dogmc Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Could be, I gave up trying to work it out. Just have quarters, semis and a final! Yeah its an odd format. Would have thought obvious thing is to allow 4 more nations to qualify top two in each group advance to qtrs. If necessary have a bowl tourney for those who finish bottom two in groups. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Yeah its an odd format. Would have thought obvious thing is to allow 4 more nations to qualify top two in each group advance to qtrs. If necessary have a bowl tourney for those who finish bottom two in groups. Ah well... Scotland fucked Ireland again; and Wales are bottom of their group.Pleasing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 the format is like it is to keep the tournament down to 2 weeks, adding another game adds another 3 days, and is probably a bit unfair 3 knock out games to decide who gets relegated each year - although to be fair the big 10 probably will do something to change it when it starts to look like one of them might get relegated one year 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Scotland team named for Saturday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer doon south Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Scotland team named for Saturday Where are the gray brothers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Where are the gray brothers? Richie did not travel due to injury.Not sure about Jonny 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonhamer doon south Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Would he be a potential standby replacement for the Lions? It looks a good strong team 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Would he be a potential standby replacement for the Lions? It looks a good strong team ^this... that's a decent team 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
same_ol_g35 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I doubt they'd rest him just incase the lions needed him at some point. I know Gray is geographically closer, but surely Launchbury would be the first second row to call if an injury occurs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I think its more a case of Gray being kept fit for the Australia game than incase of a Lions call. I would think the Australia game should see the strongest team we have, the other 2 are going to be 75% teams to give as many people as possible a start to get people used to how Toony wants the players to play. Im a bit suprised by the 6/2 split in the subs, I take it he is expecting it to be really warm and the forwards to be worn out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 It's not the out n out strongest xv we have but that's to be expected. Not seen Taylor at 15 before that will be interesting. Still not convinced by Dell either. I'd always have Reid ahead of him and dicko when fit as 1st choice. Still a useful looking side. Feedback from players has been very positive indeed about the training camps......almost to point where a couple have hinted they prefer toonys approach to vern shouting at them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Ben Toolis gets his first start His international career thus far is 8 minutes He came on in the 69th against Italy and got carded in the 77th Italy won with a penalty try He's due a better day 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Ben Toolis gets his first start His international career thus far is 8 minutes He came on in the 69th against Italy and got carded in the 77th Italy won with a penalty try He's due a better day He's a decent player tbf bur competition for 2nd row is white hot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 U20 team named for the Game v Italy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Didn't know it was Italy we had drawn. Decent chance to progress then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Lions lose to the Blues. Shockerooni 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Didn't know it was Italy we had drawn. Decent chance to progress then. Its the last pool game isn't it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Its the last pool game isn't it? Ah bugger had it in my mind this was the 5th to 8th play offs!! [emoji38] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on shire Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I was expecting a winnable squad vs Italy and Fiji with the strongest team vs Oz. So far it looks like a decent bet lol. Not surprised to see more forwards on the bench. If it turns into an arm wrestle then the heat over there could eventually take its toll which could be costly. Rumour has it that Italy are resting players but I'm not sure how accurate that is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I was expecting a winnable squad vs Italy and Fiji with the strongest team vs Oz. So far it looks like a decent bet lol. Not surprised to see more forwards on the bench. If it turns into an arm wrestle then the heat over there could eventually take its toll which could be costly. Rumour has it that Italy are resting players but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Slightly surprised if Italy are resting guys. The pro12 n 6n was pretty grim for them, especially 6n. Would have thought they would go balls to the wall to try to get a win n restore some confidence. That said predicting Italian rugby strategy is a mugs game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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