Re: Today’s cup game v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:23 am  

Fantastic Mr Catpiss wrote:

I would say so. If you take the 2 games side by side.

There was an instance in the second half when London actually got some ball down our end of the field. And a passage of play that in recent weeks has seen wrench back pedaling over the try line.

Connor may have enough credit in the bank for a few more games but that was a steady debut from wodewick

Spoken like a true Jonathon Woss.

Re: Today’s cup game v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:48 am  

Hats off to Philbin who I think played the full 80. The first 30mins or so in the second row and then the remaining 50 at prop.
Once again some interesting substitutions as players moved around the pitch.
I am pretty sure that when Nicholson came on he went to second row and then Holroyd went to 13.
I didn't see Ratchford go off but he wasn't on the pitch for the last 10-15 mins and I am pretty sure King went to stand off. This meant Tai on the wing, Nicholson at centre and Crowther at second row.
Dufty came off and Thewlis dropped to fullback

Good to see players being asked to cover multiple positions in case they are forced into changes during games coming up.

I thought Philbin, Crowther and Walker were outstanding.
Interesting that Harrison never came back on after being substituted after about 20 mins and I didn't spot that Bullock never even came on until I spotted the article.
Comment from Burgess about the hot water bottle made me chuckle. It was pretty chilly.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: Today’s cup game v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:59 pm  

Holroyd went to left side backrow when Nicholson came on, philbs came into the middle with Musgrove (who was pretty bloody good again) and crowther.

Powell came on as a swap for walker but went to 13 midway through second half.

I didnt see ratch go off but I noted dufty getting subbed after a Try and thewlis appearing down the left side channel putting a kick in.

Harrison came back on last 5 minutes maybe later, he dropped the ball near their line.

Its odd to see players being switched on field after 6 years of rigidity.

Helpful though.

Again early days but it looks and feels like there's a real expectation from the coaching staff for the players to be ready to adapt.

Re: Today’s cup game v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:53 pm  

When's the draw?

Re: Today’s cup game v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:01 pm  

matt_wire wrote:

When's the draw?

Tomorrow night I believe. According to Radio 5 Live.

Just checked it's 8.45 pm