster welcome Cinderford to Castle Park as they seek an immediate return to the Championship. Italian Prop Riccardo Brugnara retains his place at loosehead whilst Lucas Guillame switches from blindside to Number 8.
Tiziano Pasquali is a member of the wider European squad so presumably is required in Treviso with the first team.
Loughborough Students travel to east London to face historic opponents Blackheath. Harry Rudkin is named as loosehead, though he was named last week and had to pull out, whilst Harry Wells continues in the engine room at lock. Scott Steele drops to the bench after starting last week. Former academy player Jake Albon is also in the Starting XV.
Nottingham (v Munster A)
15) Andrew Savage
14) Olly Woodburn
13) George Catchpole
12) Joe Munro
11) Ryan Hough
10) Matthew Jarvis
9) Sean Romans
1) Ryan Bower
2) Alun Walker
3) Harry Williams
4) Tom Price
5) Dan Montagu
6) Kiefer Laxton
7) Brent Wilson (c)
8) Tom Calladine
Replacements:
16) Campese Ma'afu
17) Harry Thacker
18) Michael Holford
19 Neilus Keogh
20) Finlay Barnham
21) Rory Lynn
22) Jacob Knight
Doncaster (v Cinderford)
15) Glenn Bryce
14) Paul Jarvis
13) Jacob Woodhouse
12) Mat Clark
11) Tyson Lewis
10) Jamie Lennard
9) Bruno Bravo
1) Riccardo Brugnara
2) Roberto Santamaria
3) Darren Morris
4) Matt Challinor ©
5) Chris Planchant
6) Adam Kettle
7) Michael Hills
8) Lucas Guillame
Replacements
16) Santiago Sodini
17) Jack Bergmanas
18) Bevon Armitage
19) Paul Roberts
20) Dougie Flockhart
Loughborough (v Blackheath)
1
Harry Rudkin
2
Gareth Harris
3
Danny Herriot
4
Jack Collister
5
Harry Wells
6
Jake Albon
7
James Freeman (C)
8
George Messum
9
Henry Taylor
10
Chris Surman
11
Alex Davis
12
Jack Bradford
13
Rhys Owen
14
Craig Dowsett
15
Jack Pons
Replacements
16
Mike Daniels
17
Tom Crozier
18
Gab Carroll
19
Scott Steele
20 Sam Katz
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Friday, 10 January 2014
Friday, 29 November 2013
Just Gr8 experience for Tigers Development Squad
8 members of the Leicester Tigers development squad will be in dual registration action this weekend. Nottingham and Doncaster have 3 Tigers a piece whilst Loughborough Students have 2 young Tigers in the tight five.
In the Greene King IPA Championship Ryan Bower will start for Nottingham against the Cornish Pirates. Bower plays his 39th game in his third season dual registered with the Green 'n' Whites. Also involved are Tom Price and Harry Thacker who are named on the bench. Former Tigers in the Nottingham squad include Finlay Barnham, Rory Lynn, Michael Holford, Dan Montague, Alex Shaw and Brent Wilson.
One level further down there is also plenty of interest as Doncaster face Rosslyn Park whilst Loughborough Students are at home to Cinderford in SSE National League 1.
Italian tighthead Tiziano Pasquali continues his apprenticeship at this level for the Knights and he is joined in the starting XV by Lucas Guillaume. Guillaume made his Doncaster debut from the bench in last week's victory against Esher which saw the Yorkshire men return to the top of the pile. Further Tigers interest is on the bench with Riccardo Brugnara. The 19 year old loosehead from Italy could make his league debut if he features and if he replaces ex-Tiger Darren Morris in the front row the Knights will be fielding an all-Italian front row alongside Parsquali and countryman Santamaria.
Rosslyn Park are Doncaster's closest challengers at this stage so it is a big vote of confidence in the Tigers trio to be included.
Loughborough feature England Under 20s forwards Harry Rudkin at loosehead and Harry Wells at lock. Wells featured from the bench last week and partners former Tigers academy captain Jake Albon in the engine room.
Loughborough Students:
1 Harry Rudkin
2 Jacob Fields
3 Danny Herriot
4 Harry Wells
5 Jake Albon
6 James Freeman (C)
7 Eoin Cremen
8 Ben Pons
9 Henry Taylor
10 Chris Surman
11 Alex Davis
12 Jack Bradford
13 Rhys Owen
14 Craig Dowsett
15 Jack Pons
Replacements:
16 Biyi Alo
17 Gareth Harris
18 Christian S-W
19 Tom Bliss
20 George Eastwell
Doncaster:
15. Glenn Bryce
14. Paul Jarvis
13. Mat Clark
12. Bevon Armitage
11. Tyson Lewis
10. Paul Roberts
9. Bruno Bravo
1. Darren Morris
2. Roberto Santamaria
3. Tiziano Pasquali
4. Matt Challinor (C)
5. Michael Walker-Fitton
6. Lucas Guillame
7. Shaun Jones
8. Adam Kettle
Replacements
16. Riccardo Brugnara
17. Ben Hunter
18. Glen Kenworthy
19. James Munro
20. Jamie Lennard.
Nottingham
15) Andrew SAVAGE
14) Sean MORRIS
13) Ed STYLES
12) Joe MUNRO
11) Ryan HOUGH
10) Rory LYNN
9) Finlay BARNHAM
1) Ryan BOWER
2) Alun WALKER
3) Michael HOLFORD
4) Neilus KEOGH
5) Dan MONTAGU
6) Tom CALLADINE
7) Brent WILSON (Captain)
8) Alex SHAW
Replacements
16) Harry THACKER
17) Harry WILLIAMS
18) Tom PRICE
19) Joe BURTON
20) Sean ROMANS
21) Matthew JARVIS
22) Jacob KNIGHT
In the Greene King IPA Championship Ryan Bower will start for Nottingham against the Cornish Pirates. Bower plays his 39th game in his third season dual registered with the Green 'n' Whites. Also involved are Tom Price and Harry Thacker who are named on the bench. Former Tigers in the Nottingham squad include Finlay Barnham, Rory Lynn, Michael Holford, Dan Montague, Alex Shaw and Brent Wilson.
One level further down there is also plenty of interest as Doncaster face Rosslyn Park whilst Loughborough Students are at home to Cinderford in SSE National League 1.
Italian tighthead Tiziano Pasquali continues his apprenticeship at this level for the Knights and he is joined in the starting XV by Lucas Guillaume. Guillaume made his Doncaster debut from the bench in last week's victory against Esher which saw the Yorkshire men return to the top of the pile. Further Tigers interest is on the bench with Riccardo Brugnara. The 19 year old loosehead from Italy could make his league debut if he features and if he replaces ex-Tiger Darren Morris in the front row the Knights will be fielding an all-Italian front row alongside Parsquali and countryman Santamaria.
Rosslyn Park are Doncaster's closest challengers at this stage so it is a big vote of confidence in the Tigers trio to be included.
Loughborough feature England Under 20s forwards Harry Rudkin at loosehead and Harry Wells at lock. Wells featured from the bench last week and partners former Tigers academy captain Jake Albon in the engine room.
Loughborough Students:
1 Harry Rudkin
2 Jacob Fields
3 Danny Herriot
4 Harry Wells
5 Jake Albon
6 James Freeman (C)
7 Eoin Cremen
8 Ben Pons
9 Henry Taylor
10 Chris Surman
11 Alex Davis
12 Jack Bradford
13 Rhys Owen
14 Craig Dowsett
15 Jack Pons
Replacements:
16 Biyi Alo
17 Gareth Harris
18 Christian S-W
19 Tom Bliss
20 George Eastwell
Doncaster:
15. Glenn Bryce
14. Paul Jarvis
13. Mat Clark
12. Bevon Armitage
11. Tyson Lewis
10. Paul Roberts
9. Bruno Bravo
1. Darren Morris
2. Roberto Santamaria
3. Tiziano Pasquali
4. Matt Challinor (C)
5. Michael Walker-Fitton
6. Lucas Guillame
7. Shaun Jones
8. Adam Kettle
Replacements
16. Riccardo Brugnara
17. Ben Hunter
18. Glen Kenworthy
19. James Munro
20. Jamie Lennard.
Nottingham
15) Andrew SAVAGE
14) Sean MORRIS
13) Ed STYLES
12) Joe MUNRO
11) Ryan HOUGH
10) Rory LYNN
9) Finlay BARNHAM
1) Ryan BOWER
2) Alun WALKER
3) Michael HOLFORD
4) Neilus KEOGH
5) Dan MONTAGU
6) Tom CALLADINE
7) Brent WILSON (Captain)
8) Alex SHAW
Replacements
16) Harry THACKER
17) Harry WILLIAMS
18) Tom PRICE
19) Joe BURTON
20) Sean ROMANS
21) Matthew JARVIS
22) Jacob KNIGHT
Saturday, 9 November 2013
Tigers Roar Back into Form
A young and inexperienced Tigers side roared out of their recent slump in form with a revitalising 39-16 win. The 4 try bonus point was only secured on the last play but a dominant second half saw Tigers retain almost 80% of possession and the Ospreys defence wilt under the constant pressure. It was reminiscent of a Tigers game from the early 2000s as a game opposition kept it close for an hour before the Tigers inexorably pulled away.
Richard Cockerill had picked a balanced side with experienced players down the spine of loosehead prop, number 8, scrum half and full back given the structure and support for the young players around them to fulfill their potential.
The Ospreys meanwhile were slightly younger, an average age of 23 compared to 24 of Leicester, which will have an affect at this level. Boasting Junior World Player of the Year Sam Davies in their ranks they were a side, though, which would take some beating.
Leicester started well with strong breaks by young centre pair Javiah Pohe and George Catchpole to set up a position in the 22, a few phases later and the Ospreys infringed to give Owen Williams the first 3 points of the match. Almost straightaway the Welsh side were caught for their backs not being 10 meters behind the lineout and Williams had a 40 meter effort to make it 6-0 after 7 minutes.
The confidence was flooding into Williams now has he spotted the Ospreys defence of a 22 drop out asleep and went with a quick grubber to Michael Noone. The former Ospreys age group player made it 9-0 after an eye catching break by Sebastian De Chaves the Portuguese-English-South African.
A poor box kick from Sam Harrison and lazy retreating from the Tigers pack gave the Ospreys their first points. The kick off was out on the full but the Ospreys took the quick lineout, rather than waiting for the scrum, and were rewarded with a lineout on our 22. They had kicked through and Williams had scrambled back to prevent any try threat.
They made it 9-6 after a glass jaw moment from their tighthead Joe Rees. Boris Stankovich barely touched him and collapsed like a house of cards. It was late so fair enough a penalty I suppose; but on watching the game back on Sky Scott "SQ" Quinnell and Johnny "Taffy lover" Hammond were calling for a red card! If all they want are passionate one eyed idiots to commentate on the games then I am available.
Ospreys had a chance to level the scores on 23 minutes; but even after stealing a yard and a half wunderkind Sam Davies could only strike the bar. Clearly goal kicking is not high on the IRB's priorities for World Player of Year after watching George Ford for 3 years.
But 4 minutes later it was Tigers who scored the game's first try through Thomas "the tank" Waldrom. A smashed tackle from the Javiah Pohe on halfway got Tigers onto the front foot. Williams on the half break feed Sam Harrison who took it up to the 22, good awareness from Harry Thacker saw him step into the scrum half position to keep the tempo up. It was then 3 phases before Harrison found Waldrom on the tightline cutting back towards the ruck, the kiwi broke the first up tackle and powered through full back Ross Jones attempted tackle to claim the score making it 14-6.
A fairly harsh penalty on Irishman Michael Noone for failing to release the tackled player gave SAm Davies the easy 3 points to drag it back to 14-9 at half time.
Tigers were straight back onto the attack after half time. The possession was lost though and it took a cheeky break by Jamie Gibson through the middle of the maul to get us back into the Ospreys half. Thacker made the meters after Gibson's show and go at the front of the lineout bamboozled the Welsh defenders. More strong and straight running from Pohe, curing us of our drifting problem so evident against Wasps, took the play to the 10m line where the Ospreys again offended. Poor officating from Rose saw Sam Harrison's quick tap pulled back but Williams slotted the goal for a 17-9 lead.
At this point the Ospreys just could retain the ball and Tigers attacks crashed down on them wave after wave. Williams missed one penalty, after the Tigers' lineout jumpers were taken in the air, but made no mistake 3 minutes later. From the 22 clearout of the last miss Tigers scorched through the middle. Scott Hamilton made initial break, arcing away from the defence, he then turned the ball inside to Gibson who opened his legs and rushed through to 22. Ospreys defended stoutly to prevent a try but the penalty was inevitable and converted by Williams for 20-9.
It took 10 minutes for the next try to come but Tigers had an almost complete monopoly of possession and territory. A midfield penalty was struck to the corner and when the Ospreys infringed again we got to 5m out. The lineout was driven but not quite over so it was up to Sam Harrison to catch the tiring defence out and sneak over under the posts for the 2nd try, celebrating with his version of Bebeto's famous rocking the baby celebration. There was 19 minutes left for Tigers to secure the bonus point.
Unfortunately Harrison's game was ended shortly afterwards by a tackle from Hanno Dirksen the American winger. Dispite the similarities to Stankovich's in the first half I couldn't hear "SQ" calling for Dirksen to receive a red card, only yellow this time. Clearly "SQ" has never quite got over Nottingham all those years ago.
Tigers didn't let that stop them though as the impressive Harry Wells dug, fought and burrowed his way under a pile of Ospreylian defenders to, just about, ground the ball. It took the video ref 4 minutes to decide if it was a try or not. Now I know we benefited from it this time but what view did he see after the first 60 seconds that was different? Why does he have to take so long? There are no clear views so you're going to have to make an educated guess either way. Just make it and carry on. For the fans at the ground, even with a one off video screen for this match, these delays are incredibly boring.
Either way it was almost all one way traffic now. Sam Williams did grab a consolation for the visitors after pilfering the ball from the side of a maul then charging 40 meters for the try. Mele's lack of reaction was not his best moment but in the grand scheme of things better to let them score a quick try than defend for 5 minutes and lose the chance at a 4th try for ourselves.
With the bench now cleared Tigers were hunting the bonus point try. A series of driving mauls resulted in the try scorer Sam Williams seeing yellow and Tigers kicking to the corner with only 55 seconds remaining. Before Sam Williams could even reach the bench though Tigers had scored as the power came through and Michael Noone could sheer off the side of the maul and dot down for his 3rd try in 4 games.
Harry Thacker was the offical Man of the Match and it is difficult to argue against that selection. The hooker was the smallest player on the pitch but thanks to his aggression into contact he rarely, if ever, went backwards and often could scrambled forward for extra yards.
This match was a long way from the physicality of a Premiership match though so expectations should not get too high too soon. He is unlikely to play a Premiership match this season, and rightly so as he develops physically for the rigours of the Premiership on the neck and shoulders.
Others to impress were Jamie Gibson, seemingly more comfortable in the 7 shirt than any other; Javiah Pohe is a solidly built young man, the Cornish-Kiwi could certainly stand up to the strength of the Premiership and his ability to straighten the line and attract defenders is invaluable. He takes some stopping at any level. Owen Williams was 7/10 with the boot and I would say the same mark for his game over all. We saw glimpses of his potential but fly half is such a confidence position that requires regular game time it will be difficult to see more of it once Flood is back from England.
Hopefully the same side will play against Worcester and continue to impress and hopefully this will instil some more confidence into Cockerill to blood one or two of these youngsters into the full blooded games more often.
Richard Cockerill had picked a balanced side with experienced players down the spine of loosehead prop, number 8, scrum half and full back given the structure and support for the young players around them to fulfill their potential.
The Ospreys meanwhile were slightly younger, an average age of 23 compared to 24 of Leicester, which will have an affect at this level. Boasting Junior World Player of the Year Sam Davies in their ranks they were a side, though, which would take some beating.
Leicester started well with strong breaks by young centre pair Javiah Pohe and George Catchpole to set up a position in the 22, a few phases later and the Ospreys infringed to give Owen Williams the first 3 points of the match. Almost straightaway the Welsh side were caught for their backs not being 10 meters behind the lineout and Williams had a 40 meter effort to make it 6-0 after 7 minutes.
The confidence was flooding into Williams now has he spotted the Ospreys defence of a 22 drop out asleep and went with a quick grubber to Michael Noone. The former Ospreys age group player made it 9-0 after an eye catching break by Sebastian De Chaves the Portuguese-English-South African.
A poor box kick from Sam Harrison and lazy retreating from the Tigers pack gave the Ospreys their first points. The kick off was out on the full but the Ospreys took the quick lineout, rather than waiting for the scrum, and were rewarded with a lineout on our 22. They had kicked through and Williams had scrambled back to prevent any try threat.
They made it 9-6 after a glass jaw moment from their tighthead Joe Rees. Boris Stankovich barely touched him and collapsed like a house of cards. It was late so fair enough a penalty I suppose; but on watching the game back on Sky Scott "SQ" Quinnell and Johnny "Taffy lover" Hammond were calling for a red card! If all they want are passionate one eyed idiots to commentate on the games then I am available.
Ospreys had a chance to level the scores on 23 minutes; but even after stealing a yard and a half wunderkind Sam Davies could only strike the bar. Clearly goal kicking is not high on the IRB's priorities for World Player of Year after watching George Ford for 3 years.
But 4 minutes later it was Tigers who scored the game's first try through Thomas "the tank" Waldrom. A smashed tackle from the Javiah Pohe on halfway got Tigers onto the front foot. Williams on the half break feed Sam Harrison who took it up to the 22, good awareness from Harry Thacker saw him step into the scrum half position to keep the tempo up. It was then 3 phases before Harrison found Waldrom on the tightline cutting back towards the ruck, the kiwi broke the first up tackle and powered through full back Ross Jones attempted tackle to claim the score making it 14-6.
A fairly harsh penalty on Irishman Michael Noone for failing to release the tackled player gave SAm Davies the easy 3 points to drag it back to 14-9 at half time.
Tigers were straight back onto the attack after half time. The possession was lost though and it took a cheeky break by Jamie Gibson through the middle of the maul to get us back into the Ospreys half. Thacker made the meters after Gibson's show and go at the front of the lineout bamboozled the Welsh defenders. More strong and straight running from Pohe, curing us of our drifting problem so evident against Wasps, took the play to the 10m line where the Ospreys again offended. Poor officating from Rose saw Sam Harrison's quick tap pulled back but Williams slotted the goal for a 17-9 lead.
At this point the Ospreys just could retain the ball and Tigers attacks crashed down on them wave after wave. Williams missed one penalty, after the Tigers' lineout jumpers were taken in the air, but made no mistake 3 minutes later. From the 22 clearout of the last miss Tigers scorched through the middle. Scott Hamilton made initial break, arcing away from the defence, he then turned the ball inside to Gibson who opened his legs and rushed through to 22. Ospreys defended stoutly to prevent a try but the penalty was inevitable and converted by Williams for 20-9.
It took 10 minutes for the next try to come but Tigers had an almost complete monopoly of possession and territory. A midfield penalty was struck to the corner and when the Ospreys infringed again we got to 5m out. The lineout was driven but not quite over so it was up to Sam Harrison to catch the tiring defence out and sneak over under the posts for the 2nd try, celebrating with his version of Bebeto's famous rocking the baby celebration. There was 19 minutes left for Tigers to secure the bonus point.
Unfortunately Harrison's game was ended shortly afterwards by a tackle from Hanno Dirksen the American winger. Dispite the similarities to Stankovich's in the first half I couldn't hear "SQ" calling for Dirksen to receive a red card, only yellow this time. Clearly "SQ" has never quite got over Nottingham all those years ago.
Tigers didn't let that stop them though as the impressive Harry Wells dug, fought and burrowed his way under a pile of Ospreylian defenders to, just about, ground the ball. It took the video ref 4 minutes to decide if it was a try or not. Now I know we benefited from it this time but what view did he see after the first 60 seconds that was different? Why does he have to take so long? There are no clear views so you're going to have to make an educated guess either way. Just make it and carry on. For the fans at the ground, even with a one off video screen for this match, these delays are incredibly boring.
Either way it was almost all one way traffic now. Sam Williams did grab a consolation for the visitors after pilfering the ball from the side of a maul then charging 40 meters for the try. Mele's lack of reaction was not his best moment but in the grand scheme of things better to let them score a quick try than defend for 5 minutes and lose the chance at a 4th try for ourselves.
With the bench now cleared Tigers were hunting the bonus point try. A series of driving mauls resulted in the try scorer Sam Williams seeing yellow and Tigers kicking to the corner with only 55 seconds remaining. Before Sam Williams could even reach the bench though Tigers had scored as the power came through and Michael Noone could sheer off the side of the maul and dot down for his 3rd try in 4 games.
Harry Thacker was the offical Man of the Match and it is difficult to argue against that selection. The hooker was the smallest player on the pitch but thanks to his aggression into contact he rarely, if ever, went backwards and often could scrambled forward for extra yards.
This match was a long way from the physicality of a Premiership match though so expectations should not get too high too soon. He is unlikely to play a Premiership match this season, and rightly so as he develops physically for the rigours of the Premiership on the neck and shoulders.
Others to impress were Jamie Gibson, seemingly more comfortable in the 7 shirt than any other; Javiah Pohe is a solidly built young man, the Cornish-Kiwi could certainly stand up to the strength of the Premiership and his ability to straighten the line and attract defenders is invaluable. He takes some stopping at any level. Owen Williams was 7/10 with the boot and I would say the same mark for his game over all. We saw glimpses of his potential but fly half is such a confidence position that requires regular game time it will be difficult to see more of it once Flood is back from England.
Hopefully the same side will play against Worcester and continue to impress and hopefully this will instil some more confidence into Cockerill to blood one or two of these youngsters into the full blooded games more often.
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
4 Tigers for England U-19s
2 Tigers academy players started and another two were on the bench as England U-19s defeated their Irish equivalents by a solitary point today at Donneybrook. Harlequins' Jordan Burns and Gloucester's Ross Moriarty provided a try each whilst a penalty from Northampton's Sam Olver gave England a 13-0 lead at half time, after the break the Irish side responded to go into the final two minutes 15-13 up before Olver gave England the bragging rights by slotting a goal and securing the win.
Javiah Pohe and Harry Thacker both part of last seasons European Champion Under 18s started the match whilst Tom Hudson and George Tresidder, both Under 18s on school year but 1994 birthdays so Under 19s for internationals, came off the bench.
England U 19s
15 Nathan Earle (Saracens)
14 Zach Kibirige (Newcastle Falcons)
13 Tom Stephenson (Northampton Saints)
12 Javiah Pohe (Leicester Tigers)
11 Josh Watkins (Worcester Warriors)
10 Sam Olver (Northampton Saints)
9 Jordan Burns (Harlequins)
1 Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi (Northampton Saints)
2 Harry Thacker (Leicester Tigers)
3 Adam Jamieson (Bath Rugby)
4 Maro Itoje (Saracens)
5 Tom Ellis (Bath Rugby)
6 Ross Moriarty (Gloucester Rugby)
7 Gus Jones (London Wasps)
8 Hayden Stringer (Saracens)
Replacements: (all used)
16 Cameron Neild (Sale Sharks)
17 Alex Lundberg (London Wasps)
18 Jake Armstrong (Leeds Carnegie)
19 David Hughes (London Wasps)
20 Lewis Ludlow (Gloucester Rugby)
21 George Tresidder (Leicester Tigers)
22 David Buck (Bath Rugby)
23 Tom Hudson (Leicester Tigers)
Javiah Pohe and Harry Thacker both part of last seasons European Champion Under 18s started the match whilst Tom Hudson and George Tresidder, both Under 18s on school year but 1994 birthdays so Under 19s for internationals, came off the bench.
England U 19s
15 Nathan Earle (Saracens)
14 Zach Kibirige (Newcastle Falcons)
13 Tom Stephenson (Northampton Saints)
12 Javiah Pohe (Leicester Tigers)
11 Josh Watkins (Worcester Warriors)
10 Sam Olver (Northampton Saints)
9 Jordan Burns (Harlequins)
1 Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi (Northampton Saints)
2 Harry Thacker (Leicester Tigers)
3 Adam Jamieson (Bath Rugby)
4 Maro Itoje (Saracens)
5 Tom Ellis (Bath Rugby)
6 Ross Moriarty (Gloucester Rugby)
7 Gus Jones (London Wasps)
8 Hayden Stringer (Saracens)
Replacements: (all used)
16 Cameron Neild (Sale Sharks)
17 Alex Lundberg (London Wasps)
18 Jake Armstrong (Leeds Carnegie)
19 David Hughes (London Wasps)
20 Lewis Ludlow (Gloucester Rugby)
21 George Tresidder (Leicester Tigers)
22 David Buck (Bath Rugby)
23 Tom Hudson (Leicester Tigers)
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Champions name 4 debutants
LV Cup Champions Leicester Tigers name 4 debutantes as they kick off their defence of the trophy against Saracens on the neutral territory of Bedford's Goldington Road. Summer signings Henry Purdy, Lucas Guillame and Michael Noone make their debuts for the first XV whilst Academy graduate Joe "Co" Cain makes his first competitive appearance after featuring in this years pre-season. Every single one of the XV named has featured for the Extras in the A league at some point this season and Matt Cornwell steps up from his role as captain of that side to captain this side too.
Andy Symons will be particularly pleased to play in this game, not just because it is a year since he broke his leg in the equivalent fixture last season, because he started his rugby life playing for Saracens amateur minis section in London.
Micky Young is set to make only his third start for the club, his previous two have resulted in a long ban and a bad injury respectively, and will hopefully have more luck this time round.
On the bench Harry Thacker, George Oliver and Tom Price are all academy forwards in line for a debut should they feature.
Matthew Tait is also in line to make his return to the first team roughly 13 months after tearing his groin against Harlequins. He covers the outside backs from the bench, whilst Sam Harrison and George Ford cover the half back berths in preparation for the Maori game on Tuesday.
Tigers:
15 Niall Morris
14 Henry Purdy
13 Andy Forsyth
12 Andrew Symons
11 Alex Lewington
10 Matt Cornwell (c)
9 Micky Young
1 Jonny Harris
2 Jimmy Stevens
3 Kieran Brookes
4 Rob Andrew
5 Joe Cain
6 Lucas Guillaume
7 Richard Thorpe
8 Michael Noone
Replacements
16 Harry Thacker
17 Fraser Balmain
18 Ryan Bower
19 George Oliver
20 Tom Price
21 Sam Harrison
22 George Ford
23 Mathew Tait
Saracens also rack up the changes for the fixture. Some players will be more familiar with the surroundings than others as Ben Ransom and Duncan Taylor have both been Bedford regulars over the past two years. Saracens have a much stronger team named than the Tigers so will be looking for a big win, but have still found room to include two players involved in the recent academy match between the sides in Nathan Earle and Nick Tompkins.
Saracens:
15 Ben Ransom
14 Joe Maddock
13 Duncan Taylor
12 Sam Stanley
11 James Short
10 Nils Mordt (c)
9 Ben Spencer
1 Nick Auterac
2 Jamie George
3 Petrus du Plessis
4 George Kruis
5 Alistair Hargreaves
6 Nick Fenton-Wells
7 Andy Saull
8 Jono Ross
Replacements
16 Max Crumpton
17 John Smit
18 Lorenzo Romano
19 Eoin Sheriff
20 Matt Hankin
21 Luke Baldwin
22 Nick Tompkins
23 Nathan Earle
Andy Symons will be particularly pleased to play in this game, not just because it is a year since he broke his leg in the equivalent fixture last season, because he started his rugby life playing for Saracens amateur minis section in London.
Micky Young is set to make only his third start for the club, his previous two have resulted in a long ban and a bad injury respectively, and will hopefully have more luck this time round.
On the bench Harry Thacker, George Oliver and Tom Price are all academy forwards in line for a debut should they feature.
Matthew Tait is also in line to make his return to the first team roughly 13 months after tearing his groin against Harlequins. He covers the outside backs from the bench, whilst Sam Harrison and George Ford cover the half back berths in preparation for the Maori game on Tuesday.
Tigers:
15 Niall Morris
14 Henry Purdy
13 Andy Forsyth
12 Andrew Symons
11 Alex Lewington
10 Matt Cornwell (c)
9 Micky Young
1 Jonny Harris
2 Jimmy Stevens
3 Kieran Brookes
4 Rob Andrew
5 Joe Cain
6 Lucas Guillaume
7 Richard Thorpe
8 Michael Noone
Replacements
16 Harry Thacker
17 Fraser Balmain
18 Ryan Bower
19 George Oliver
20 Tom Price
21 Sam Harrison
22 George Ford
23 Mathew Tait
Saracens also rack up the changes for the fixture. Some players will be more familiar with the surroundings than others as Ben Ransom and Duncan Taylor have both been Bedford regulars over the past two years. Saracens have a much stronger team named than the Tigers so will be looking for a big win, but have still found room to include two players involved in the recent academy match between the sides in Nathan Earle and Nick Tompkins.
Saracens:
15 Ben Ransom
14 Joe Maddock
13 Duncan Taylor
12 Sam Stanley
11 James Short
10 Nils Mordt (c)
9 Ben Spencer
1 Nick Auterac
2 Jamie George
3 Petrus du Plessis
4 George Kruis
5 Alistair Hargreaves
6 Nick Fenton-Wells
7 Andy Saull
8 Jono Ross
Replacements
16 Max Crumpton
17 John Smit
18 Lorenzo Romano
19 Eoin Sheriff
20 Matt Hankin
21 Luke Baldwin
22 Nick Tompkins
23 Nathan Earle
Thursday, 2 August 2012
Four Tiger Cubs in England U-18 Tour Squad
Javiah Pohe, George Catchpole, Harry Thacker and Harry Rudkin have been selected to go on tour to South Africe with the England Under 18s.
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