Good news about Bristol

[Neils]

I really believe Radradra  needs some rest right now ....... and Nathan Hughes......and Charles Piatau.....and Stephen Luatua....😂😉

No I think they need to play the full 80 tomorrow night. Sunday is for rest.

As I have said - tomorrow is the game they want to win with a strongish team because many will be rested on Sunday (according to Lam) to prepare for their Euro Quarter the next weekend. It will be interesting to see if he sticks to that view!!

[Raggs]

Siale Piutau receives a 3 match ban, so will not be available for our game, or tomorrows.

[Chins]

Siale up before the beak tonight. Good he really thumped Kitchener who is up for his red.

3 week ban

[Horusthewasp]

Bristol are steamrolling through Saints and it’s not even 30 minutes in. Commentator suggesting that one more try (for the TBP) and Pat will ring the changes and sub off his top guns so they can take part in the game against us at the Ricoh...

[Raggs]

Bristol are steamrolling through Saints and it’s not even 30 minutes in. Commentator suggesting that one more try (for the TBP) and Pat will ring the changes and sub off his top guns so they can take part in the game against us at the Ricoh...

The starters still won't be able to start, it'll be their 3rd game in a row. Very relieved that some of those guys can't start against us!

[Shugs]

What's happened to Saints? They look really lightweight.

[Raggs]

What's happened to Saints? They look really lightweight.

It's a mixed team from them, and Bristol have been on fire in attack. Bristol will severely test our defence.

[backdoc]

If they are all fit.
Thakker looks done with a chest wall injury, Hughes looks to have an upper limb problem.
I think they will rest a few on sunday.

Let us get the maximum points tomorrow then the incentive is very strong to win on sunday.

[Raggs]

If they are all fit.
Thakker looks done with a chest wall injury, Hughes looks to have an upper limb problem.
I think they will rest a few on sunday.

Let us get the maximum points tomorrow then the incentive is very strong to win on sunday.

Hughes couldn't have started against use anyway. Nor can Radradra or Piutau.

[DGP Wasp]

Took until about 60 mins to get that 4th try. Had a clear chance for it on 22 mins when Thackar opted to go himself instead of a simple pass inside to Radranda for a certain try. Saints down to 14 due to front row injuries/uncontested scrums and Bristol now playing like the Baa baas.

[Mellie]

Saints were not good at all. Gaping holes in defense most of the match. Hammered Bristol line for 5 minutes at start of 2nd half without scoring. Scrum half not watching what was going on gifted Briz a try. Going down to 14 did not help but they showed no intensity throughout and virtually gave up at the end.

James Grayson has been  bracketed with Marcus Smith and Jacob as one to watch but he is nowhere near their class, particularly in defence.