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#Post#: 76501--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: Quinston Churchill
Date: October 21, 2021, 11:14 am
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--- Quote from: Carbonm link ---
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> According to the stats:
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> We are on a 10 game winning streak at home (longest in our
Premiership History)
> Bath have never lost their first 5 opening games before (they
are on a 4 game losing streak)
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> So something has to give...
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Agreed.
With the exception of our second half against Bristol, I think
it’s fair to say we’ve been below our best so far this season.
As woeful as Bath were last week, there are enough good players
in that squad to hurt us if we’re not on our game. Their
pack/lineout is pretty decent so we need to be disciplined and
make sure we don’t give them field position for their maul.
OTOH, I’d say this a case of best attack in the league vs. worst
defence. If we can score early, I think there’s every chance we
run up a handsome score.
#Post#: 76506--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: Yareet
Date: October 21, 2021, 1:35 pm
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For what it’s worth, I finally got round to watching the Bristol
game this week.
One of the comments (I think for Healey) was that the teams who
can most stop Quins imposing their game plan are those who have
big bruising packs. He particularly highlighted Sarries and
Bath.
That said, I’m now watching Sunday’s game from the Rec and
Bath’s big runners look very ineffective. They seem to only use
one-up runners.
I fear this match may be the last straw for Hooper.
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Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: Brown Bottle
Date: October 21, 2021, 6:00 pm
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--- Quote from: Monte link ---
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> Luke Pearce is the ref I can’t remember if that is good or
bad?
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It’s always good to have a ref.
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Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: Comet
Date: October 22, 2021, 2:26 am
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Like the OP, I am in two minds. Hopefully the players leave the
quandaries to us and just focus on their own game. (Clichés are
still true!)
I hope we play a full strength team and really go for it from
the off. With the England and Scotland boys being off before the
Sarries game (I am pretty sure), this is our last game for a
while with a full squad (less Wilco and injuries). I really hope
we go out and smash it and throw it around on what I think will
be a dry day. If we can avoid the penalty count creeping up (as
was the case last week) then I think we can maintain playing on
the front foot throughout the majority of the game. Scrum
dominance and discipline at the breakdown will be very
important.
I can see both teams trading scores early on, with us pulling
away in the second half. One thing about the current Quins
attitude and approach is that we never give up and are always
fighting in games.
It's going to be fun! Come on you Quins!!!
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Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: HamptonCourtJester
Date: October 22, 2021, 3:27 am
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--- Quote from: Comet link ---
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> Like the OP, I am in two minds. Hopefully the players leave
the quandaries to us and just focus on their own game. (Clichés
are still true!)
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> It's going to be fun! Come on you Quins!!!
>
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This to an absolute tee.
Watching the Sale game back it looked very much like we
concentrated on dealing with them rather than getting our heads
up and playing the way we have been since Spring.
We need to get out there and get straight in to the groove, not
falling behind before that happens, and not getting bogged down
in their game, or dealing with their game.
I think this is probably the most interesting match yet this
season........ as CarbonM said "Something has to give this week"
COYQ
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Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: Twickersman
Date: October 22, 2021, 3:36 am
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Bath's confidence is on the floor. If they go down a try or two
in the first half, it could be a cricket score.
Lets hope we play to our strengths this game and start with
Loius Lynagh, we need his game breaking ability on the outside.
Northmore is a center as is Marchant, play wingers where they
can actually change the game.
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Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: Quinaldo
Date: October 22, 2021, 3:39 am
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--- Quote from: TootingQuin link ---
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> I slightly worry about our defence of the rolling maul but
hopefully we've been working on it this weekk.
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Agree. start of last season we had real issues with this before
seemingly rectifying those issues, however last week we
struggled. Was the only area we could justify being
"outmuscled".
If we keep our discipline, there's no reason we shouldn't get
all 5 points.
#Post#: 76526--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: October 22, 2021, 3:41 am
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I think a lot of tries around the GP were scored from rolling
mauls last week so what has changed?
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Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: Banstead Quin
Date: October 22, 2021, 3:55 am
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I'm glad it's not just me that noticed that last week. I think
the coaches blinked in not choosing Lynagh from the start and
then not bringing him on at 55 or 60 minutes. It felt that
keeping Murley and Northmore there for their defensive
capabilities rather than attacking, at that point.
It was also clear that DC was being outplayed by Quirke and
rather than running his own game, was trying to negate his
presence.
Back to basics this week, they will target our maul defence
which has been excellent since the beginning of 2021 so back to
that approach please.
Let's just say a bad day at the office last week across the
board and move on.
#Post#: 76528--------------------------------------------------
Re: What are we expecting in the Bath game?
DIR By: Comet
Date: October 22, 2021, 4:09 am
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Yes, there is a lot of talk in the media and in the game about
Sale's abrasive style and it probably became a big deal in the
players' minds, which meant that they didn't let their natural
game flow. Sale did their job well, to be fair (through gritted
teeth!!!)
I also think that Lynagh needs to be back in on Saturday. There
was a conversation on another thread about what to do about
Northmore. I now think he may end up on the bench for this game,
with the recognition that the 13 shirt will be his from the
Sarries game onwards, while Marchant is away. We will see in a
few hours!
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