John Lambies Doos Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 He's going to have a problem justifying picking Gareth Davies, Wyn Jones, Ken Owens and Liam Williams then as all of them are having an absolute nightmare against Sale right now. In fact Owens and Davies have already been hooked.Absolutely, thank feck for that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Mahelp Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 It's a worrying sign for Scottish rugby that both Edinburgh and Glasgow are so poor. I don't see a lot of their Pro14 games because of Premier Sports, but they see to have regressed big time. As said above, they have a few world class players, but by God there is some utter dross in their teams. Look at Edinburgh today....on paper, their pack looks competitive. But then the game starts and they look pathetic. I suppose the warning signs were there when Bradbury lines up at lock. Then look at the backs. Full of players that are nowhere near good enough for top level rugby.....Pyrgos, Hoyland, Taylor, Johnstone, Kinghorn at stand off (why). The first responsibility of Scotland's two professional clubs is to develop and supply Scottish players to the international side. It seems at this moment in time, we seem to be standing still. Yes, we have a bit of a golden generation in Hogg, Watson, et al. But I see nobody in either the Edinburgh or Glasgow teams that is likely to be knocking on the door in a year or so....maybe I'm just being harsh here. Is there anyone ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAD Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Bob Mahelp said: It's a worrying sign for Scottish rugby that both Edinburgh and Glasgow are so poor. I don't see a lot of their Pro14 games because of Premier Sports, but they see to have regressed big time. As said above, they have a few world class players, but by God there is some utter dross in their teams. Look at Edinburgh today....on paper, their pack looks competitive. But then the game starts and they look pathetic. I suppose the warning signs were there when Bradbury lines up at lock. Then look at the backs. Full of players that are nowhere near good enough for top level rugby.....Pyrgos, Hoyland, Taylor, Johnstone, Kinghorn at stand off (why). The first responsibility of Scotland's two professional clubs is to develop and supply Scottish players to the international side. It seems at this moment in time, we seem to be standing still. Yes, we have a bit of a golden generation in Hogg, Watson, et al. But I see nobody in either the Edinburgh or Glasgow teams that is likely to be knocking on the door in a year or so....maybe I'm just being harsh here. Is there anyone ? Dobie, Thompson and McLean at Glasgow will undoubtedly be Scotland internationals in the near future and I think all three of them are under 21 at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 9 hours ago, GAD said: Dobie, Thompson and McLean at Glasgow will undoubtedly be Scotland internationals in the near future and I think all three of them are under 21 at the moment. Add McDowall and Chamberlain to that as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 It's a worrying sign for Scottish rugby that both Edinburgh and Glasgow are so poor. I don't see a lot of their Pro14 games because of Premier Sports, but they see to have regressed big time. As said above, they have a few world class players, but by God there is some utter dross in their teams. Look at Edinburgh today....on paper, their pack looks competitive. But then the game starts and they look pathetic. I suppose the warning signs were there when Bradbury lines up at lock. Then look at the backs. Full of players that are nowhere near good enough for top level rugby.....Pyrgos, Hoyland, Taylor, Johnstone, Kinghorn at stand off (why). The first responsibility of Scotland's two professional clubs is to develop and supply Scottish players to the international side. It seems at this moment in time, we seem to be standing still. Yes, we have a bit of a golden generation in Hogg, Watson, et al. But I see nobody in either the Edinburgh or Glasgow teams that is likely to be knocking on the door in a year or so....maybe I'm just being harsh here. Is there anyone ? We will bring them in from the SH 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 The SRU have confirmed that Dominic McKay will be leaving his post and going to Celtic next Friday. Hope they got a fuckload of compo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Ioane banned for 5 games after last week's red card. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on shire Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 On 06/04/2021 at 13:00, Mark Connolly said: The SRU have confirmed that Dominic McKay will be leaving his post and going to Celtic next Friday. Hope they got a fuckload of compo. Probably to help recruit a manager. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on shire Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, peasy23 said: Ioane banned for 5 games after last week's red card. His discipline and subsequent cards have made him a liability. His loan from London Irish goes till the end of the season. He's best heading back now. I hope Danny Wilson isn't looking to sign him... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Edinburgh have signed Bristol Bears Academy winger Freddie Owsley, who is Scottish qualified through his grandfather, who used to play for Queen's Park. His sister Lily Owsley was a member of GB's Gold medal winning Olympic Hockey team in Rio, and scored in the final. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 18 hours ago, come on shire said: His discipline and subsequent cards have made him a liability. His loan from London Irish goes till the end of the season. He's best heading back now. I hope Danny Wilson isn't looking to sign him... I think he has been carded in every game i have seen him play in this year 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I see redpath is back for bath this weekend. Good news that he's over injury.Are Scotland playing any matches in summer, usually they tour even in Lions years? Persume covid has probably prevented this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 26 minutes ago, John Lambies Doos said: I see redpath is back for bath this weekend. Good news that he's over injury. Are Scotland playing any matches in summer, usually they tour even in Lions years? Persume covid has probably prevented this? we play england at the SoFi Stadium in California on the 10th july and Romania a week later in Bucharest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on shire Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, ajwffc said: we play england at the SoFi Stadium in California on the 10th july and Romania a week later in Bucharest I read that on Wikipedia. However there's nothing listed on the SRU website or suchlike. I'm wondering if it's happening... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on shire Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 5 hours ago, honestly united said: I think he has been carded in every game i have seen him play in this year TJ's technique in the tackle needs improved big time or he's just clumsy... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, come on shire said: I read that on Wikipedia. However there's nothing listed on the SRU website or suchlike. I'm wondering if it's happening... i have seen info about England's tour of North America on their travel site 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Have seen part of an article saying Englands 3 game tour of North America(1 v us Canada and USA) will now be played in the UK 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Adam Nicol has left Glasgow for Jersey Reds 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 On 04/04/2021 at 17:46, John Lambies Doos said: Well Gatland now has excuse to not pick Watson and DVM Watson can't be blamed for that, but we already knew DTH is a poor defender and passer. He absolutely sold a try against France in Paris too. He might travel but I wouldn't put him in the test side. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Squidge's video on the France game is out. The Harris tribute is... surprising. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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