Harlequins
Exeter United v Harlequins A - Teams and Updates
By Prof
October 4 2010
Harlequins A will be up against ex-player Ignacio Elosu tonight in the away fixture against Exeter United in the A League. As long as there is a signal at the ground we should have updates on here
Quins will be hoping the loss to London Irish 'A' at the Stoop last week was just a blip on what has been an impressive season so far. George Robson, in his second game back from injury, will lead the side tonight as they look to get back to winning ways. Lewis Stevenson also starts the game as he continues his comeback from injury.
Dave Moore starts the game at scrum half with last week's captain, Karl Dickson, moving to the bench.
| Exeter United | Harlequins 'A' |
|---|---|
| 15 Locke 14 Hill 13 McKenzie 12 Matavesi 11 Walker-Blair 10 Davis 9 Coote 1 Moon 2 Vickers 3 Elosu 4 Bentley 5 Marriott 6 Gannon 7 Stupple 8 Ewers Replacements: |
15 Ross Chisholm 14 Miles Mantella 13 Tom Casson 12 Benjamin Urdapilleta 11 Sam Smith 10 Rory Clegg 9 Dave Moore 1 Darryl Marfo 2 Joe Gray 3 John Andress 4 Lewis Stevenson 5 Peter Browne 6 George Robson (capt) 7 Luke Wallace 8 Chris York Replacements |
Exeter United
Exeter skills coach Ricky Pellow has lat down the challenge to a number of the club's fringe players to play their way into contention for this weekend's Amlin Challenge Cup clash against Montpellier on Saturday.
Pellow and Rob Gibson will oversee the club's United side in their fourth Aviva Premiership A League fixture against Harlequins at Sandy Park on Monday night (7.30pm).
Having kicked off their A League campaign with a win at Bath in their opening game, the United side have since slipped to defeats against Saracens and Gloucester.
Pellow, though, is looking for his troops to respond this evening not only with a winning performance, but one that will allow a number of them to potentially work their way into the first team plans ahead of the weekend.
Irishman Dave Gannon skippers the side, which also includes the likes of Chris Bentley, Ryan Davis, Paul McKenzie, Josh Matavesi and Dave Ewers.
Speaking ahead of the game, Pellow said: "Chris Bentley has played the last two A League games, played really well, forced his way onto the (first team) bench and went on against Northampton on Saturday. There is a clear route from the A team to the first team so I'm sure some of the senior squad players are looking at the European cup games and wanting to play well tonight to push for a start.
"Dave Ewers and Herbie Stupple are two of the younger academy guys who have been playing really well and they can see if they can push for a start in the next couple of weeks."
Academy member Sam Hill is also handed a start, with fellow teenager Rob Coote retains his place at scrum-half.
Pellow added: "We are striving each week, as an A side and the squad as a whole, to keep improving every week. We fronted up well at Gloucester, the scoreline didn't reflect the game. It's another massive challenge against Harlequins, they're one of the top A League sides.They'll come down here looking to play some expansive rugby. It'll be a good game and a really good test for our guys."
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Dave Moore starts the game at scrum half with last week's captain, Karl Dickson, moving to the bench.
Harlequins 'A' to face Exeter United tonight:
15 Ross Chisholm
14 Miles Mantella
13 Tom Casson
12 Benjamin Urdapilleta
11 Sam Smith
10 Rory Clegg
9 Dave Moore
1 Darryl Marfo
2 Joe Gray
3 John Andress
4 Lewis Stevenson
5 Peter Browne
6 George Robson (capt)
7 Luke Wallace
8 Chris York
Replacements
16 Rob Buchanan
17 Mark Lambert
18
19 Joe Trayfoot
20 Karl Dickson
21 Howard Graham
22 Ollie Lindsay-Hague
23 JJ Kilmartin
Got there before me. I wouldn't be surprised to see Robson play some of the match at lock. He clearly needs match time, but interestingly not (initially anyway) at the expense of either Lewis or that other chap who came us from up north - young whatshisname.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:10:04:18:11:43 by Nicksb.
Quote:TedwardPowell
Why isn't Andress getting a look in at the first team? He's playing a damn sight better than Lambert
You mean you haven't asked him on Facebook???
Lambo has been so far below the standard necessary in the first team, Andress' return can't come soon enough.
Dickson on the bench this time round, that mean he'll be starting against Bayonnais, do we think?
Easter and Care must be due a rest.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:10:04:18:16:58 by sigimarra.
Quote:Quinten PoulsenQuote:TedwardPowell
Why isn't Andress getting a look in at the first team? He's playing a damn sight better than Lambert
You mean you haven't asked him on Facebook???
Nope, he seems to go online in the middle of the day when I'm at school.
Out of interest, who did the nick name "Ursula" come about?
Quote:Dickson on the bench this time round, that mean he'll be starting against Bayonnais, do we think?
Good thinking, Batman. Yep, I've got a feeling that EPS players have to be rested in one of the first six weeks.
But if any pictures of her from Dr No come up make sure your mum and dad aren't in the room!!! ;o)
Quote:Pasties are huge
Thanks for making me realise how absolutely starving I am, and that I only have healthy food at home.
I think I may need to visit the chip shop!
Quins win lineout but knock on chiefs scrum
Converted by Rory 9-7
Yellow card for luke Wallace
Chiefs knock on lucky escape for us!
The Rev scored the last try 25-43 now
huge thanks to Mark and Sue Clayton-Smith for all of the texts from the game.
We were ABJECT for the first 20 mins. We caught nothing, and as a result had none of the ball. We got pushed around at scrum time (their seconds played as their first team do. Forwards orientated efficiency) and done in the rucks. We had 2 attacks during this period. In the first one we sliced through their line first phase then cocked it up. Mantella finished from 40 yards out for the first try on the second. Wallace got binned, then Marfo got injured (I hope he's ok, they got the neck brace and stretcher out!). We then seemed to rally a bit, briefly got the lead before Matavesi scored a good try for them. Ht 19-10 and you could argue that on balance we didn't deserve the 10.
The second half was a different ball game. With Lambert playing loosehead, the scrum was more sure. We started catching the ball and generally played with conviction. Our backs were a cut above theirs, and with the forwards achieving parity we were able to cut them to ribbons. We duly did. 5 second half tries in a 33-6 second half scoreline. The first of the 5 was a good chip and chase for Lindsay Hague. There was a cross kick well finished by Sam Smith sliding in and a rapid rolling maul from a lineout. Coupled with a couple of neat finishes in the north west corner, the professional job was well done.
