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FHLH 
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 Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 19:02 |
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As this is a Cup competition, I assume gates are being split 60%/40% as is normal
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Mark Smith
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 18:39 |
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Think you’re getting warmer there, Islander
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 18:32 |
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I'd imagine players at Caldy and Amptill are looking forwards to playing at Welford Road and it will be like old time when the Tigers go to Goldington Road.
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FHLH
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 17:59 |
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One day I'll learn how to delete post
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FHLH
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 17:58 |
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kempstonblue
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 17:10 |
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No doubt the Burrow will show the England games, not sure if the Marquee has a TV. Does Scrum Hall still have a Telly?
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The older I get, the more the RFU leave me confused.
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 16:39 |
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Thanks. Reason for asking was that perhaps Exeter requested the switch… not that there’s any guarantee we’ll find out, or that it really matters…
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Mark Smith
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 16:07 |
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“Us” meaning Newcastle.
And the direct flight is also open to fans.
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Runitback
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 15:43 |
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No issue for Falcons travelling to Exeter, well it is if you are a fan, which sort of sums up the problem!!! And strangely Falcons desperately need fans
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Run with it
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islander
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 15:16 |
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I agree with those who’ve flagged the positives of this, but also think the no home fixtures v Prem sides for LS & Camb, based on last season’s performance, is a pity. What were Camb meant to do - finish higher than 1st in Nat 1?
Those accusing the RFU of mis-organising this competition are missing the point - it’s organised by Prem Rugby & invites have only been issued with strings attached. Not perfect, but those are the cards that have been dealt.
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 15:10 |
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‘Us’ being Newcastle? Or Newcastle and Exeter?
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TAS63
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 12:53 |
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Perhaps it's easy to moan, but I am just pleased to see it finally happening. And there is always the chance to improve with experience.
I see someone said Pools were based on League finishing position, with a couple of agreed "swops". Reckon that's as decent an approach as any. I understand the sentiment for a regional arrangement, but lets be honest after a couple of years we will all be moaning we keep playing the same teams. Some bits we will be good, some bits will be crap - but, at least, Premiership squads [I am going to hestitate to say teams] will be playing Championship teams. Edited by TAS63 - 14 Jul 2023 at 12:54 |
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 12:50 |
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So Bluesman, you've managed in five minutes to produce something 100% better than what has been actually delivered. What has been actually delivered is nevertheless, 100% better than just playing the Championship Cup (again).
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Bluesman11
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 11:30 |
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Bedford have some nice local derbys against Sale, Newcastle and Caldy to look forward to, including away trips to the first 2. Not sure the income from our home games (which clash with England RWC games) will cover the travel expenses…
Who came up with this tosh? Another incredible display of ineptitude by the RFU. I think everyone involved would rather have had pools done geographically than seeded. Feel like Bedford and Doncaster could’ve agreed to an “operational swap” How difficult would’ve it been to do Sale Newcastle Doncaster Caldy Nottingham Leicester Northampton Bristol Bedford Ampthill Coventry Exeter Bath Gloucester Hartpury Pirates Jersey Saracens Quins Ealing London Scottish Cambridge Not ideal for Nottingham, Cambridge or Bristol (and nothing convenient for Jersey), but it’s considerably better than what we’ve been given.
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Mark Smith
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 11:04 |
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Newcastle to Exeter isn’t a problem travel-wise, there’s a direct flight.
The change in the draw was nothing to do with us.
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SK 88
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 10:59 |
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Full pool lists in the drop down menus on this link.
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SK 88
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 10:58 |
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The official announcement says Leicester & Exeter swapped groups for "operational" reasons and Nottingham/Clady swapped with London Scottish/Cambridge. The rest was fully structured on finishing position. Looking at the make up of the two pools I suppose it does avoid the only actually tricky travel in the mainland UK of the North East to the South West.
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 10:29 |
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Sun Sept 10th - London Scottish v Jersey Reds
Sat Sept 16th - London Scottish v Doncaster Knights Sat 23rd Sept - Bath v London Scottish Sat 30th Sept - Exeter Chiefs v London Scottish Fri 6th Oct - London Scottish v Cornish Pirates Think we could top this group !
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FHLH
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Posted: 14 Jul 2023 at 10:10 |
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At least you get a Premiership club at Home! Like you, Cambridge only have two home fixtures, but then with only 5 games that would always be the case for some teams. You might think that for those with 2 home games, a Premiership side could be included as a trade off. However, it's done. Still can't find the full pool lists anywhere. Error 404 comes up a lot Is this a subliminal message? Bristol on a Friday night will be a challenge for away supporters!
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