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LCD in trouble- he’s done that a few times in his career. Hope ok

Duhan being relentlessly targeted out of the test team imo

Warburton's comment about the improved speed to the breakdown emphasises what has been missing, IMO.

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:35 am

Stom wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:34 am I know he's got 2 tries, but every time I see DvdM, I just think he's not good enough.

And as much as many of us thought Beirne would be nailed on, he just looks completely off the pace.

IMO, Jones is looking very good.

Agreed, agreed and agreed tho oppo are helping him! I’d quite like the Scottish midfield to start anyway

Yeah, I think I'm with you on that.

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:40 am LCD in trouble- he’s done that a few times in his career. Hope ok

Duhan being relentlessly targeted out of the test team imo

What happened with him? I had to step away.

Good by Beirne, Pollock doing nice bits and pieces, the stuff that apparently doesn’t do. Their backrow may not be quick to the breakdown but making heavy dents in the carry.

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:34 am I’d love to think this midfield could be as effective v Aus, but I fear Aunz defence is just shit

This midfield has already been effective against Australia. Scotland played these centres against Australia last November. We comfortably beat them 27-13 (27-6 after 75 minutes).

Could the ARU have put less Black on that jersey? Need more Kiwis on the field and one fewer in the coach’s box.

Tane Edmed is gash, innit?

Stom wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:50 am

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:40 am LCD in trouble- he’s done that a few times in his career. Hope ok

Duhan being relentlessly targeted out of the test team imo

What happened with him? I had to step away.

He always goes very low in the tackle, and in front on tackles can get his head all wrong, and did in this case. Nasty knee to head/neck, ko and stretchered off, hope he’s ok, but tour done. Cue Jamie George I’d hope.

BaldiePete wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:51 am

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:34 am I’d love to think this midfield could be as effective v Aus, but I fear Aunz defence is just shit

This midfield has already been effective against Australia. Scotland played these centres against Australia last November. We comfortably beat them 27-13 (27-6 after 75 minutes).

Ok, note I support their selection anyway, but this oppo aren’t a good benchmark and it’s easy for Jones and Co, I’d expect Oz to be better

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:52 am

Stom wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:50 am

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:40 am LCD in trouble- he’s done that a few times in his career. Hope ok

Duhan being relentlessly targeted out of the test team imo

What happened with him? I had to step away.

He always goes very low in the tackle, and in front on tackles can get his head all wrong, and did in this case. Nasty knee to head/neck, ko and stretchered off, hope he’s ok, but tour done. Cue Jamie George I’d hope.

Oh, that. Shame for him. Hope he's ok.

I still think George is a better player anyway.

Oakboy wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:44 am Warburton's comment about the improved speed to the breakdown emphasises what has been missing, IMO.

They are playing completely differently- previous games they’ve been trying to resource with only a couple of players, now putting loads more in and much more phase play. Whether it’s a change to plan or it was all rope a dope before I dinnae know.

Stom wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:54 am

Banquo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:52 am

Stom wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:50 am

What happened with him? I had to step away.

He always goes very low in the tackle, and in front on tackles can get his head all wrong, and did in this case. Nasty knee to head/neck, ko and stretchered off, hope he’s ok, but tour done. Cue Jamie George I’d hope.

Oh, that. Shame for him. Hope he's ok.

I still think George is a better player anyway.

LCD has looked very good on this tour, would have been on the bench for sure.

Another Beirne pen.

Defence is much better, but attack not complicated.

Here comes Faz at centre ffs outside Marcus. Serious shoe horn by shifting tuitulopu to 13.

Let's start the no arms tackle clock.

Jones off and BBC reporting that Ringrose is a major doubt for the 1st test...

Great hands by faz

LCD walking about hopefully nothing then

Bad forward pass by pollock, bit harsh mebbe

Descended into nothingness

Pollock as lineout target is good

Fair play, Faz two good touches

6 Pollock. 7 Morgan 8 Earl - think that’s our first test back row. All deserve it.
I wasn’t biggest fan of Earl at 8 but there’s something about this trio being greater than the some of their individual parts.
Chessum, Conan, Curry and VdF haven’t quite done that.

jngf wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 12:29 pm 6 Pollock. 7 Morgan 8 Earl - think that’s our first test back row. All deserve it.

Is this someone posting under your name?

Never thought you go for a lightweight backrow comprised entirely of what you would call 7’s/ opensides.

Has there ever been a Lions match when all the tries were scored by Scottish players? Weird, but very much appreciated in this corner of Scotland!