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Blues starting XV: 

15. Rich Lane (C), 14. Josh Gillespie (NS), 13. Elijah Niko, 12. Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas, 11. Matt Worley, 10. Will Maisey, 9. Connor Tupai (NS); 1. Emmanuel Iyogun (NS), 2. Jacob Fields, 3. Ed Prowse (NS), 4. Will Carrick Smith, 5. Jordan Onojaife, 6. Ollie Newman (NS), 7. Joe Atkinson, 8. Tui Uru (NS)

Replacements: 

16. Jack Hughes (NS), 17. Sean McCarthy, 18. Corrie Barrett, 19. Oli Curry, 20. Oli Robinson (ET), 21. Ewan Fenley (ET), 22. Ethan Grayson (NS), 23. Andre Robson



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Originally posted by dunc999 dunc999 wrote:


And the simple fact is without the time limited link with the Saints, there would be no Bedford this or next season. It is surely a sadder prospect to lose an historic club like that altogether than them playing a couple of seasons with borrowed players.  Now if that link extends longer than a couple of seasons then there is a debate to be had.

So when is the time for the debate?

 Those with longer memories will recall Squadron Leader being pilloried on this forum for his remarks on 'dual reggars' as he called them. Much of what he forecast seems to be happening. We have had teams fetching players in to save their place in this league at the expense of others, none of whom broke the regulations at the time (although some were changed later). Are we so desperate to keep our Historic clubs at this level that we are happy for them to become 'A' teams? If that is the case then we may as well go back to the 70's and send all the teams who have fought their way up the ladder back down, so the cosy clique can continue.
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Ampthill 5   Richmond 1
Coventry 0   Saracens 5
Ealing 5   Doncaster 0
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Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

Blues starting XV: 

15. Rich Lane (C), 14. Josh Gillespie (NS), 13. Elijah Niko, 12. Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas, 11. Matt Worley, 10. Will Maisey, 9. Connor Tupai (NS); 1. Emmanuel Iyogun (NS), 2. Jacob Fields, 3. Ed Prowse (NS), 4. Will Carrick Smith, 5. Jordan Onojaife, 6. Ollie Newman (NS), 7. Joe Atkinson, 8. Tui Uru (NS)

Replacements: 

16. Jack Hughes (NS), 17. Sean McCarthy, 18. Corrie Barrett, 19. Oli Curry, 20. Oli Robinson (ET), 21. Ewan Fenley (ET), 22. Ethan Grayson (NS), 23. Andre Robson


How have the ET DRs looked so far this season?
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Originally posted by knightandday knightandday wrote:

[QUOTE=dunc999]

And the simple fact is without the time limited link with the Saints, there would be no Bedford this or next season. It is surely a sadder prospect to lose an historic club like that altogether than them playing a couple of seasons with borrowed players.  Now if that link extends longer than a couple of seasons then there is a debate to be had.

So when is the time for the debate?

 Those with longer memories will recall Squadron Leader being pilloried on this forum for his remarks on 'dual reggars' as he called them. Much of what he forecast seems to be happening. We have had teams fetching players in to save their place in this league at the expense of others, none of whom broke the regulations at the time (although some were changed later). Are we so desperate to keep our Historic clubs at this level that we are happy for them to become 'A' teams? If that is the case then we may as well go back to the 70's and send all the teams who have fought their way up the ladder back down, so the cosy clique can continue.

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Originally posted by kingsheathlad kingsheathlad wrote:

Originally posted by knightandday knightandday wrote:

[QUOTE=dunc999]

And the simple fact is without the time limited link with the Saints, there would be no Bedford this or next season. It is surely a sadder prospect to lose an historic club like that altogether than them playing a couple of seasons with borrowed players.  Now if that link extends longer than a couple of seasons then there is a debate to be had.

So when is the time for the debate?

 Those with longer memories will recall Squadron Leader being pilloried on this forum for his remarks on 'dual reggars' as he called them. Much of what he forecast seems to be happening. We have had teams fetching players in to save their place in this league at the expense of others, none of whom broke the regulations at the time (although some were changed later). Are we so desperate to keep our Historic clubs at this level that we are happy for them to become 'A' teams? If that is the case then we may as well go back to the 70's and send all the teams who have fought their way up the ladder back down, so the cosy clique can continue.

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I totally agreed with him.
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Originally posted by gerg_861 gerg_861 wrote:

Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

Blues starting XV: 

15. Rich Lane (C), 14. Josh Gillespie (NS), 13. Elijah Niko, 12. Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas, 11. Matt Worley, 10. Will Maisey, 9. Connor Tupai (NS); 1. Emmanuel Iyogun (NS), 2. Jacob Fields, 3. Ed Prowse (NS), 4. Will Carrick Smith, 5. Jordan Onojaife, 6. Ollie Newman (NS), 7. Joe Atkinson, 8. Tui Uru (NS)

Replacements: 

16. Jack Hughes (NS), 17. Sean McCarthy, 18. Corrie Barrett, 19. Oli Curry, 20. Oli Robinson (ET), 21. Ewan Fenley (ET), 22. Ethan Grayson (NS), 23. Andre Robson


How have the ET DRs looked so far this season?

Robinson has played well and looked good with ball in hand and winning turnovers. He was probably meant to be back up No 8 but has impressed to become 1st choice. However, I think he is a good Championship player rather than a bottom end Premiership one, so I think he would be released and maybe join us.

Fenley has been 3rd choice so his game time has been limited, so hard to say anything about him, as he has played so few minutes.
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Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Originally posted by kingsheathlad kingsheathlad wrote:

Originally posted by knightandday knightandday wrote:

[QUOTE=dunc999]

And the simple fact is without the time limited link with the Saints, there would be no Bedford this or next season. It is surely a sadder prospect to lose an historic club like that altogether than them playing a couple of seasons with borrowed players.  Now if that link extends longer than a couple of seasons then there is a debate to be had.

So when is the time for the debate?

 Those with longer memories will recall Squadron Leader being pilloried on this forum for his remarks on 'dual reggars' as he called them. Much of what he forecast seems to be happening. We have had teams fetching players in to save their place in this league at the expense of others, none of whom broke the regulations at the time (although some were changed later). Are we so desperate to keep our Historic clubs at this level that we are happy for them to become 'A' teams? If that is the case then we may as well go back to the 70's and send all the teams who have fought their way up the ladder back down, so the cosy clique can continue.

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I totally agreed with him.
Still do, but times are 'ard.

Let’s not forget the league could have been a division of 4, so I think fans from all clubs should just appreciate that 7 other clubs have got together a squad to play and give more variety for ultimately nothing but some debt!
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Originally posted by dunc999 dunc999 wrote:


And the simple fact is without the time limited link with the Saints, there would be no Bedford this or next season. It is surely a sadder prospect to lose an historic club like that altogether than them playing a couple of seasons with borrowed players.  Now if that link extends longer than a couple of seasons then there is a debate to be had.
I fully agree with this and what a huge pity one of the other big clubs (even Edinburgh or Glasgow) didn't support London Scottish so they could have competed and avoided the byes. Going forward when this horrible COVID mess is behind us I hope we can have the debate on the future but for now lets get back to playing quality Championship rugby in front of supporters and if that needs DRs or loan players that's fine by me.
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Originally posted by gerg_861 gerg_861 wrote:

Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

Blues starting XV: 

15. Rich Lane (C), 14. Josh Gillespie (NS), 13. Elijah Niko, 12. Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas, 11. Matt Worley, 10. Will Maisey, 9. Connor Tupai (NS); 1. Emmanuel Iyogun (NS), 2. Jacob Fields, 3. Ed Prowse (NS), 4. Will Carrick Smith, 5. Jordan Onojaife, 6. Ollie Newman (NS), 7. Joe Atkinson, 8. Tui Uru (NS)

Replacements: 

16. Jack Hughes (NS), 17. Sean McCarthy, 18. Corrie Barrett, 19. Oli Curry, 20. Oli Robinson (ET), 21. Ewan Fenley (ET), 22. Ethan Grayson (NS), 23. Andre Robson


How have the ET DRs looked so far this season?

I’ve been really impressed with Oli Robinson and agree he is probably our best 8. He’s a Bedford lad so wouldn’t be at all surprised if we actually sign him permanently from you. Apparently we tried to sign him when he first went ET. Whilst not a prem player, he’s too good to be 5th choice of whatever he must be at Ealing.

Haven’t seen a great deal of Fenley, but has looked comfortable at this level in the game time he has got.
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Greene King RFU Championship Match Officials

Hartpury University v Jersey 
Referee: Sara Cox
ARs: George Selwood & Nick Marshall

Ealing Trailfinders v Doncaster Knights
Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe
ARs: Dean Richards & Bill Burton

Coventry v Saracens
Referee: Hamish Smales
ARs: Alex Thomas & Simon Adams

Ampthill v Richmond
Referee: Adam Leal
ARs: Neil Chivers & Darryl Chapman

Nottingham v Bedford Blues
Referee: Jack Makepeace
ARs: Fergus Kirby & Rob Warburton
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Ampthill 4-1 Richmond Could go either way but I just favour a home win

Coventry 1-4 Saracens This should be a great evenly contested game but Sarries usually win games like that.

Ealing 1-4 Doncaster If Donny keep their discipline & 15 on the pitch they could win a close match if not carnage.

Hartpury 0-4 Jersey A St Ouens lad to score the winning try from a 5 metre scrum

Nottingham2-5 Bedford Should be entertaining

 
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