dogmc Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 also Fiji are the current series champions so it isn't exactly an embarrassment to lose to them, however if we had lost to Brazil in the Bowl QF this morning it would have been a big concernLosing isn't embarrassing but the gap between is hasn't decreased at all in recent years. Fiji have great player resources but operate on a shoe string budget. If you aren't on the mark as a Fiji player you will be replaced....same with sa and nz. We need to have a culture of not accepting mediocrity. That's what's happened at Glasgow over recent seasons. Isn't so long ago that Glasgow were the Pro12 whipping boys but they don't accept failure anymore. Given we have only 2 pro sides we should be able to produce a strong competitive 7s squad. The results against England n usa were very good but we need to be consistently at that level....not switching off against likes off Brazil n nearly letting them back into match. Too many guys in 7s squad know they can cruise to next tournament even if they play poorly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Alex Dunbar is injured again and replace by Matt Scott in the Scotland squad. Is he made of the same kind of chocolate Grant Gilchrist is composed of? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Alex Dunbar is injured again and replace by Matt Scott in the Scotland squad. Is he made of the same kind of chocolate Grant Gilchrist is composed of? Alex Dunbar has played more rugby in the last month than Gilchrist will have in what 3 years? He's just had an unfortunate run. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I think the SRU has to be a bit smarter with the 7's team. Granted this season has gone a lot better than the last few years, we haven't managed to many cup appearances which makes the next tournament all the harder. We are ranked at 11 in the world at 7's and after last week we are pretty much now on a par with England and France (who were boosted by a home tournament) and way above Wales and Italy and Ireland are an irrelevance at 7's USA and Kenya are the only teams above us you could question but they don't have the rugby skills we do, they are just getting better athletes which makes a difference in 7's, you look at the standings ands its the Southern Hemisphere 4, 2 Pacific Island teams, USA, Kenya, France and England, so its not all doom and gloom Standings 1) Fiji – 166 points2) South Africa – 1523) New Zealand – 1454) Australia – 1275) Argentina – 1076) USA – 1007) Kenya – 95 Samoa – 849) England – 8210) France – 7511) Scotland – 6512) Wales – 4613) Canada – 3514) Russia – 2615) Japan – 2116) Portugal – 2017) Brazil – 218) Zimbabwe – 119) South Korea – 1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMFCfan1886 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Losing isn't embarrassing but the gap between is hasn't decreased at all in recent years. Fiji have great player resources but operate on a shoe string budget. If you aren't on the mark as a Fiji player you will be replaced....same with sa and nz. We need to have a culture of not accepting mediocrity. That's what's happened at Glasgow over recent seasons. Isn't so long ago that Glasgow were the Pro12 whipping boys but they don't accept failure anymore. Given we have only 2 pro sides we should be able to produce a strong competitive 7s squad. The results against England n usa were very good but we need to be consistently at that level....not switching off against likes off Brazil n nearly letting them back into match. Too many guys in 7s squad know they can cruise to next tournament even if they play poorly the sevens finished 7th last year which was their highest finish ever I believe which shows they are capable of good things (certainly capable of doing better than the bowl competition anyway) but seem to have these crazy moments like losing to Japan in Vegas where a win would have put them in the cup QF. Sadly some of them just seem to only be there for a jolly and a holiday which isn't the required attitude, and that's why we need more pros like fife and Farndale who are out to make an impression for their club 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Just bought tickets for the Pro12 Final. Fingers crossed Glasgow will make it so I'm not just there as a neutral.They are a shoe in 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddfg Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Worst case scenario and Glasgow get beat this Saturday who are people supporting for the final? Normally I'd go for the underdog but not sure I'd be so keen on supporting a team who beat us two games in a row. Hopefully it's not an issue Edited May 16, 2016 by ddfg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Worst case scenario and Glasgow get beat this Saturday who are people supporting for the final? Normally I'd go for the underdog but not sure I'd be so keen on supporting a team who beat us two games in a row. Hopefully it's not an issue depends on who wins the other game and the mix of fans in the area I am in for the game 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northsea80 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 If Glasgow lose out in the semi I'll be hoping Connacht win the final. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 If Glasgow lose out in the semi I'll be hoping Connacht win the final.[/quoteAgree would be a new name on trophy and it would be another reason for ulster fans to greet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on shire Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Does anyone know when the draw takes place for next season's European trophies? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Does anyone know when the draw takes place for next season's European trophies? the top still has 3 rounds to go. So it won't be before the middle of June. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Bradbury added to 7s squad. Well worth a watch based on his appearances for Edinburgh so far. Future Scotland no8. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Quite odd that sky hasn't got a single ad about Pro12 semis n final.....been a brill competition this year n they're advertising every other sport in their trailers.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Strong Glasgow squad for tomorrow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Glasgow game is on BBC two tomorrow at tea time. Hope they go through, got tickets for the final next week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northsea80 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 ImageUploadedByPie & Bovril1463755067.680628.jpg That team won't lose 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Especially good to see weir on bench if the weather is crap. Think toony has nailed the selection. Henry at 9 will make a big difference. Defo one of our most improved players in last 3 years 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Leinster beat Ulster 30-18 in the first Pro12 semi. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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