The Official Scottish Rugby Thread

[Tichtheid]

Graham out until the new year at least.

I thought at the time that was deliberate, it looked bad the way the player landed on top of Graham.

We have good cover in the back three, I think we'll see a lot of Goosen in the coming weeks. If Boff is good to go then it will be him, Goosen and Duhan starting with Hoyland and Immelman to come in if and when - Immelman has really stepped up this season, imo.

As terrific as Graham has been this season, and he really has, Dean might be more of a concern, we fell apart after he went off on Friday. It all went runny very quickly, Kinghorn went from taking huge strides forwards in his development to dropping dung all over the place, Bennett was quiet, the pack got beaten up despite being very much on top early on, I haven't been able to bring myself to watch it again, it was terrible.

[Jock42]

Completely agree about Dean. I think Lang is a decent player too but that team totally changed after he came off.

[westport]

Graham out until the new year at least.

Injury Update

Darcy Graham will miss the upcoming festive fixtures through injury with the Scotland international winger expected to be side lined until February.

[dpedin]

Graham out until the new year at least.

Injury Update

Darcy Graham will miss the upcoming festive fixtures through injury with the Scotland international winger expected to be side lined until February.

That's a real shame, he was on fire and obviously enjoying himself. I also think that the injury he sustained was the result of foul play - Scannell the Munster hooker came in late and seemed to target Graham whilst he was in the ruck and not interfering with play. Scannell looked to come in from the side and hit Graham from an angle and whilst Graham wasn't expecting a hit as he wasn't involved in play. I was surprised the incident wasn't looked at during the game. A cheap shot at best from the Munster hooker in my view.

[Yr Alban]

FFS. Darcy in the form of his life and then this happens. He’ll be struggling to be fit for the 6N now.

[Yr Alban]

Undoubtably hard men, maybe we need a distinction of nasty bastard. Ritchie has the makings of that

Yeah, but we don't encourage it enough in the scottish system. Ritchie could be our O'mahony if his nasty bastard side was encouraged a bit.

What should we do to encourage it?

I can't help but feel Ritchie would be our O'Mahoney if he wore green/red and was just very annoying during the same defeat we face everytime with Ireland/Munster? They're bigger, stronger, better than us. I actually don't really we much difference between PoM and Ritchie playing wise except PoM is a tremendous lineout operator.

I think we equate being soft with being not as big or as good as the oppo.

I don’t think it’s quite that simple. They might be bigger and also better technically, but that doesn’t mean that we wouldn’t be a lot better if our players learned to snarl a bit more. Hardly any big hard bastards in our pack, and that means that we get bullied when we play a team who have lots. Right now, if we played Ireland 20 times, we would lose all 20. Much of that is down to them being a better side, but a significant amount is attitudinal. IMHO, anyway.

[Slick]

Huw Jones back this weekend.

[dpedin]

I see from the Weegies team selection that they have written off the Bath game then? In for a humping with the team selected.

[robmatic]

I see from the Weegies team selection that they have written off the Bath game then? In for a humping with the team selected.

They are resting a good few. To be fair, it's the diddy Cup away from home and the top 6 in the pool go through.

[Tichtheid]

I see from the Weegies team selection that they have written off the Bath game then? In for a humping with the team selected.

They are resting a good few. To be fair, it's the diddy Cup away from home and the top 6 in the pool go through.

Rae v Bhatti in the front row should be good value

[weegie01]

Whilst I know that Smith and McDowall are west coast boys who went to the dark side for education, I find this rather depressing.

Edit. I have not looked at the Edinburgh team so it may be similar.

1. Jamie Bhatti (74) - Alva
2. George Turner (82) - Stew Mel
3. Simon Berghan (16) - NZ
4. Lewis Bean (22) - Eng
5. JP du Preez (8) - SA
6. Ryan Wilson (218) - Eng
7. Cameron Neild (0) - Eng
8. Jack Mann (0) - Edinburgh Acad

9. Jamie Dobie (39) - Merchiston
10. Domingo Miotti (11) - Argentina
11. Rufus McLean (24) - Merchiston
12. Stafford McDowall (43) - Merchiston
13. Huw Jones (49) - Eng / SA
14. Kyle Steyn (C) (54) - SA
15. Ollie Smith (21) - Strathallan

Replacements

16. Angus Fraser (0) - Dundee
17. Nathan McBeth (8) - SA
18. Lucio Sordoni (3) - Argentina
19. Richie Gray (89) - Weegie
20. Euan Ferrie (2) - Weegie
21. Sean Kennedy (21) - Eng
22. Duncan Weir (126) - Weegie
23. Walter Fifita (2) - Tonga

[Jock42]

Whilst I know that Smith and McDowall are west coast boys who went to the dark side for education, I find this rather depressing.

Edit. I have not looked at the Edinburgh team so it may be similar.

1. Jamie Bhatti (74) - Alva
2. George Turner (82) - Stew Mel
3. Simon Berghan (16) - NZ
4. Lewis Bean (22) - Eng
5. JP du Preez (8) - SA
6. Ryan Wilson (218) - Eng
7. Cameron Neild (0) - Eng
8. Jack Mann (0) - Edinburgh Acad

9. Jamie Dobie (39) - Merchiston
10. Domingo Miotti (11) - Argentina
11. Rufus McLean (24) - Merchiston
12. Stafford McDowall (43) - Merchiston
13. Huw Jones (49) - Eng / SA
14. Kyle Steyn (C) (54) - SA
15. Ollie Smith (21) - Strathallan

Replacements

16. Angus Fraser (0) - Dundee
17. Nathan McBeth (8) - SA
18. Lucio Sordoni (3) - Argentina
19. Richie Gray (89) - Weegie
20. Euan Ferrie (2) - Weegie
21. Sean Kennedy (21) - Eng
22. Duncan Weir (126) - Weegie
23. Walter Fifita (2) - Tonga

Wheres Smith from? Wiki just lists Scotland as place of birth but gives out a nice bit of family history. His 3x great grandad played for Scotland and the Lions prior to the FWW and was KIA st Delville Wood whilst serving as an officer in 8 BW.

[weegie01]

Where,s Smith from? Wiki just lists Scotland as place of birth but gives out a nice bit of family history. His 3x great grandad played for Scotland and the Lions prior to the FWW and was KIA st Delville Wood whilst serving as an officer in 8 BW.

He's an Ayrshire boy, Staff is Dumfries.

[weegie01]

Edinburgh for completeness.

A few more home grown players, and surprisingly a little less reliance on the Edinburgh / Perthshire private schools although they are heavily represented.

15. Emiliano Boffelli (22) - Argentina

14. Wes Goosen (4) - SA/NZ
13. Mark Bennett (76) - Weegie
12. James Lang (26) - Eng
11. Duhan van der Merwe (69) - SA

10. Blair Kinghorn (124) - Edinburgh Acad
9. Ben Vellacott (26) - Eng

1. Pierre Schoeman (89) - SA
2. Stuart McInally (170) - George Watsons
3. Luan de Bruin (15) - SA
4. Jamie Hodgson (46) - Stewart Melville
5. Grant Gilchrist (180) - Stirling
6. Jamie Ritchie (89) - Strathallan
7. Luke Crosbie (77) - Livingston
8. Viliame Mata (102) - Fiji

Replacements

16. Patrick Harrison (8) - Peebles
17. Boan Venter (34) - SA
18. WP Nel (178) - SA
19. Marshall Sykes (29) - Eng
20. Ben Muncaster (22) - North Berwick / Eng
21. Charlie Shiel (48) - Royal High
22. Charlie Savala (19) - Aus
23. Damien Hoyland (99) - James Gillespies

[Dogbert]

In Franco we Trust

Great win considering that was a B team Glasgow put out

[Dogbert]

I see from the Weegies team selection that they have written off the Bath game then? In for a humping with the team selected.

Remind me not to ask you for Lottery numbers

[dkm57]

Satisfying and better than expected start to the weekend

[Slick]

In Franco we Trust

Great win considering that was a B team Glasgow put out

Yup, good win. Forwards kept at it although strange that they looked so dominant at the scrum early on then lost it in the middle but. Line out strong.

Thought Huw Jones looked very sharp. Smith did well although a slightly odd selection for man of the match.

Miotti at 10 looked out of his depth and a bit disappointed by Dobie who I really want to make the step up

[dpedin]

I see from the Weegies team selection that they have written off the Bath game then? In for a humping with the team selected.

Remind me not to ask you for Lottery numbers

Wow - 2nd/3rd string Weegies beat Bath first team away! Maybe Smith just took pity on Bath and didn't want to embarrass them in front of their own fans? Either way a great result and will need to watch on catch up - is it available on BT?

PS I wouldn't bet on my lottery numbers either!

[Slick]

I see from the Weegies team selection that they have written off the Bath game then? In for a humping with the team selected.

Remind me not to ask you for Lottery numbers

Wow - 2nd/3rd string Weegies beat Bath first team away! Maybe Smith just took pity on Bath and didn't want to embarrass them in front of their own fans? Either way a great result and will need to watch on catch up - is it available on BT?

PS I wouldn't bet on my lottery numbers either!

It was live on Viaplay not sure if on BT

[dpedin]

Remind me not to ask you for Lottery numbers

Wow - 2nd/3rd string Weegies beat Bath first team away! Maybe Smith just took pity on Bath and didn't want to embarrass them in front of their own fans? Either way a great result and will need to watch on catch up - is it available on BT?

PS I wouldn't bet on my lottery numbers either!

It was live on Viaplay not sure if on BT

That'll be why I can't see it on BT then?

[dpedin]

Wow - 2nd/3rd string Weegies beat Bath first team away! Maybe Smith just took pity on Bath and didn't want to embarrass them in front of their own fans? Either way a great result and will need to watch on catch up - is it available on BT?

PS I wouldn't bet on my lottery numbers either!

It was live on Viaplay not sure if on BT

That'll be why I can't see it on BT then?

Watched it on repeat on Viaplay earlier - cheers! Weegies well worth the win. Bath stonkingly awful but only played as well as the Weegies let them. Some of the Weegie players really stood up and the young guys did really well.

[Slick]

Wow - 2nd/3rd string Weegies beat Bath first team away! Maybe Smith just took pity on Bath and didn't want to embarrass them in front of their own fans? Either way a great result and will need to watch on catch up - is it available on BT?

PS I wouldn't bet on my lottery numbers either!

It was live on Viaplay not sure if on BT

That'll be why I can't see it on BT then?

It’s really good that ViaPlay have some of the URC teams live games, was t expecting that

[Slick]

Would love BK to turn on some magic today against this team on national TV

[dkm57]

Would love BK to turn on some magic today against this team on national TV

Hell yes, commentary is really pissing me off "Sarries this, Sarries that" constant wankathon - the sun shines out of Farrel/Itoje/Daleys @rses

[Biffer]

How to shoot yourselves in both feet. Fucking mindless stuff from Edinburgh.

[Big D]

A lot of good stuff, some really poor stuff and some in between.

[Biffer]

Great opportunity for a big away win and we blew it.

[Tichtheid]

Great opportunity for a big away win and we blew it.

I missed it but I recorded it. Is it worth the watch?

[weegie01]

Tighthead looking more and more on issue as WP ages.

[Simian]

Great opportunity for a big away win and we blew it.

I missed it but I recorded it. Is it worth the watch?

I thought it was a great game. Even tho their set piece struggled, it was there for Edinburgh to win, but they blew some great chances.

They'll be kicking themselves tbh.

[Jock42]

I'd have taken that at 1500hrs

[Tichtheid]

Tighthead looking more and more on issue as WP ages.

It really is, McCallum should be a priority signing for the SRU

[Tichtheid]

Great opportunity for a big away win and we blew it.

I missed it but I recorded it. Is it worth the watch?

I thought it was a great game. Even tho their set piece struggled, it was there for Edinburgh to win, but they blew some great chances.

They'll be kicking themselves tbh.

I have a couple of evenings this week where I'm on my Tod, I'll catch up with it then, ta.

[dkm57]

Much nearer than I expected, frustratingly close.

[Slick]

Great opportunity for a big away win and we blew it.

I missed it but I recorded it. Is it worth the watch?

Yes definitely. Disappointing result in the end but a decent performance and I hope gives all the guys in Scottish rugby a bit of confidence that they can’t just compete but go to the wire and be annoyed they didn’t win against a very good side

[Simian]

I missed it but I recorded it. Is it worth the watch?

I thought it was a great game. Even tho their set piece struggled, it was there for Edinburgh to win, but they blew some great chances.

They'll be kicking themselves tbh.

I have a couple of evenings this week where I'm on my Tod, I'll catch up with it then, ta.

if you recorded the ITV coverage, I'd turn the volume off. Hastings was particularly dreadful!

[Yr Alban]

BBC headline says ‘Saracens in bonus point win over Edinburgh’ or similar, so I wasn’t expecting a 4-point loss. Sounds like it was there for the taking too, which is frustrating as hell against a good side away from home.

[robmatic]

Tighthead looking more and more on issue as WP ages.

De Bruin hasn't been a great signing.

[Slick]

Bit of Sunday night controversy, but Duhan is beginning to do my head in a bit. Just never, ever, passes or even looks for a pass. I accept that all things being equal that’s usually not too much of a problem but his head seems a bit elsewhere at the moment, defence isn’t great and vulnerable under the high ball.

Not calling for him to be dropped or anything ridiculous like that, but I’d like a bit more out of him