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National 2 North - Big Match preview Roth v Leeds |
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Rothman2
World Cup Winner Rotherham Joined: 20 Jan 2010 Location: Location Status: Offline Points: 11509 |
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Preview courtesy of Titans Rugby:
Second-placed Rotherham are currently five points adrift of Leeds at the top; but know a bonus point win, coupled with denying Leeds a bonus point, would leave both sides level on 108 points with 3 games remaining. A tighter tussle could not have been foreseen at the outset back in September. So the stakes are indeed high and the outcome of the game will inevitably have a significant bearing on which side tops the log at the end of April. It’s a shame that only one of these teams can be promoted, as both of these fine Yorkshire clubs have been outstanding all year. Tykes are unbeaten after 22 games with a free-scoring style that has seen them win often by huge margins; whilst Rotherham have lost just once, that being a narrow 26-20 reversal to Leeds back in November at West Park. So, all-in-all another close, competitive clash is expected. Rotherham come into the game on the back of a really good performance at Hull last week where they ran out 47-29 winners, scoring 7 tries along the way. Leeds too impressed last time out as they hammered Lymm 78-17 at The Sycamores, scoring an incredible 12 tries. Titans and Tykes have a shared history having competed against each other in various prestigious competitions over the years. They have ‘gone at it’ in the Tetley’s Bitter Cup, Allied Dunbar Premiership 2, the British & Irish Cup, the Championship and the Premiership. Overall the sides have met on 33 occasions with the West Yorkshire outfit leading the battle by 20-13. Going into the game on Saturday Rotherham have made just one change to the starting XV that beat Hull, with Lloyd Hayes returning from injury at outside centre. His reappearance means Tomasi Tanumi moves on to the wing for Cuchulain Livingstone. Speaking ahead to the game Titans Gaz Lewis said: “Hull put in a really good performance against us last week; I thought the way they moved the ball challenge our defence and they were pretty impressive. “However, for us to score the best part of 50 points away from home is another superb effort. Once we clicked into gear we showed we’re able to score in a number of ways and overall it was a terrific performance on the road. “We hit a purple patch at the start of the second half where the boys showed what they’re capable of by scoring 4 quick tries; but this week it’ll need to be an 80-minute performance if we are to come out on the right side of the result. “First of all when you look at Leeds you have to give them enormous credit for the run they are on. They’ve shown a superb attacking brand of rugby and they deserve all the plaudits they have received. “They managed to nullify our threats earlier in the season when we played them at their place. That was part 1 of this 2-part thriller and I’m sure all eyes throughout the north of England will be focused on this game. “They’ll be lots of interest surrounding the match; we have two clubs that have played in the higher echelons of the game and it’s another big occasion between two top Yorkshire sides. “I think it will be close whatever the final outcome; there was very little between the sides back in November at West Park. They managed to capitalise on a couple of errors we made, but it was a real close encounter and the game was decided by fine margins. “The game will ebb and flow again on Saturday and each team will have their moments and we’ll need to make sure we’re clinical when we get ours.” |
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islander
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This should be a cracking occasion - can Roth “send ‘em ‘ome wi’ now’t”?
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Rothman2
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We’ll have a damn good try Islander. As you say: SENDEMOAMWINOWTROTH!!!
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islander
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You’d do quite well with that on a triple-word score in Scrabble!
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If Wharfedale had not been at home this weekend, I would certainly have gone to the Rotherham/Leeds game. An awful lot riding on this game which I think is a big plus for such a big game. Looking forward to seeing Rothman2 score updates on the day, unless he is otherwise engaged.
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Riverball is the call..and the book!
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Absolutely totally agree. What a mouthwatering prospect. That will be one titanic game. I wish I could go. Good luck to both sides All the best ST
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Give him one with handles on
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come on roth you can do it
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Well looking forward to it if both clubs are honest this was pencilled in a while ago as the crunch game in the calendar
Lots of leeds old boys in Roth ranks, and hopefully it lives up to everyone's expectations plenty of enjoyable banter and may the best team win Been an enjoyable league to be in for the most part been made to feel very welcome (you know who you are) and a shame both these sides can't represent Yorkshire rugby in higher level next year hopefully it will be us but to do that we need to Leavethemathomewinowt. Enjoy the game |
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Rothman2
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I will absolutely be providing updates although of course my focus will be more on the big game and will run a separate thread. I am very proud of my team, having followed them for thirty years and was privileged to see us play at all levels from Division 4 right up to the Prem. They have given me more sporting happiness than I could wish for and whatever happens nothing will ever take this away. I would also like to pay tribute to Leeds who have had a wonderful season and should they prevail tomorrow I wish them well in the higher league. Even a 5 point win may well not be enough for us in terms of promotion, but I know we and Leeds will give their best in what I hope will be a great advert for Yorkshire Rugby. |
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Leeds Tykes team announcement, courtesy of Leeds Tykes Rugby:
Director of Rugby, Pete Seabourne, has named his squad for tomorrow’s match huge, top of the table clash at Rotherham Titans. Kick-off is at 14:00.
2. Adam Brown 3. Will Dennis 4. Jake Brady 5. Tom Collins 6. Junior Nu’u 7. Jonny Teague 8. Eddie Brown 9. Will Hardwick 10. Pete LuHuckleberry 11. Ben Turpin 12. Tom Williams 13. Ben Dixon 14. Henry Macnab 15. Kieran Davies 16. Aarin Yorke 17. Alex Fishwick 18. James Harrison 19. Lucas Walsh 20. Callum Irvine |
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Below is a list of Roths league/ league play off results against Leeds over the last 25 years :
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This should be a cracker, fingers crossed the game lives up to the expectation.
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