One of the things I love about this game is that even the most one-eyed fans of rival teams appreciate talent and good rugby from their opponents.

Long may it continue.

That Tomkins is rubbish though and looks way less like a mini Mr T than Eastmond.

Much focus on the halves but this game will be won up front and that's why I'm worried with 2 big props out injured.

Im guessing tickets havent sold out yet?

I still need to get mine but I hope I'm not leaving it too late.

Looked like there were a few left when I went on Friday

The game won't sell out.

I would expect us to easily sell our allocation after the recent wins.

I absoulutely cannot wait, everything about it makes it the best away day by an absoulute mile. Always end up with no voice before kick off, sweating like a pig and hugging random people when we score, fantastic.

And just like the misplaced Scully was better than Farrell, Wellens was better than Rads bull that they spout...theyll all be telling us how much better Eastmond is than Tomkins

And they will all be telling the truth.

If anyone gives half a monkeys, [url=http://saints.rlfans.com/node/13That's my view on the battle[/url

Quite a decent article....both are fantastic prospects....but sam does edge him mate

Oh how I love a proper derby feeling!

I have a wierd sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, yet its not about Friday's match.

It's the week after that's got me!

To right, the saints game is another derby match and thats great but it's not gonna make or break our season.

Why won't the game sell out?

"His maturity and growth over the first half of the season have propelled him to a fans favourite down at the Stade Du Pie."



That made me laugh, coming from a team that plays 'A la hole'.

Especially as the official title is actually "Le Stade de Crust"

Is there any tickets left?

I've always thought The Lobby Bowl would be a nice moniker for LSV

None more apt, I must say

Lambs to the slaughter.

Don't be so hard on yourself, I think you'll play pretty well.

Men against boys.

Is anyone else ridiculously excited?

Me

''Yer dont clap, yer just just shout and shake yer fists when they come out''.

So true.

Agreed

The thought of the bitter Wire supporters getting anywhere near Wembley is making me feel quite queasy.

As for Friday i'll be watching and shouting at 4am Saturday morning here in Korea. Should be and hopefully will be a cracker.

Not in the slightest...