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westport wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:33 am According to Edinburgh site

Edinburgh Rugby have pulled off a major coup ahead of the 2021/22 season with the signing of Argentinian international backs Emiliano Boffelli and Ramiro Moyano, subject to visa and medical.

Boffelli, 26 – who can operate at centre, wing or full-back – and Moyano, 31 – a full-back / winger – will bring a significant boost to the attacking threats of the Edinburgh Rugby backline.

Moyano, who has been capped 36 times and signs from RC Toulon, will join the squad’s pre-season preparations in the coming weeks, while Boffelli, capped 31 times, will make the switch in October following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, having just recently left Racing 92.

I like neeps wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:15 am Delighted for Chris Harris.

Disappointed for Price who didn't deserve to be dropped but I see the appeal of speeding up from the bench or contuining the gameplan.

Feel sorry for Watson but I think that's inevitable he had a poor showing off the bench.

robmatic wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:59 am

westport wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:33 am According to Edinburgh site

Edinburgh Rugby have pulled off a major coup ahead of the 2021/22 season with the signing of Argentinian international backs Emiliano Boffelli and Ramiro Moyano, subject to visa and medical.

Boffelli, 26 – who can operate at centre, wing or full-back – and Moyano, 31 – a full-back / winger – will bring a significant boost to the attacking threats of the Edinburgh Rugby backline.

Moyano, who has been capped 36 times and signs from RC Toulon, will join the squad’s pre-season preparations in the coming weeks, while Boffelli, capped 31 times, will make the switch in October following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, having just recently left Racing 92.

That's a bit of a statement of intent. Duhan and Sau have actually been replaced, and I wasn't really expecting that. Although I suppose there must be room in the budget after the recent departures. These two and Immelman are a decent set of options in addition to the SQ lads.

I wonder if we will see a prop come in, that's probably where the squad is weak now, numbers wise.

Biffer wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:54 pm

robmatic wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:59 am

westport wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:33 am According to Edinburgh site

Edinburgh Rugby have pulled off a major coup ahead of the 2021/22 season with the signing of Argentinian international backs Emiliano Boffelli and Ramiro Moyano, subject to visa and medical.

Boffelli, 26 – who can operate at centre, wing or full-back – and Moyano, 31 – a full-back / winger – will bring a significant boost to the attacking threats of the Edinburgh Rugby backline.

Moyano, who has been capped 36 times and signs from RC Toulon, will join the squad’s pre-season preparations in the coming weeks, while Boffelli, capped 31 times, will make the switch in October following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, having just recently left Racing 92.

That's a bit of a statement of intent. Duhan and Sau have actually been replaced, and I wasn't really expecting that. Although I suppose there must be room in the budget after the recent departures. These two and Immelman are a decent set of options in addition to the SQ lads.

I wonder if we will see a prop come in, that's probably where the squad is weak now, numbers wise.

Edinburgh could do with a lock imo. You're right about a prop though - another option at LH I think is needed.

I might have a bit of hope for the future here if Blair can get the backs firing. Shiel and Vellacot with old head Pyrgos at 9, Savala and Chamberlain with old head van der Walt at 10, a fair amount of choice at centre with young guys like Venter, Currie and Hutchison coming through, and a fair amount of threat in the back three as well. Back row still stacked too.

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:02 pm They definitely need Chamberlain to step up and get a good few games under his belt, the other 10's are very ropey

I like neeps wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:59 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:02 pm They definitely need Chamberlain to step up and get a good few games under his belt, the other 10's are very ropey

I think they're also very excited by Savala.

A big reason Cockers had to go I think was his refusal to develop Chamberlain and Savala. As well as other young players. Really excited to see what Blair gets from Shiel.

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:15 pm Any ideas who the new 4th Autumn test is against?

Big D wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:35 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:15 pm Any ideas who the new 4th Autumn test is against?

Would hope it would be Romania. Yes they are shite, but the game in the summer would have given them some exposure they deserve. I wouldn't be against a 4th test against a tier 2/3 nation every autumn and play young guys in it.

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:03 pm

I like neeps wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:59 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:02 pm They definitely need Chamberlain to step up and get a good few games under his belt, the other 10's are very ropey

I think they're also very excited by Savala.

A big reason Cockers had to go I think was his refusal to develop Chamberlain and Savala. As well as other young players. Really excited to see what Blair gets from Shiel.

That's good. I've hardly seen him play to be fair, but didn't see much when I did. Would be great if he steps up.

Quite motivated to go and see this Edinburgh team a bit more.

Big D wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:35 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:15 pm Any ideas who the new 4th Autumn test is against?

Would hope it would be Romania. Yes they are shite, but the game in the summer would have given them some exposure they deserve. I wouldn't be against a 4th test against a tier 2/3 nation every autumn and play young guys in it.

Begbie wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:47 pm The 4th test is v Tonga.

https://www.scottishrugby.org/news/scot ... ons-series

Tickets are really cheap for this one:

Prices for this extra game start at £16 for adults and £11 for U18s, with U12s tickets only £1 (in Bronze and Silver category). 2-Match Packages and individual match tickets go on sale for all four Autumn Nations Series games at 10am on Monday 2 August. The sale will be online only from the Scottish Rugby Online Ticket Centre.

Slick wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:03 pm Does anyone know if crowds are allowed for the Super6? Can't find anywhere to buy tickets for any games

Big D wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:57 pm

Begbie wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:47 pm The 4th test is v Tonga.

https://www.scottishrugby.org/news/scot ... ons-series

Tickets are really cheap for this one:

Prices for this extra game start at £16 for adults and £11 for U18s, with U12s tickets only £1 (in Bronze and Silver category). 2-Match Packages and individual match tickets go on sale for all four Autumn Nations Series games at 10am on Monday 2 August. The sale will be online only from the Scottish Rugby Online Ticket Centre.

Good move all round.

Slick wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:03 pm Does anyone know if crowds are allowed for the Super6? Can't find anywhere to buy tickets for any games

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:35 pm
All of the Friday night games will be shown on the BBC sport website and SRU website.

robmatic wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:30 am

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:35 pm
All of the Friday night games will be shown on the BBC sport website and SRU website.

Think I''ll watch tonight's game online, hope it's not geoblocked for us expats and I have to go through the VPN rigmarole.

I like neeps wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:25 am Don't think any stage 3 academy players are starting in the super6 this week.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:27 pm

I like neeps wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:25 am Don't think any stage 3 academy players are starting in the super6 this week.

What would be Stage 3? U20 lads?

robmatic wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:30 am

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:35 pm
All of the Friday night games will be shown on the BBC sport website and SRU website.

Think I''ll watch tonight's game online, hope it's not geoblocked for us expats and I have to go through the VPN rigmarole.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 4:12 pm

robmatic wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:30 am

Jock42 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:35 pm
All of the Friday night games will be shown on the BBC sport website and SRU website.

Think I''ll watch tonight's game online, hope it's not geoblocked for us expats and I have to go through the VPN rigmarole.

Slick wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:36 pm Found it but can’t cast it, bit annoying

robmatic wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:41 pm

Slick wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:36 pm Found it but can’t cast it, bit annoying

It's on Youtube as well if that's any easier.

robmatic wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:11 pm Bit of rust on display but entertaining enough and a dramatic finish. Baretto was quite lively for Boroughmuir, he was probably the difference in the first half.

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:22 pm Welp. Had a good time watching the game with Somersetjock.

Pretty awful game though, and it’s hard to argue that none of our players did themselves justice. Though I’m not sure anyone wearing red did.

After being one of the better performers under the high ball last week, Hogg had exactly the sort of game today that his Welsh and Irish detractors wanted to see. I suspect he and Duhan will both be dropped, even though Watson was no better. I am mystified as to why Duhan has been picked to play given there is clearly no intention to actually give him the ball.

However, if we’re dropping Hogg and VdM, Price has to start (Murray was abysmal) and Watson should get his chance (Curry did absolutely nothing all game).

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:22 pm Welp. Had a good time watching the game with Somersetjock.

Pretty awful game though, and it’s hard to argue that none of our players did themselves justice. Though I’m not sure anyone wearing red did.

After being one of the better performers under the high ball last week, Hogg had exactly the sort of game today that his Welsh and Irish detractors wanted to see. I suspect he and Duhan will both be dropped, even though Watson was no better. I am mystified as to why Duhan has been picked to play given there is clearly no intention to actually give him the ball.

However, if we’re dropping Hogg and VdM, Price has to start (Murray was abysmal) and Watson should get his chance (Curry did absolutely nothing all game).