inactionman wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 11:40 amGiven Bath's track records with international-calibre signings, expect him to tear a hamstring, pop a knee or lose a leg within the first week.
Apologies in advance.
I've lost track of where they've got to with the redevelopment - mainly as there're been a whole summer's worth of false dawns already and it's dragged on for a decade or more - but sorting the pitch definitely needs to be part of the plan. It's the flood plain for the Avon and it's clay soil, even if Bath isn't particularly wet the pitch just turns into a bog.Tichtheid wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 11:46 aminactionman wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 11:40 amGiven Bath's track records with international-calibre signings, expect him to tear a hamstring, pop a knee or lose a leg within the first week.
Apologies in advance.
Are they going to put in a 4G pitch when they do all the work on the stadium?
I know we are trying to discourage immigration, but surely this is what the Americans call 'cruel and unusual punishment'?OVER 1500 UKRAINIAN REFUGEES TO ATTEND 1872 CUP DECIDER[
Edinburgh Rugby will welcome over 1500 Ukrainian refugees to this month’s 150th anniversary 1872 Cup decider at BT Murrayfield (Friday 30 December, kick-off 7.35pm) as part of working partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council.
The tickets for the unmissable derby decider were offered to Ukrainians refugees based in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with displaced families currently living on cruise ships MS Victoria and MS Ambition, docked in Leith and on the Clyde.
The ticket donation to world rugby’s oldest intercity derby follows on from May’s outreach which saw Edinburgh invite a number of Afghan refugees to BT Murrayfield as Edinburgh claimed the 1872 Cup against Glasgow Warriors, winning 28-11 in front of nearly 25,000 spectators.
I'm not sure Bath will do colossally better than Ben Spencer, who has actually been a rare highlight in a pretty mediocre few years.
Murrayfield on a December evening will give them an idea of how cold Kiev is without electricity.weegie01 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:54 pmI know we are trying to discourage immigration, but surely this is what the Americans call 'cruel and unusual punishment'?OVER 1500 UKRAINIAN REFUGEES TO ATTEND 1872 CUP DECIDER[
Edinburgh Rugby will welcome over 1500 Ukrainian refugees to this month’s 150th anniversary 1872 Cup decider at BT Murrayfield (Friday 30 December, kick-off 7.35pm) as part of working partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council.
The tickets for the unmissable derby decider were offered to Ukrainians refugees based in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with displaced families currently living on cruise ships MS Victoria and MS Ambition, docked in Leith and on the Clyde.
The ticket donation to world rugby’s oldest intercity derby follows on from May’s outreach which saw Edinburgh invite a number of Afghan refugees to BT Murrayfield as Edinburgh claimed the 1872 Cup against Glasgow Warriors, winning 28-11 in front of nearly 25,000 spectators.
https://edinburghrugby.org/the-clubhous ... S-Qx-4OjoM
Hopefully he gets healthy and all is OK with his head. I'm not sure he should be ahead of Crosbie for the 6N though.westport wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 9:20 am Hamish Watson is a major doubt for the 2023 Six Nations as he continues to be stood down from rugby action due to a series of head knocks.
The Scotland flanker has been down to Birmingham this week to see a specialist about the concussion he sustained against New Zealand
“He has seen the specialist down in Birmingham and we are waiting to see the scan results,” said Mike Blair, the Edinburgh coach.
“Everything else has come through as fine but because he has had a number [of head knocks] in a short time he has to have an enforced break.
“We’re not 100 per cent sure when he will be back but he is feeling really good and he’s doing a lot of running and weights.”
It's good Boyle is getting a game considering Crosbie has been the best player in Scotland the last few weeks. Is he getting Scotland rest periods now Watson and Darge are missing the six nations.
Thats an interesting question, I don't know how it works. That's also good for Boyle of he is/will be.I like neeps wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:23 pmIt's good Boyle is getting a game considering Crosbie has been the best player in Scotland the last few weeks. Is he getting Scotland rest periods now Watson and Darge are missing the six nations.
Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 5:00 pmThats an interesting question, I don't know how it works. That's also good for Boyle of he is/will be.I like neeps wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:23 pmIt's good Boyle is getting a game considering Crosbie has been the best player in Scotland the last few weeks. Is he getting Scotland rest periods now Watson and Darge are missing the six nations.
okay Rory.Was the game as bad as the papers are saying?I like neeps wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:25 pm Good win for Glasgow in the end. Need to do more in attack, I'm not sold on Jordan at 10 or McDowell at 12. Physicality all day - you can tell they've got a saffa in charge. Great defence too. I had thought Murchie was a bit jobs for the boys but obviously not.
It wasn't good quality but if was okay to watch.Slick wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:14 amWas the game as bad as the papers are saying?I like neeps wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:25 pm Good win for Glasgow in the end. Need to do more in attack, I'm not sold on Jordan at 10 or McDowell at 12. Physicality all day - you can tell they've got a saffa in charge. Great defence too. I had thought Murchie was a bit jobs for the boys but obviously not.
How did Murphy go?
CheersI like neeps wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:37 amIt wasn't good quality but if was okay to watch.Slick wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:14 amWas the game as bad as the papers are saying?I like neeps wrote: ↑Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:25 pm Good win for Glasgow in the end. Need to do more in attack, I'm not sold on Jordan at 10 or McDowell at 12. Physicality all day - you can tell they've got a saffa in charge. Great defence too. I had thought Murchie was a bit jobs for the boys but obviously not.
How did Murphy go?
Murphy ended up sun loosehead and didn't get on the pitch.
Crosby is carrying a niggle so has been given time off to recover.Tichtheid wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:44 pmGood point re Crosbie and rest periods. He was in the AI squad so he may be subject to the protocol anyway, but with the other injuries and Crosbie's form, it's about the only thing that makes sense regarding his omission from tomorrow's game.Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 5:00 pmThats an interesting question, I don't know how it works. That's also good for Boyle of he is/will be.I like neeps wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:23 pm
It's good Boyle is getting a game considering Crosbie has been the best player in Scotland the last few weeks. Is he getting Scotland rest periods now Watson and Darge are missing the six nations.
They are hoping Darcy will be back in Februaryweegie01 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:05 amCrosby is carrying a niggle so has been given time off to recover.
Kinghorn's back is not responding as hoped and he is a concern for the next leg.
And on the Glasgow side, Tom Gordon's calf is not responding to treatment either.
Watson and Darge are out for the 6N so unless some of the other injuries heal, we are suddenly looking light at 7, though the likes of Ritchie can switch over effectively.
And I was told someone else is expected to be out till half way through the 6N. As I am old I am struggling to remember, but I am sure it was Graham.
Don't hold your breath!
It will be really interesting, could be great for Scotland or a disaster. We shall see!
