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Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« on: January 30, 2022, 10:39:27 PM »
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/wasps-player-ratings-rugby-saracens-22925992

Hype around Biyi, with Koch and potentially Ryan joining, is it certain he'll be able to stay?

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2022, 06:01:55 AM »
Stooke is the dogs b*llocks. So consistent, rarely puts a foot wrong.

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2022, 07:52:43 AM »
Stooke is the dogs b*llocks. So consistent, rarely puts a foot wrong.

+1

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2022, 07:59:27 AM »
And another.   Loved Biyi bundling Billy into touch; very cleverly done.

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2022, 08:02:54 AM »
And another.   Loved Biyi bundling Billy into touch; very cleverly done.

+1 in front of us and Biyi's reaction - superb
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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2022, 08:52:25 AM »
Alo was great. The amount of tackles he made was brilliant. Agree with the ratings. Bobby may as well just ink a 9 in beside Shields every game. Also a special mention for Gopperth - not sure how he does it - got absolutely melted by Vunipola in the second half and just bounced up and carried on!

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2022, 09:07:20 AM »
I think the term 'dominant tackle' has now been redefined by Biyi.

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2022, 09:34:10 AM »
As much as we are knackered by injuries, I really think our scouting team need a good bonus this year.  Some of the finds and choices we have made have been fantastic.

Stooke was looking a little washed up after his England squad picks but not being capped and then his well known driving mistake. However, now he looks happy and fit and dominating a pack.
It could be said for a number of lads,


Biyi  is a slightly crazy one in that he probably wasn't really seen a regular but he is much fitter and mobile around the field and even is scrummaging has come on . I really hope we keep him

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2022, 11:42:06 AM »
'Alo for England' might be over-egging it slightly, but the guy is probably in the form of his life. Great to see. But also the dominant scrum was fantastic effort all round.

As per, some over generous comments glossing over some mistakes, but it's good to have bagged the win.

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2022, 12:27:18 PM »
I hope we sign Alo up for a little longer as he approaches his peak or I have a feeling a French club could come calling

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2022, 12:27:37 PM »
Alo was great. The amount of tackles he made was brilliant. Agree with the ratings. Bobby may as well just ink a 9 in beside Shields every game. Also a special mention for Gopperth - not sure how he does it - got absolutely melted by Vunipola in the second half and just bounced up and carried on!
As those of us who have gone through it know, it’s the next morning that counts  >:(

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2022, 12:41:54 PM »
As an aside - Sam Spink's try is one of those up for Try of the Week on the PRL site

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2022, 12:45:14 PM »
Spink's offload in the run up is class.
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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2022, 12:55:21 PM »
I hope we sign Alo up for a little longer as he approaches his peak or I have a feeling a French club could come calling

Given Koch and potentially Ryan joining, I think it's inevitable Biyi is leaving. And give. Sarries were after Ryan, wouldn't be surprised if Alo goes there.

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Re: Player Ratings After Sarries Game
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2022, 01:53:31 PM »
I really do think we have the makings of an outstanding team, if we can stay away from the mass of injuries.

Alo has just come from nowhere, his last 3/4 games been incredible. He absolutely smashed Mako in the scrum, really hope he keeps playing like he is.

Stooke has been awesome, I like his aggressive nature, which Rowlands didn’t have, also he is definitely one of our leaders on the pitch.

Brad is just not right, I’m just staggered that he puts in so much effort in every single game. I will be amazed if he isn’t player of the season. Also does anyone, apart from Eddie Jones, no why he isn’t in the England squad.

I really do hope we can get to see Ryan Mills play, I’m hoping him and Fekitoa are going to be amazing. I think Paolo will find it difficult to be first choice 13 this season.

Really looking forward to the next few weeks. I personally believe we will be top 6 after this weekend



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