Good news on the injured players esp. Greg King who we've missed defensively recently. Can't see any reason to rush players back prematurely though. Our play-off fate is sadly sealed. I also think playing Carter on the wing has weakened us defensively. Would much rather give Hughes a run at fly-half and play Carter in his natural position
It looks as though it might all be coming together for the play-offs. I agree we should not bring players back too early from injury but if they don't come back and are match rusty at vital times we may pay for it. The play-offs aren't far away. Glyn Hughes has earned a go at fly-half and Shaggy is a better back than winger. He has not got the pace required. Looking forward to the Plymouth game. Don't know what to do this Saturday. MAY??? have to stay at home and wash the car or something. Come on you Mooooose.
Granted, I wasn't at the Roth game but from memory, we conceeded at least 2 soft tries against Leeds due to poor tackling in the backs. In the first 10 mins especially, the first tackler went high and was easily brushed off.
True Will the defence in the 10-12 channel was quite poor during the Leeds game. Think it was Fords ability to take the ball right up to the defensive line that kept them guessing. If you watch the highlights vid from the Leeds game the tries are a fairly even split between the 10-12 channel and the back row missING some vital tackles leading up to scores.
However at Roth 5 of their 6 tries came from the pack from driving mauls or close in scrummages. Their hooker bagged 3 and the flanker 2. We really struggled to contain their power and size and it cost us the game.
Still confident for the playoffs though and really enjoying the brand of rugby on display!
