ComeAllWithin
Rugby => ComeAllWithin Board => Topic started by: AdrianB on Friday 21-Sep-2018, 12:01*
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I seem to recall Visser struggling to get into the team last season in the early games but then made the shirt his own.
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I reckon Chris has been reading my posts! It's that middle bit we have to sort out.....
Somebody has to... :)
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I reckon Chris has been reading my posts! It's that middle bit we have to sort out.....
http://www.ealingtimes.co.uk/sport/16895009.robshaw-calls-for-quins-response-against-bristol/
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Yep was doing that with bet365 last year. Not greatest quality though and same thing with full screen
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I watched it live last week on PaddyPower for a £5 deposit. Didnt allow Full Screen but I was shown by one of the village children how to magnify your screen which worked pretty well then HDMI lead to the TV.
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Is the only way to watch this live legally the betting sites. I used bet365 last year. Does that still work? Any new options?
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Yes, last year's Fan radio still works.
Thank you
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I'm pessimistic for this one. Bristol have at least shown a lot of fight and intensity from the start in each of their 3 games so far, while our fight and intensity has got progressively worse. A huge improvement from last week is needed.
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Anyone know if the fan radio from last year still works?
Only used it once in the end, don't really want to buy another for a tenner if I can get away with it!
(And yes, if nobody knows, I'll take it and try it)
Yes, last year's Fan radio still works.
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Anyone know if the fan radio from last year still works?
Only used it once in the end, don't really want to buy another for a tenner if I can get away with it!
(And yes, if nobody knows, I'll take it and try it)
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Yes, I wondered if there's an element of rotation going on.
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I wonder how much of the selection is down to PG simply rotating players, trying out combinations, and as Dangly says, still trying to find the best XV. Also, playing in the shield may not show fitness levels high enough for the Prem. He could also be giving some players a kick up the backside for all we know.
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Possibly.
But then he also seems to be rewarding good performance or the Premiership Sheiod games which I’d be supportive of.
Smith’s not been great and Lang’s looked good off the bench so that’s a fair swap. Neither Elia or Ward have really shone so far this season, so why not give Crumpton a chance? Same with Ross Chisholm over Walker.
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Looking again, you have to wonder if PG doesn't yet know his best side. It would be nice to think that the starting XV are varied according to the challenge presented by that days opposition but I just sense that we are reacting to opponents strengths rather than letting them worry about us.
But then what do I know?
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I'm guessing that Elia is partly being rested as his wife is about to give birth, hence Crumpton starting.
I’m not convinced that’s the reason. I like Elia but his basics - specifically the lineout - are poor and that’s cost us field position and possession in all of our games so far. He’s far better as an impact sub IMO.
I believe Crumpton was highly rated by Bristol but spent too much time on the treatment table. If his basics are halfway decent, I can see him leapfrogging Elia and Ward. He’ll also be super-motivated against his old side.
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Bit more power in the front 5 to match up to that Briz pack - liking Lang starting at 10 as well as his kicking he's more robust and Crane and Smith will be all over him like a rash.
No doubt Bears will have a high intensity 60 mins like the last couple of games Ive seen them play ,running from everywhere , so Marcus and Mulchrone will add some fizz for the last 30 .
I think our bench looks a bit stronger ( for a change) so feeling a bit more confident seeing that line up , but Im sure it will be close either way .
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Good to see the Sinck is back. I'm guessing that Elia is partly being rested as his wife is about to give birth, hence Crumpton starting.
I like the look of the inside backs, although I would've started with Mulchrone, as he looked a lot sharper than DC last week. Not surprised to see Walker dropped as he's not been as effectual as normal so far this season.
effectual? Good lunch?
Nah, just had to spend time with some marketing types recently. I'm trying to get it out of my system! ;D
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Good to see the Sinck is back. I'm guessing that Elia is partly being rested as his wife is about to give birth, hence Crumpton starting.
I like the look of the inside backs, although I would've started with Mulchrone, as he looked a lot sharper than DC last week. Not surprised to see Walker dropped as he's not been as effectual as normal so far this season.
effectual? Good lunch?
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Wonder if chis will take the kicks?!
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Happy with that team. More than capable of getting a result. Pack looks a lot stronger with Marler/Sink and Glynn starting
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Great too see Chis senior start, also gives us kicker options if needed
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Good to see the Sinck is back. I'm guessing that Elia is partly being rested as his wife is about to give birth, hence Crumpton starting.
I like the look of the inside backs, although I would've started with Mulchrone, as he looked a lot sharper than DC last week. Not surprised to see Walker dropped as he's not been as effectual as normal so far this season.
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I like the look of that team. Deserved call up for Chsiholm and start for Lang. Walker was always going to miss out entirely if not starting. Elia and Lamb go from starters to out of squad. i like the fact Gustard is happy to make some fairly tough calls.
Injury list is a bit smaller, but 5-8 of them would probably be in the match day squad
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Wow Gustard really doesn't rate Visser if he's starting Chisholm on the wing over him.
Good looking Bris team - but if we're close at 60 minutes I'd hope we'd have the legs to score a few points in the final 20.
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Bristol Bears team to face Harlequins at Ashton Gate on Saturday, September 22nd (3pm KO):
15. Piers O’Conor
14. Luke Morahan
13. Will Hurrell
12. Siale Piutau
11. Alapati Leiua
10. Ian Madigan
9. Andy Uren
1. Yann Thomas
2. Harry Thacker
3. John Afoa
4. Ed Holmes
5. Chris Vui
6. Steve Luatua (c)
7. George Smith
8. Jordan Crane
Replacements: 16. Nick Fenton-Wells, 17. Jake Woolmore, 18. Jake Armstrong, 19. Joe Joyce, 20. Jack Lam, 21. Harry Randall, 22. Callum Sheedy, 23. Zane Kirchner
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Harlequins team to play Bristol Bears (a) Kick-off: 15:00
15. Aaron Morris
14. Nathan Earle
13. Joe Marchant
12. Ben Tapuai
11. Ross Chisholm
10. James Lang
9. Danny Care
1. Joe Marler
2. Max Crumpton
3. Kyle Sinckler
4. Matt Symons
5. Ben Glynn
6. Luke Wallace
7. Chris Robshaw (Captain)
8. James Chisholm
Game Changers
16. Dave Ward
17. Mark Lambert
18. Phil Swainston
19. Stan South
20. Renaldo Bothma
21. Charlie Mulchrone
22. Marcus Smith
23. Paul Lasike
Not considered for selection
Nick Auterac
Lewis Boyce
Mike Brown
Rob Buchanan
Demetri Catrakilis
Jack Clifford
James Horwill
Josh Ibuanokpe
Mat Luamanu
Josh McNulty
George Merrick
Francis Saili
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https://www.quins.co.uk/news/harlequins-name-squad-to-play-bristol-bears/