NPR

Slick wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:39 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:31 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:22 pm Ooh la la from the flake

He’s been top class both sides of the ball tonight

Yup. You know whenever anyone criticises his defence that they have never actually watched him

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:46 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:39 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:31 pm


He’s been top class both sides of the ball tonight

Yup. You know whenever anyone criticises his defence that they have never actually watched him

Was that the reason for the “flake” jibe?

It’s so far the reality it’s laughable

Slick wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:58 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:46 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:39 pm

Yup. You know whenever anyone criticises his defence that they have never actually watched him

Was that the reason for the “flake” jibe?

It’s so far the reality it’s laughable

It’s what Torq calls him when he’s on a rant

Slick wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:22 pm Ooh la la from the flake

Jock42 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:38 pm Murray McCallum (63)
Eroni Sau (26)
Jamie Farndale (15)
Andries Ferreira (9)
Duhan van der Merwe (67)
Mike Willemse (39)
Simon Berghan (90)
Ally Miller (24)
Dan Nutton (2)
Andrew Davidson (13)

All leaving. Miller and Berghan going to the Weegies, Farndale back to the 7s.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:38 pm Murray McCallum (63)
Eroni Sau (26)
Jamie Farndale (15)
Andries Ferreira (9)
Duhan van der Merwe (67)
Mike Willemse (39)
Simon Berghan (90)
Ally Miller (24)
Dan Nutton (2)
Andrew Davidson (13)

All leaving. Miller and Berghan going to the Weegies, Farndale back to the 7s.

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:38 am

Jock42 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:38 pm Murray McCallum (63)
Eroni Sau (26)
Jamie Farndale (15)
Andries Ferreira (9)
Duhan van der Merwe (67)
Mike Willemse (39)
Simon Berghan (90)
Ally Miller (24)
Dan Nutton (2)
Andrew Davidson (13)

All leaving. Miller and Berghan going to the Weegies, Farndale back to the 7s.

Seems to leave them pretty short at tighthead?

Disappointed for Farndale. I saw him play for the U20s against Wales years back (Russell came on as a sub in that game) and he was a standout, scoring two tries in a beaten side. But his 15s career never quite got going.

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 2:23 pm Cameron Henderson just scored a very good try for Leicester.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:25 am Bayonne relegated to Pro D2 last night. Twitter seems very confident Huw Jones has a relegation clause and will no longer be joining. I wonder where he will end up. I’d actually be pretty pleased if he turned up back at Stormers.

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:20 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:25 am Bayonne relegated to Pro D2 last night. Twitter seems very confident Huw Jones has a relegation clause and will no longer be joining. I wonder where he will end up. I’d actually be pretty pleased if he turned up back at Stormers.

That would cause all sorts of problems for him and Scotland though as their domestic season is different to ours. An enterprising English or French club will get a bargain. Signing for Bayonne who aren't rich anyway suggests his market wasn't very good so not good news for him.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:32 pm

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:20 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:25 am Bayonne relegated to Pro D2 last night. Twitter seems very confident Huw Jones has a relegation clause and will no longer be joining. I wonder where he will end up. I’d actually be pretty pleased if he turned up back at Stormers.

That would cause all sorts of problems for him and Scotland though as their domestic season is different to ours. An enterprising English or French club will get a bargain. Signing for Bayonne who aren't rich anyway suggests his market wasn't very good so not good news for him.

How do you mean their domestic season is different? I presume you mean outside of the Pro14 where it is obviously the same. Rumour has it the SA sides will be in the champs cup after next season too, which I think would pretty much align the seasons, no?

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:14 pm Not at all convinced by Jack Blain. Not very big, fast, powerful or good.

dkm57 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:16 pm How the feck was that blatant cheap shoulder shot to Connor Boyle's head not a red.

Must be Welsh TV money

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:45 pm

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:32 pm

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:20 am

That would cause all sorts of problems for him and Scotland though as their domestic season is different to ours. An enterprising English or French club will get a bargain. Signing for Bayonne who aren't rich anyway suggests his market wasn't very good so not good news for him.

How do you mean their domestic season is different? I presume you mean outside of the Pro14 where it is obviously the same. Rumour has it the SA sides will be in the champs cup after next season too, which I think would pretty much align the seasons, no?

Ah I had no idea they were joining the Pro14

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:26 pm

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:14 pm Not at all convinced by Jack Blain. Not very big, fast, powerful or good.

He’s 6 foot 3 and 16 stone, that’s a fair size for a winger. He was excellent earlier in the season but most backs would look shit playing off pyrgos at 9 and kinghorn at 10.

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:34 pm

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:26 pm

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:14 pm Not at all convinced by Jack Blain. Not very big, fast, powerful or good.

He’s 6 foot 3 and 16 stone, that’s a fair size for a winger. He was excellent earlier in the season but most backs would look shit playing off pyrgos at 9 and kinghorn at 10.

He doesn't play 6'3 16stone. His defence and aerial game isn't great either.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:42 pm

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:34 pm

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:26 pm

He’s 6 foot 3 and 16 stone, that’s a fair size for a winger. He was excellent earlier in the season but most backs would look shit playing off pyrgos at 9 and kinghorn at 10.

He doesn't play 6'3 16stone. His defence and aerial game isn't great either.

I’d definitely agree he hasn’t been great but he’s a good player. Another victim of the Cockerill selection policy of only selecting ‘experience’. He should have had 20+ appearances this season, instead he’s probably had fewer than 10.

bessantj wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:57 pm 28-28 fair result for a nothing game in he end?

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:20 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:25 am Bayonne relegated to Pro D2 last night. Twitter seems very confident Huw Jones has a relegation clause and will no longer be joining. I wonder where he will end up. I’d actually be pretty pleased if he turned up back at Stormers.

That would cause all sorts of problems for him and Scotland though as their domestic season is different to ours. An enterprising English or French club will get a bargain. Signing for Bayonne who aren't rich anyway suggests his market wasn't very good so not good news for him.

Big D wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:53 am Skinner was sent off at the weekend. Likelyb3 game ban incoming.

I like neeps wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:37 am

Big D wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:53 am Skinner was sent off at the weekend. Likelyb3 game ban incoming.

Not sure...

I think he'll challenge it - a second row tackling a 5'8 scrum half who is being tackled so is low anyway is always tough. Skinner was hinged at the hips and wrapped his arms too.

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 5:16 pm

I like neeps wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:20 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:25 am Bayonne relegated to Pro D2 last night. Twitter seems very confident Huw Jones has a relegation clause and will no longer be joining. I wonder where he will end up. I’d actually be pretty pleased if he turned up back at Stormers.

That would cause all sorts of problems for him and Scotland though as their domestic season is different to ours. An enterprising English or French club will get a bargain. Signing for Bayonne who aren't rich anyway suggests his market wasn't very good so not good news for him.

I’d love to see him at Edinburgh. Not likely to happen with Bennett filling that shirt though. Also, he’d be wasted with Cockers in charge.

Big D wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:29 am

I like neeps wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:37 am

Big D wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:53 am Skinner was sent off at the weekend. Likelyb3 game ban incoming.

Not sure...

I think he'll challenge it - a second row tackling a 5'8 scrum half who is being tackled so is low anyway is always tough. Skinner was hinged at the hips and wrapped his arms too.

I reckon they will back their officials.

SaintK wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:07 am

Big D wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:29 am

I like neeps wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:37 am

Not sure...

I think he'll challenge it - a second row tackling a 5'8 scrum half who is being tackled so is low anyway is always tough. Skinner was hinged at the hips and wrapped his arms too.

I reckon they will back their officials.

If there is any consistency by the disciplinary panel then Skinner wil get a 3 match ban like Ribbans did last week which has cost him his first England cap.
He will need to be very careful in challenging the red as he could well cop a longer ban than 3 matches if the challenge fails.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 12:03 pm Johnson injured and out of the tour and Hutch called up to replace him.

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 12:22 pm

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 12:03 pm Johnson injured and out of the tour and Hutch called up to replace him.

The SRU twitter account has Hutchinson replacing Matt Fagerson, no news on Johnson

Oxbow wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:06 pm Due to injuries Hutchinson has played at 12 in 3 of the last 4 Saints games, I was worried his defence wouldn't be up to it but he showed up really well. I will show my ignorance and admit I don't really know what choices Scotland have at centre for the summer fixtures, would there be any chance of him playing at 12 or is he only seen as a 13?

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:17 pm

Oxbow wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:06 pm Due to injuries Hutchinson has played at 12 in 3 of the last 4 Saints games, I was worried his defence wouldn't be up to it but he showed up really well. I will show my ignorance and admit I don't really know what choices Scotland have at centre for the summer fixtures, would there be any chance of him playing at 12 or is he only seen as a 13?

Scott 12 Hutch 13 would be my choice. Not sure if Lang is 12 or 13?

So it looks as though they just forgot about Hutch and have remembered they have a decent centre there.