Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
By Prof
October 4 2010
Harlequins A will be up against ex-player Ignacio Elosu tonight in the away fixture against Exeter United in the A League. As long as there is a signal at the ground we should have updates on here
Quins will be hoping the loss to London Irish 'A' at the Stoop last week was just a blip on what has been an impressive season so far. George Robson, in his second game back from injury, will lead the side tonight as they look to get back to winning ways. Lewis Stevenson also starts the game as he continues his comeback from injury.
Dave Moore starts the game at scrum half with last week's captain, Karl Dickson, moving to the bench.
| Exeter United | Harlequins 'A' |
|---|---|
| 15 Locke 14 Hill 13 McKenzie 12 Matavesi 11 Walker-Blair 10 Davis 9 Coote 1 Moon 2 Vickers 3 Elosu 4 Bentley 5 Marriott 6 Gannon 7 Stupple 8 Ewers Replacements: |
15 Ross Chisholm 14 Miles Mantella 13 Tom Casson 12 Benjamin Urdapilleta 11 Sam Smith 10 Rory Clegg 9 Dave Moore 1 Darryl Marfo 2 Joe Gray 3 John Andress 4 Lewis Stevenson 5 Peter Browne 6 George Robson (capt) 7 Luke Wallace 8 Chris York Replacements |
Exeter United
Exeter skills coach Ricky Pellow has lat down the challenge to a number of the club's fringe players to play their way into contention for this weekend's Amlin Challenge Cup clash against Montpellier on Saturday.
Pellow and Rob Gibson will oversee the club's United side in their fourth Aviva Premiership A League fixture against Harlequins at Sandy Park on Monday night (7.30pm).
Having kicked off their A League campaign with a win at Bath in their opening game, the United side have since slipped to defeats against Saracens and Gloucester.
Pellow, though, is looking for his troops to respond this evening not only with a winning performance, but one that will allow a number of them to potentially work their way into the first team plans ahead of the weekend.
Irishman Dave Gannon skippers the side, which also includes the likes of Chris Bentley, Ryan Davis, Paul McKenzie, Josh Matavesi and Dave Ewers.
Speaking ahead of the game, Pellow said: "Chris Bentley has played the last two A League games, played really well, forced his way onto the (first team) bench and went on against Northampton on Saturday. There is a clear route from the A team to the first team so I'm sure some of the senior squad players are looking at the European cup games and wanting to play well tonight to push for a start.
"Dave Ewers and Herbie Stupple are two of the younger academy guys who have been playing really well and they can see if they can push for a start in the next couple of weeks."
Academy member Sam Hill is also handed a start, with fellow teenager Rob Coote retains his place at scrum-half.
Pellow added: "We are striving each week, as an A side and the squad as a whole, to keep improving every week. We fronted up well at Gloucester, the scoreline didn't reflect the game. It's another massive challenge against Harlequins, they're one of the top A League sides.They'll come down here looking to play some expansive rugby. It'll be a good game and a really good test for our guys."
Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
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Date: 04/10/2010 18:35
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A team for tonight
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 12:38
Quins will be hoping the loss to London Irish 'A' at the Stoop last week was just a blip on what has been an impressive season so far. George Robson, in his second game back from injury, will lead the side tonight as they look to get back to winning ways. Lewis Stevenson also starts the game as he continues his comeback from injury.
Dave Moore starts the game at scrum half with last week's captain, Karl Dickson, moving to the bench.
Harlequins 'A' to face Exeter United tonight:
15 Ross Chisholm
14 Miles Mantella
13 Tom Casson
12 Benjamin Urdapilleta
11 Sam Smith
10 Rory Clegg
9 Dave Moore
1 Darryl Marfo
2 Joe Gray
3 John Andress
4 Lewis Stevenson
5 Peter Browne
6 George Robson (capt)
7 Luke Wallace
8 Chris York
Replacements
16 Rob Buchanan
17 Mark Lambert
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19 Joe Trayfoot
20 Karl Dickson
21 Howard Graham
22 Ollie Lindsay-Hague
23 JJ Kilmartin
Dave Moore starts the game at scrum half with last week's captain, Karl Dickson, moving to the bench.
Harlequins 'A' to face Exeter United tonight:
15 Ross Chisholm
14 Miles Mantella
13 Tom Casson
12 Benjamin Urdapilleta
11 Sam Smith
10 Rory Clegg
9 Dave Moore
1 Darryl Marfo
2 Joe Gray
3 John Andress
4 Lewis Stevenson
5 Peter Browne
6 George Robson (capt)
7 Luke Wallace
8 Chris York
Replacements
16 Rob Buchanan
17 Mark Lambert
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19 Joe Trayfoot
20 Karl Dickson
21 Howard Graham
22 Ollie Lindsay-Hague
23 JJ Kilmartin
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: thomh (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 12:41
odd that robson is at 6 when browne can cover back row
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 13:18
I think The Rev's biggest fan - STC - mentioned the other day that he is being seen as a lock only now that he's joined us, and perhaps as Robson is a more developed player it makes sense to keep Browne in the second row.
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Quinky Kin (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 13:40
I wonder if Marfo is going to progress as well as Marler. I've heard some good things about him.
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 13:44
Marfo had a decent game last week. Against a very physical Irish side some of our players didn't seem to be putting in enough commitment carrying into their forwards, but Marfo was giving it a real bash, with a couple of explosive runs.
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: STC (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 13:46
QP
Got there before me. I wouldn't be surprised to see Robson play some of the match at lock. He clearly needs match time, but interestingly not (initially anyway) at the expense of either Lewis or that other chap who came us from up north - young whatshisname.
Got there before me. I wouldn't be surprised to see Robson play some of the match at lock. He clearly needs match time, but interestingly not (initially anyway) at the expense of either Lewis or that other chap who came us from up north - young whatshisname.
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 13:53
I can't wait to see either Robson or Stevenson (or both) back in the side. I do think Vallejos has been very good though.
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 14:13
That looks like a pretty strong team, here's hoping we can find another prop for the bench!
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 14:15
Is Will Collier injured?
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 14:16
I think he must be, as he didn't play this weekend for RP and I'm not sure if he has for the last few.
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 14:23
Another good prospect.
Is Charlie Matthews injured too?
Is Charlie Matthews injured too?
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 14:32
Matthews studies in Loughborough and plays for them in NL2 North, so I suspect logistically it's more difficult for him to play for the A team.
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 14:38
Are you a stalker too?!!
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 14:51
Part time only, but should I win the lottery then I'll progress to providing reports on players' gym routines!
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 15:18
get biglad to help you with that!!!
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: TedwardPowell (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 17:59
Why isn't Andress getting a look in at the first team? He's playing a damn sight better than Lambert
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Nunquam Dormio (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 18:06
Robson said on Saturday that Rev will not be given a look in at 6,7 or 8 as he is now exclusively a lock. Of course unless injury requires .....
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 18:07
I don't think Ursula was quite match fit at the start of the season but he has played on all the A league games. I suspect he'll be in the matchday 23 for the next round of AP games.
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:10:04:18:11:43 by Nicksb.
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 18:12
Quote:TedwardPowell
Why isn't Andress getting a look in at the first team? He's playing a damn sight better than Lambert
You mean you haven't asked him on Facebook???
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: sigimarra (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 18:12
Tedward Powell - I've been wondering about Ursula too.
Lambo has been so far below the standard necessary in the first team, Andress' return can't come soon enough.
Dickson on the bench this time round, that mean he'll be starting against Bayonnais, do we think?
Easter and Care must be due a rest.
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Lambo has been so far below the standard necessary in the first team, Andress' return can't come soon enough.
Dickson on the bench this time round, that mean he'll be starting against Bayonnais, do we think?
Easter and Care must be due a rest.
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Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 18:37
It looks like Exeter have only announced 22 players in their team
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 18:39
Are we still short a prop?
Re: A team for tonight
Posted by: TedwardPowell (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 18:50
Quote:Quinten PoulsenQuote:TedwardPowell
Why isn't Andress getting a look in at the first team? He's playing a damn sight better than Lambert
You mean you haven't asked him on Facebook???
Nope, he seems to go online in the middle of the day when I'm at school.
Out of interest, who did the nick name "Ursula" come about?
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 18:54
Quote:Dickson on the bench this time round, that mean he'll be starting against Bayonnais, do we think?
Good thinking, Batman. Yep, I've got a feeling that EPS players have to be rested in one of the first six weeks.
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 18:58
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:00
Apparently you only need 5 front rows in A League games so we haven't got a second prop on the bench
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:01
Tedward - google Ursula Andress.
But if any pictures of her from Dr No come up make sure your mum and dad aren't in the room!!! ;o)
But if any pictures of her from Dr No come up make sure your mum and dad aren't in the room!!! ;o)
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:16
Pitch is in good condition. Weather is good. Pasties are huge
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:18
Are you down there Prof?
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:23
Nope I'm just on my way home from work but I'm getting updates from people who ate there so hopefully there should be updates during the match.
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Quinten Poulsen (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:29
Quote:Pasties are huge
Thanks for making me realise how absolutely starving I am, and that I only have healthy food at home.
I think I may need to visit the chip shop!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:35
Pen to Exeter after scrum, 3-0 Chiefs
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:40
4 Quins fans in a crowd of about 1000
Quins win lineout but knock on chiefs scrum
Quins win lineout but knock on chiefs scrum
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:45
chiefs held up on our line
Pasties are far better than our performance
Pasties are far better than our performance
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:49
Chiefs spent 5 minutes camped on our line
Another penalty to chiefs 9-0
Another penalty to chiefs 9-0
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:50
Quins just had great chance to score but butchered it!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:51
Come on Quins!
Remember the Alamo!!
Remember the Alamo!!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:56
First real venture into their half and a try!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 19:57
Quins try! Think it was Miles mantella
Converted by Rory 9-7
Yellow card for luke Wallace
Converted by Rory 9-7
Yellow card for luke Wallace
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:00
Miles Mantella scored. One of our props now being stretchered off. Daryl Marfo
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:01
Hope he's OK.
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:04
Penalty to us 9-10 go Quins!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:05
Penalty to Chiefs gone for corner rather than posts
Chiefs knock on lucky escape for us!
Chiefs knock on lucky escape for us!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:08
We're back to 15
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:14
Chiefs made break but we pushed them into touch - just!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:21
Converted try and then a penalty to Exeter
19-10 at half time
19-10 at half time
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:28
Oh dear. Come on Quins!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Quin or lose (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:28
Many thanks for the up-dates Prof. Let's hope the 4 Quins fans shout louder in the second half!!!!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:29
Second half just starting
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:31
Pen to us - gone to the corner
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:32
Try to Quins!!!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:32
Yey to Quins
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:33
OLH try, converted too 19-17
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:34
penalty to chiefs 22-17
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:37
try to quins!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:38
conversion missed 22-22
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:45
Another try to Quins 
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:46
Luke Wallace scored that last one, it was converted too 22-29
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: Rugby101 (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:47
Go Quins!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:52
Penalty to Chiefs 25-29
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:52
About 20 minutes to go
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:54
Quins try from a fantastic rolling maul!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 20:55
Converted too
25-36
25-36
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 21:08
Another Quins try!!!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: drama Quin (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 21:08
Come on Mrs C-S. Need to know
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 21:09
Mrs Clayton-Smith is doing a fine job isn't she
The Rev scored the last try 25-43 now
The Rev scored the last try 25-43 now
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: drama Quin (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 21:09
Not suggesting that you have an issue Prof!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 21:12
I just hope Marfo isn't too badly injured
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 21:14
25-43 at Full Time
huge thanks to Mark and Sue Clayton-Smith for all of the texts from the game.
huge thanks to Mark and Sue Clayton-Smith for all of the texts from the game.
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: drama Quin (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 21:23
Thanks Sue and Mark. Much appreciated
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: harlequinade (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 21:54
Just back from the Avenue
Irish A beat Bath A so stay top!
Irish A beat Bath A so stay top!
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 22:00
That's a shame
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Kid (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 22:47
Just back from this. Strange game.
We were ABJECT for the first 20 mins. We caught nothing, and as a result had none of the ball. We got pushed around at scrum time (their seconds played as their first team do. Forwards orientated efficiency) and done in the rucks. We had 2 attacks during this period. In the first one we sliced through their line first phase then cocked it up. Mantella finished from 40 yards out for the first try on the second. Wallace got binned, then Marfo got injured (I hope he's ok, they got the neck brace and stretcher out!). We then seemed to rally a bit, briefly got the lead before Matavesi scored a good try for them. Ht 19-10 and you could argue that on balance we didn't deserve the 10.
The second half was a different ball game. With Lambert playing loosehead, the scrum was more sure. We started catching the ball and generally played with conviction. Our backs were a cut above theirs, and with the forwards achieving parity we were able to cut them to ribbons. We duly did. 5 second half tries in a 33-6 second half scoreline. The first of the 5 was a good chip and chase for Lindsay Hague. There was a cross kick well finished by Sam Smith sliding in and a rapid rolling maul from a lineout. Coupled with a couple of neat finishes in the north west corner, the professional job was well done.
We were ABJECT for the first 20 mins. We caught nothing, and as a result had none of the ball. We got pushed around at scrum time (their seconds played as their first team do. Forwards orientated efficiency) and done in the rucks. We had 2 attacks during this period. In the first one we sliced through their line first phase then cocked it up. Mantella finished from 40 yards out for the first try on the second. Wallace got binned, then Marfo got injured (I hope he's ok, they got the neck brace and stretcher out!). We then seemed to rally a bit, briefly got the lead before Matavesi scored a good try for them. Ht 19-10 and you could argue that on balance we didn't deserve the 10.
The second half was a different ball game. With Lambert playing loosehead, the scrum was more sure. We started catching the ball and generally played with conviction. Our backs were a cut above theirs, and with the forwards achieving parity we were able to cut them to ribbons. We duly did. 5 second half tries in a 33-6 second half scoreline. The first of the 5 was a good chip and chase for Lindsay Hague. There was a cross kick well finished by Sam Smith sliding in and a rapid rolling maul from a lineout. Coupled with a couple of neat finishes in the north west corner, the professional job was well done.
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 23:13
Six tries came from Miles Mantella, Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Benjamin Urdapilleta, Luke Wallace, Mark Lambert and Pete Browne. Rory Clegg kicked 5 of the 6 conversions and 1 penalty.
Re: Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
Posted by: The Prof (IP Logged)
Date: 04/10/2010 23:56
I think Sarries beat Wasps something like 22-16 tonight too
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