Well Done Ireland

[Deleted member 1418]

Yes Manu qualifies for England. Have seen him on a few occasions and he is frightening when on top of his game. Has to go to New Zealand IMO. Tindall is superb in defence, but when he is in space in attack I have never seen a centre holding the ball out in front of him crapping himself on where to pass it next!!

Davey - although a Quins fan, I live not far from Vicarage road and have been to Sarries a couple of times with mates; what do you make of Owen Farrell? He's impressed me the times I have seen him, and if he's half as good as his old man then will be some player.

 

[Aztecs27]

With so many Rugger fans on here, we should get some forum meets going next season.

Anyone is welcome to join me in The Shed at Kingsholm when your team come to play.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

With so many Rugger fans on here, we should get some forum meets going next season.

Anyone is welcome to join me in The Shed at Kingsholm when your team come to play.

Sounds good to me Aztecs - I will wear my Quins shirt with pride; I am sure that the Shed boys will be very polite and welcoming.......!!

 

[Aztecs27]

With so many Rugger fans on here, we should get some forum meets going next season.

Anyone is welcome to join me in The Shed at Kingsholm when your team come to play.

Sounds good to me Aztecs - I will wear my Quins shirt with pride; I am sure that the Shed boys will be very polite and welcoming.......!!

Of course they will!

Actually, you'll get a bit of friendly banter but we are very accommodating to away fans (unless they're from Bath ).

 

[daveyc2k2]

Aztecs, Olly Morgan is a top quality player, but I don't think he is better than Ben Foden. Don't get me wrong on his day Morgan is awesome and definitely deserves a place in the squad but not a starting XV player I don't think.

Pieman, Owen Farrell has the potential to be a star in the future and it's great to see him getting a chance at Sarries this season, I don't think he is good enough yet but he is certainly getting there, and I think the signing of Charlie Hodgson will help Farrell come on leaps and bounds next season.

Personally I would like to see Adam Powell get more action in an England shirt, but I am probs being biased as he is an ex team mate from when we used to play at Essex and in Saracens academy together.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

I think the signing of Charlie Hodgson will help Farrell come on leaps and bounds next season.

Davey - whoever plays inside and outside CH will hope that his defence has improved otherwise they could be chasing back to make some last-ditch tackles!! To be honest, at club level he's certainly been one of the best 10's year-in and year out. Think a move to Sarries is excellent for him.

 

[daveyc2k2]

I know what you mean about CH's defence, that is a big worry, but tbh OF's defence isn't much better and we have never really had an impressive defence at outside half. Funny as an outside half myself my defence is probably the strongest part of my game.

Have Quins got any new guys coming in at the end of the season? Seems to be a lot of movement in the premiership this summer.

Aztecs, your boys in red are certainly going to miss Nicky Robinson, he has been a quality player and the kind of 10 that Wasps have needed for a while. Have you lined up a replacement for him?

 

[Aztecs27]

I know what you mean about CH's defence, that is a big worry, but tbh OF's defence isn't much better and we have never really had an impressive defence at outside half. Funny as an outside half myself my defence is probably the strongest part of my game.

Have Quins got any new guys coming in at the end of the season? Seems to be a lot of movement in the premiership this summer.

Aztecs, your boys in red are certainly going to miss Nicky Robinson, he has been a quality player and the kind of 10 that Wasps have needed for a while. Have you lined up a replacement for him?

Regarding Olly Morgan - I agree, I meant he should be in the 22, but Foden definitely gets the nod ahead of him.

With regards to Robbo, he's been good, but not great. You'll see what I mean when he gets to Wasps. He blows VERY hot and cold. He was great yesterday (apparently, I've yet to watch (watching tonight), but my mate said he was outstanding and he got man of the match) but a few weeks ago against Bath, despite totally decimating them, we should have had at least 9 more points that Robbo missed from places you'd expect a number 10 to convert from and his passing is terribly inaccurate at times.

His replacement will be academy graduate Freddie Burns who is leathal with the boot, he just needs to work on his open play a bit more...Redpath might bring in some veteran to help mould him. I also hear rumours that Lamb might be on his way out of Irish, and he'd be welcomed back here I'm sure.

Oh and Tom Voyce has been playing lights out since he arrived here! What gives?!

 

[daveyc2k2]

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Regarding Olly Morgan - I agree, I meant he should be in the 22, but Foden definitely gets the nod ahead of him.

With regards to Robbo, he's been good, but not great. You'll see what I mean when he gets to Wasps. He blows VERY hot and cold. He was great yesterday (apparently, I've yet to watch (watching tonight), but my mate said he was outstanding and he got man of the match) but a few weeks ago against Bath, despite totally decimating them, we should have had at least 9 more points that Robbo missed from places you'd expect a number 10 to convert from and his passing is terribly inaccurate at times.

His replacement will be academy graduate Freddie Burns who is leathal with the boot, he just needs to work on his open play a bit more...Redpath might bring in some veteran to help mould him. I also hear rumours that Lamb might be on his way out of Irish, and he'd be welcomed back here I'm sure.

Oh and Tom Voyce has been playing lights out since he arrived here! What gives?!

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Ok I saw the game yesterday and he was quality. Every time I have seen Gloucester he has looked good. Ryan Lamb would be a great player to get back, I was shocked when him and Allen left before. You have some very good players down there, Sharples looks dangerous and Voyce always has been an excellent winger. I was surprised when he left Wasps tbh.

 

[Aztecs27]

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Regarding Olly Morgan - I agree, I meant he should be in the 22, but Foden definitely gets the nod ahead of him.

With regards to Robbo, he's been good, but not great. You'll see what I mean when he gets to Wasps. He blows VERY hot and cold. He was great yesterday (apparently, I've yet to watch (watching tonight), but my mate said he was outstanding and he got man of the match) but a few weeks ago against Bath, despite totally decimating them, we should have had at least 9 more points that Robbo missed from places you'd expect a number 10 to convert from and his passing is terribly inaccurate at times.

His replacement will be academy graduate Freddie Burns who is leathal with the boot, he just needs to work on his open play a bit more...Redpath might bring in some veteran to help mould him. I also hear rumours that Lamb might be on his way out of Irish, and he'd be welcomed back here I'm sure.

Oh and Tom Voyce has been playing lights out since he arrived here! What gives?!

Ok I saw the game yesterday and he was quality. Every time I have seen Gloucester he has looked good. Ryan Lamb would be a great player to get back, I was shocked when him and Allen left before. You have some very good players down there, Sharples looks dangerous and Voyce always has been an excellent winger. I was surprised when he left Wasps tbh.

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Yea, by all accounts - Robbo yesterday is him on top form. Trouble is, he's just not consistent enough. He'll be an upgrade for you though. He's very good defensively and a very hard worker just don't expect him to make every kick.

Sharples has been great this season as have most of the boys. Gloucester have exceeded my expectations this season hopefully we will continue our good form with the confidence and swagger we seem to be playing with.

 

[daveyc2k2]

Robbo isn't coming to us. I'm a Sarries fan not Wasps but I know what you mean. He is probs a better player than Walder. I just hope Sarries continue to be a threat next season. Venter has built a great squad, just a shame he had to go back to SA, although the new guy along with Farrell senior seem to be doing well enough and we finally have a squad capable of challenging for titles, just need to play better in the Heineken Cup as we were awful in that this year, albeit we did have probably the toughest group. Will be good to see the Cherry and Whites in it next year too.

 

[Aztecs27]

Robbo isn't coming to us. I'm a Sarries fan not Wasps but I know what you mean. He is probs a better player than Walder. I just hope Sarries continue to be a threat next season. Venter has built a great squad, just a shame he had to go back to SA, although the new guy along with Farrell senior seem to be doing well enough and we finally have a squad capable of challenging for titles, just need to play better in the Heineken Cup as we were awful in that this year, albeit we did have probably the toughest group. Will be good to see the Cherry and Whites in it next year too.

Yea, really happy we've secured HC rugby before the Premiership Playoff picture unfolds. We'll probably not make it past the group stage again but hey-ho!

Glad Redpath wasn't ousted when people were calling for his head back in december! That's 11 wins on the bounce for Glos now...He's been given time and has provided the goods. He might be a Scot, but he's alright by me!

 

[GB72]

Certainly would be interested in a meet up, never been down to Gloucester and The Shed so could be good.

Looking forward to the Tigers having a full squad to pick from again. We normally suffer badly during the 6 Nations but the squad has held it together well. I think Tait will be a good signing for us as Murphy cannot keep going for ever. Waldren has been a good signing. We could still do with a proven Winger as Tuillagi has been found out a bit recently.

On the Tuillagi debate, I think that Manu is, in fact, the fifth brother. There was Freddy, Henry, Alex, Allesandro and now Manu. Manu was almost deported at the beggining of the season as his Visa expired but a strong campaign allowed him to stay. He is England qualified and is in the Saxons Squad at the moment with fellow Tiger's center Billy Twelvetrees. I would have called him up as center/wing cover instead of strettle.