Trojan Horse wrote:
Start Tanginoa and drop Ashurst to the bench who’s not been good at all this year and poorly disciplined. I’d also have Hood/Bowes at 9 who are the only 2 hookers at the club. I’m not sure about Whitbread at 13. He would be good there but he’s also our best prop.
I’m not sure the pack is the main problem. A number of games the forwards have done their job and we’ve been camped for many sets in the opposition 10 but it’s the pivots that haven’t unlocked the defences and the edges that have leaked the tries in abundance.
For me the biggest disappointment is Lino. He’s been the constant and he’s had most of the ball most games but he just can’t create anything is the sad reality.
Perhaps Gale could just be the organiser and Lino can trim his game down to simple running opportunities and simple play options.
I don’t know the stats but was under the impression that Whitbread is near the top of the league for tackles and a 13 is a middle nowadays.
I also thought that our pack struggled with yardage and that some are blowing out of their derrière after 10 mins. I know what you mean about Ashurst but can’t see the Captain being dropped plus starting Tanginoa is a gamble when he’s not played all season. His greatest impact would be from the bench when opposition are tiring.
Pitts gets the nod because of his sheer work rate.
