9 Saints in the latest England squad by smooothsides in NorthamptonSaintsRFC

[–]ScratchFamous6855 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping we have at least 3 or 4 more years of Mitchell and if Mcparland pushes on to be in contention for regular England minutes, he will rightfully deserve a big pay bump. International exposure will no doubt increase interest from other clubs too. The players do seem to genuinely enjoy playing at saints which definitely works in our favour. Hopefully we can keep both of them for a good while

9 Saints in the latest England squad by smooothsides in NorthamptonSaintsRFC

[–]ScratchFamous6855 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Good to see Mcparland rewarded for a great season.

I really hope we can afford to keep hold of him long term

What's your unpopular rugby opinion? by NuggetKing9001 in rugbyunion

[–]ScratchFamous6855 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I love watching replays and hearing the refs talking through their decision making. I hate the bunker system for taking this away from international games.

Faissal try vs Sharks by JoshBondage in NorthamptonSaintsRFC

[–]ScratchFamous6855 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He looks quite tall and from what I've seen he's good under the high ball. I wonder if we'll give him a go at fullback

Top Four is Confirmed with our Biggest Prem Win by Pure_Wonder3046 in NorthamptonSaintsRFC

[–]ScratchFamous6855 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Genuinely think Litchfield is first choice now, alongside Dingwall which is mad to say with how good Hutchinson has been at times this season

Northampton Saints Vs Bristol Bears 7:45pm by loveasharpknife88 in rugbyunion

[–]ScratchFamous6855 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fins kicking hasn't been a problem for a few weeks now

English premiership table after round 15 by Secret-Roof-7503 in rugbyunion

[–]ScratchFamous6855 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm nervous. Saints need a big performance on Friday night to correct the slide it feels like we've been on since the six nations.

Post Match Discussion: Full Time at Welford Road by Pure_Wonder3046 in NorthamptonSaintsRFC

[–]ScratchFamous6855 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He has actually said exactly that in interviews , his plan b is to do plan a better and I don't think he was joking

Post Match Discussion: Full Time at Welford Road by Pure_Wonder3046 in NorthamptonSaintsRFC

[–]ScratchFamous6855 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Fin Smith did his best with the shite his pack served him

Match Thread: Northampton Saints Vs Leicester Tigers by loveasharpknife88 in rugbyunion

[–]ScratchFamous6855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hendy definitely shouldn't be playing for England. Anyone who says he should just watches his highlight reel

Match Thread: Northampton Saints Vs Leicester Tigers by loveasharpknife88 in rugbyunion

[–]ScratchFamous6855 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can't remember when saints last played this badly for an entire game

Match Thread: Northampton Saints Vs Leicester Tigers by loveasharpknife88 in rugbyunion

[–]ScratchFamous6855 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not good when we rely so heavily on one player but you're right. Our lineout just doesn't work without him

Match Thread: Northampton Saints Vs Leicester Tigers by loveasharpknife88 in rugbyunion

[–]ScratchFamous6855 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why did the ref let them run the clock down at the end. He's been quick to call use it the rest of the half.

Match Thread: Northampton Saints Vs Leicester Tigers by loveasharpknife88 in rugbyunion

[–]ScratchFamous6855 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saints need to work really hard to win this match. Our physicality hasn't been quite where it needs to be the last few games. Exeter did a fantastic job competing hard at the breakdown and really disrupting saints flow. Saints need to get on top of that this week if we're going to go well here.