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Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:30 pm So, we've lost another star, North. Not good, hopefully it's just for this game.

Winnett - I'm not convinced yet but given who we have to choose from (and assuming Adams isn't really up to switching position), it's a sensible call. Let's see if he can step up.

Wingers and centres - I really think we should be starting Grady, somewhere. Personally I would have him on the wing in the place of Adams or Dyer. Otherwise as North's replacement (which he basically is - it's like for like).

Costelow hasn't been back from injury for long enough or shown enough form to be starting. Lloyd should start, he's far and away the form 10. At least he's on the bench but will he get a chance at fly half or will he just be the replacement full back?

Davies over Williams is a surprise but no problem, they're both excellent.

Back row is sensible. Could have started Mackenzie Martin but this is the safer choice. Surprised Martin doesn't make the bench though. He would for me. Or Basham, before Mann.

Rowlands out (not great for us) so second row picks itself.

Front row. Could be a difficult day.

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:06 pm

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:30 pm So, we've lost another star, North. Not good, hopefully it's just for this game.

Winnett - I'm not convinced yet but given who we have to choose from (and assuming Adams isn't really up to switching position), it's a sensible call. Let's see if he can step up.

Wingers and centres - I really think we should be starting Grady, somewhere. Personally I would have him on the wing in the place of Adams or Dyer. Otherwise as North's replacement (which he basically is - it's like for like).

Costelow hasn't been back from injury for long enough or shown enough form to be starting. Lloyd should start, he's far and away the form 10. At least he's on the bench but will he get a chance at fly half or will he just be the replacement full back?

Davies over Williams is a surprise but no problem, they're both excellent.

Back row is sensible. Could have started Mackenzie Martin but this is the safer choice. Surprised Martin doesn't make the bench though. He would for me. Or Basham, before Mann.

Rowlands out (not great for us) so second row picks itself.

Front row. Could be a difficult day.

Broadly agree, and the props worry me a lot. I’d have put Thomas in there for some experience. Scotland will target our scrum, so I hope all 4 will show the other qualities we know they have.

The rugby gods obviously hate us at the moment with both Rowlands and North unavailable. FFS. There’s almost a very good XV of players who have either become injured or are otherwise no longer available, aside from those who have retired.

I think (hope) the plan is to bring on impact players hence Lloyd and Grady on the bench for when the game opens up.

I’m not surprised at the absence of Basham, there’s been a bit too much indiscipline and a few too many errors creeping into his game of late.

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:06 pm

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:30 pm So, we've lost another star, North. Not good, hopefully it's just for this game.

Winnett - I'm not convinced yet but given who we have to choose from (and assuming Adams isn't really up to switching position), it's a sensible call. Let's see if he can step up.

Wingers and centres - I really think we should be starting Grady, somewhere. Personally I would have him on the wing in the place of Adams or Dyer. Otherwise as North's replacement (which he basically is - it's like for like).

Costelow hasn't been back from injury for long enough or shown enough form to be starting. Lloyd should start, he's far and away the form 10. At least he's on the bench but will he get a chance at fly half or will he just be the replacement full back?

Davies over Williams is a surprise but no problem, they're both excellent.

Back row is sensible. Could have started Mackenzie Martin but this is the safer choice. Surprised Martin doesn't make the bench though. He would for me. Or Basham, before Mann.

Rowlands out (not great for us) so second row picks itself.

Front row. Could be a difficult day.

Broadly agree, and the props worry me a lot. I’d have put Thomas in there for some experience. Scotland will target our scrum, so I hope all 4 will show the other qualities we know they have.

The rugby gods obviously hate us at the moment with both Rowlands and North unavailable. FFS. There’s almost a very good XV of players who have either become injured or are otherwise no longer available, aside from those who have retired.

I think (hope) the plan is to bring on impact players hence Lloyd and Grady on the bench for when the game opens up.

I’m not surprised at the absence of Basham, there’s been a bit too much indiscipline and a few too many errors creeping into his game of late.

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:07 pm And we’re getting nothing out of Okeef

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:13 pm We appear to be playing a total kicking game. And we’re shit at it

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:31 pm Fucking lineout

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:41 pm I have a horrible feeling this is about to become a total humiliation. Our sole positive from the first 40 was a scrum penalty. The lineout is a joke and we keep making mistakes and losing discipline.

Has this team actually been coached to do something, because the evidence of any cohesion is very limited. Yes this is a very new team but I would expect a lineout to actually function.

Might as well bring on our replacements early and see if that makes a difference because another 20-30 mins of the same is just not worth contemplating.

pompey-zebra wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:49 pm

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:41 pm I have a horrible feeling this is about to become a total humiliation. Our sole positive from the first 40 was a scrum penalty. The lineout is a joke and we keep making mistakes and losing discipline.

Has this team actually been coached to do something, because the evidence of any cohesion is very limited. Yes this is a very new team but I would expect a lineout to actually function.

Might as well bring on our replacements early and see if that makes a difference because another 20-30 mins of the same is just not worth contemplating.

Well even in the good times, the lineout has never been an area of dominance.

I wasnt expecting much from today. I said to some Scots fans in the pub before the match I thought the result to be 32-20 to Scotland. Now, I can't see where we get 20 from and Scotland getting less than 12 in the 2nd half.