Match Thread

[Mellie]

If he hadn’t made changes, I don’t think we would have held them on our try line for 4-5 minutes at the end.
I thought that was a magnificent defensive set.
Really gutsy.

Yes, with Ben Morris outstanding during that period.

Lots of positives. Particularly Nemo's contribution to a balanced back row and the speed of ruck ball. Jacob played well but his catching of high balls need a lot more practice.

However, Kibirige should not be anywhere near the 23 after that performance. His positioning and decision making is terrible, tackling poor and he offers no threat in attack. Dobbie is a worry too.

Several players gave away stupid and unnecessary penalties, not only under pressure. Gabe would be a fantastic player if he was more disciplined.

[Beasties]

What’s happened to Dobbie? Couple of days ago it was madness to start Porter….

[Andywasp50]

I’m beginning to think that Tom Willis is better than Jack at the moment and wouldn’t be surprised if he got a call up, but both of them are leaders and warriors and the heartbeat of the side at the moment. Given the last week that was a courageous and inspired 52 minutes.

Then Blackett’s early subs almost undid everything for a second time. Understand the Props being replaced but give it until the hour minimum. The changes saw us lose our intensity and I have to say I had half an eye on Ryan who was just going through the motions - real let down given the effort of the rest of the lads.

That we run out of puff on 50odd minutes surely has to be fitness related - not just with a lead but being unable to come back at Bristol.

Umaga is 100% not a 15 - appalling under the high ball and awol in defence, he does some sublime stuff but only with time and space. Atkinson is imperious under the high ball and not scared of a tackle, so would have though a switch with Umaga could be a better fit.

Regardless, well played lads and congrats on a 5 pointer at the Rec.

[BarossaD]

On the flip side of replacements.
If bath had kept Dunn on the pitch, I think they'd have won


Terrible hair though

I briefly thought Bath were playing Bill Bailey at hooker

[wasps]

Umaga is 100% not a 15 - appalling under the high ball and awol in defence,

He did successfully bring down Cockanisiga (I think) in full flow head on.


He went low, round the ankles. Job done
I was pretty impressed at the time

[Heathen]

I would have taken 5 pts before the game.

Some heroic defending at the end. The win will have done the lads a lot of good.

[Rossm]

I would have taken 5 pts before the game.

I would have been happier if we'd had taken more🤔

[Chunky24]

I would have taken 5 pts before the game.

Some heroic defending at the end. The win will have done the lads a lot of good.

Think it's 5 pints to take before the game to watch at the moment!

[HDAWG]

Umaga is 100% not a 15 - appalling under the high ball and awol in defence,

He did successfully bring down Cockanisiga (I think) in full flow head on.


He went low, round the ankles. Job done
I was pretty impressed at the time

I saw that too, was impressed. Then he got a done for a high tackle later, thinking nooo Jacob just do what you did earlier.

[wasps]

Umaga is 100% not a 15 - appalling under the high ball and awol in defence,

I saw that too, was impressed. Then he got a done for a high tackle later, thinking nooo Jacob just do what you did earlier.


He did successfully bring down Cockanisiga (I think) in full flow head on.


He went low, round the ankles. Job done
I was pretty impressed at the time

I saw that too, was impressed. Then he got a done for a high tackle later, thinking nooo Jacob just do what you did earlier

Yip.
So I don't think it's that he's scared, but it's just not natural for him.
Unfortunately, I don't think it'll become natural if it's not already