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[wycombewasp]

has the boring bubble burst

[Neils]

has the boring bubble burst

By the Expensive Ones (henceforth known as the EOs).

[MarleyWasp]

I don't know if the bubble has burst. Don't forget the Cheats lost 8 in a row in 2017/18 at one point.

Baxter's comments however do suggest a hint of arrogance amongst the Exeter squad. If they can't motivate themselves for matches against us and Bristol then they aren't giving either us or Bristol any respect. That may hurt them come the end of the season.

[HDAWG]

It could be due to covid shenanigans. Disruption in matches and training. Plus questionable opinions of members of squad, not sure if that's a universal opinion...

[hookender]

Think they will play the ‘still not at full strength card’

[Neils]

Think they will play the ‘still not at full strength card’

Being fair remember they have had training disrupted by covid this week.

[hookender]

Think they will play the ‘still not at full strength card’

Being fair remember they have had training disrupted by covid this week.

But they could avoid some injuries by not diving into rucks

[Neils]

Think they will play the ‘still not at full strength card’

Being fair remember they have had training disrupted by covid this week.

But they could avoid some injuries by not diving into rucks

And Bristol could avoid a win without purchasing an exorbitant team.

[hookender]

Think they will play the ‘still not at full strength card’

Being fair remember they have had training disrupted by covid this week.

But they could avoid some injuries by not diving into rucks

And Bristol could avoid a win without purchasing an exorbitant team.

I’m sure Mr Wray has got someone working on it

[Neils]

Mr Lansdown doesn't need advice from someone so poor as Wray.

[Peej]

It could be due to covid shenanigans. Disruption in matches and training. Plus questionable opinions of members of squad, not sure if that's a universal opinion...

Questionable opinions?

[Shugs]

They'll be back - flopping over the line soon. Ironic that we have it forced down our throat that they have depth unparalleled and a local squad but are de-railed by the lack of two South Africans and a Scot.

[hookender]

It could be due to covid shenanigans. Disruption in matches and training. Plus questionable opinions of members of squad, not sure if that's a universal opinion...

Questionable opinions?

Twitwr or Fakebook comments by a couple of chiefs player about COVID conspiracy etc

[Brandnewtorugby]

I wonder if the Exeter game plan has taken a bit of a knock by the new ruck interpretations / enforcement. They have always favoured d(r)iving over rucks to either win the ball or a penalty and seem to condition players to do that. A while ago Rob said something to the effect of the balance of winning the ball in a jackle was outweighed by the risk of penalties. I wonder if they now need to increase their jackle ability.

The risk of the jackle seemed to be reinforced by the ruck enforcement changes a few years ago after the Italy uncontested game. Wasps seemed to suffer then. This time the changes seem to swing the balance back towards the jackle.

(Sorry couldn't resist the dive reference, certainly my perception was they were often off feet as a shoulder landed on one of our players. At least that now gets pinged occasionally.)

[hookender]

I wonder if the Exeter game plan has taken a bit of a knock by the new ruck interpretations / enforcement. They have always favoured d(r)iving over rucks to either win the ball or a penalty and seem to condition players to do that. A while ago Rob said something to the effect of the balance of winning the ball in a jackle was outweighed by the risk of penalties. I wonder if they now need to increase their jackle ability.

The risk of the jackle seemed to be reinforced by the ruck enforcement changes a few years ago after the Italy uncontested game. Wasps seemed to suffer then. This time the changes seem to swing the balance back towards the jackle.

(Sorry couldn't resist the dive reference, certainly my perception was they were often off feet as a shoulder landed on one of our players. At least that now gets pinged occasionally.)

Still doing it a lot yesterday. Have noticed that one of the specialist coaches is listed as a T Daly.