afca32 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, Genuine Hibs Fan said: Any particular standouts for Scotland? Especially in positions where we could use some reinforcements in the next couple of years Boyle (captain last year) as mentioned and Darge (captain this year) are the two standouts. Both opensides in the Embra academy...not exactly an area of weakness (although think one might get a pro deal at Glasgow next year). Beyond that there are a heap of players who have a shot at pro level. Jack Blain was a standout last year and has a pro contract with Embra (made his debut for them on the wing this team last year) but got injured v Ireland. Ollie Smith (full back), Cammy Henderson (lock), Ewan Ashman (hooker), mhak Wilson (prop), Robbie McCallum (centre) and Thomas Lambert (prop) have all had very good tournaments so far. Most of them were involved in the 2018 u18s team which won all 3 of their games at the 6 Nations Festival against England, France and Ireland. Given we're normally happy with 1 win from 3 in that tournament it was clear this group had serious potential and they've performed well in all 3 games so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Any time I've seen Blain his defence has been chronic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAD Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) John Barclay playing very well since he came on. Really helped turn the game actually. Ref having a nightmare for both teams hasn't helped make this much of a spectacle. Can't wait till DVM is Scottish btw. Edited February 21, 2020 by GAD 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, Detournement said: Any time I've seen Blain his defence has been chronic. It's maybe not that strong but certainly not chronic. I've seen him across at least 15 games and he's struggled defensively in maybe 2 or 3. Cockerill wouldn't be giving him a pro deal if he couldn't defend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Edinburgh are basically a blue Munster. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 A penalty try from a scrum with Murray McCallum at LH a debutant TH Winning and Cammy Fenton. Impressive. Connacht with tinpot discipline at the end. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Wasps 60 Saracens 10 in the Premiership. Lolz. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 4 hours ago, GAD said: Can't wait till DVM is Scottish btw. Him and Van der Walt will probably pull on the thistle in the Autumn internationals. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 11 hours ago, afca32 said: Boyle (captain last year) as mentioned and Darge (captain this year) are the two standouts. Both opensides in the Embra academy...not exactly an area of weakness (although think one might get a pro deal at Glasgow next year). Beyond that there are a heap of players who have a shot at pro level. Jack Blain was a standout last year and has a pro contract with Embra (made his debut for them on the wing this team last year) but got injured v Ireland. Ollie Smith (full back), Cammy Henderson (lock), Ewan Ashman (hooker), mhak Wilson (prop), Robbie McCallum (centre) and Thomas Lambert (prop) have all had very good tournaments so far. Most of them were involved in the 2018 u18s team which won all 3 of their games at the 6 Nations Festival against England, France and Ireland. Given we're normally happy with 1 win from 3 in that tournament it was clear this group had serious potential and they've performed well in all 3 games so far. They'll have Jamie Dobie for the JWC as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark Connolly said: They'll have Jamie Dobie for the JWC as well. No World Cup for us this year unfortunately after relegation. If we get up through the challenge trophy though he'll be eligible next year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Rugby League Indigenous v Maori Allstars. This shall be good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Watching the Reds absolutely tear the Sunwolves apart. They had the bonus point wrapped up inside 25 minutes, and now lead 50-0 after 50 minutes. Played some fantastic stuff but the Sunwolves have been dreadful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, afca32 said: No World Cup for us this year unfortunately after relegation. If we get up through the challenge trophy though he'll be eligible next year. Yeah I knew, that, I was referring to the competition that we will be playing in, though I appreciate I could have been clearer that it's JWC Div 2! ETA: Regardless, Scotland are playing well, and have a real game changing half back to come in with plenty of Pro14 experience. That's a great sign. Edited February 22, 2020 by Mark Connolly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 15 hours ago, Detournement said: A penalty try from a scrum with Murray McCallum at LH a debutant TH Winning and Cammy Fenton. Impressive. Connacht with tinpot discipline at the end. Why's Murray McCallum fallen out the picture so much? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Grant228 said: Why's Murray McCallum fallen out the picture so much? Schoeman, Bhatti, Sutherland, and until recently, Marfo were all competing for the same spot. Not so much fallen out of favour as a huge amount of choice. He's only 23, so still plenty to come from him. On Cammy Fenton, I saw him play a school game for Strathallan after he had been poached decided to move there from Bell Baxter. He was an absolute monster at that level, but it's taken him a while to get over pro players being the same size as him. He'll get there though, as, like McCallum, he has plenty of time on his side. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Maggie Alphonsi in the studio. It's important to point out that there are plenty of women who are excellent rugby pundits and presenters - Jill Douglas, her colleague today being an obvious example. It's also important to note that Alphonsi was an excellent rugby player. Having said that, can I also make the point that Maggie Alphonsi is fucking miles from being anywhere near being a half decent pundit? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Is McCallum not focusing on TH now so it's been the Italian Ceccilerli (sp) keeping him out? McCallum and Bhatti need more game time. Hopefully the Super 6 helps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 The Italians certainly looked up for that rendition of Fratelli d'Italia! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddfg Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 East Stand closed with weather damage for tonight's Glasgow game in case anyone was planning on going. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiblue Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Surely...away win??? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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