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It has been confirmedKingBlairhorn wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:13 pmThat one was rumoured and poo-pooed a couple of months ago but the rumour seems to keep coming back. I’m not sure, on recent form, Hastings has it.
Ah cool, I thought it was a question. Interesting signing, he was roundly mocked as being a nepo-pick for ages and then suddenly this season he turned into the second coming of Dan carter. Can he show that kind of form at Glasgow and over the long term?Slick wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:13 pmIt has been confirmedKingBlairhorn wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:13 pmThat one was rumoured and poo-pooed a couple of months ago but the rumour seems to keep coming back. I’m not sure, on recent form, Hastings has it.
Yeah, sorry for my confusing post!KingBlairhorn wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:42 pmAh cool, I thought it was a question. Interesting signing, he was roundly mocked as being a nepo-pick for ages and then suddenly this season he turned into the second coming of Dan carter. Can he show that kind of form at Glasgow and over the long term?Slick wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:13 pmIt has been confirmedKingBlairhorn wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:13 pm
That one was rumoured and poo-pooed a couple of months ago but the rumour seems to keep coming back. I’m not sure, on recent form, Hastings has it.
We've lost Jordan (and Simpson) and will be without Sione and Jones for decent chunk of the season. I suppose there's also maybe some uncertainty around how quickly Weir will be available after his op (he's no spring chicken and all that). So, I can see why we've brought in two more 10s-who-can-play-12, at least one of whom could put real pressure on Hastings for the starting 10 spot. (and all that's before we get into Hastings' tendency to break....) Savala won't be on much either, I'd guess?Slick wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:48 pmYeah, sorry for my confusing post!KingBlairhorn wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:42 pmAh cool, I thought it was a question. Interesting signing, he was roundly mocked as being a nepo-pick for ages and then suddenly this season he turned into the second coming of Dan carter. Can he show that kind of form at Glasgow and over the long term?
Edinburgh need a 10 more than Glasgow I’d say
Ahh shit, totally forgot Jordan was leaving when I posted thatSimian wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 5:28 pmWe've lost Jordan (and Simpson) and will be without Sione and Jones for decent chunk of the season. I suppose there's also maybe some uncertainty around how quickly Weir will be available after his op (he's no spring chicken and all that). So, I can see why we've brought in two more 10s-who-can-play-12, at least one of whom could put real pressure on Hastings for the starting 10 spot. (and all that's before we get into Hastings' tendency to break....) Savala won't be on much either, I'd guess?Slick wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:48 pmYeah, sorry for my confusing post!KingBlairhorn wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:42 pm
Ah cool, I thought it was a question. Interesting signing, he was roundly mocked as being a nepo-pick for ages and then suddenly this season he turned into the second coming of Dan carter. Can he show that kind of form at Glasgow and over the long term?
Edinburgh need a 10 more than Glasgow I’d say
It will be interesting to see if Healy can get some form back this coming season.
Giving a lot of the back up players a start. Must really not rate Aus.KingBlairhorn wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:39 pm U20 team for Friday:
15. Jed Findlay (Exeter Chiefs)
14. Cameron van Wyk (Ayr RFC)
13. Johnny Ventisei – Co-captain (Glasgow Warriors)
12. Kerr Yule (Glasgow Warriors)
11. Fergus Watson (Glasgow Warriors)
10. Matthew Urwin (Glasgow Warriors)
9. Hector Patterson (Edinburgh Rugby)
1. Oliver McKenna (Glasgow Warriors)
2. Joe Roberts (Glasgow Warriors)
3. Ollie Blyth-Lafferty (Edinburgh Rugby)
4. Dylan Cockburn (Melrose RFC)
5. Dan Halkon (Glasgow Warriors)
6. Oliver Duncan (Edinburgh Rugby)
7. Freddy Douglas – Co-captain (Edinburgh Rugby)
8. Reuben Logan (Northampton Saints)
Replacements
16. Seb Stephen (Edinburgh Academical FC/Glasgow Warriors)
17. Ben White (Melrose RFC/Edinburgh Rugby)
18. Jamie Stewart (Edinburgh Rugby)
19. Charlie Moss (Montpellier)
20. Oliver Finlayson-Russell (University of St Andrews)
21. Noah Cowan (Brunel University/Ealing Trailfinders)
22. Isaac Coates (Edinburgh Rugby)
23. Jack Hocking (Edinburgh Rugby)
I like the look of that back line - it could do some real damage. The forwards… that front row gives me The Fear. 8 caps across the tight five. There are players in there I rate, but they’re going to have to do a lot of growing up very fast. Maybe that’s the point though - we can’t gain or lose ranking points v the Māori, so this is the time to be experimental.westport wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:21 am Scotland team to face Māori All Blacks at the Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei on Saturday 5 July 2025. Kick-off 3.35pm (local time) (Saturday 5 July, kick-off 4.35am UK time) Live on Sky Sports (caps in brackets):
15. Ollie Smith – Glasgow Warriors (9)
14. Harry Paterson – Edinburgh Rugby (3)
13. Rory Hutchinson – Northampton Saints (8)
12. Stafford McDowall – Glasgow Warriors – CAPTAIN (13)
11. Arron Reed – Sale Sharks (3)
10. Adam Hastings – Glasgow Warriors (32)
9. George Horne – Glasgow Warriors – VICE CAPTAIN (36)
1. Nathan McBeth – Glasgow Warriors (2)
2. Patrick Harrison – Edinburgh Rugby (3)
3. Fin Richardson – Glasgow Warriors (uncapped)
4. Marshall Sykes – Edinburgh Rugby (2)
5. Cameron Henderson – Leicester Tigers (1)
6. Josh Bayliss – Bath Rugby – VICE-CAPTAIN (10)
7. Andy Onyeama-Christie – Saracens (8)
8. Ben Muncaster – Edinburgh Rugby (2)
Replacements
16. George Turner – Harlequins (45)
17. Alec Hepburn – Scarlets (4)
18. Will Hurd – Leicester Tigers (8)
19. Max Williamson – Glasgow Warriors (6)
20. Gregor Brown – Glasgow Warriors (9)
21. Alexander Masibaka – Montpellier (uncapped)
22. Fergus Burke – Saracens (uncapped)
23. Jamie Dobie – Glasgow Warriors (12)
Non-capped per the SRU's preview.
I’m not that astonished TBH. As discussed, this is the game where he can experiment without risking ranking points, so Currie was probably going to start. Now he can’t (obviously) so his replacement is getting a shot instead. Hutch must be well pissed off though - even when he gets a game, it’s never in his preferred position.KingBlairhorn wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:48 am A bit of classic Toonie selection there; Hutchinson doesn’t make the initial squad but gets a late call up where he then comes in as a starter. I find that a bit of a head scratcher tbh.
Plan will be for everyone to get a game on tour. He's come straight into the slot that Currie would have filled for the non-cap game with others held back for the capped games that count for ranking points.KingBlairhorn wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:48 am A bit of classic Toonie selection there; Hutchinson doesn’t make the initial squad but gets a late call up where he then comes in as a starter. I find that a bit of a head scratcher tbh.
topofthemoon wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:32 pmPlan will be for everyone to get a game on tour. He's come straight into the slot that Currie would have filled for the non-cap game with others held back for the capped games that count for ranking points.KingBlairhorn wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:48 am A bit of classic Toonie selection there; Hutchinson doesn’t make the initial squad but gets a late call up where he then comes in as a starter. I find that a bit of a head scratcher tbh.
Redpath, McDowell, Jordan don't play much 13. Hutchinson has a chance with a good showing vs the Maori. This game is clearly a win a place next week match.topofthemoon wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:32 pmPlan will be for everyone to get a game on tour. He's come straight into the slot that Currie would have filled for the non-cap game with others held back for the capped games that count for ranking points.KingBlairhorn wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:48 am A bit of classic Toonie selection there; Hutchinson doesn’t make the initial squad but gets a late call up where he then comes in as a starter. I find that a bit of a head scratcher tbh.
ooft. I'd totally missed that.topofthemoon wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:50 pm Also worth noting that Savala picked up a long term knee injury almost immediately after his signing was announced. There has been no confirmation yet of how long he will be out for.
Jordan doesn't but for Glasgow, McDowall plays 13 when he's with Tuipulotu or Jordan, 12 when he's with Jones. Redpath has had regular game time at 13 for Bath this season. Steyn is an option as well.I like neeps wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 3:40 pmRedpath, McDowell, Jordan don't play much 13. Hutchinson has a chance with a good showing vs the Maori. This game is clearly a win a place next week match.topofthemoon wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:32 pmPlan will be for everyone to get a game on tour. He's come straight into the slot that Currie would have filled for the non-cap game with others held back for the capped games that count for ranking points.KingBlairhorn wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:48 am A bit of classic Toonie selection there; Hutchinson doesn’t make the initial squad but gets a late call up where he then comes in as a starter. I find that a bit of a head scratcher tbh.
The price tag will be.Slick wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 6:36 pm New jersey out tomorrow apparently. I need an update so hope it’s not honking