What makes that win so much better was the fact Scotland didn’t even play well and had to repel so much English pressure. A sign of top teams, even when not playing well they find a way to win. A lot more to come from this team hopefully.
If Lewis doesn’t hit Russell’s arm when he tries to catch it he has a chance to catch it. Knock on or penalty max. To yellow card the guy there is brutal
Something I’ve said for a long time but wonder if more people agree now. Kyle Steyn is better than Duhan VDM. Only thing VDM can do better is score the odd freak try.
Scotland back 3 should be Darcy, Steyn, kinghorn and bring VDM on against tired defences.
For what it’s worth, he’s my non piss take thoughts.
Yes we should have been out of sight, both teams too negative/nervous. That aside, Scotland were robbed by the TMO and should be going into game 3 2 from 2 with plenty room for improvement.
Why do golf fans/spectators dress like they are playing a round of golf? Golf shoes and all. Imagine rocking up to a rugby match in rugby boots. Not another sport like it. Best full kit wankers out there. Love it
What a shift from the
@Scotlandteam
u20s tonight. Incredible fight back and hopefully take some confidence into next fixtures. Hopefully equal excitement tomorrow, just with a Scottish victory please
Thoughts on the team? I’d have Christie starting and feel Healy is a bit of a waste with Kinghorn back, surely have Rowe on the bench. Biggest mystery is why no Matthews again? Get the try scoring sensation in!!
No real surprises, although I’d have thrown in Kyle Steyn who’s been outstanding recently.
Does being favourites make anyone else nervous? Good luck lads 💪🏼
Sounds like this new format is being well received 😂 how is this going to help expand the game? Old boys club wins again, can we get some good people in charge of rugby please?
I would like to thank my Council coileagues for their passion, dedication and support. A historic moment for the sport that provides certainty and opportunity for all.
Scotland just not good enough on the day. Frustrating day at the office. Darcy outstanding again but Wales just strangled the second half and deserved it. 😭
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Welcome home, Jacko 😀
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I’d disagree here. Start of World Cup cycle, get to have a proper look at the depth of Scotlands squad. I do feel they didn’t need to go as strong for the USA game but sure the next two will be more experimental. Also exposes tier 2 nations which everyone cries out for 🤷🏽♂️
Huw Jones timing his form nicely. Giving the 🖕🏼 to everyone calling for redpath/sione combo(including me)
Hutchison hasn’t been bad either 😂
What’s Scotland’s centre combo going to be?
Big Richie will be a miss but nice to see Darge back and excited to see Christie off the bench. Still cannot believe Matthews isn’t in the 23, madness!!
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I think the Kinghorn Vs Smith battle leaves us in a pretty healthy situation at 15.
Will either be peak Hogg, maybe not, but not many people in the world could.
Smith is young and if well coached/mentored could be a top 15 for another decade +
Huge game for
@Scotlandteam
today. Have the tools to put Wales away and get over the recent history and would signal a big shift in mentality. I’ll be cheering from sunny SA with a castle lager in hand
Dupont showing he is the GOAT. Leaves to go play 7s, the 15s team implodes in the 6 Nations and the 7s win their first title in 19 years.
Surely no one can deny this guys influence on a team now. The guy must have an elite mindset that drips down into whatever squad he’s with
Very French at the end but another bonkers and amazing end to a game.
Can’t help but think what could’ve been this year. Epic start and finish though and hopefully the springboard for the future.
Congrats Scotland 🙌🏼
Really excited for the Scotland Australia game today. Two positive attacking teams in good form. Could well be game of the weekend. Probably means it will be a 9-6 dud but here’s hoping 🤞🏻
Incredible come from
@Scotlandteam
to come back against France with just 14 men, worrying start but great mentality. Best bit was all the twitter doom mongers being put back in their box!!
My timeline seems full of SA rugby twitter dweebs claiming Glasgow are upset about an away final. Not seen anything from Glasgow or fans a like, they knew the script but they’ll be some people upset they can’t get out to watch their team in the final
Good looking team. Would have loved Redpath starting and bring Huw off the bench to attack a tired defence. Can’t believe Jonny Matthews isn’t in the 23. Man would score a hatrick off the bench this week 🤯 come on Scotland!!
I’m going to sit back and enjoy this week as we are the only team who can win the Triple Crown. Not making any sizeable bets on it though 😂 also, England could win the 6 nations if we did. What a confusing situation we find ourselves in 🧐🥴
Good decision from Raynal, too easy to yellow the one handed attempt, one of my hated laws. Must say Ollie did well to get the second touch. Scarlets fans won’t agree I imagine 😂
Interesting Scotland squad for the 6 Nations. Think there’ll be some slightly aggrieved players potentially.
If key players can stay fit I still think this year is a huge opportunity
@thistlerugbypod
Far more eyes on the game at all levels. Too many people slip through the net. One recent example, someone I coached last year was u18 qualified, playing week in week out in national 2 and helped us gain promotion(plays in a very vital position) not looked at once.
What we thinking about Scotland today the? Much grittier performance in defence, need that every game but still not quite clicking in attack.
Time for a change or keep it the same?
Disappointing championship in the end unfortunately 😭
Can’t wait for this. What an occasion to be involved in, 50,000 at Loftus will be incredible. Go smash it lads and bring that title back to Scotstoun 🙌🏻
It's the final showdown 💥
We take on the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria to decide who will lift the title of the
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2023/24!
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Frustrating for Glasgow, after getting themselves into the winning position let go of it a bit cheaply. That being said, huge 2nd half performance to get back all things considering.
Tough first game for the lads. SA best defence in the world, was savage. Lib ok’d no look kick was outrageous good. Should maybe try it for his goal kicks 😉
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Although a bit of a shock I think a pretty sensible decision. Franco favours George and this will allow Ali game time while allowing Dobie more space to develop.
Glasgow Warriors have released Ali Price on loan to Edinburgh Rugby with immediate effect, for the remainder of the season after an approach was made by the Scotland National Team and Edinburgh Rugby.
Lastly, I think Finn has quickly become a really good captain and his defensive work has taken his game onto another level. Becoming a proper leader in all facets of the game. I really can’t see how people could question how brilliant he is.