Official Rugby Thread

[vogue]

Scotland need a try here

 

[vogue]

Great try for Scotland there..but stupid kick lol

 

[MW1304]

Absolute shocker from the TMO. Definitely a try.

 

[Howe_zat]

Good to see that Scotland lost and so the order of the universe has been restored

I was a bit worried

 

[Francis]

Brumby,

Would you prefer it if Jones were the Lions coach instead of Gatland?

I was hoping England would return to their barnstorming form from last year. I want them strong so they can stiffen the Lions squad!

 

[BoyBrumby]

From an England standpoint I'm glad Jones didn't throw his hat in the ring, but I do suspect he'd give the Loins more of a shout.

Whatever else one thinks of him, he doesn't make any attempt to curry favour with the oppo or the media and, as such, is a handy lightning rod for pre - match attention. The week building up to the tests would be all about Eddie, whereas under the less quote - savvy Gatland we'll probably be hearing about North's concussions and whether Stander should be playing for a British and Irish select team.

 

[StephenZA]

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Wow, shocking... did not expect to read that this morning. RIP

 

[vogue]

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Wow, shocking... did not expect to read that this morning. RIP

Indeed. At such a young age too. V sad.

 

[BoyBrumby]

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Wow, shocking... did not expect to read that this morning. RIP

Jesus. Matfield, Shaw and Thorne were still playing tests at lock at his age. Bloody hell. Vale.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Joost, Sione Lauaki and Vickerman all within 2 weeks

 

[BoyBrumby]

Few reports suggesting Sydney police are investigating Vickerman's death as a suicide. Man.

 

[Francis]

Dead XV… an all-time team of dead players.

1. Chris Koch (SA)
2. Jan Lotz (SA)
3. Robert Paparemborde (FRA)
4. Gordon Brown (SCO)
5. Richard White (**)
6. Ivor Jones (WAL)
7. Col Windon (AUS)
8. Hennie Muller (SA)
9. Joost van der Westhuizen (SA)
10. Jack Kyle (IRE)
11. Jonah Lomu (**)
12. John Gainsford (SA)
13. Bleddyn Williams (WAL)
14. Ian Smith (SCO)
15. Ken Scotland (SCO)

COLIN MEADS! Soon you will be in my team!

 

[vogue]

C'mon Scotland...need a win today at Murrayfield

 

[BoyBrumby]

The current Scotland side is an inversion of their national teams of yore.

One could always rely on plenty of grunt from their pack, but a workmanlike back line. The 2016 vintage has some genuine attacking threats (Russell, Huw Jones, Dunbar and the estimable Hogg), but are let down by a powderpuff front three.

Lovely interplay from the wings for a try as I type too. Right in this, yer Sweaties.

 

[vogue]

Great stuff from Scotland here. Exciting game.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Scotland have looked so much better with Pyrgos at 9 than the flakier Price.

 

[vogue]

Excellent second half for Scotland. 2 tries. Good game.

 

[Furball]

Scotland have looked so much better with Pyrgos at 9 than the flakier Price.

Yeah I'm a big fan of Pyrgos, his game management is really good.

I cannot wait for Gregor Townsend to get his hands on the side.

 

[wpdavid]

How many penalties is that now? Must be about four in the first 20 minutes. We are really lucky still to be on level terms.

 

[wpdavid]

That dropped goal is the least that Italy deserve on the balance of play. Lots of whining and self-entitlement from the hosts, but not much else. Eddie Jones really needs to sort them out at half time.