Mark Connolly Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I get the concern about a slightly weaker team having to face a strong Fiji team, but the fact is that in a year's time we will be having to manage the players like this for RWC games against Ireland, Japan, Samoa and Russia. Some of the "weaker" players on Saturday may well be involved in that game, and if we can get them performing at a level where it seems that rotation has little effect on the strength of the starting 15, all the better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Samoa and Russia aren't on the level of Fiji. Having three rookies who haven't even played much club rubgy is a big risk. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 So what’s the deal with this Sam Skinner bloke? Any good? I’ve never heard of him, but I assume he’ll sign for Edinburgh next off season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAD Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 The team isn't that weak to be fair. Gilchrist and Skinner are both very much in contention for a first team spot alongside Gray, and I think Brown is well worth his shot starting at hooker, he's been good this season. The back row is a bit green, but you've got Wilson in there and Strauss on the bench, and the backs are strong. We are building to the world cup and need to give people games. This team should be able to do the business, especially at Murrayfield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 We do need to build a squad of 30 plus that are all about the same standard so we dont see a drop when someone else comes in, or of a different style where by we can change the tactics with different players. I think its more that the selections for this game dont really seem to make much sense other than giving players game time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 52 minutes ago, GAD said: The team isn't that weak to be fair. Gilchrist and Skinner are both very much in contention for a first team spot alongside Gray, and I think Brown is well worth his shot starting at hooker, he's been good this season. The back row is a bit green, but you've got Wilson in there and Strauss on the bench, and the backs are strong. We are building to the world cup and need to give people games. This team should be able to do the business, especially at Murrayfield. Skinner doesn't have a first team spot nailed down at Exeter so he's got a bit to do. Hopefully he steps up tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Detournement said: Skinner doesn't have a first team spot nailed down at Exeter so he's got a bit to do. Hopefully he steps up tomorrow. Although one of the other 2nd rows he is competing with is also Scottish, ex Embra player, who's name slips my mind at the moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, honestly united said: We do need to build a squad of 30 plus that are all about the same standard so we dont see a drop when someone else comes in, or of a different style where by we can change the tactics with different players. I don't think we can beat tops teams without one of Hogg or Russell playing with more emphasis on Russell. We need to score three tries to win a game. The wins over England, France, Ireland and Wales and Oz away we scored three tries. If we get the third try at home to NZ we win. The good thing is we are making the opportunities in every game it's just about finishing the chances. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 To be fair if we went back 4 or 5 years Kinghorn and Hastings now were where Hogg and Russell were then. What they are both lacking is experience which will only come with game time. Both are now extremely important players for thier club sides (Kinghorn more so) and to improve need the opportunity to play test matches. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Four years ago was Glasgow's Pro 12 winning season. Kinghorn is a fair bit behind Hogg who had already toured with the Lions and there's no shame in that. Russell's strongest skill is taking the ball flat and distributing under pressure from the defence and that's something that Hastings still hasn't got to grips with. The two of them as well as Ritchie, Matt Fagerson and Graham need lots of game time in the tougher club games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Is the Fiji game on the telly? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Half 2 KO on the BBC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I haven’t been to Murrayfield since we beat Ireland 27-22 in February 2017. Looking forward to another day at the rugby, a few tries and a few beers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I haven’t been to Murrayfield since we beat Ireland 27-22 in February 2017. Looking forward to another day at the rugby, a few tries and a few beers.And what a glorious day that was. Shut some of my family up big time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 This could be a long afternoon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Should have passed it but nice build up play. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Nice hair transplant by hoggy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Just when you think we’re doing alright with the line out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gianfranco said: Just when you think we’re doing alright with the line out. The defence was just awful all round there. That was Hadden era of ineptness, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 That was poor again. It’s been a good watch though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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