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Friday 20 September 

Nottingham  vs Yorkshire Carnegie 19.45 - 5-0. I don't believe that Carnegie will look anything like a professional or semi-professional side. They have admitted that they are treating this as their preseason.

Saturday 21 September  (All at 15.00)

Ampthill  vs Coventry - 1-5 - Some interesting recruitment from Ampthill, but Coventry has real ambition and I think that they will be targeting the cup (based on no evidence).

Bedford Blues  vs Ealing Trailfinders - 0-5 - Probably coming out too optimistically, but Ealing looked exceptional against Nat 1 teams, and had seasoning in inter-squad scrimmages against England and Saracens. Their preparation is the exact opposite of Leeds, and I think that they come roaring out of the gates. Ben Ward has rued the loss to Blues last year several times, as well.

London Scottish  vs  Cornish Pirates - 1-5 - I find myself unconvinced by the London Scottish recruitment, while Cornish Pirates brought in a lot of players who helped lift Leeds out of the basement last year and a great DoR.

Doncaster Knights vs Hartpury RFC - 4-1. Glostolpury will presumably be playing their kids during the cup, and with the World Cup on, I can see there being less loanees available, so Donny to grind out a solid win.

Jersey   vs Newcastle Falcons - 4-1. Jersey played a very tough slate of pre-season fixtures. I think that those serve them in good stead against Falcons, who haven't had equivalent pre-season work. Plus, let's face it, this is Jersey. They beat the relegated side at least once every year (though I'd prefer that they did it during the regular season).

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Friday 20 September  

Nottingham  vs Yorkshire Carnegie 19.45 - 5-0. Could be a BIG margin of victory

Saturday 21 September  (All at 15.00)

Ampthill  vs Coventry - 1-5 - An 'easier' start than it could have been but they will find life tough

Bedford Blues  vs Ealing Trailfinders - 0-5 - Cash talks

London Scottish  vs  Cornish Pirates - 0-5 See above

Doncaster Knights vs Hartpury RFC - 5-1. Donny to beat a side that will not be seen again due to the changes week in week out that Hartpury seem to have

Jersey vs Newcastle Falcons - 1-4. Falcons not to find it as easy at L2 this time around but probably too much for most.

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 Yorkies Team News

The squad in full is:

15. Tim Bitirim 14. Andrew Lawson 13. Lee Smith 12. James Robins 11. Tom Varndell 10. Dan Lancaster 9. James Elliott

1. James Flynn 2. Louis Musetti 3. Conor Davidson 4. Ed Bloodworth 5. Alex Humfrey 6. Will Hill 7. James Seabrook 8. Callum Bustin

16. Ben Sugars 17. Cole Wilson 18. Will Archer 19. Mike Williams 20. Taylor Gough 21. Guy Graham 22. Joe Green 23. Joe Carlisle

Nottingham Squad to face Yorkshire Carnegie:

1. ANISEKO Sio
2. JAKE Farnworth
3. OISIN Heffernan
4. LLEWELYN Jones
5. DANNY Qualter
6. SEB Cecil
7. GEORGE Cox
8. JOSH Poullet
9. MURRAY McConnell ©
10. WILL Millett
11. BEN Foley
12. LUKE Peters
13. MAT Clark
14. DAVID Williams
15. SEAN Scanlon

Replacements:

16. ALFIE Barbeary
17. JAMIE Jack
18. BEN Betts
19. CALLUM Allen
20. JAMES Connolly
21. ALEX Dolly
22. TOM Stephenson
23. HARRY Strong





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So here is where I think the leeds squad have been recruited from.
A number were not in the 23 listed in the squad last week.

15. Tim Bitirim     Loughbourough N1
14. Andrew Lawson    Harrogate
13. Lee Smith         Leeds Rhinos
12. James Robins    Chester
11. Tom Varndell     Leicester Tigers
10. Dan Lancaster    Hull Ionioans
 9. James Elliott    Newcastle Academy

 1. James Flynn     Stockport
 2. Louis Musetti    Northumbria University
 3. Conor Davidson    Manly
 4. Ed Bloodworth    Northumbria University
 5. Alex Humfrey     Manly
 6. Will Hill        
 7. James Seabrook    Stourbridge
 8. Callum Bustin    Bradford Bulls

16. Ben Sugars         Otley
17. Cole Wilson
18. Will Archer     Sheffield tigers
19. Mike Williams     Leicester Tigers
20. Taylor Gough     Loughborough / Leicester Tigers
21. Guy Graham         Scotland U20
22. Joe Green         Cambridge
23. Joe Carlisle    Old Elthamians
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JonDee Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Sep 2019 at 13:37
Nottingham game could go either way some interesting DR/ Loan for Yorkshire  mainly off the bench 

Nottingham  vs Yorkshire Carnegie 4-1. 

Ampthill  vs Coventry  1-4 -

Bedford Blues  vs Ealing Trailfinders 1-5

London Scottish  vs  Cornish Pirates - 1-5 

Doncaster Knights vs Hartpury RFC - 5-1.

Jersey vs Newcastle Falcons - 1-4.

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Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

So here is where I think the leeds squad have been recruited from.
A number were not in the 23 listed in the squad last week.
15. Tim Bitirim     Loughbourough N1
14. Andrew Lawson    Harrogate
13. Lee Smith         Leeds Rhinos
12. James Robins    Chester
11. Tom Varndell     Leicester Tigers
10. Dan Lancaster    Hull Ionioans
 9. James Elliott    Newcastle Academy

 1. James Flynn     Stockport
 2. Louis Musetti    Northumbria University
 3. Conor Davidson    Manly
 4. Ed Bloodworth    Northumbria University
 5. Alex Humfrey     Manly
 6. Will Hill        
 7. James Seabrook    Stourbridge
 8. Callum Bustin    Bradford Bulls

16. Ben Sugars         Otley
17. Cole Wilson
18. Will Archer     Sheffield tigers
19. Mike Williams     Leicester Tigers
20. Taylor Gough     Loughborough / Leicester Tigers
21. Guy Graham         Scotland U20
22. Joe Green         Cambridge
23. Joe Carlisle    Old Elthamians
 
Joe Green is a Blues player and still is, played against Cardiff Blues off the bench.
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True - and he played for you against us in the pre-season.  But most of his rugby has been in Blood and Sand not Blue. Have you leant him to YC, or is it a different player?
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Tom Varndells last club was South China Tigers he left Leicester to join them 
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Sorry to be a pain but Mike Williams is at Bath 
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Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

True - and he played for you against us in the pre-season.  But most of his rugby has been in Blood and Sand not Blue. Have you leant him to YC, or is it a different player?
 
I am guessing he must be a different player because we are short in the backs at the moment.
 
Good research overall though!


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Joe Green is an academy scrum half who has previously been on loan to Harrogate, Huddersfield & Hull I's
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Sugars & Lancaster were Leeds Academy and on loan previously to Otley & Hull
James Fylnn - Released be Sale Sharks
James Elliot I'm pretty sure was at Leeds?Beckett uni last year, so don't think he was with a club
Guy Graham was with Bladon on loan from Falcons last year - could be another loan
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Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

So here is where I think the leeds squad have been recruited from.
A number were not in the 23 listed in the squad last week.

15. Tim Bitirim     Loughbourough N1
14. Andrew Lawson    Harrogate
13. Lee Smith         Leeds Rhinos
12. James Robins    Chester
11. Tom Varndell     Leicester Tigers
10. Dan Lancaster    Hull Ionioans
 9. James Elliott    Newcastle Academy

 1. James Flynn     Stockport
 2. Louis Musetti    Northumbria University
 3. Conor Davidson    Manly
 4. Ed Bloodworth    Northumbria University
 5. Alex Humfrey     Manly
 6. Will Hill        
 7. James Seabrook    Stourbridge
 8. Callum Bustin    Bradford Bulls

16. Ben Sugars         Otley
17. Cole Wilson
18. Will Archer     Sheffield tigers
19. Mike Williams     Leicester Tigers
20. Taylor Gough     Loughborough / Leicester Tigers
21. Guy Graham         Scotland U20
22. Joe Green         Cambridge
23. Joe Carlisle    Old Elthamians


I cannot remember the last time Lee Smith played for the Rhinos - I don't think it was his last club.

And where is the big money signing - Joe Ford?
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Nottingham 5-1 Carnegie
Ampthill 1-4 Coventry
Bedford 0-5 Ealing
London Scottish 1-5 Cornish Pirates
Doncaster 5-0 Hartpury
Jersey 1-4 Newcastle
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For those who are making the trip to Jersey from Newcastle, no need for your big coat as the forecast is looking fantastic!! Make sure that you stay really well hydrated (plenty of watering holes in the ground), food is optional
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Originally posted by Raider999 Raider999 wrote:

Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

So here is where I think the leeds squad have been recruited from.
A number were not in the 23 listed in the squad last week.

15. Tim Bitirim     Loughbourough N1
14. Andrew Lawson    Harrogate
13. Lee Smith         Leeds Rhinos
12. James Robins    Chester
11. Tom Varndell     Leicester Tigers
10. Dan Lancaster    Hull Ionioans
 9. James Elliott    Newcastle Academy

 1. James Flynn     Stockport
 2. Louis Musetti    Northumbria University
 3. Conor Davidson    Manly
 4. Ed Bloodworth    Northumbria University
 5. Alex Humfrey     Manly
 6. Will Hill        
 7. James Seabrook    Stourbridge
 8. Callum Bustin    Bradford Bulls

16. Ben Sugars         Otley
17. Cole Wilson
18. Will Archer     Sheffield tigers
19. Mike Williams     Leicester Tigers
20. Taylor Gough     Loughborough / Leicester Tigers
21. Guy Graham         Scotland U20
22. Joe Green         Cambridge
23. Joe Carlisle    Old Elthamians


I cannot remember the last time Lee Smith played for the Rhinos - I don't think it was his last club.

And where is the big money signing - Joe Ford?
 

Smith left Leeds in 2012 and played for leigh centurions and ended up at Bradford Bulls


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Ampthill Match Preview & Squad here, 11 players make their debut, just 1 DR
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Ealing Trailfinders team to play Bedford Blues at Goldington Road on Saturday 21st September in Round One of the Championship Cup: A fine looking selection. I would prefer to see Johnston at Centre than on the wing, but otherwuse very happy.


15 David Johnston 14 Reon Joseph 13 Jack Tovey 12 Pat Howard 11 James Cordy Redden 10 Craig Willis 9 Nathan Fowles 1 Jordan Els 2 Alun Walker 3 Craig Trenier 4 Sam Dickinson 5 Harry Casson 6 Kieran Murphy 7 Jordy Reid 8 Rayn Smid ©


Replacements: 

16 Matt Cornish 17 Jake Ellwood 18 George Davis 19 Ben West 20 Andrew Durutalo 21 Jordan Burns 22 Steven Shingler 23 Tommy Bell



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Newcastle Falcons team to face Jersey Reds (Saturday, 3pm, Stade Santander International)

15 Tom Arscott

14 Adam Radwan

13 Tom Penny

12 Toby Flood

11 Sinoti Sinoti

10 Joel Hodgson

9 Sam Stuart

1 Adam Brocklebank

2 Jamie Blamire

3 Mike Daniels

4 Darren Barry

5 Sean Robinson

6 Will Welch (captain)

7 Gary Graham

8 Callum Chick

Replacements

16 Charlie Maddison

17 Sam Lockwood

18 Rodney Ah You

19 Toby Salmon

20 Simon Uzokwe

21 Michael Young

22 Brett Connon

23 George Wacokecoke

Awesome Bench for Falcons. With a South East 10 point wind blowing straight down the slope from the Pavilion to the Airport Corner the coin toss will be important. The wind could well ease in the second half as low tide approaches. Howay Jersey.
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Both sides have ex Mond No 9s. I think Stuart is the more complete player, but Jones is a dangerous runner.
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