David990 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Yup, looked it up after I wrote it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Yup, looked it up after I wrote it Okay, so hopefully a break/fracture and not an amputation, then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Okay, so hopefully a break/fracture and not an amputation, then?Hopefully just a small flesh wound or scratch 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Cardiff Blues blow a 21 0 lead to lose to Zebre....Pleasing..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) Realistically making the Champions Cup quarter finals means two wins over Cardiff with at least one bonus so it's good they are regressing. It's great to see the Italians stepping up a level. A few years ago I thought they would have been better off joining the French leagues and possibly settling in D2 but the conference format seems to suit them. Treviso also stayed competitive in Llanelli despite a red card. Edit - Lyon put 55 points on Montpelier so the CC is going to be extremely tough! Edited September 16, 2018 by Detournement 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David990 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) Lyon were at home and most French teams don’t travel well. Am I being overly optimistic in thinking that Cardiff are this seasons bottlers? Edited September 16, 2018 by David990 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 To me it looks like, even this early, that Glasgow and Leinster will win their pools with Munster and Scarlets 2nd... Exactly same as last year. Glasgow really need to make a dent in the champions cup, I'd expect them to beat Saracens at home, Cardiff home and away and Lyon at home. Qualification will depend on the other 2 games but that might be enough. However we really need to make a statement and win all six, with home QF, hopeful home SF and home final. Leinster do this so we should too.... I predict a good year in Europe and I think Edinburgh may surprise too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Beating Sarries once never mind twice is a tall order. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Beating Sarries once never mind twice is a tall order. Nonsense, we should be beating them at home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 With a full squad to pick from it i'd say it's an even game. However there's not much depth in this Glasgow squad and Jonny Gray gets injured they might as well not bother as we saw in the QF. Saracens have serious squad depth and quality. A back five of Itoje, Kruis, Burger, Rhodes and Billy V is gigantic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 With a full squad to pick from it i'd say it's an even game. However there's not much depth in this Glasgow squad and Jonny Gray gets injured they might as well not bother as we saw in the QF. Saracens have serious squad depth and quality. A back five of Itoje, Kruis, Burger, Rhodes and Billy V is gigantic.I think Glasgow will win by 7+ in Scotstoun. Mind you I thought that last year when Leinster (champions cup) and Scarlets (pro 14 semi final)arrived and we never showed up. More than capable we were. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David990 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Zander has no break, but still could be out for a few months according to the Courier.https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/rugby/726146/fagerson-injury-the-only-blot-on-warriors-romp-at-altitude/amp/ Edited September 17, 2018 by David990 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 He'll be a big loss for the Euro games. Glasgow really need the Nuke and Big Brian back fit and in the 23. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on shire Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 We need to be aiming to win all our home games in Europe. This is important if you want to be serious about winning silverware. Lyon just won their 1st game of the season at home to Montpellier but still a tricky game. Barring Sarries, our away games are winnable IF we show up. Shame about Zander but this allows other players to step up in his place. Siua Halanukanuka and D'arcy Rae will compete for the 3 jersey. As for Scotland, it'll now be a battle between Simon Berghan and WP Nel for the 3 jersey. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 19:36, John Lambies Doos said: Anyone know why Russell is not in Racing squad tonight. Be fantastic if he's being rested, hopefully not injured? He wasn't even in France. Turned up at the Hawks game at Balgray. I thought Warriors were good in Bloemfontein. A bit too error strewn in the first half but showed their metal in the second. Cheetahs don't look as good as last year, but I fancy their home form to be excellent. Fagerson is a huge below, hopefully not as serious as it looked. Got to say I think Glasgow could do with a good 8 and another 10. Pete Horne has been off form this season to start. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 To me it looks like nothing has been learnt from last season, and this year is going to be exactly the same, blowing away most teams, but losing out to the big guns when it really matters. Having Sarries up first in Europe sets the tone, as we have a good chance of beating them and Cardiff away, before Lyon away. Its a pit Lyon are at home to Cardiff in the first game, as if they had been away and lost, then lost to Sarries they would have probably thrown in the towel in Europe to focus on staying in the top 14. However if they are still in with a shout they will be targeting the first game vs Glasgow at home to stay in with a shout. Im also slightly concerned about how small our available squad seems to be, in terms of players we have one of the biggest squads , however we've hardly made any changes to the squad over the last 3 games so Im assuming thats all we've got available which is worrying 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Just to add to the comments on Australia, the Pacific league is getting closer to a reality, looking at an 8 team league, with the Force, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japanese teams and potentialy some of the Pacific Islands, with Forest pciking up the costs for 16 players per team and the clubs themselves the remainder. ARU given them the backing as long as they dont overlap into the area's with Shute Shield teams https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/castle-gives-go-ahead-for-world-series-to-become-a-western-force-in-sydney-20180913-p503md.html 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 He wasn't even in France. Turned up at the Hawks game at Balgray. I thought Warriors were good in Bloemfontein. A bit too error strewn in the first half but showed their metal in the second. Cheetahs don't look as good as last year, but I fancy their home form to be excellent. Fagerson is a huge below, hopefully not as serious as it looked. Got to say I think Glasgow could do with a good 8 and another 10. Pete Horne has been off form this season to start. Blade Thomson of Scarlets has a Scottish bloodline. Wait a season then sign him after he gets capped. There’s your 8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Round 3 Highlights 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, honestly united said: Im also slightly concerned about how small our available squad seems to be, in terms of players we have one of the biggest squads , however we've hardly made any changes to the squad over the last 3 games so Im assuming thats all we've got available which is worrying I think there is obviously some forward planning with who plays when. There are also a lot of injuries. Lee Jones, Big Brian, the Nuke, Kiran McDonald, Swinson and Sam Johnston. Plus Rory Hughes and Matt Smith have both to come back into the squad and Adam Nicol will probably get an opportunity. Beyond that I don't expect much from Tagive, Masaga and Thomson. And obviously we need to wait and see with Tameliau. It would be handy if a couple more academy players stepped up. Edit - Robbie Nairn is flying out to SA so he looks to be ahead of Rory Hughes. Edited September 17, 2018 by Detournement 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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