The Official Scottish Rugby Thread

[I like neeps]

Hasn't he also said 10 is where he wants to play?

I'm assuming its 12 hes been signed as.

Edinburgh need a 10,12 & 13 so plenty opportunity for him at all 3 spots.

[KingBlairhorn]

Hasn't he also said 10 is where he wants to play?

I'm assuming its 12 hes been signed as.

Edinburgh need a 10,12 & 13 so plenty opportunity for him at all 3 spots.

Might be a bit of pragmatism there. Love him or hate him, Pete Horne is a Glasgow legend and a big part of that was his ability to play to a good, sometimes great, standard in multiple midfield positions. If that is what Edinburgh are buying it is a worthwhile investment IMO.

[Slick]

Off topic, bit that Billy Connolly programme was a bit emotional

[Jock42]

Off topic, bit that Billy Connolly programme was a bit emotional

Wasn't sure if it'd be worth watching. Will download it.

[Slick]

Off topic, bit that Billy Connolly programme was a bit emotional

Wasn't sure if it'd be worth watching. Will download it.

Had the same concerns but actually very good, less Billy thinking too much, more of his best stuff

[Yr Alban]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/55503771

Just saw this. No Fraser Brown, George Horne or Alex Allan for the 6N.

Allan wasn’t likely to make the squad, but I was hoping for Hornito to get some more game time. Brown is a blow - have to hope Rambo stays fit.

[Jock42]

Tomorrow's winning team.

[dpedin]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/55503771

Just saw this. No Fraser Brown, George Horne or Alex Allan for the 6N.

Allan wasn’t likely to make the squad, but I was hoping for Hornito to get some more game time. Brown is a blow - have to hope Rambo stays fit.

I hope Turner gets a chance during the 6Ns - I really rate him. He brings a bit of aggression and hard edge to the game and is worth a start or two. I rate him higher than Rambo.

[Slick]

Looking forward to this game. Looking through the teams and a lot of potential for an exciting game, hope it happens.

[C T]

Ruck has included a picture of Zander Fagerson.

[KingBlairhorn]

Once again the 1872 is of very low quality.

Brandon Thompson just missed another penalty directly in front of the posts. It’s just not good enough for professional rugby.

[Slick]

Once again the 1872 is of very low quality.

Brandon Thompson just missed another penalty directly in front of the posts. It’s just not good enough for professional rugby.

There is a lot of very stupid rugby but finding it quite entertaining

[I like neeps]

Once again the 1872 is of very low quality.

Brandon Thompson just missed another penalty directly in front of the posts. It’s just not good enough for professional rugby.

There is a lot of very stupid rugby but finding it quite entertaining

There's a pleasing physicality but this is poor quality

[clydecloggie]

Once again the 1872 is of very low quality.

Brandon Thompson just missed another penalty directly in front of the posts. It’s just not good enough for professional rugby.

There is a lot of very stupid rugby but finding it quite entertaining

There's a pleasing physicality but this is poor quality

Aye, it's poor rugby. One really good break by Huw Jones and I like how Richie Gray is messing up Pyrgos. But slim pickings overall.

[KingBlairhorn]

There is a lot of very stupid rugby but finding it quite entertaining

There's a pleasing physicality but this is poor quality

Aye, it's poor rugby. One really good break by Huw Jones and I like how Richie Gray is messing up Pyrgos. But slim pickings overall.

The game management has been atrocious too. Really brainless decision making.

[Slick]

And reffing, poor all round.

I was totally unconvinced by Huw Jones moving to 15 but he is really doing well, best back up to Hogg at the moment in my view. Just love seeing him having a run

[I like neeps]

And reffing, poor all round.

I was totally unconvinced by Huw Jones moving to 15 but he is really doing well, best back up to Hogg at the moment in my view. Just love seeing him having a run

If he can play 15 can he play wing? Jones, Hogg, VdM... I'm okay with that.

[Slick]

And reffing, poor all round.

I was totally unconvinced by Huw Jones moving to 15 but he is really doing well, best back up to Hogg at the moment in my view. Just love seeing him having a run

If he can play 15 can he play wing? Jones, Hogg, VdM... I'm okay with that.

I don’t see why not, harsh in Darcy though who has been decent today. I just love Jones, want him on the pitch, anywhere, for my team

[Slick]

Fucking Jones

[I like neeps]

Can't believe VdW was capped.

[Slick]

Can't believe VdW was capped.

If these are the best 4 half backs we have available for the 6N we are in big trouble. Price living off past glories for sure

[Jock42]

Can't believe VdW was capped.

I cant believe Weir was dropped completely for VDW to be capped.

[Jock42]

Can't believe VdW was capped.

If these are the best 4 half backs we have available for the 6N we are in big trouble. Price living off past glories for sure

Dobbie v Shiel any minute now..... hopefully.

[Jock42]

Mind you it would help of Shiel had been on the bench

[I like neeps]

Brandon Thomson is inexplicably bad for a professional.

[KingBlairhorn]

Brandon Thomson is inexplicably bad for a professional.

I wouldn’t usually give an opinion like this, but he absolutely needs to be chucked. He just isn’t good enough, not even nearly. The fact Glasgow have been significantly better since Ross Thompson, a player with zero pro minutes of rugby to his name, came on tells the whole story.

[I like neeps]

Brandon Thomson is inexplicably bad for a professional.

I wouldn’t usually give an opinion like this, but he absolutely needs to be chucked. He just isn’t good enough, not even nearly. The fact Glasgow have been significantly better since Ross Thompson, a player with zero pro minutes of rugby to his name, came on tells the whole story.

Indeed. Willemse as well, we need to stop signing low end South Africans and give time to Scottish players.

[Slick]

Brandon Thomson is inexplicably bad for a professional.

I wouldn’t usually give an opinion like this, but he absolutely needs to be chucked. He just isn’t good enough, not even nearly. The fact Glasgow have been significantly better since Ross Thompson, a player with zero pro minutes of rugby to his name, came on tells the whole story.

Indeed. Willemse as well, we need to stop signing low end South Africans and give time to Scottish players.

Pretty much what I was coming back to say. It’s quite depressing how bare the cupboard is across the board but without the 3rd pro team we need to find a way of getting these guys more games. Ross made a difference when he came on but, like other young players, is in a queue behind a bunch of non SQ journeymen. I suppose we have to see if the Super 6 helps with all this.

Just a point on Edinburgh and Cockers. He has made a huge difference since he came but seems to be flatlining. There was almost 30 minutes in the first half of Edinburgh taking scrums at penalties and endless pick and drives, but you have the Scotland back 3 twiddling their thumbs outside. Duhan touched the ball twice in the second half.

Finally, too many players who walk into the international 23 need a rocket up their arse.

[I like neeps]

I wouldn’t usually give an opinion like this, but he absolutely needs to be chucked. He just isn’t good enough, not even nearly. The fact Glasgow have been significantly better since Ross Thompson, a player with zero pro minutes of rugby to his name, came on tells the whole story.

Indeed. Willemse as well, we need to stop signing low end South Africans and give time to Scottish players.

Pretty much what I was coming back to say. It’s quite depressing how bare the cupboard is across the board but without the 3rd pro team we need to find a way of getting these guys more games. Ross made a difference when he came on but, like other young players, is in a queue behind a bunch of non SQ journeymen. I suppose we have to see if the Super 6 helps with all this.

Just a point on Edinburgh and Cockers. He has made a huge difference since he came but seems to be flatlining. There was almost 30 minutes in the first half of Edinburgh taking scrums at penalties and endless pick and drives, but you have the Scotland back 3 twiddling their thumbs outside. Duhan touched the ball twice in the second half.

Finally, too many players who walk into the international 23 need a rocket up their arse.

Agree slick.

There should be a rule that only 3 NSQs can be picked and academy players need to play a certain number of hours per year or something.

Cockers' position is becoming troubling. To have VdM, Graham, and Kinghorn and to do nothing with them? Drastically poor.

[Jock42]

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[westport]

Duhan off to Worcester, unless they get relegated

[Slick]

Duhan off to Worcester, unless they get relegated

He didn’t reside here longer than necessary... don’t like this.

[I like neeps]

Duhan off to Worcester, unless they get relegated

He didn’t reside here longer than necessary... don’t like this.

WR were correct to change the rules but he'd be foolish to turn down a big money move.

Edit - also reading this was he sold?

however his performances have attracted a lot of attention this season and we’ve had to cut our cloth accordingly to stay competitive across the squad, with good news on that front coming soon.

[Big D]

Duhan off to Worcester, unless they get relegated

He didn’t reside here longer than necessary... don’t like this.

Edinburgh only offered him contracts to that end. Hardly his fault.

He was either out of contract or sold. Either way the SRU have allowed it to happen.

[Big D]

Duhan off to Worcester, unless they get relegated

He didn’t reside here longer than necessary... don’t like this.

Edinburgh only offered him contracts to that end. Hardly his fault.

He was either out of contract or sold. Either way the SRU have allowed it to happen.

Wing isn't a position we can have big money tied up in right now.

[Slick]

Duhan off to Worcester, unless they get relegated

He didn’t reside here longer than necessary... don’t like this.

Edinburgh only offered him contracts to that end. Hardly his fault.

He was either out of contract or sold. Either way the SRU have allowed it to happen.

Fair enough, cheers

[Big D]

He didn’t reside here longer than necessary... don’t like this.

Edinburgh only offered him contracts to that end. Hardly his fault.

He was either out of contract or sold. Either way the SRU have allowed it to happen.

Fair enough, cheers

Sorry if that came across as abrupt. Just been reading the cesspit of Facebook and the general feeling is Duhan has somehow duped, used and discarded the SRU. Which is nonsense IMO.

[Jock42]

Whats happened to our other SA wing? The young lad built like a tank.

Maybe he was a centre?

[robmatic]

Edinburgh only offered him contracts to that end. Hardly his fault.

He was either out of contract or sold. Either way the SRU have allowed it to happen.

Fair enough, cheers

Sorry if that came across as abrupt. Just been reading the cesspit of Facebook and the general feeling is Duhan has somehow duped, used and discarded the SRU. Which is nonsense IMO.

He didn't even come to Edinburgh as a project player. He was a gamble on an unproven and possibly injured player with physical potential.

If anything it's turned out to be good business for the SRU. I imagine his first contract was relatively cheap and he made a pretty much immediate playing impact, and then he ended up qualified.

[robmatic]

Whats happened to our other SA wing? The young lad built like a tank.

Maybe he was a centre?

Venter? He's only just actually arrived, I think. He is a centre apparently although he's built like a loose forward.