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So Maitland out of Barabarians game due to leaving the bubble. Would think Scotland would be very cautious about bringing him in quickly so may not be available for next week.

I am also really concerned about the 6/2 split on the bench. We are literally one back-3 injury away from having someone well out of position. Hastings has played 15 before IIRC. Wouldn't be an issue IMO. Can’t quite believe that with the strongest set of centres Scotland have had, well, ever, we’r...

Can’t quite believe that with the strongest set of centres Scotland have had, well, ever, we’re choosing to go with Lang and Harris. Yes, I know there are injuries. Yes, I know some feel Harris has been good in a Scotland shirt, but this is by some distance the most underwhelming midfield we could ...

That's a very strong team. A very big front row, a very dynamic back row, a very exciting running back three. I'm looking forward to this. We really should expect to thrash Georgia and we should seek to put down a serious marker we can all point to when the inevitable relegation from the 6N chat ma...

westport wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:40 pm SR has just posted a video with the sponsorship of SP Energy Networks on the back of the jersey and in the video Finn is in it so he must have came up in the past couple of days

Aye Weir and CdP in the video and/or photos too.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:52 pm Ah ok. I thought he was being genuine.

He might have been. I read it as sarcasm but if I am wrong Biffer has my apologies.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:18 pm

Big D wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:00 pm

Biffer wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:29 pm

Makes you wonder why van der Walt isn’t in the squad.

I see what you did there :-)

Am I missing something?

I am not sure if Biffer was fishing. Van Der Walt is training with the squad this week but isn't SQ until November some time.

This is from a WR statement on 30th of July, it was the latest I could find on the subject So, I guess the exiles will join the squad on Sunday or Monday Thanks for that - clearly I am too lazy (or inept) to look it up myself! It's not ideal for getting our first choice 10 & centres a run-out b...

Biffer wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:29 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:32 pm Hastings with Lang on the bench then?

Makes you wonder why van der Walt isn’t in the squad.

I see what you did there :-)

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:32 pm Hastings with Lang on the bench then?

Has Lang not been playing 13? If 'Quins/PRL don't allow his release his isn't available either.

Apologies if this has already been covered. For which of the upcoming matches do we have a full Scotland squad available? I'm assuming the Exeter Scots will be busy this weekend with the Premiership final, so that rules them out of the Georgia warm up. Do we know about Finn? Racing are due to play ...

Truth is, that in the biggest game of the year all the Scots were a little disappointing. None were poor, but nothing special really. Finn was Finn but his game will be remembered for the interception which is a bit unfair because he was a danger all game. Also, his defence is great at the moment. ...

Truth is, that in the biggest game of the year all the Scots were a little disappointing. None were poor, but nothing special really. Finn was Finn but his game will be remembered for the interception which is a bit unfair because he was a danger all game. Also, his defence is great at the moment. ...

Clever play by Ashman, putting the pressure on Toonie. We're well-stocked at hooker just now, but Ashman seems a real prospect and the most likely one to take over when McInally and Brown fade/retire. Definitely get him capped (that's what Georgia games are for) and end the discussion. I am not sur...

Ewen Ashman was the 'rising star' profiled in the Rugby Paper over the weekend. He talked about how much he likes playing for Scotland and that he feels Scottish, but chucked in that he also qualifies for England and is keeping his options open. :cry: I hope Toonie is talking to him and brings him ...

They seem to be confident that their protocols will allow them to play on Tuesday, assuming no more positive tests in the squads. Let’s see.... Tuesday sounds bloody early, with the likes of Cam Newton having tested positive. Is the Pats' back-up QB any good? Let’s be generous and call him unproven...

To be honest I think Shiel has the potential to make it as a top quality scrum half, our (Edinburgh’s) need is more pressing at 10 and probably at 12 as well - we let a very good player go to a team who have very fortunate regarding Sarries’ indiscretions, it’s the only thing keeping them up this y...

I think there's a case for Duhan to play for the Boks on merit. He's an absolute phenom. You do wonder about him playing Vs internationals and his tactical and defensive work but he can't do anymore league wise to merit an international call up even for the world champs. Mapimpi didn't have the sam...

Stolen from elsewhere:
Midweek English Premiership!

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4 - Young
5 - Swinson, Skinner
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7 - Cowan
8 - CDP
9 - SH-C, Steele
10 - Wier
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12 - Scott, Redpath
13 - Dingwall
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21 - Vellacott
22 - Hutchinson
23 - Lang

Not going to lie. I am completely fed up of referendum talk. By its nature it is divisive and frankly brings out the worst in people. In my relatively short voting career (I guess 17 years is short when votes are so infrequent) I have only ever face hostility twice at a polling station. Both times w...

Nice to see Richie Gray back roaming the paddock. That is good for all involved.

Van der Walt clearly the better of the two fly halves on the pitch tonight. Maybe the chat about him being Scotland qualified isn’t so stupid after all. If he plays like that consistently he’ll definitely be worth a spot in and around the squad. He’s solid but not spectacular, sometimes that’s wort...

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:08 pm Kevin Millar on Twitter suggesting the residency rule change (3 years to 5 years) has been delayed a year. On this basis Schoeman will be eligible next summer. Our loosehead depth (and Lions prospects) looking a lot better very quickly.

No sign of Disco popping up on here?

Right I am going to whisper this because it feels disrespectful but is Jimmy A a problem for Root and England? Wicketless in 9 of his last 20 innings, one wicket or less in 13 or 14 of them. Woakes and Archer are probably better versions of themselves with the new ball and are being left to 1st and ...

Buttler does a lot of good in the morning session but ultimately it is another failure.

Fairs fair. Buttler is digging in here. Hopefully doesn't throw it away and can get his rewards later in the day.

Pope is pretty sharp on the singles - good to see.

Marion Jones? She was the biggest female sprinter on the planet for a while.

It is hard to pick a figure head. OJ probably wasn't a figure head but Pistorius was for disabled runners.

Fife is off to the New England Free Jack's. He's maybe not the best player going but always thought he was a solid player for Embra. Yeah, the total embodiment of a decent club player that you need to win those games whilst the internationals are away. A nae bad finish to his career, living out in ...

first hour this morning crucial for Eng. Im confident Buttler will not last the first hour. I saw this posted elsewhere Anyone, anyone who has watched cricket and studied the game over many, many years, knows the genuinely gifted player when s/he sees one. When it comes to wicket-keeping, there is ...

Other than being a good mate of the captain and the selectors golden boy I don't see what Buttler brings to the test team. Not the best wicket keeper available and the poorest batting average of the 3 available options (small sample size at test level for Foakes). I am a fan of his white ball cricke...

Roddy Grant was my first thought. What an education he's had as a coach Cockers and MacFarland - who better to teach you? Might be that he fancies continuing to learn at Ulster. The question I would have is what exactly is Grant coaching. Is it break down rather than "forwards" coaching? ...

Huge role for JD after one year of being a forwards coach in pro rugby. Not really a huge fan of this one. Dalziel is clearly a promising coach but this seems a bit too soon. Surprised they didn’t try to get Roddy Grant back from Ulster. Now got five years behind him coaching at the academy, Edinbu...