Pre-Mid-Season

[Which Tyler]

Fixture: Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby
Date: Saturday 9 March 2023
Kick-off: 14:30


4,10,11,12 looks interesting
Presumably, one of Harris or Bailey will be expecting to play the full 80, with everyone else changing at half time.

[Puja]

Regan Grace officially getting a run-out in a Bath shirt is very interesting - I had got the impression from the rehab videos that he didn't have a huge connection with the club yet and had just been able to use the facilities because the rehab specialists he was using use the facilities, so it's interesting to see him getting a run-out.

If he's back fully fit and firing, and can make the transition from league to union (still untested), then he could be an exceptionally good acquisition by Bath at a bargain basement price.

Puja

[Which Tyler]

He's got a short-term contract for these 2 mid-season matches, but that's it (so far, and so far as we know).
Almost as interesting (but with a lower ceiling) is Du Plessis - I'd thought he was supposed to return to the Bulls if he reached fitness before the end of the season. Maybe they're looking at these two "friendlies" as his return to fitness, before heading back to RSA?
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13 guests out of 23 for Gloucester.

ETA: Just spotted, 22. Iwan Price-Thomas looks like a loaner from Bath!

[Puja]

13 guests out of 23 for Gloucester.

ETA: Just spotted, 22. Iwan Price-Thomas looks like a loaner from Bath!

Glaws really not giving a single solitary fuck about this game, huh? Makes sense, I suppose - they've got the PRC final next weekend with which they can do a warm-up and they probably don't want to risk injuries before then. Only just noticed the interesting schedule - Glaws vs Leicester in the PRC, then the next week Leicester vs Glaws in the Premiership.

Puja

[Which Tyler]

Yup, it's going to be slightly less meaningful than England A vs Portugal Amateurs

And I still want to see how Harris manages things and how Grace adapts to rucking (couldn't ask for a nicer introduction)

[Adam_P]

Saints team to play the Stormers. Interesting to see Garside at fullback - hope he can jump high!

[Banquo]

comedy fixtures

[Mellsblue]

comedy fixtures

Yep, and we all know where the serious fixture is this weekend…

[Banquo]

comedy fixtures

Yep, and we all know where the serious fixture is this weekend…

yup, tho Saints have nicked players from both of usl And Bath from us as well!!

[Which Tyler]

Is it "nicked", when it's their own players?
That's the thing with dual registered players, sometimes, they return to their home club.

[fivepointer]

Newcastle won this 31-28. Not bad considering the side Sale put out. Maybe some encouragement for the rest of their season.

Newcastle Falcons: 15 Elliott Obatoyinbo, 14 Adam Radwan, 13 Matias Moroni, 12 Matias Orlando, 11 Ben Stevenson, 10 Brett Connon, 9 Sam Stuart; 1 Adam Brocklebank, 2 Jamie Blamire, 3 Eduardo Bello, 4 Philip van der Walt, 5 Sebastian de Chaves, 6 Freddie Lockwood, 7 Sam Cross, 8 Callum Chick (captain).

Replacements: Bryan Byrne, Murray McCallum, Richard Palframan, John Kelly, John Hawkins, Josh Bainbridge, Guy Pepper, Ollie Leatherbarrow, Josh Barton, Josh Thomas, Louie Johnson, Iwan Stephens, George Wacokecoke, Zach Kerr, Rory Jennings, Tom Penny, Louis Brown.

Scorers – Tries: Sam Cross, Jamie Blamire, Freddie Lockwood, Rory Jennings. Conversions: Brett Connon 3, Josh Thomas. Penalties: Josh Thomas.

Sale Sharks: 15 Joe Carpenter, 14 Tom O’Flaherty, 13 Sam James, 12 Rekeiti Ma’asi-White, 11 Arron Reed, 10 Rob du Preez, 9 Raffi Quirke; 1 Ross Harrison, 2 Tommy Taylor, 3 Nick Schonert, 4 Ben Bamber, 5 Josh Beaumont, 6 Cam Neild, 7 Sam Dugdale, 8 Will Riley.  

Replacements: Agustin Creevy, Ralph McEachran, Adam Aigbokhae, Tye Raymont, James Harper, Tom Burrow, Ciaran Booth, Tristan Woodman, Nye Thomas, Tom Curtis, Osian Roberts, Obi Ene, Telusa Veainu, Albert Bradshaw.

Scorers – Tries: Tommy Taylor, Raffi Quirke, Arron Reed, Albert Bradshaw. Conversions: Rob du Preez 3, Tom Curtis.

[FKAS]

Good to see Quirke is back in action. Hopefully the poor sod has some more luck with injuries now.

I'm sure Diamond will be bigging up the result internally as Falcons morale must have been on the floor when he came in. They desperately need some belief and maybe a bit of luck when the Prem restarts.

[Puja]

The international break will've been a good opportunity to rest by Newcastle. Hopefully they'll be able to build something from here.

Puja

[Danno]

comedy fixtures

Yep, and we all know where the serious fixture is this weekend…

This aged well

[Mellsblue]

comedy fixtures

Yep, and we all know where the serious fixture is this weekend…

This aged well

[Which Tyler]

The game will be streamed LIVE on Bath Rugby's TikTok channel! - https://www.tiktok.com/@bathrugby
MATCH DETAILS
Competition: Friendly
Fixture: Bath Rugby v Leinster Rugby
Location: The Rec
Date: Friday 15 March 2024
Time: 19:15
Referee: Joe James
Assistant Referees: Charlie Gayther & Veryan Boscawen

[Adam_P]

Saints vs Sale - streamed on SaintsTV YouTube channel. Good to have both Hendy and Ramm back from injury before we get back into the Prem

[Mellsblue]

What are the thoughts on Weimann?

[Puja]

The return of Ted Hill!

Puja

[Adam_P]

What are the thoughts on Weimann?

Can't say I've seen much if anything of him. Clearly has promise as he's been involved with England U18s

[Epaminondas Pules]

What are the thoughts on Weimann?

Another good scrum half coming off the production line at Saints. Really stepped up this year and rightly rewarded with England U18 recognition. Decent all round game. Not quite where McParland was at this age, and would be behind a fit Lucas Friday for England. But he’s come on leaps and bounds.

[Mellsblue]

What are the thoughts on Weimann?

Another good scrum half coming off the production line at Saints. Really stepped up this year and rightly rewarded with England U18 recognition. Decent all round game. Not quite where McParland was at this age, and would be behind a fit Lucas Friday for England. But he’s come on leaps and bounds.

Cheers

[Which Tyler]

Am I the only one who thought we were thrashed by Leinster's 3rdXV?
Until reading the actual write-up.