Re: The Official Scottish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:23 pm
I ahve no idea if the Castres team is full noise, anyone know?
Is Nakarawa usually captain?
Is Nakarawa usually captain?
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Seems odd to have the first choice stand off not playing stand offTichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:26 pm
He was an unused sub last week, but with Boff and Kinghorn on the park we have our first choice kicker starting plus our first choice stand off to call on if Savala gets injured.
We'll need to see serious improvement across the whole team to stand a chance on Sunday
weegie01 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:20 pm
I seen to be the only person who does not think Vellacott added anything when he came on against Zebre. The subs as a whole stepped up the pace, but Vellacott was no quicker than Shiel at getting the ball away, made no breaks and his box kicking was no better (disregarding the one Shiel put out on the full). So I am glad to see him starting again.
I'm less impressed with de Bruin starting. My scrummaging advisor, i.e. my ex TH son, does not rate him at all. Said son cannot get his head round why McCallum has not been picked up when de Bruin is getting starts. He is a long time chum of McCallum and is well aware that McCallum was never the fittest player around at Edinburgh and Glasgow. But he sorted himself out at Worcester, and became very decent indeed. Becoming a Dad has also helped. He thinks McCallum is being judged on his past rather than what he is capable of now.
Slick wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:29 pmSeems odd to have the first choice stand off not playing stand offTichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:26 pm
He was an unused sub last week, but with Boff and Kinghorn on the park we have our first choice kicker starting plus our first choice stand off to call on if Savala gets injured.
We'll need to see serious improvement across the whole team to stand a chance on Sunday
Would it not make more sense to have BK at 10, Blain on the wing and Savala on the bench?Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:36 pmSlick wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:29 pmSeems odd to have the first choice stand off not playing stand offTichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:26 pm
He was an unused sub last week, but with Boff and Kinghorn on the park we have our first choice kicker starting plus our first choice stand off to call on if Savala gets injured.
We'll need to see serious improvement across the whole team to stand a chance on Sunday
Not that odd given the injuries to the back three players. It's a balance, given the resources available it's the best lineup we can put out
It's been disappointing not to see much of Murphy Walker (injured?) as this period was potentially a big opportunity for him. I think D'arcy Rae will be in, and Nel will surely take a place. Berghan has started to turn up in and around the 23 for Glasgow recently so he may get in, Eliott Millar-Mills has a few appearances this year so may be an option and most interestingly Will Hurd seems to be starting quite a few games for Leicester (mostly in the cup) and benching in the prem and champs cup. Berghan, Millar-Mills and Sebastian are all journeymen with an unfavourable age profile. Hurd may be a Prem level starting prop and is still only 23 - he would be my pick as 3rd choice with the massive whopping caveat that I am selecting only on the basis of who he has played for and have not seen him play nor do I know why he is playing (injury crisis or whatever might be the case).Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:00 pm Going back to the tighthead theme, I wonder if we'll see Sebastian back for the 6N?
He's started 6 out of 10 Scarlets' games so far this season, 4 on the pine. I thought he was good in Argentina and was surprised that he wasn't included in the Autumn. With Walker and Fagerson injured, he could well feature for us.
On McCallum, surely if he was that good he would be in high demand right now like Sutherland and not on trial at a D2 club?Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:34 pmweegie01 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:20 pm
I seen to be the only person who does not think Vellacott added anything when he came on against Zebre. The subs as a whole stepped up the pace, but Vellacott was no quicker than Shiel at getting the ball away, made no breaks and his box kicking was no better (disregarding the one Shiel put out on the full). So I am glad to see him starting again.
I'm less impressed with de Bruin starting. My scrummaging advisor, i.e. my ex TH son, does not rate him at all. Said son cannot get his head round why McCallum has not been picked up when de Bruin is getting starts. He is a long time chum of McCallum and is well aware that McCallum was never the fittest player around at Edinburgh and Glasgow. But he sorted himself out at Worcester, and became very decent indeed. Becoming a Dad has also helped. He thinks McCallum is being judged on his past rather than what he is capable of now.
I really like Shiel, I think he has a great pass, imo his is the best pass of any Scottish SH.
I share your son's view of De Bruin, iirc he's played a lot on the loosehead, I don't know if that is his primary position but for a big man he doesn't do half of what Nel can do in the tight.
I assume there are contractural issues with McCallum in that we just can't afford him at the moment, the emergency budget was probably blown in bringing van der Merwe back on a long term deal - Cruse is only with Embra until after the Sharks game I believe, so not even for the rest of the season.
I would hope to see Muzza come back over the summer
Yes, it’s a bit confusing. I’m pretty certain that the BK10 project is now largely over, but if Jaco is completely out the frame then BK is still clearly the best option at 10 so why stop playing him there while we wait for the Irish chap to arrive.robmatic wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:01 pmThat would make quite a lot of sense, yes. Especially considering that Savala is a non-kicking fly half who hasn't played that well the last couple of games.
I agree on Shiel, I think he was one of those neglected by Cockerill. We'll never know where he'd be at now if he'd has more game time.weegie01 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:20 pmI seen to be the only person who does not think Vellacott added anything when he came on against Zebre. The subs as a whole stepped up the pace, but Vellacott was no quicker than Shiel at getting the ball away, made no breaks and his box kicking was no better (disregarding the one Shiel put out on the full). So I am glad to see him starting again.
I'm less impressed with de Bruin starting. My scrummaging advisor, i.e. my ex TH son, does not rate him at all. Said son cannot get his head round why McCallum has not been picked up when de Bruin is getting starts. He is a long time chum of McCallum and is well aware that McCallum was never the fittest player around at Edinburgh and Glasgow. But he sorted himself out at Worcester, and became very decent indeed. Becoming a Dad has also helped. He thinks McCallum is being judged on his past rather than what he is capable of now.
Has McDowell been capt before?Dogbert wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:07 pm Glasgow Warriors Team for USAP
Good to see Sammy J back , some bold selections by Franco , and we need some of these players to get game time , and others need a break
Franco building a squad with depth
Brilliant to see Ferrie & McBeath starting, Tom Gordon will be chomping at the bit to come on
15 Josh McKay
14 Cole Forbes
13 Stafford McDowall (Captain)
12 Sam Johnson
11 Ollie Smith
10 Domingo Miotti
9 Jamie Dobie
1 Nathan McBeth
2 Johnny Matthews
3 Lucio Sordoni
4 JP du Preez
5 Richie Gray
6 Euan Ferrie
7 Cameron Neild
8 Jack Dempsey
Substitutes
16 Angus Fraser
17 Jamie Bhatti
18 Simon Berghan
19 Lewis Bean
20 Alex Samuel
21 Tom Gordon
22 Sean Kennedy
23 Duncan Weir
Unavailable for selection: Fraser Brown (head), Gregor Brown (foot), Scott Cummings (foot), Rory Darge (ankle), Zander Fagerson (hamstring), Oli Kebble (shoulder), Sintu Manjezi (knee), Jack Mann (head), Enrique Pieretto (chest), Ross Thompson (ankle), Murphy Walker (neck), Ryan Wilson (knee)
I believe that this is his first time as captain but according to the Galsgow Podcats / Players interviews he one of the most vocal and good motivator during training - big game for Miotti to show what he can do as wellJock42 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:09 pmHas McDowell been capt before?Dogbert wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:07 pm Glasgow Warriors Team for USAP
Good to see Sammy J back , some bold selections by Franco , and we need some of these players to get game time , and others need a break
Franco building a squad with depth
Brilliant to see Ferrie & McBeath starting, Tom Gordon will be chomping at the bit to come on
15 Josh McKay
14 Cole Forbes
13 Stafford McDowall (Captain)
12 Sam Johnson
11 Ollie Smith
10 Domingo Miotti
9 Jamie Dobie
1 Nathan McBeth
2 Johnny Matthews
3 Lucio Sordoni
4 JP du Preez
5 Richie Gray
6 Euan Ferrie
7 Cameron Neild
8 Jack Dempsey
Substitutes
16 Angus Fraser
17 Jamie Bhatti
18 Simon Berghan
19 Lewis Bean
20 Alex Samuel
21 Tom Gordon
22 Sean Kennedy
23 Duncan Weir
Unavailable for selection: Fraser Brown (head), Gregor Brown (foot), Scott Cummings (foot), Rory Darge (ankle), Zander Fagerson (hamstring), Oli Kebble (shoulder), Sintu Manjezi (knee), Jack Mann (head), Enrique Pieretto (chest), Ross Thompson (ankle), Murphy Walker (neck), Ryan Wilson (knee)
Well, he has the opportunity now to prove he’s turned a corner.weegie01 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:20 pmI seen to be the only person who does not think Vellacott added anything when he came on against Zebre. The subs as a whole stepped up the pace, but Vellacott was no quicker than Shiel at getting the ball away, made no breaks and his box kicking was no better (disregarding the one Shiel put out on the full). So I am glad to see him starting again.
I'm less impressed with de Bruin starting. My scrummaging advisor, i.e. my ex TH son, does not rate him at all. Said son cannot get his head round why McCallum has not been picked up when de Bruin is getting starts. He is a long time chum of McCallum and is well aware that McCallum was never the fittest player around at Edinburgh and Glasgow. But he sorted himself out at Worcester, and became very decent indeed. Becoming a Dad has also helped. He thinks McCallum is being judged on his past rather than what he is capable of now.
Only saw the last 15 mins or so, but every time Glasgow got the ball wide they looked pretty dangerous. I thought Johnson looked quite classy. If he & Jones are putting together some form, it would be great to see.KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:57 pm Not too shabby from Glasgow, despite some interesting calls from the ref.
I maintain Jamie Debbie has by far the best pass and probably the best all-court game of all the Scottish 9s.
Edit: ah good, I’m able to post again :)
I had an old Boss who coined a great phrase.
Unlikely, if they win six other results all have to go against them for them to miss out on a home tie.
Only result in that list I can see going Glasgow's way is Brive to beat Cardiff.KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:09 amUnlikely, if they win six other results all have to go against them for them to miss out on a home tie.
Kevin always has the answers.
I agree about Sardoni - he is growing into a real player and still relatively young for a prop. Is he likely to be a project player and play for us once he has residency?Dogbert wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:21 pm One hates to be judgemental on a bonus point away win in France - but that second half from Glasgow really wasn't great , and I suspect that Franco will be having a quiet word with a few of the players.
The number of dumb penalties was frustrating , though the yellow cards for Forbes and Gordon were probably more down to both players having had little proper game time ( not their fault , as both starting games for the first time since coming back from injury ).
The pack were gernerally fine , Sardonin is getting better game by game , and will be an important player for the warriors if he continues on this upward trajectory. Good to see Gordon back , and Demspey is now proving to be a real crash ball / making hard yards number 8 , which hopefully he can take through to the internationals.
Dobie was class tonight , and offers something diffrerent to both Price & Horne , his jackel in the first half , just after call the end to a penalty advantage was sublime. Sammy feeling his way back was generally effective , but quiet,Captain Stafford played some nice stuff , and has a boot on him as well.
Ollie Smith , is not a winger , but he grows every game he plays in , and just has that bit of X factor about him- he's so much better than last season.
Fly-half is an issue , hopefully Miotti is OK , he seemed to be growing into the game until he went of injured - clutching the small of his back - so hopefully nothing to serious - if fit , I would like to see him start against Bath.
Anyway - onwards ( and hopefully upwards )
IFWT ( in Franco we trust )
My reaction as well, I only remembered him when I looked him up.