NPR

Got to think Graham is first or second reserve if a winger goes down. Perhaps also Jordan if Daly gets injured. I’d also expect Ritchie and White to be up near the top of the queue, although J Willis and Ben Currie may be ahead of him.

Lots of rugby left for a lot of that squad and whilst I hope ...

Daly, Hansen, M Smith are rubbish picks

Pollock doesn’t deserve it, but to be honest I like the idea of a young gun on the Lions tour so well done to him.

From a parochial point of view, sad for Gilchrist, Ritchie and Darcy

I'm totally amazed Cummings is touring. Not because he doesn't ...

Endless chat on the Lions and the potential Scottish contingent. We all know the Scots in the picture, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there is one nailed-on (a back) that doesn’t get selected and one (probably a forward) we’re not expecting.

Darcy might be one be who doesn’t make it. He’s ...

Endless chat on the Lions and the potential Scottish contingent. We all know the Scots in the picture, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there is one nailed-on (a back) that doesn’t get selected and one (probably a forward) we’re not expecting.

Assuming he will be fit, which he should be, then Tuipulotu is captain for me! guaranteed to play at 12 and has experience as captain. Also an excellent decision maker on the pitch.

Despite not having played internationals for how many months? How much club rugby has he played?

There is ...

With Chapman apparently signing for Exeter, it takes another potential SQ 9 for Edinburgh off the table.

With Price going and Shiel OOC and not really doing much to merit a new one that leaves Vellacott as the only 9 under contract for next year. Most/all the decent SQ 9s are under contract ...

Ireland by 18
England by 10
France by 22

Ireland by 4
Scotland by 2
England by 10

Glasgow’s mixed 1st/2nd (more second) doing the job with Franco’s blueprint. Franco would struggle to develop that with a national position; tough doing that with a few weeks a year - reliant on the pro teams building the pipeline.

Jack Mann looks just as good as Marcus B did (albeit MB was ...

Scotland simply don’t have the cattle. No one is at fault, but there is certain opposition that will always play Scotland with a style that exploits that. Ireland and South African are two teams in point. France too. No matter the quality of the backs (which is currently as good as I can remember ...

Ireland by 28
England by 20
France by 14

So, when Furbank is fit, Marcus Smith to the bench then?

I think everyone would rather we play with a proper fullback and a 10 on the bench.

Now that we've won and I can't be accused of being unfair... Fin's first half was the sort of thing that would've seen pages of scorn aimed at Marcus ...

Fucking joke

Well done England

Wrong thread, fuck them

😂 Scotland can pump both teams playing like that. Neither have been good in the last 2 weeks.

Yeah. But Scotland were poor for a good portion of the Italy game and if the same thing happens, none of England, Ireland or France is ...

Somewhat predictable given conditions. Southern French had a shocker.

well done England! Now it’s a wee bit more ominous as a Scotland fan…. This has been coming.

Expecting a narrow England win today. Hoping we’re going to see the “Smith Show” go off like a grenade. Going to be a fantastic game - conditions obviously poor for both sides, but slight advantage to England IMO.

Yeah, it could be interesting. Fin is a superb passer of the ball, is slightly ...

Expecting a narrow England win today. Hoping we’re going to see the “Smith Show” go off like a grenade. Going to be a fantastic game - conditions obviously poor for both sides, but slight advantage to England IMO.

It’s going to be interesting to see TJ running with Finn and Jones, but I can’t shake the feeling that the Irish pack is going to be too strong. Doris and VdF due big games and maybe POM’s job is to empty the tank in the first half smashing Finn and ensuring Darge is shackled. Sutherland going to be ...

Italy by 4
England by 1
Ireland by 8

Spencer’s international career was wrecked by Eddie, but yes he has disappointed in an England shirt and I expected a lot better from him. He had a chance to take control of the jersey this autumn and very much failed to do so

I'm never sure how much inference to draw from a handful of ...

Very impressive from Glasgow. What a change the new coach has made, but funnily enough, if the game is loose, it may be pretty even and open. It never ceases to amaze me just how close some of these games can go. Literally just a knock on, collapsed scrum, badly timed pass/tackle and you are a ...

Italy have a very good back 3, and Brex will ask the centres some serious questions. Can see Italy doing some serious damage if Scotland doesn’t play better than they have in every game so far. I thought Scotland was very fortunate to walk away with a win at Murrayfield last year…

I appreciate that there are a bunch of supporters and occasionally media who harp on about Scotland’s use of “poaches”, but as someone said above, as a supporter I couldn’t really give a toss. I don’t take it personally. It is laughable and it’s designed to provoke the kind of reactions and ...

Yep, It'll be an interesting game.

Everything I've read tends to suggest England are going big or going home on the Jones' blitz defence. Clearly high risk, high reward and Russell is a step above any 10 they've faced in terms of being able to get around the pressure.

Ireland and SA shut him ...

Not sure Redpath helps depth during the 6N if he’s in camp?

I’m in agreement with the “any other two teams but them” sentiment about our group. I could weep when I see the other half of the draw, a semi final would definitely be achievable there.
I’ll be supporting Big Bill and Boff, big time, I’d love to see Fiji and Argentina go deep into the tournament ...

I’m excited about watching some (hopefully) great rugby. Can Scotland get out the group? Yes, it’s possible, but highly unlikely. In my view they would need to play at their absolute best for either game for the full 80. Even then, if Ire or SA are playing at or about their usual levels, it won ...

OK, I've reached the fear and loathing stage a bit earlier than usual.

Just desperate for a decent performance but not expecting much more.

I'm still confident of a win. Unfortunately I'll need to avoid the score until my shift is done.

Love this optimism! Could be a cracker if Scotland ...

I’m excited about watching some (hopefully) great rugby. Can Scotland get out the group? Yes, it’s possible, but highly unlikely. In my view they would need to play at their absolute best for either game for the full 80. Even then, if Ire or SA are playing at or about their usual levels, it won’t be ...

Scotland has benefitted from some debatable turnover penalties this campaign. The final one against England was (to my eyes) no different to some of Ireland’s last weekend.

Ireland by 10
France by 12
Scotland by 5

Perhaps Mish is selected because they need a specialist 7 to contest turnovers. Scotland was turned over a lot last week (by wingers…). Dempsey was good, and there’s an argument M Fagerson should start ahead of Richie…. I’ve not watched the game back, but I did think at the time I thought some of ...

Lads getting isolated and turned over after a break. That’s been a frustration in the past, but perhaps less so in the Autumn. Totally agree with whoever talked about accuracy at the breakdown. If Scotland turn up, it should be a great contest\game.

DAN COLE

I see what you're saying I guess but the Scottish pack has more than held its own over the past 5 years or so.

Ritchie, Watson and Shoe are all very very handy in the physicality stakes too, can't remember their hookers names but seem to recall at least one of them is fairly ...

JM2K6 wrote: Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:15 am Is our pack monstrous compared to everyone else? Genuine question. I suppose something like Genge, George, Cole, Itoje, Ribbans, Lawes, Earl, Dombrandt would be pretty large.

On pure size, no. But there’s a dynamism, aggression and athleticism to that pack that Scotland would do well to match.

On the Huw Jones chat - honestly would've thought his crowbar nature, occasionally dogshit hands, and odd brainfarts were his biggest problem. He's a rare attacking talent but not the most rounded of players, you know what you're getting with him. He doesn't seem any worse a defender than most ...

I thought Ben White had a fantastic game for Irish at the weekend, so would not be surprised to see him involved, even starting. If the predicted English centres start, then Harris will be too - they are going to be very hard to stop.

You can also see Crosbie starting; he played well against ...

Sorry for the intrusion, but Ben Earl has to play. He’d be an absolute nightmare (for the opposition) hanging off the side of a monster English pack. B Curry at 6, surely, although is he a line out option?

I thought Ben White had a fantastic game for Irish at the weekend, so would not be surprised to see him involved, even starting. If the predicted English centres start, then Harris will be too - they are going to be very hard to stop.

You can also see Crosbie starting; he played well against Earl ...

The word “legend” is banded around a lot these days when describing folks, but Doddie deserves the moniker almost more than anyone. He faced an awful disease with humour, determination, courage and integrity. RIP.

Search found 46 matches