Lurkst Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Got taken along to Scotstoun for the first time last night by a Warriors season ticket holding mate. Not a classic game but an enjoyable event. Great match day set up, pints in the clubhouse before and after, plus one for each half with a whisky chaser. Ridiculous that a similar experience can't be had at any football ground in Scotland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) On 02/03/2023 at 14:59, honestly united said: I think mentally this group are tougher but obviously still prone to mistakes. They are top ranked team for a reason, but they look significantly better with Sexton on the park. If we can keep the scoreboard close until he goes off about the hour mark we are in with a chance, but if we let them build any sort of lead they'll shut us down with their lying on the ball, slowing things down etc. Also we need to avoid any sort of arm wrestle up front, and keep the ball moving where possible - or go fully the opposite as they are probably planning on a quick game Another game dependent on the referee not letting them away with their usual illegal shit Edited March 4, 2023 by DeeTillEhDeh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 12 hours ago, John Lambies Doos said: You see, I'm not too sure about this and yet another figment of the Irish medias imagination. Sextons stats in last 2 six nations have been a bit meh..., Hes playing with some great players, and dont think he's currently any better than Ross Byrne. Irish still convinced we are talking ourselves up... Scotland by 5 Ross Byrne is no great shakes, his stats may be better, but Sexton brings a lot more in experience and organising others and making sure they are playing in the right areas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on shire Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 A typical flat atmosphere as is the norm when Zebre visit. However a bonus point win at home to Zebre is standard practice traditionally so Franco did the experiment of Cummings in the back row which gives him more game time along with utilising Bean and du Preez in the 2nd row. Franco wasn't happy with the performance but the players know a home game to Zebre is basically a competitive friendly without sounding disrespectful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Self-raising Lazarus Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Can we end the Edinburgh game at 10 minutes? Scoring first only delays the inevitable I fear. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Self-raising Lazarus said: Can we end the Edinburgh game at 10 minutes? Scoring first only delays the inevitable I fear. Thought they actually played pretty well. Leinster are just relentless though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Self-raising Lazarus Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Mark Connolly said: Thought they actually played pretty well. Leinster are just relentless though With an international back row Edinburgh have to be doing better, to score 4 tries and not even gain a losing bonus point is pretty poor. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Edinburgh game quite depressing to be honest. Considering its within International window that was a very strong team at home against a Leinster 2nd string. They should be doing better. Leinster are single handedly driving Irish rugby, its exceptional what they are doing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on shire Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) Coaches into the new season will be interesting. Townsend could stay with Scotland but if he doesn't I think it'll be the Blues head coach Leon McDonald. Ian Foster doesn't want to stay as the All Blacks head coach so I think it'll be Scott Robertson at Crusaders who'll get the NZ job. I wonder who'll then take over from Mike Blair at Edinburgh? Dean Richards was considered for Glasgow before Franco Smith came in so he could be an option? Edited March 4, 2023 by come on shire 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Leinster are a ridiculously strong squad. Have they not lost this season (defeats in Heineken Cup Final and URC Semis the last time they were beaten?) Glasgow were good enough against Zebre but it wasn't a great performance, however the opposition was a bit meh. Jonny Matthews loves a try against Zebre right enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark Connolly Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Ignoramus said: That's a very decent appointment. Interesting to see England have gone with Smith at 10 against France, Farrell on the bench, Genge is the captain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Diamond is a complete dinosaur who doesn't care about concussion. This reeks of Mallinder giving his old pal a job. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 19 hours ago, Mark Connolly said: That's a very decent appointment. Interesting to see England have gone with Smith at 10 against France, Farrell on the bench, Genge is the captain Ashman would be a good signing. Quite surprised that he’s not ahead of Fraser Brown if he’s fit, at this point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I think Ashman’s scrummaging is the issue at the moment. It’s not bad, but it’s not as good as Brown or Turner. IIRC he’s only just 23 though, so he will only get stronger in that area. It’s his only real weakness, and he’s still pretty decent at it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 And there's yer teams... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, Mark Connolly said: And there's yer teams... I think I would rather have Watson in the backrow rather than Dempsey, however if the pitch is wet and heavy going and porbably not running rugby weather having Dempsey as a bit more grunt early, with Watson coming on when others are tired could be a good call. Otherwise as expected 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 23 hours ago, Mark Connolly said: That's a very decent appointment. What is a lead rugby consultant? Is he actually head coach. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denltfc Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) Watching the U-20’s on RTÉ it’s Ireland 47 - Scotland 0 at half time ! what’s going on with underage teams ? Ireland look like monsters beside them. Finished 82-7 in the end. Scottish No4 got a red with 10 minutes to go. Edited March 10, 2023 by denltfc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, denltfc said: Watching the U-20’s on RTÉ it’s Ireland 47 - Scotland 0 at half time ! what’s going on with underage teams ? Ireland look like monsters beside them. Finished 82-7 in the end. Scottish No4 got a red with 10 minutes to go. Is Scot Gemmill the manager? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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