Northsea80 Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Blessing in disguise. Tonight’s winner will get rolled over by Leinster next week. additional time now to build for the challenge cup final. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobot Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I was at a wedding so missed it and watched it as live today. What a let down after the first 15. I get the feeling Smith over-thought it. You have arguably one of the best centre partnerships going so just play them. Tuipolotu is better at 12 and McDowalll at 13 imo. Munster didn’t have to respect Jones’ break. Either play Johnson / McD or Hewipolotu. 6-2 bench was a big hindrance again as no 10 / kicking option killed us. I don’t understand the rationale. Miotto, in his limited appearances appears to be a better 10 than Jordon so hopefully he plays in the cup final. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignoramus Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Suprised and not suprised at the same time. We had probably one of our best seasons in recent years so is good that we are going to have a bit of continuity but you are left wondering if someone else would get more out of this squad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 18 minutes ago, honestly united said: Suprised and not suprised at the same time. We had probably one of our best seasons in recent years so is good that we are going to have a bit of continuity but you are left wondering if someone else would get more out of this squad. Definitely this. Also find the length of contract a bit surprising. If he does leave at the end of it, it only gives a new guy one autumn and one 6 nations before the 2027 World Cup. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 5 hours ago, honestly united said: Suprised and not suprised at the same time. We had probably one of our best seasons in recent years so is good that we are going to have a bit of continuity but you are left wondering if someone else would get more out of this squad. Did we? Not trolling, but Scotland beat a rebuilding England, an atrocious Wales and Italy by a flattering score line after they pounded us second half. Ireland could have put 50 up, and the France game was a box of frogs. I remain to be convinced Townsend has made any progress. I also remain to be convinced he won’t walk after we get papped in the group stage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 When is a 3 year contract not a 3 year contract? Can see him either leaving at the next Lions Tour, or being extended to the 2027 RWC, assuming he lasts past this one. It was probably the most likely outcome after Leon MacDonald was confirmed as joining the AB set up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Savage Henry said: Did we? Not trolling, but Scotland beat a rebuilding England, an atrocious Wales and Italy by a flattering score line after they pounded us second half. Ireland could have put 50 up, and the France game was a box of frogs. I remain to be convinced Townsend has made any progress. I also remain to be convinced he won’t walk after we get papped in the group stage. I would tend to agree, but you can also frame it we won 3 and only lost to the top 2 ranked teams in the world. I can see him walking at some point also, or also being pushed out if someone else suddenly shows an interest 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Glasgow have confimred the players leaving this year https://glasgowwarriors.org/glasgow-warriors-confirm-2022-23-leavers/?fbclid=IwAR0CuHzFGn_o_1cfvoglwcrbj9eIlvbn35ag1iVeCbwRBy3AyUbEeNggCKQ Sam Johnson is the obvious shock on the list, however given we still have Jones, Tuipolotu and McDowall we are Scotland squad heavy so probably need to free up some space for youngsters / non SQ to take up hte slack during WC and 6N's. I would still have him at inside centre above anyone else we currently have, hopefully he is still in the NH and available for Scotland. Forbes and Bergham are also both a loss as both are solid 1st team starting material. Bergham is still in and around hte Scotland set up so hopefully he gets a decent gig for next year. I never thought Beann was reqular starting material and squad player at best, so not overly worried about losing him. I thougth Neild looked good in the few games he had, but was only ever a short term deal and wont be suprised if he gets picked up by a prem team for next year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 35 minutes ago, honestly united said: Sam Johnson is the obvious shock on the list, however given we still have Jones, Tuipolotu and McDowall we are Scotland squad heavy so probably need to free up some space for youngsters / non SQ to take up hte slack during WC and 6N's. I would still have him at inside centre above anyone else we currently have, hopefully he is still in the NH and available for Scotland. Forbes and Bergham are also both a loss as both are solid 1st team starting material. Bergham is still in and around hte Scotland set up so hopefully he gets a decent gig for next year. Surprised a bit at Forbes. I agree Johnson has slipped down the list and perhaps SRU would want to see him play more - Edinburgh an option? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Here are the guys we will be complaining about in the autumn. I have no idea how Carley and Dickson are considered good enough for the RWC 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Karl Dickson currently guiding Saracens towards the Premiership final 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAD Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Proper "but he plays for Leinster" decision there as Murphy shits out of a clear yellow for Gibson Park. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I really hope the Munster fans who sat behind me last week laughing as we went for the corner, and smugly kept saying "It's knockout rugby, you take the points, laaaaaaaaaaads" are crying into their Guinness right now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 And there you have Leinster's first bed-shitting of the season 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobot Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Very happy to see Leinster falling flat. Not a fan of Munster but they were good today. Surely the Sharks will have too much for them in SA. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 On 13/05/2023 at 19:28, Snobot said: Very happy to see Leinster falling flat. Not a fan of Munster but they were good today. Surely the Sharks will have too much for them in SA. Not sure Sharks will have much say in the game tbh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Going to match on Friday, got tickets last week, can't wait! Big night for the team so hopefully many make the effort to travel! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobot Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 2 hours ago, John Lambies Doos said: Not sure Sharks will have much say in the game tbh Sharks, Stormers. Whatever. Close. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Both announced their retirement within an hour of each other. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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