Bristolhibby Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Nearly that time of year. Scotland should be looking to build on last year, with two of the better teams coming to Fortress Murrayfield and a stuttering Wales team. I also believe we have genuine depth now in the players available. Forwards providing very good platform for our deadly backline. Should be very intresting. I’m making the short journey from Bath to Cardiff for the opener and heading to Rome for the final game against Italy. Who else is going to the games and what’s your thoughts? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Bristolhibby said: Nearly that time of year. Scotland should be looking to build on last year, with two of the better teams coming to Fortress Murrayfield and a stuttering Wales team. I also believe we have genuine depth now in the players available. Forwards providing very good platform for our deadly backline. Should be very intresting. I’m making the short journey from Bath to Cardiff for the opener and heading to Rome for the final game against Italy. Who else is going to the games and what’s your thoughts? J I might be going to Cardiff but that will be the only match for me this year. I'm afraid to even mention it but can we win it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrie21 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 France at Murrayfield for me. Hope we continue to build on autumn performances and with a bit of luck we could be in good shape going over to Dublin for what will be a serious test. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 If the 6 nations were being played in my front garden I'd shut the curtains and go back to my bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 @brant grebner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 1 hour ago, DoonTheSlope said: If the 6 nations were being played in my front garden I'd shut the curtains and go back to my bed Cool story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrie21 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 12 hours ago, DoonTheSlope said: If the 6 nations were being played in my front garden I'd shut the curtains and go back to my bed No you wouldn't - you'd keep the curtains open so you could gawk.. Actually you'd open the window so you could make smart comments, much in the same manner as you've done with this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 hours ago, morrie21 said: No you wouldn't - you'd keep the curtains open so you could gawk.. Actually you'd open the window so you could make smart comments, much in the same manner as you've done with this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 On 09/01/2018 at 11:56 AM, Bristolhibby said: Nearly that time of year. Scotland should be looking to build on last year, with two of the better teams coming to Fortress Murrayfield and a stuttering Wales team. I also believe we have genuine depth now in the players available. Forwards providing very good platform for our deadly backline. Should be very intresting. I’m making the short journey from Bath to Cardiff for the opener and heading to Rome for the final game against Italy. Who else is going to the games and what’s your thoughts? J Except our front row is totally gubbed through injury. Loose Head prop - Dickinson injured, Dell injured, Sutherland injured (but might be back in time to play), Marfo injured Hooker - Ford injured, Brown out for an indefinite period with repeated concussions, McInally fit and firing Tight Head prop - Nel injured, Fagerson injured, Berghan suspended So we're left with Jon Welsh at TH, backed up by either McCallum or Rae, McInally at hooker backed up probably by Turner, Sutherland (hopefully) at LH backed up by Bhatti. That's not a strong unit and is ripe to be pushed about a lot. It's critical at this level and you only have to look at last year's France game to realise why - we were better in every other area but lost the game in the scrum. Same has happened multiple times against England and Wales in the recent past as well. I had high hopes for this season but the catalogue of front row injuries has made me doubtful it's going to be that great this year. Going to both home games anyway of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 15 hours ago, DoonTheSlope said: If the 6 nations were being played in my front garden I'd shut the curtains and go back to my bed ...and yet you're so dismissive of it you took the time to comment. Hmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 hours ago, biffer said: ...and yet you're so dismissive of it you took the time to comment. Hmmmm.... Just expressing an opinion champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 49 minutes ago, DoonTheSlope said: Just expressing an opinion champ Nah, you're trying to wind people up. Why else would you come into the separate rugby section on the board and make a comment if you've absolutely no interest in rugby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 If you say so champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 23 hours ago, biffer said: Except our front row is totally gubbed through injury. Loose Head prop - Dickinson injured, Dell injured, Sutherland injured (but might be back in time to play), Marfo injured Hooker - Ford injured, Brown out for an indefinite period with repeated concussions, McInally fit and firing Tight Head prop - Nel injured, Fagerson injured, Berghan suspended So we're left with Jon Welsh at TH, backed up by either McCallum or Rae, McInally at hooker backed up probably by Turner, Sutherland (hopefully) at LH backed up by Bhatti. That's not a strong unit and is ripe to be pushed about a lot. It's critical at this level and you only have to look at last year's France game to realise why - we were better in every other area but lost the game in the scrum. Same has happened multiple times against England and Wales in the recent past as well. I had high hopes for this season but the catalogue of front row injuries has made me doubtful it's going to be that great this year. Going to both home games anyway of course. Yes, a conversation I’ve had with a number of people in recent weeks who have been talking up our chances. I’m heading to both home games and think I’ve probably swung a Rome trip too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Cannae get fkin tickets!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 5 hours ago, Bzzzz said: Cannae get fkin tickets!!! Sold out months ago man. Lots of season passes sold this year as it was a great set of games. I got my seat against Samoa, New Zealand, Australia, France and England for £155. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 4 hours ago, biffer said: Sold out months ago man. Lots of season passes sold this year as it was a great set of games. I got my seat against Samoa, New Zealand, Australia, France and England for £155. That is a good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMcGREGOR Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) $750 on Scotland @ 10/1 $234 on Ireland @ 3/1 $20 on Wales @ 15/1 $5 on France @ 15/1 $1 on Italy @ 500/1 Who is missing ? Betting Slip sent to my English Mate who thinks England already have their name engraved on the trophy hahahaha. ABE. $1000 bucks, with chance of Ireland stealing it and getting my money back (almost) but think Scotland have a decent chance this year. Worth a flutter. If Scotland can take Wales away in the first game - then game on. Toughest game for us will be Ireland in my view. 2 tough opponents at Home, and Ireland away. I know I am delusional btw. Albu Gu Brath. Edited January 13, 2018 by HUNTINGMcGREGOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Going to wales and Ireland, think it’ll be a win in the former if the front row holds up and a bit of a doing in the latter at the hands of the team that will probably win the thing. As much as we’re being talked up, I think the wales match is too close to call and we’ll struggle to play any rugby against France, Ireland and England as our forwards are a bit lightweight in comparison. To coin an old adage, you’ve got to earn the right to play, and I fear that we won’t. However, come kick off in all those matches, I’ll be expecting wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Squad BACKS (19)Mark Bennett (Edinburgh Rugby) – 20 capsAlex Dunbar (Glasgow Warriors) – 28 capsNick Grigg (Glasgow Warriors) – 1 capChris Harris (Newcastle Falcons) – 1 capStuart Hogg (Glasgow Warriors) – 55 capsPete Horne (Glasgow Warriors) – 28 capsRuaridh Jackson (Glasgow Warriors) – 32 capsHuw Jones (Glasgow Warriors) – 11 capsLee Jones (Glasgow Warriors) – 7 capsBlair Kinghorn (Edinburgh Rugby) – uncappedGreig Laidlaw (ASM Clermont Auvergne) – 58 capsSean Maitland (Saracens) – 29 capsByron McGuigan (Sale Sharks) – 2 capsAli Price (Glasgow Warriors) – 11 capsHenry Pyrgos (Glasgow Warriors) – 27 capsFinn Russell (Glasgow Warriors) – 32 capsTommy Seymour (Glasgow Warriors) – 39 capsDuncan Taylor (Saracens) – 21 capsNathan Fowles (Edinburgh Rugby) – uncappedFORWARDS (21)John Barclay CAPTAIN (Scarlets) – 66 capsSimon Berghan (Edinburgh Rugby) – 5 capsJamie Bhatti (Glasgow Warriors) – 3 capsMagnus Bradbury (Edinburgh Rugby) – 2 capsDavid Denton (Worcester Warriors) – 35 capsCornell Du Preez (Edinburgh Rugby) – 5 capsGrant Gilchrist (Edinburgh Rugby) – 18 capsJonny Gray (Glasgow Warriors) – 38 capsRichie Gray (Toulouse) – 64 capsLuke Hamilton (Leicester Tigers) – 1 capRob Harley (Glasgow Warriors) – 20 capsScott Lawson (Newcastle Falcons) – 46 capsMurray McCallum (Edinburgh Rugby) – uncappedStuart McInally (Edinburgh Rugby) – 12 capsGordon Reid (London Irish) – 27 capsD’arcy Rae (Glasgow Warriors) – uncappedBen Toolis (Edinburgh Rugby) – 7 capsGeorge Turner (Glasgow Warriors) – 2 capsHamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby) – 15 capsJon Welsh (Newcastle Falcons) – 11 capsRyan Wilson (Glasgow Warriors) – 32 caps Most obvious omission for me is Rory Sutherland, if he's not injured I would have him ahead of the other LH props in the squad. Given our paucity of resources I'm very surprised. If it wasn't for the front row I'd be quite optimistic about this campaign but I have to say I'm worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Going to booth homes games and Ireland. Bit of an injury crisis curtailing my excitement and expectations. Is Euan Murray looking after himself these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Definitely in for Cardiff. Bring it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Just saw Glasgow’s try against Exeter. Pretty much an exclusive Scottish back line try. It was a thing of beauty. Bring on the 6 Nations! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Welsh team is out. Very inexperienced back line at international level, but still dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boboblanko Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Going to England game and Dublin, so probably wont see us win..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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