Re: The Official Scottish Rugby Thread
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2022 4:25 pm
If you see a fat bloke in a red jacket and a London Scottish shirt it's proba ly me
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If you see a fat bloke in a red jacket and a London Scottish shirt it's proba ly me
Bradbury was pretty useful for us last year, but it was always either as a 6 or filling in at lock.Big D wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 11:03 amThat's partly on Bradbury. If he had shown this form last year, it might have been Mata that was moved on rather than given a new deal.Tichtheid wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:42 amJock42 wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:27 am
Completely agree. Muncaster looks like a great prospect so allows him more game time.
Yes on comfort zone and yes on Muncaster.
The two team thing strikes again, we just don't have the game time available for everyone coming through.
There is no quick fix for that, so moves like this are best for all concerned.
That's exactly how I was dressedBiffer wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 4:25 pmIf you see a fat bloke in a red jacket and a London Scottish shirt it's proba ly me
I like neeps wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 1:58 pmYes I agree that the reductions for pleasing guilty are kind of stupid (Haouas got six weeks). And it's all subjective (that's refereeing in all teams sports for you).KingBlairhorn wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 1:36 pmThe result was the same though, regardless of the means to get there, that was my point. Deliberately punching a player in the face should never end with the same ban as a clumsy incident while handing off a player regardless of the route to sanction at least in my view - one is a pre-meditated act and the other an accident. Perhaps that is another argument entirely though. The fact that questioning the sanction leads to essentially a longer ban needs looked at too tbh, given how subjective both the citing and then the adjudication of these incidents are (i.e. Nigel Owens thought this one was only a yellow). I understand the imperative to reduce wasted time, but it doesn't sit well with incidents like this which as I say are hugely subjective.I like neeps wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:55 pm
Haoas got a longer ban he just didn't question the red card so got a reduction in weeks. Duhan questioned the red card so there had to be a full disciplinary hearing and therefore no reduction. Would've been what a one week reduction I guess.
I think it's odd rugby citings so closely follow the English judiciary systems but they do and the SRU know it. I guess it's worth the risk.
As an aside, I'm surprised the clubs aren't up in arms about it yet - Duhan will miss an additional club game as a result of the SRU taking a punt. There was nothing to lose for the SRU as 3 games is the same as 2 for them, but obviously his club now cops the extra 1 game ban. Presumably its Duhan himself that makes the decision, but that will be heavily influenced by the SRU.
But it's an even more conveluted decision making process if they says "well two years ago Haouas got six weeks reduced to three for pleasing guilty but a punch is worse than a head off so it's actually two week for Duhan".
I like neeps wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 3:14 pmShame on world rugby's disciplinary panel for failing to predict covid's affect on society?Tichtheid wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 2:45 pm van der Merwe misses two six nations games plus a club game for an accidental fleshy underside of the forearm coming into contact with a tackler's face.
iirc Haouas didn't miss any games after punching Jamie Ritchie in the face because rugby was postponed after that match due to covid.
Fwiw Russell got a three week ban for elbowing Dulin in the face. If we want to talk about consistency... Seems pretty consistent.
Slick wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:10 pmThat's exactly how I was dressed![]()
London Scottish t-shirt under the jumper though.
Anyway, made it for the Watsons v Dollar game, very impressed. Never been for this before, what a cracking event.
When he was coaching at Watson's (with Steve Lawrie as his boss) my younger son coached both teams when they were younger. Even then they reckoned the current U16 team was one of the best generations they have had.Biffer wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:48 pmSlick wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:10 pmThat's exactly how I was dressedBiffer wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 4:25 pm
If you see a fat bloke in a red jacket and a London Scottish shirt it's proba ly me![]()
London Scottish t-shirt under the jumper though.
Anyway, made it for the Watsons v Dollar game, very impressed. Never been for this before, what a cracking event.Stalker
Thought the Stew Mel v Merchiston final was a really good game.
Current Merchiston, Watson, Stew Mel or Scotland?weegie01 wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:27 pmWhen he was coaching at Watson's (with Steve Lawrie as his boss) my younger son coached both teams when they were younger. Even then they reckoned the current U16 team was one of the best generations they have had.Biffer wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:48 pmSlick wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:10 pm
That's exactly how I was dressed![]()
London Scottish t-shirt under the jumper though.
Anyway, made it for the Watsons v Dollar game, very impressed. Never been for this before, what a cracking event.Stalker
Thought the Stew Mel v Merchiston final was a really good game.
For the avoidance of doubt, he coached both the current Watson's U18 and U16 teams.Biffer wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:24 amCurrent Merchiston, Watson, Stew Mel or Scotland?weegie01 wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:27 pmWhen he was coaching at Watson's (with Steve Lawrie as his boss) my younger son coached both teams when they were younger. Even then they reckoned the current U16 team was one of the best generations they have had.Biffer wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:48 pm
Stalker
Thought the Stew Mel v Merchiston final was a really good game.
Heard an interesting aside yesterday that one of the better Watsons lads, who's grandfather is quite wealthy..., has been having private strength and conditioning sessions with the SRU team and dramatically grown over the last yearweegie01 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:34 amFor the avoidance of doubt, he coached both the current Watson's U18 and U16 teams.Biffer wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:24 amCurrent Merchiston, Watson, Stew Mel or Scotland?weegie01 wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:27 pm
When he was coaching at Watson's (with Steve Lawrie as his boss) my younger son coached both teams when they were younger. Even then they reckoned the current U16 team was one of the best generations they have had.
I was not going to mention this, but since you bring it up, I remember my son talking about this person (I know his name but will not put it on here) years ago as being one of the best players he had ever seen. Even as a youngster he was clearly going to make it. He has spent very little time with Watson's this season as the plan is he goes full pro next season when he leaves school, so is working with the SRU and doing the physical work now to prepare him.Slick wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:56 amHeard an interesting aside yesterday that one of the better Watsons lads, who's grandfather is quite wealthy..., has been having private strength and conditioning sessions with the SRU team and dramatically grown over the last year
Doesn't happen to be on the bench tomorrow night and made his Edinburgh debut last weekend did he?weegie01 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:05 amI was not going to mention this, but since you bring it up, I remember my son talking about this person (I know his name but will not put it on here) years ago as being one of the best players he had ever seen. Even as a youngster he was clearly going to make it. He has spent very little time with Watson's this season as the plan is he goes full pro next season when he leaves school, so is working with the SRU and doing the physical work now to prepare him.Slick wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:56 amHeard an interesting aside yesterday that one of the better Watsons lads, who's grandfather is quite wealthy..., has been having private strength and conditioning sessions with the SRU team and dramatically grown over the last year
It is the SRU and not grandad driving this.
That's actually a relief to hear as I didn't like the sound of the alternative.weegie01 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:05 amI was not going to mention this, but since you bring it up, I remember my son talking about this person (I know his name but will not put it on here) years ago as being one of the best players he had ever seen. Even as a youngster he was clearly going to make it. He has spent very little time with Watson's this season as the plan is he goes full pro next season when he leaves school, so is working with the SRU and doing the physical work now to prepare him.Slick wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:56 amHeard an interesting aside yesterday that one of the better Watsons lads, who's grandfather is quite wealthy..., has been having private strength and conditioning sessions with the SRU team and dramatically grown over the last year
It is the SRU and not grandad driving this.
No, he is a back.Jock42 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:11 amDoesn't happen to be on the bench tomorrow night and made his Edinburgh debut last weekend did he?weegie01 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:05 amI was not going to mention this, but since you bring it up, I remember my son talking about this person (I know his name but will not put it on here) years ago as being one of the best players he had ever seen. Even as a youngster he was clearly going to make it. He has spent very little time with Watson's this season as the plan is he goes full pro next season when he leaves school, so is working with the SRU and doing the physical work now to prepare him.Slick wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:56 amHeard an interesting aside yesterday that one of the better Watsons lads, who's grandfather is quite wealthy..., has been having private strength and conditioning sessions with the SRU team and dramatically grown over the last year
It is the SRU and not grandad driving this.
He'll only be 15/16 years oldJock42 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:11 amDoesn't happen to be on the bench tomorrow night and made his Edinburgh debut last weekend did he?weegie01 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:05 amI was not going to mention this, but since you bring it up, I remember my son talking about this person (I know his name but will not put it on here) years ago as being one of the best players he had ever seen. Even as a youngster he was clearly going to make it. He has spent very little time with Watson's this season as the plan is he goes full pro next season when he leaves school, so is working with the SRU and doing the physical work now to prepare him.Slick wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:56 amHeard an interesting aside yesterday that one of the better Watsons lads, who's grandfather is quite wealthy..., has been having private strength and conditioning sessions with the SRU team and dramatically grown over the last year
It is the SRU and not grandad driving this.
Oh, maybe we are talking about different things hereweegie01 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:25 amNo, he is a back.Jock42 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:11 amDoesn't happen to be on the bench tomorrow night and made his Edinburgh debut last weekend did he?weegie01 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:05 am
I was not going to mention this, but since you bring it up, I remember my son talking about this person (I know his name but will not put it on here) years ago as being one of the best players he had ever seen. Even as a youngster he was clearly going to make it. He has spent very little time with Watson's this season as the plan is he goes full pro next season when he leaves school, so is working with the SRU and doing the physical work now to prepare him.
It is the SRU and not grandad driving this.
Sounds like it.
Very interesting to hear this sort of stuff.weegie01 wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:27 pmWhen he was coaching at Watson's (with Steve Lawrie as his boss) my younger son coached both teams when they were younger. Even then they reckoned the current U16 team was one of the best generations they have had.Biffer wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:48 pmSlick wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:10 pm
That's exactly how I was dressed![]()
London Scottish t-shirt under the jumper though.
Anyway, made it for the Watsons v Dollar game, very impressed. Never been for this before, what a cracking event.Stalker
Thought the Stew Mel v Merchiston final was a really good game.
I think one of the reasons it feels that way is that our youth teams are rarely very successful and also to some extent that we appear to import more than our fair share of players. The reality though is that we actually do very well out of our own development system, typically producing 8-10 professional level players every year. We are also getting better at those players making a professional impact younger - it used to be that our best young players would break through at 21/22, now some are making their mark before they have even turned 20. If a world cup cycle is 4 years, we are generally producing a whole squad of players each cycle. There are certain positions we are exceptionally poor at developing (tighthead prop), but I have faith we will improve there. Stand off was a huge problem for us for years but now we seem to be producing pro level players. Equally number 8 has been a well known problem for some time, but there seems light at the end of that tunnel.C T wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:51 amVery interesting to hear this sort of stuff.weegie01 wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:27 pmWhen he was coaching at Watson's (with Steve Lawrie as his boss) my younger son coached both teams when they were younger. Even then they reckoned the current U16 team was one of the best generations they have had.Biffer wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:48 pm
Stalker
Thought the Stew Mel v Merchiston final was a really good game.
I think I'm as guilty as anyone of thinking that this current crop of players with your Hoggy, Finn, Watson, etc. is our chance of competing for titles and after that we're back to fighting it out with Italy for the spoon.
There are some really good younger players with your Dobbie, Thompson, Darge, Muncaster, plenty of the current crop who are not old timers. The younger guys coming through who I have no knowledge about.
I don't think Hoggy/Finn etc. are retiring after this world cup although concede they may not be at the next one.
Perhaps not all doom and gloom. I was at Cardiff when we lost a few weeks back, maybe that was adding to my doom and gloom feeling.
In fairness to Turner he's improved that recently.Tichtheid wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 12:19 pm A the risk of going full Eeyore, only two line out jumpers and a guy with dodgy darts throwing in.
What could possibly go wrong?
I'm a bit disappointed for Kinghorn, he played a blinder for Edinburgh and gets dropped as a result.
Same for Mark Bennett, he played well against France.
Yeah, all this.Jock42 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 12:19 pm Got to feel for Bennett. I can understand Harris starting (I'd have started Bennett) but nothing Tuipulotu has done has shown me he's more deserving of the bench spot. Kinghorn hard done by after Friday too but no issue with Hastings being there.
Chuffed for Vellacott.
I agree. That said though, the gen about him before his move was he wasn't worth it. Whilst he's not the complete player he's been very good. Perhaps the step up and involvement will continue his improvement.Slick wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 12:21 pmYeah, all this.Jock42 wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 12:19 pm Got to feel for Bennett. I can understand Harris starting (I'd have started Bennett) but nothing Tuipulotu has done has shown me he's more deserving of the bench spot. Kinghorn hard done by after Friday too but no issue with Hastings being there.
Chuffed for Vellacott.
Not convinced Vellacot is going to become a great player for us but definitely deserves a go
Looks that way but I think time will tell on that as Townsend has often tried something different v Italy and Steyn probably merits a look.I like neeps wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 12:31 pm As I suspected. Townsend doesn't view Kinghorn as a credible back three option anymore and that drove what has been a positive move to 10.
Then why drop him completely against Italy on the back of easily his best game at the weekend. It’s all a bit confusedI like neeps wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 12:31 pm As I suspected. Townsend doesn't view Kinghorn as a credible back three option anymore and that drove what has been a positive move to 10.
Because he doesn't trust him as a back 3 and doesn't trust him as a 10 after France would be my guess.Slick wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:04 pmThen why drop him completely against Italy on the back of easily his best game at the weekend. It’s all a bit confusedI like neeps wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 12:31 pm As I suspected. Townsend doesn't view Kinghorn as a credible back three option anymore and that drove what has been a positive move to 10.
Coaches are never honest about players in the press. Ever.Tichtheid wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:14 pm We know that Kinghorn is very quick, one of if not the quickest in the squad, we also know about his attacking prowess. Townsend and Blair have both said they consider Kinghorn good defensively - Townsend in October, "We know he’s one of our best defenders on the wing given his pace, the size he is and his reads."
There is something else going on, whether it's rotation, rest, wanting to have a look at another player in this match, but I don't think Kinghorn is out of the back three picture - he has getting on for 100 Edinburgh appearances at fullback and over 20 caps for Scotland in the back three. You don't chuck that away, professionals wouldn't anyway.
Poor lad.I like neeps wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:18 pmBecause he doesn't trust him as a back 3 and doesn't trust him as a 10 after France would be my guess.Slick wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:04 pmThen why drop him completely against Italy on the back of easily his best game at the weekend. It’s all a bit confusedI like neeps wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 12:31 pm As I suspected. Townsend doesn't view Kinghorn as a credible back three option anymore and that drove what has been a positive move to 10.
Yeh, seen it elsewhere on twitter from Journos that Kinghorn is unavailable (presumably through injury, but I suppose possibly through illness or something else).Tichtheid wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:38 pm From The Offside Line
"Adam Hastings is added to the bench in place of the unavailable Blair Kinghorn"
I did think it odd that they had added two fly halves to the squad this week, perhaps Finn was nursing a knock too?
He didn't play for Racing last week