I completely disagree. The games London have won this year off the back of abduls kicking game. They score a higher percentage of tries off kicks than anyone else. If we shut Abdul down and look after our catchers in a smart way we blunt their biggest attacking threat.

I agree with you.and if escare is going to play its important we clise abdul down

What sort of crowd numbers are we anticipating?

Have heard match ticket prices have been reduced, so could be a good turnout even tho' it's on Tele.

quote "upthecats"

I know it might not be popular with some but I’d play Atkins on the wing instead of Hampshire...he could be invaluable in those early tackles bringing the ball out and his height could be a real asset in attack for kicks to the corner...that’s nothing against Hampshire who I like a lot..just feel he’s wasted on the wing...maybe be a better option from the bench depending on who is fit?'"

Still quite nervous about Atkins playing. As I have said previously, yes hes a great player, but is he match fit??
Think Joe [iArundel[/i played well v the Wire and has many have said, is a natural centre.
TBH, in [imy[/i opinion, Atkins should only be on the bench at best.

agree with both of you but would go with whatever chester and his team think - they are in a much better position to judge atkins fitness

Have London got any injuries?

Have London got any injuries?

Just a quick question, will the west stand be open?

Not seen either of their games against us but in other games, they are unbelievably good for periods of games, then fairly average for other periods. I don't know enough about them to say but I'm guessing their interchanges, just like with us, can transform one way or the other. They are fantastic at winning the challenge, getting up quick and attacking the hole behind the ruck. The Abdul kicks also need careful assessment of defensive strategy. They almost always make an aggressive and effective start. We need to match that. We need to keep possession well. They won't cope at all well if we can have good completion and go forward IMO. Rovers started to get them on the back foot when they did that but didn't take their chances

Every person in the squad needs to be 100% up for this. Every drive and tackle needs intent and commitment, full intensity from the first minute to the last. London will most certainly be up for it, just need to make sure we don't buckle under the pressure!