Re: 6-2 split for substitutes
Southstand(again)
23 February, 2018 15:55
Quote:dkexile
I think it's an indication of where we're weakest at present, the second and back rows, in order to minimise this weakness we bring fresh players on to keep the work rate high so our pack competes for 80 minutes.
I think, DK, you have probably hit the nail firmly on the head.
Our first choice eight, at first glance, seems quite "Lightweight" in premiership terms.
Whilst technique obviously plays a major part in the set piece, packing down against much heavier eights does deplete energy reserves.
Looking at Sunday's game the Irish starting eight weigh in at 919kgs. Put that up against our starting 897kgs and you would think that the opposition should have a bit of a nudge on us.
Using figures "Unashamedly" pulled off the Saints board, it would appear our giving away weight in the scrum is more or less the norm with the collective weights of the first choice eights of Sarries, Exeter and Wasps hitting the scales at 936kg, 928kgs and 918kgs respectively.
I could, perhaps adjust our pack weights for the inclusion of Spencer and his "soon to be Leicester" mate, but the sun has just come out and I'm afraid apathy has set in.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 23/02/2018 15:56 by Southstand(again).