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Do you have a Preseason game arranged for Weekend of 12th September (or 19th)? (12th is your Bye week for PRC R2)

The summer tourists aren’t available for PRC R1 & 2 as these are still during the PRB work load regulations ‘Rest’ period.
They can play in friendlies but not competitive games (PRC)! Regulation presumably written before PRC games got tangled up with Preseason.

So Friday might be the only opportunity for Martin before his return to MWWR!!
Also applies to Tomas, JG, Dan, Earl, Calouri.

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Do you have a Preseason game arranged for Weekend of 12th September (or 19th)? (12th is your Bye week for PRC R2)
The summer tourists aren’t available for PRC R1 & 2 as these are still during the PRB work load regulations ‘Rest’ period.
They can play in friendlies but not competitive games (PRC)! Regulation presumably written before PRC games got tangled up with Preseason.

So Friday might be the only opportunity for Martin before his return to MWWR!!
Also applies to Tomas, JG, Dan, Earl, Calouri.

Yes, playing up at Ampthill on the 12th, then Scarlets on the 18th

tigers simon you know better than me the rules and regs set out for rest periods

We should have a full squad for these games as they are friendlies. We play pirates on the28th, Ampthill on the 6th (I think?) and then Scarlets on the 19th September.

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tigers simon you know better than me the rules and regs set out for rest periods
We should have a full squad for these games as they are friendlies. We play pirates on the28th, Ampthill on the 6th (I think?) and then Scarlets on the 19th September.

Ampthill is the 12th, Scarlets the 18th

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thank you sarriebone, im lousy with dates

My guess is that we won't see any of the lads involved in the summer internationals until the league season starts.

Potentially a run out for the likes of JMG and AOC alongside some of the younger lads.

I am intrigued to see if Weilbach plays as he is someone I havent seen anything of before.

Thanks for the preview, very glad the season is now in view! Any chance that there will be livestream of this?

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My guess is that we won't see any of the lads involved in the summer internationals until the league season starts.
Potentially a run out for the likes of JMG and AOC alongside some of the younger lads.

I am intrigued to see if Weilbach plays as he is someone I havent seen anything of before.

I believe the internationals are back in training today

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All internationals listed as going to Cornwall. Judging by the size of the squad they may not get minutes!

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All internationals listed as going to Cornwall. Judging by the size of the squad they may not get minutes!

Looks like every fit senior squad member (except Cinti who is still with Argentina I assume) and a few senior academy lads.

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https://x.com/saracens/status/2091922008107839520?s=46
All internationals listed as going to Cornwall. Judging by the size of the squad they may not get minutes!

Looks like every fit senior squad member (except Cinti who is still with Argentina I assume) and a few senior academy lads.

Not sure why Christie isn’t on the list, he seemed well on his way to recovery in the pre season videos

Difference in participating in Pre-Season Training Camp and a Pre-Season match!

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Thanks for the preview, very glad the season is now in view! Any chance that there will be livestream of this?

Should be on Pirates Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CornishPiratesTV

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https://x.com/saracens/status/2091922008107839520?s=46
All internationals listed as going to Cornwall. Judging by the size of the squad they may not get minutes!

Looks like every fit senior squad member (except Cinti who is still with Argentina I assume) and a few senior academy lads.

Not sure why Christie isn’t on the list, he seemed well on his way to recovery in the pre season videos

Andy Christie got married not many days ago so likely on honeymoon duties.

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Thanks for the preview, very glad the season is now in view! Any chance that there will be livestream of this?

Should be on Pirates Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CornishPiratesTV

Nice one, thanks!

A chance to see us playing against a team wearing what I'd have liked as our home kit.

Interesting to see which of the academy lads have been included not sure if this is due to injury but Fraser Rawlins(centre)seems like an option on the wing and looks like Keylock has the edge over Davidson as the third choice 10. Similarly Hammick is in and not Charlie west. Dehautuer also involved!
Exciting times ahead for our academy

Everyone is grouped with players in their position (front row, 9s etc) except Maro (listed first as captain) and Eoghan Clarke. Is Clarke potentially shifting to the back row?

Probably not, most likely just a formatting issue.

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Ninjafez - supporting Sarries and cleaning their signs since 2006!

Good luck lads, interesting team!

A lot to like in that side.

Knight back fit, Max getting some time at 10 may be really helpful for future match day squad balance, Hartley and Hall could be a great combination and good to see J.Bracken with some more time at 15.

Was definitely not expecting Max at 10, what a throw back.

Great to see Knight back after such a long period out.

Excellent to see Toby back, 18 months since he got injured against Castres

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Interesting to see which of the academy lads have been included not sure if this is due to injury but Fraser Rawlins(centre)seems like an option on the wing and looks like Keylock has the edge over Davidson as the third choice 10.

Interesting that neither young "10" feature at all. Is there an age-grade competition somewhere. If not I suspect Malins playing at 10 is more about protecting Farrell rather than advancing Malins "Goode" credentials.

Really like the look of the squad and as has been said the centre combination and double-Bracken looks promising.
For me it'll be interesting to see some of these players for the first time or first in a long time. Nairau at LooseHead and Rawlins on the wing in particular. Good to see Brantingham and the new TightHead Weilbach too.

Great to see Knight back. In terms of the players available are Beaton and Eke still injured. I'd hoped to see both but maybe it's a little early.

Not sure about the Pirates team but given they've put a lot of effort into "The Rematch" branding I'd guess they will be fired up. I also think if our stint in the Championship taught us anything it's that set piece is the area where drop off isn't as significant. The other thing was no TMO and a referee that can't keep up with the game are great levellers. Hopefully not a situation we'll find ourselves with.

Great that its online.

Looks like Keylock might have been injured recent video on instagram shows a heavily strapped right ankle. Luke Davidson playing regularly at Ampthill this season will be better for his development if he isn’t getting much game time this season at Sarries.
Hopefully we see more of Jack Brac

Keylock looks to be injured from the recent instagram video a heavily strapped right ankle.
Hoping to see more of Bracken and Elliot when he’s back at 15!

Shame about Fin Keylock. He looks to be a real talent
J Bracks and Roti an excellent combo on the wing, only thing I think they lack is aerial threat. That's where a Tobias or a Noah come in (yes I know Noah injured but still).

There was a video of Noah taking photographs of the team training. Tobias wasnt taking part and was in trainers rather than boots. Looks like he may have a bit of an injury/niggle

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Shame about Fin Keylock. He looks to be a real talent
J Bracks and Roti an excellent combo on the wing, only thing I think they lack is aerial threat. That's where a Tobias or a Noah come in (yes I know Noah injured but still).

The way the backs are set up it looks like run first, kick a very distant second.

Hmmm. Didn’t love that I’m afraid.

Some things to like. Thought totoa and Rawlings showed up brilliantly. Thought sione looked really strong in the carry and put a couple of huge hits in defence too. Some industrious moments from nick and olly. Jack bracken- get him everywhere this year!! Start him at prop if need be. Genuinely fantastic performance. When we tried to run it (first 10 mins come to mind) I thought it looked really good.

For me there’s still so much aimless kicking. Of course you can’t run it every time but it still seems to be the first thought in our minds. Faz, Daly, Tom, max, Charlie all put in kicks that just made me wonder why. Not expecting game one perfection but it felt a little too similar to last year.

We shall see what next week brings. Can’t wait to be back!!



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Classic disjointed pre-season game, not helped by the greasy conditions.

Some good individual performances and, most importantly, seemingly no injuries.

First time I remember seeing Rawlings play and was very impressed.

Good evening all. Hope y’all had a good summer.
Good to be back.

Echo points above. Some good performances - thought Hartley and Rawlins played well in first half, Ben Stokes’ Kryptonite Totoa played really well in the second half. A bit scrappy and disjointed which is to be expected.

Like SXJ, I was disappointed that the seemingly pointless kicks remain: kicking turnover ball, kicking after line breaks etc. When we run with the ball we look quite good, and we have some truly rapid backs now. I know it was only the first game so no jumping to conclusions, but I hope the balance is a little better next week.

Hugh Tizard - hoping that this will be his year. I read that he put on a lot of bulk last season - looked to me like he has put on yet more. Whatever the plan, I hope it works out.

I'd echo the above. Clunky and too much kicking but most importantly just great to see our players playing again.
It was a first run with many subs that broke any chance of continuity as is usual in these games.
No injuries afaik too.

I thought Tizard had slimmed down last season after piling on the bulk when he initially joining us.

Rain and a slightly dodgy pitch (no complaints, not sure how you’d have maintained it during this summer) made it a bit difficult but it was noticeable how Pirates attacking shape was there but we really lacked any.

Echo the above, Rawlins and Bracken very good. Auvaa looks like a handful (here’s hoping he stays out of trouble!), Va’enuku looks like an extremely physical option and Isaacs had a good cameo. I also though James looked lively off the bench, I think he’s a good pick up and adds great depth at 9 for us.

Luke Davidson starting at 10 today for Ampthill. Asa Stewart-Harris is on the bench.