Hi Guys
Bit of background, always been a rugby fan and think of myself of relatively knowledgable about all forms of the game (League and Union) and i don't buy the whole you have to like one or the other arguement - I will watch whatever sport i like!
Due to my location (up norf) i have tended to have more of an affinity with watching Super League than i have with watching the Premiership. That said, like a lot of fans, i much prefer watching England play at Union than i do at League (purely due to the level of competition) and been to Twickenham a couple of times to see England play. As a result i dont really really follow any Union teams (other than England)
All that being said I am visiting friends this weekend and will be taking in my first ever Premiership Game (Quins v London Welsh) and was looking for a bit of a cheat sheet on what/who to look out for.
Other than the England players (past and present) who are the 'stars' at Quins - I have heard some good things about the 'young' centres Turner-Hall and Sloan, any other players i should look out for? are any of the London Welsh players (other than keeping an eye on Piri Weepu) worth keeping an eye on?
Finally what type of Rugby might i be expecting from the teams? Are they slow and methodical or will i see some nice expansive rugby?
thanks in advance
First Premiership Game
posted on 30/9/14
Sinckler is going to be a beast at tighthead, still only 21. Sloan as you mention (who I haven't seen much of either). Wallace is one of many guys you could consider for an England call-up although I personally think Kvesic at Gloucester is the guy long-term at 7.Most other stars should be known to you if you follow international rugby.
Quins will throw it around, personally I think they have the best back three in the prem. Massive fan of Yarde even though his Quins start has been rough. Haven't started well as a whole but I expect they will put them to the sword here with ease. Enjoy the game.
Welsh are whipping boys.
posted on 1/10/14
YC
If you prefer the one dimensional, up the middle, count the sets code, that's fine, it is your right.
I prefer the wider, needs more nouse code.