ri Alban Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 You'd think we'd be immune to this, but disappointed once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Slim Stylee Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, willie wallace said: So disappointing to get back into the game and throw it away like that. The game management is seriously bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Line outs were horrendous the day. Problem for e was the guy throwing in (with the red scrum cap on) his thing was off by a split second. When he went off we won what was possibly our only line out afterwards comfortably. I know Macinally is currently injured but Townsend seems to have a bee in his bonnet over him and he's our best hooker and line-out taker by miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudgeUp Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Problem for e was the guy throwing in (with the red scrum cap on) his thing was off by a split second. When he went off we won what was possibly our only line out afterwards comfortably. I know Macinally is currently injured but Townsend seems to have a bee in his bonnet over him and he's our best hooker and line-out taker by miles. Townsend should've went after the past World Cup, and I severely hope someone else is given a chance with arguably Scotlands best group of players since the Hastings era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, BudgeUp said: Townsend should've went after the past World Cup, and I severely hope someone else is given a chance with arguably Scotlands best group of players since the Hastings era. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hamish Watson for the lions btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Hamish Watson for the lions btw Without a doubt. Hardest rugby player I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Hamish Watson for the lions btw If he doesnt make the squad it will be a total travesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYL Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 38 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: "I saw it grounded" Ireland try "I saw it grounded" TMO check That was unbelievable... .bizarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Amazed that we were still in that right up to the end. No forward platform, no territory, Ireland dominant in the loose, disastrous line-out, poor kicking game, dodgy decision-making, error count through the roof and generally the very worst that Scotland’s ad hoc style has to offer. The first hour was laughably bad. Ireland are a pretty average team, but if you allow them to dominate you in the forwards they’ll grind you down. That’s two really disappointing Murrayfield games from Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Scotland were a bit hard done by. That Irish try should have been checked. Nevertheless, Scotlands line out was appalling. We were slow in the breakdown, our line speed was slow, we gave away stupid penalties and wasted a lot of good opportunities ourselves. Ireland probably deserved to win on balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Hamish Watson for the lions btw If that big eejit Curry is picked ahead of Watson for no. 7, it just shows what a closed shop it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, Cruyff said: If that big eejit Curry is picked ahead of Watson for no. 7, it just shows what a closed shop it is. Curry's a really good player but Watson just seems to have an extra bit of something. I'd like to see stats comparing the two of them; I reckon Watson would be ahead on tackles, metres made and possibly turnovers won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 hours ago, I P Knightley said: Curry's a really good player but Watson just seems to have an extra bit of something. I'd like to see stats comparing the two of them; I reckon Watson would be ahead on tackles, metres made and possibly turnovers won. absolutely love watching him play. Hard as nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 16 hours ago, I P Knightley said: Curry's a really good player but Watson just seems to have an extra bit of something. I'd like to see stats comparing the two of them; I reckon Watson would be ahead on tackles, metres made and possibly turnovers won. Curry will go but I think Watson should be no. 7. Curry's more of a destroyer, where as Watson is a forager, more like a no. 8, an all rounder. Watson would defo be no. 7 in a 6 nations XV this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 france game re-arranged for 26th march which is outside the international window. so clubs dont have to release the players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 9 hours ago, milky_26 said: france game re-arranged for 26th march which is outside the international window. so clubs dont have to release the players And Laporte gives Galthie a pat on the back for breaking the lockdown bubble just before half the squad contracted Covid. This has become the championship that I don't want anyone to win now. Interesting selection for the Italy game and Townshend getting it in the neck from the twitterati for selecting Hogg at fly-half. Personally, I'd rather see him do his stuff from full-back and, if the argument is that 'it's only Italy', then where's the harm in giving Van der Valt another run out in his own position? Moving Steele from wing forward to scrum-half is a little less contentious . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Maitland to 15, Hogg to 10, Graham to 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Cruyff said: Maitland to 15, Hogg to 10, Graham to 14. If they're going to experiment (with a degree of a safety net), I'd have liked to have seen Blair Kinghorn in the 15 shirt. Not just so we could claim a success from the HMFC youth academy but it's one eye on the future for when Hogg's unavailable. Having a versatile player is great when you're on tour or thinking about filling the bench but top level rugby (which I accept is not how to describe Italy) is very much about horses for courses and playing someone out of position should not be the first choice. Do we know whether Finn is expected back for Paris? That's a match where Hogg really ought to be in the 15 shirt so we should have JVdW at fly to dust off cobwebs in case he's needed. It could be great fun to watch tomorrow but knowing that the France match is to follow on Friday, I can't help but think it's a bit foolhardy to be tinkering like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I think the main result of Townsend’s experiments will be instead of facing an Italian team desperate for a victory we’ll now be facing one that is in addition pissed off at Scotland disrespecting them by using them as a guinea pig. That’s certainly something I’d be using if I was Italy coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Tazio said: I think the main result of Townsend’s experiments will be instead of facing an Italian team desperate for a victory we’ll now be facing one that is in addition pissed off at Scotland disrespecting them by using them as a guinea pig. That’s certainly something I’d be using if I was Italy coach. True. It could be that they've painted a target on Hogg and he's set for a clattering from the back row. Whatever happens, I just hope that there are no further injuries. It's farcical enough that we're playing France on Friday night (with the risk still that clubs may not allow us to have all our players). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 8 hours ago, I P Knightley said: If they're going to experiment (with a degree of a safety net), I'd have liked to have seen Blair Kinghorn in the 15 shirt. Not just so we could claim a success from the HMFC youth academy but it's one eye on the future for when Hogg's unavailable. Having a versatile player is great when you're on tour or thinking about filling the bench but top level rugby (which I accept is not how to describe Italy) is very much about horses for courses and playing someone out of position should not be the first choice. Do we know whether Finn is expected back for Paris? That's a match where Hogg really ought to be in the 15 shirt so we should have JVdW at fly to dust off cobwebs in case he's needed. It could be great fun to watch tomorrow but knowing that the France match is to follow on Friday, I can't help but think it's a bit foolhardy to be tinkering like this. Is Kinghorn injured at the moment? He's not even listed on the bench. And Hogg to stand off with Van Der Walt sitting on the bench it seems ludicrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 57 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Is Kinghorn injured at the moment? He's not even listed on the bench. And Hogg to stand off with Van Der Walt sitting on the bench it seems ludicrous. yep kinghorn is injured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, milky_26 said: yep kinghorn is injured I thought the but wasn't sure. However why the hell is Townsend not playing an excellent and experienced stand off in his correct position and leaving Hogg to his. Maitland at full back ffs! Man is a powder puff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Just now, Seymour M Hersh said: I thought the but wasn't sure. However why the hell is Townsend not playing an excellent and experienced stand off in his correct position and leaving Hogg to his. Maitland at full back ffs! Man is a powder puff. townsend seems to have reverted back to how he was during the WC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 11 hours ago, milky_26 said: townsend seems to have reverted back to how he was during the WC We’ve gone from beating England and being in control against Wales to believing our own hype and reverting to bad habits. Hopefully France beat the Welsh. Not sure there has ever been a more over-rated team than this Wales one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Good Luck to the French 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudgeUp Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, manaliveits105 said: Good Luck to the French 14 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, manaliveits105 said: Good Luck to the French 14 🤣👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 There’s nothing like a radio interview with Jonathon Davies to really hammer home how much I want Wales to lose tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: My late Dad wasn't a fan of the Welsh from his National Service days and that Davies is another duck's diseased shortarsed twat. I remember when Gareth Edwards used to be a co commentator and he was another feckin slavering rimjob. And while I'm at it it's a feckin myth that they can sing. Most of the wanks I've heard singing from there sound like they are having a Johnson's Cotton Bud rammed up their tadger's eye at the same time. Jonno I dont disagree with you often but, Gareth Edwards is a great bloke, he will tell anyone that his favourite matches in the then five nations was against Scotland as they were the best rugby matches every year win or lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Fair enough, John. I liked him on Question of Sport. I just remember him after a match in Cardiff saying that Wales deserved to win after Scotland outplayed them, scored more tries only for Thornburn to boot them to victory. I’ve the opposite opinion. Question Of Sport was what made him get right on my tits. Question Of Sport seemed to have a few annoying captains. Emlyn Hughes and Willie Carson as prime examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Hogg's kicking today is shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 This is going to be a high scoring game. Scotland 20-10 after 20 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Just now, willie wallace said: This is going to be a high scoring game. Scotland 20-10 after 20 mins. It’s all a bit chaotic but good viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, willie wallace said: This is going to be a high scoring game. Scotland 20-10 after 20 mins. its only 17-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Twenty minutes in and again the error/penalties conceded count is unacceptably high. And Hogg has missed two decent opportunities to kick points. Italy a mile offside at every single ruck and so far the referee has only awarded one offside penalty - against Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Ooft big hit there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Just now, neilnunb said: Ooft big hit there A nice south seas special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, milky_26 said: its only 17-10 Yea.Must have imagined a penalty somewhere😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Beautiful try there. Lots of good hands and pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 4th try already 😁 Italy are really rotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Cracking try by Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 minute ago, willie wallace said: Yea.Must have imagined a penalty somewhere😥 hogg would have missed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Italy's guaranteed participation can't be justified much longer. Rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, neilnunb said: 4th try already 😁 Italy are really rotten They look ok with ball in hand, but dreadful in defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, Victorian said: Italy's guaranteed participation can't be justified much longer. Rotten. It’s a shame for them as they’re in an odd limbo in terms of European rugby. Not good enough for the 6 nations just now but better than Romania, Georgia, Spain and the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Good try to take it to 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Italians are lucky we dont have our strongest team out, and all players playing in their natural positions, or we might have given them a right doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 8 tries against a pub team aside, Scotland have 15 tries in 4 games. Probably already a 6 nations record for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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