Worcester gave a lot in today's defeat to Wasps. Tighthead with a broken ankle, icepacks everywhere, and not even a losing BP to show for it. By the time they play a winnable game they could be a dozen points adrift.
Next game sees Quins vs Irish with 18 year old Marcus Smith starting at 10 for Quins, he's supposed to be a massive talent for the next few years but he's apparently had a stunning pre-season and has forced his way into the team, Eddie Jones has already been praising him as well.
Quote from: paul_e on September 02, 2017, 04:42:55 PMNext game sees Quins vs Irish with 18 year old Marcus Smith starting at 10 for Quins, he's supposed to be a massive talent for the next few years but he's apparently had a stunning pre-season and has forced his way into the team, Eddie Jones has already been praising him as well.Named MOM in an impressive Quinns win away at wasps. I didn't notice his passing or breaks much but his kicking from hand was immaculate. He looks like an 18 year too. Incredible that he could not be physically intimidated.
Great win for Saints tonight, backs looked superb, back row and locks were excellent. Burrells best game for about 3 years.
Quote from: paul_e on September 15, 2017, 09:43:02 PMGreat win for Saints tonight, backs looked superb, back row and locks were excellent. Burrells best game for about 3 years.I was at that, was a very good performance. The Saints ground is very nice as well.
Quote from: Risso on September 18, 2017, 09:44:16 AMQuote from: paul_e on September 15, 2017, 09:43:02 PMGreat win for Saints tonight, backs looked superb, back row and locks were excellent. Burrells best game for about 3 years.I was at that, was a very good performance. The Saints ground is very nice as well.Yeah, it's a great little ground, I used to live just round the corner from it.
Quote from: paul_e on September 18, 2017, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: Risso on September 18, 2017, 09:44:16 AMQuote from: paul_e on September 15, 2017, 09:43:02 PMGreat win for Saints tonight, backs looked superb, back row and locks were excellent. Burrells best game for about 3 years.I was at that, was a very good performance. The Saints ground is very nice as well.Yeah, it's a great little ground, I used to live just round the corner from it.I think Villa could learn something from the Saints here. The matchday experience takes in much more than the game itself. We always get the to the Saints ground (or the Stoop for that matter) in advance of the match whereas villa park is often a mad rush taxi from town at 20 minutes to kick off. Decent food and beer in the holte carpark stikes me a missed opportunity.
Quote from: Dante Lavelli on September 18, 2017, 01:05:54 PMQuote from: paul_e on September 18, 2017, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: Risso on September 18, 2017, 09:44:16 AMQuote from: paul_e on September 15, 2017, 09:43:02 PMGreat win for Saints tonight, backs looked superb, back row and locks were excellent. Burrells best game for about 3 years.I was at that, was a very good performance. The Saints ground is very nice as well.Yeah, it's a great little ground, I used to live just round the corner from it.I think Villa could learn something from the Saints here. The matchday experience takes in much more than the game itself. We always get the to the Saints ground (or the Stoop for that matter) in advance of the match whereas villa park is often a mad rush taxi from town at 20 minutes to kick off. Decent food and beer in the holte carpark stikes me a missed opportunity. The size of the ground plays a part there though. On top of that I'd guess there's a difference between the average rugby fan and the average football fan. On a forum like this one you'll find, mostly, people who would like the sort of stuff that they do at rugby grounds (ales, decent street food vendors, a few little rugby games/exhibitions) but how would that translate to a broader section of the support?