Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
By Tom Little.
October 28 2011
The Coventry Rugby team to face Rosslyn Park this Saturday, kick off 3pm, at home at the Butts Park Arena, 29th October has just been announced.
It shows three changes including one positional one from the starting side that had such a good win last week over Macclesfield.
Following a training injury to No 8 Matt Tibbatts, Brett Daynes switches from No 6 to No 8, with a first start this season for Jamie Harrop who comes in at No 6, and who had a fine game for the Nighthawks on Wednesday. On the wing another fine performer for the Nighthawks Andy Murray, comes in for Jeff Gregson who switches to the replacements. There is also a first appearance on the bench for Will Maisey in place of Danny Richards.
Coventry team
15 Mark O’Connor
14 Andy Murray
13 Nat McDonald
12 Luke Myring capt
11 Heath Stevens
10 Elliott Read
9 Lewis Barker
1 Ethan Waller
2 Matt Price
3 Adam Parkins
4 Liam Mather
5 Sam Herrington
6 Jamie Harrop
7 Alex Nash
8 Brett Daynes
replacements
16 Dale Ager fr
17 Luke Beales fr
18 Benji Dechartres
19 Jeff Gregson
20 Will Maisey
Tom Little
Coventry Rugby press office
Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: Unofficial Coventry Rugby (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 06:34
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Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: Nige H (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 09:36
I think the interesting choices are in the back line.. with Murrray coming back in for gregson. Which would have made a bit more sense if Jeff had of played in the nighthawks, as he needs game time to get back to match fitness. however its good for murray as he has done well since joining the club. Also interesting to see the young lad Maisey brought in for Richards which is a bit of a risk i think as its gona be a step up for him.
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: rustyroof (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 10:08
it's probably better for Gregson to regain match fitness gradually after an injury, rather than trying to force it with 2 games in 3 days.
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: OldNick (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 10:16
We've had a very stable team so far this season, with before last week six players starting int he same position every match, and many positions only having seen two players starting.
I'm with Auntoe Pastie regarding jeff G. If he's not fully fit better that he does get fully fit before agravating a part-recovered injusry. Likewise Tom Harris - much as I look forward to seeing both of them back.
More worrying to me is seeing Matt Tibbatts out injured. He's been one of my 'stars' so far this season. Since Jamie Miller was injured he's more than covered that position. and although Luke has had the glory (and IMO donr a fine job as captain) I would have said Matt was in contention for man of the match more than once.
I'm with Auntoe Pastie regarding jeff G. If he's not fully fit better that he does get fully fit before agravating a part-recovered injusry. Likewise Tom Harris - much as I look forward to seeing both of them back.
More worrying to me is seeing Matt Tibbatts out injured. He's been one of my 'stars' so far this season. Since Jamie Miller was injured he's more than covered that position. and although Luke has had the glory (and IMO donr a fine job as captain) I would have said Matt was in contention for man of the match more than once.
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: covmick1/Michael Carter (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 13:48
i agree with old nick, the back row since Tibbats has played at eight has had a very good balance to it. I hope that Jamie Harrop has a good performance this Saturday. He has been pushing hard for a place this season. With the option that he can also play hooker as well.
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Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: Nige H (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 14:09
I agree with everyone!
What i didnt understand is Jeff starting on the bench on sat but not being played in the nighthawks game?
Wouldnt it have made sense to give him 50 mins on weds and perhaps 50 mins on sat, however i guess he may get a half on sat anyhow.
What i didnt understand is Jeff starting on the bench on sat but not being played in the nighthawks game?
Wouldnt it have made sense to give him 50 mins on weds and perhaps 50 mins on sat, however i guess he may get a half on sat anyhow.
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: CovKiddo (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 14:32
Maybe it was the original plan that Jeff start again this Saturday but Murray played himself into the team. His try against Cambridge Uni a team everyone has been praising, was a fantastic individual effort that would definitely earn him another opportunity if i was picking the team.
He also tackled well against a superior back-line and he covered back a lot to help Danny Richards who looked like he was struggling out of position.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011:10:28:14:35:06 by CovKiddo.
He also tackled well against a superior back-line and he covered back a lot to help Danny Richards who looked like he was struggling out of position.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011:10:28:14:35:06 by CovKiddo.
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: tonker (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 14:53
pity about matt he has added some grunt to the back row & played very well imo. not much cover off the bench for the 2nd row back row, though i guess sam could play 6 if necessary with benji going in the second row.
good luck cov
good luck cov
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: Nige H (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 15:41
Covk.. thats great if thats the case, and murray deserves it, he hasnt let us down so far. i did feel sorry for him when he was dropped in favour of Jeff.
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: tom snr (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 17:54
according to telg gregson was due to start for Nighthawks but picked up a strain thus murray in.
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: Nige H (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 17:56
ok, gotcha.
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: Yozza Cov (IP Logged)
Date: 28/10/2011 19:15
Andy did threaten when he got the ball and did attack Cambridge when given a bit of space! Here's to him doing the same to Rosslyn Park!!
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: OldNick (IP Logged)
Date: 29/10/2011 13:16
Late change. Myring out, not recovered from calf injury suffered Tue training. Various knock-on changes. Daynes probably captain. T
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: irishrugbydad (IP Logged)
Date: 29/10/2011 15:25
any scores anybody no twitter on cov site
Re: Coventry Rugby team v Rosslyn Park.
Posted by: tuxedo (IP Logged)
Date: 29/10/2011 15:55
heard cov 23 - 0 RP at half time
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