Really worried about lack of players and back up on one side of the front 3 which could hurt us badly. I do not think it matters how many years contract we give Toony, it is not material.Incidentally this is a man who drops players from one game to the next, brings in long term injured players over fit capable players.
This ended up making us look slow and stodgy as well as underpowered. Toony is not really a people person , is he !Harris was a late starter in Pro rugby…. Get this right early and we could have something special that we have been lacking for many years for a centre partnership at international level.Richie Gray on his way back to Glasgow next season – hopefully back into the Scotland squad at some point too.Gray and Cummings has the potential to be an excellent and athletic second row pairing. Players also responsible here.Alan : What is win ?
I’m comfortable that the three LHs picked are the best available (to my knowledge) but all three lack game time and it is definitely our weakest position.
I would also say that Steyn has a chance if those two start as he’s starting to tune in to them.I want to see Hutchison given the chance. Is he or should he be a starter for Scotland?…probably not..centre is looking stronger again based on club form.Pretty much all been covered here already but this seems to be the best squad available at the moment. but room for Tom Gordon? Win the Grand Slam or win three games ?
It started from a bad foundation IMO and as any builder will tell you , the more tiers you put on a bad foundation, the worse it gets . Despite going out in the group stages of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, after losses to Japan and Ireland, Scotland are one of only two sides to keep their head-coach for the 2020 Six Nations. he has improved at every level he has played at. Hogg is worth a try , it might just work out, everyone else has already had a shot, and no one stands out , even Hogg, but for whatever reason (it is not that relevant) , he never got another chance till now, what has changed would be my challenge!Toony has unfettered access to an injury free squad.It has got to be his best chance yet.Well, not quite unfettered, or he wouldn’t be complaining about Sarries’ schedule.Whilst Sutherland is on the comeback from injury I don’t think there is a big disparity in gametime between him or the other two looseheads this season.I really hope he has a couple big games for Edinburgh between now and the 6N and starts as first choice as he’s a great player and could lock down that shirt at least until the South Africans qualify.Yeah from the comments Toony made in the press conference it sounded like Sutherland could start, at least its between him and Dell with Bhatti being third.They’re all quality and in form.
This has to be Townsends last stand, 2 home games , with varying levels of difficulty,Italy away is not the threat it was.3 wins are enough for meI disagree – Harris has had quite a bit of opportunity now and whilst he is indeed playing well with Glaws, so are all the other 13s – two of who have stood out in the Test arena – Jones and Bennett.He’s had few opportunities, I grant you, but he’s not set the heather ablaze when he’s had the chance, however limited that may have been. I’m disappointed to see Matt Fagerson miss out, though: I’m not sure Haining or du Preez have performed better, but presumably Toonie has a plan.Worrying trend of agreeing with everything you say developing for me Cam!I for one am glad Townsend hasn’t picked Pete Horne or Ryan Wilson – it shows he is looking more to the future.Fagerson definitely unlucky, although I haven’t seen what du Preez is doing so maybe it’s justified.Will see how Hogg goes as captain but I have a few reservations.Skinner presumably not picked as not fully fit yet – wonder if we will see him later on (and maybe a couple of others….
Those that have missed out (Faegerson, R Gray etc) seem to have missed out due to injury rather than any bias as suggested by some posters. Other than that, no complaints; except Gordon Reid can count himself a little hard done-by, so I’m guessing he’s out of the squad for the same reason that Batman and Peter Horne are.Sorry but bit slow here … What do you mean by ‘Maitland won’t play against Ireland because of the whole Saracens training camps fiasco?’See Toony’s comments here re Sarries and the schedule: Basically Saracens Sunday fixtures and presumably the rest and recovery that follows, clash with Scotland’s training starting on the Monday heading into the opening game. Toony worked the side weary before the RWC what would be the benefit for Bennett in that situation. Our big big problem since Townsend arrived is a very leaky defence. Townsend has selected one player less than last year in his forwards group, while taking one more winger and one less centre.
Any news on Grigg and his injury?Not too bad, I feel better about this squad than I would have thought last night.
All that said, it is our defensive alignment and line speed which needs improving regardless of individuals.
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