I think the preview sums it up pretty well although it is going to be a real battle for the front row if Voisey is still unfit. The good thing is the rest of the front row look to be up for it at the right time in the season and have fitness levels which allow them 80mins of play if needed. As long as we get fast ball out of the rucks and set plays our backs will do the job. They have proved they are a good in open play. If the team cannot be inspired by the LS coach saying LS and Esher are too good to go down, insinuating we may be, nothing can. Lets take it to them, team and supporters alike, and show them that Moseley are the team to be feared in these play-offs. Come on you Mooooose.
Post by Communications Team on Mar 16, 2012 9:39:22 GMT
Maggs expects to see more passion For immediate release Issued on behalf of Moseley Rugby
RFU Championship Group C Play-Offs: London Scottish v Moseley Sunday 18th March, 3.00pm kick off at Richmond Athletic Ground
With both teams on equal points following wins in the opening round of the Group C Play-offs, the winners of this match will take themselves to the top of the Group table.
In the regular season Scottish took the honours in both home and away ties, with Moseley producing two of their poorer performances of the season. This time they will hope to redress the balance, and Coach Kevin Maggs is expecting more from his team. “In both games against Scottish we did not start playing until we were well behind on the score-board. I expect more passion this time around”, he said.
The Birmingham side expect to be unchanged from that which finished against Plymouth last week, but have a problem on the bench where they need front-row cover after Craig Voisey suffered a broken arm in last Friday’s match, bringing an abrupt end to his season.
Starting 15: 01. Marshall GADD; 02.Adam CAVES; 03. Colin QUIGLEY; 04. David LYONS; 05.Paul SPIVEY; 06.Neil MASON; 07.; Michael ELLERY 08.Chevvy PENNYCOOK; 09. Sam BROWN; 10.Brad DAVIES; 11. Brad HUNT; 12.Andy REAY; 13. Greg KING; 14. Anthony CARTER; 15. Ollie THOMAS
Replacements: 16. Anthony O’DONNELL;17. A.N.OTHER; 18. Richard STOTT; 19. Ben PONS; 20. Michael MALTMAN; 21. William ROBINSON; 22 Ryan de la HARPE.
Post by Communications Team on Mar 16, 2012 12:00:05 GMT
London Scottish ready for Moseley 'top-of-the-pool' Clash For immediate release: Friday 16th March 2012 Issued on behalf of London Scottish
After a great start to the Championship Playoffs last weekend against Esher, London Scottish prepare to face Moseley on Sunday in a top-of-the-pool clash.
The regular season fixtures went in Scottish’s favour both home and away, but Head Coach Simon Amor has warned his side they face a ‘huge battle’ in what he described as ‘the second of six cup finals’.
Amor: “They have threats in attack and in their physicality, so it will be a huge battle for us.”
Speaking about the impact of the Athletic Ground crowd during this vital period, Amor said, “It gives the boys a real lift when they hear the crowd and they really do respond to it. In this crucial period in our season, it is that one per cent that will help get us over the line."
London Scottish v Moseley, Sunday 18th March kick off 3pm, Athletic Ground
15. John Bordiss 14. Agustin Gosio 13. Ryan Westren 12. Charlie Hayter 11. Gerard Mullen 10. Dan Mugford 9. Simon Amor 8. Mark Bright 7. James Kellard 6. Adam Kleeberger 5. Josh Thomas Brown 4. Alex Karonias 3. Aaron Liffchak 2. Adam Kwasnicki 1. Nick Auterac
16. Alex Clarke 17. Tom Standfield 18. Alex Mackenzie 19. Ben Thomas 20. Matt Heeks 21. James Brown 22. Stuart Peel
James Brown played for us, I think on one occasion only, against Esher. He kicked all our points that day & got us a victory - so I would yes he has got the 'get up'
I believe this is the one who played fly half at Sixways a few years back - cue annoying loud blast of "I Feel Good" every time he kicked successfully.
Post by Communications Team on Mar 18, 2012 7:56:34 GMT
If you are new to this board (or not familiar with the club website) and can't get to London Scottish today, the MSA (Moseley Supporters Association) provide a score update 'live' throughout the game.
To follow the match as it happens go to www.moseleyrugby.co.uk and click on 'latest score' (in the 'Next game' box on the home page). Match kicks off at 3pm
Post by kingsheathlad on Mar 18, 2012 17:11:50 GMT
LS 23 Moseley 20. I wasn't expecting us getting anything having seen the ht score but it looks as though we got a losing point at the death so well done Mose. Very important to win home games and getting something away. Roll on Esher at home next week.
I am pleased with a losing bonus point as it could be crucial. It is the next 2 games esher home and away that I believe will see who goes down. Well done to the boys today and the fans who went.
