Weir has been rewarded for being the only other scottish 10.
Brutal man AA. Brutal.😂
Weir has been rewarded for his form with Worcester by a call up to the Scotland squad. Great news for him, less so for Wuss who could do with him for the games against Bath and a Quins.
Bugger! A real problem for Wuss to get a couple of extra points this month which would set them up nicely in the middle of the table. But he's definitely earned his shot.
some of the assaults they have perpetrated over the years.
Jerry Guscott wrote this morning that he identified three high tackles in the match around the neck, 2 by SA and one by Itoje, all went unpunished.
He's also stated that for compose in reverse and go-forward he reckons Farrell will stay starting at 10 as long as we have some centres on the field. Ford comes on as a finisher to flatten the line with fresher runners.
AA that’s harsh! 😂 He has been genuinely very good for Wuss especially after some of the shit signed to play fly half in the past (yes Rayn Lamb, I’m talking about you). The press don’t think he’ll actually play though.
Faf de Klerk is back in the SA squad, bad news for Sale ffs!
Yeah, I read this a few weeks ago, and thought that was it. https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyChampionship/sale-confirm-faf-is-not-available-for-boks-euro-tour-20181009
If its in the international window they cant stop him surely?
apparently the Irish singer Enya has formed her own rugby team and announced her first three fixtures.
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If its in the international window they cant stop him surely?
I dunno. I defer.
Some big boyos in Georgia!!
Hogg back for Scotland this weekend.
Some big selection call for Wales Ellis Jenkins back fit could slot into 6 or 7. Thomas Francis at 3, Samson Lee still out. Liam Williams and Josh Adams could play wing and Holmes although I expect the later to feature v Tonga. Biggest call is 10 Anscombe or Biggar and Patchel could be fit too.
Got to love a bit of humour on the tackle from the SA team 🙂
Cardiff reserves beat Uruguay wasnt expecting that!
One for the Gatand haters to froth over.
Wont the Prem teams only have an agreement with the RFU to release players for internationals? So they may not be mandated to do so for international players.
Simmons and Lawes in for England. Ostensibly the same team with a little more grit, it’ll be interesting to see if the front rows are reversed in concern of starting order.
Several pundits feel England will be make it very difficult for the AB’s - I do have a funny feeling last weeks game was a tactical rehearsal - defend hard 1st half then attack in the last, which will mix with the AB’s usual finishing 20 mins a bit.
We’ll still lose.
Simmons and Lawes in for England.
Where did you get this? I can't find any new info on selection? I thought Simmons was injured?
Well, in the Squad. Team announcement is tomorrow.
Wont the Prem teams only have an agreement with the RFU to release players for internationals? So they may not be mandated to do so for international players.
Pretty sure they have to release players during international windows
Well, in the Squad. Team announcement is tomorrow.
Ah OK
International window -I have been looking and found this which doesn't say much. Cant find a definite reference. I thought you were a Ref AA - don't you have access to more resource on this? https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2018/oct/02/club-versus-country-row
EDIT - Found it read all about regulation 9 here.
thought you were a Ref AA
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I thought Simmons was injured?
He is. Underhill and Lawes are both in.
An article just for a_a (Plus anyone else who's a Ben Smith fan - which should be everybody)
I love Ben Smith worlds best fullback
In that article there is highlights reel of some of his best plays, it is sickening.
New trial TMO principals for this weekend's internationals
- Try scoring should be an on-field decision with the referee being responsible, but the team of four can all contribute.
- The current list of potential infringements for which a TMO can be referred will be retained, but any referral needs to be prompt, clear and consistent.
- The ‘on the run’ chat between the match officials and TMO for foul play will be removed with the onus on the referee, who should only refer to the TMO issues that are clear and obvious serious acts of foul play, including penalty kick, yellow card or red card as a potential sanction in order to protect player welfare
- Match officials can review foul play up to when the game restarts, when a penalty is kicked to touch and when foul play footage becomes available
- Proposal to include live broadcast of the TMO in action.
Well it all works so well at the moment lets enforce even more blindness.
pfft. that's what you get for being on the wrong side of the ball 😉
New Zealand XV: Damian McKenzie; Ben Smith, Jack Goodhue, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane; Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith; Karl Tu'inukuafe, Codie Taylor, Owen Franks, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Liam Squire, Ardie Savea, Kieran Read
As a dyed in the wool England supporterr I hope Sonny Bill tears O'Teo a new one ...............
Have you seen that Karl prop guy in action? He is a monster. When do Engerland name their team?
Somebody better slip something into their coffee. Novovirus isn't gonna help us this time.
At least their bench looks pretty weak:
Replacements: Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Scott Barrett, Matt Todd, TJ Perenara, Richie Mo'unga, Ryan Crotty.
Have you seen that Karl prop guy in action? He is a monster
Yeah, made his Super Rugby debut this year in round 5 and only because the Chiefs had umpteen front row injuries.
Brodie Retallick commented, after the first training session with him, that he couldn't believe the power he could feel him generating at scrum time. Said he'd never scrummaged behind a more powerful prop.
Any see the report that Itoje is being told to get in the faces of the ABs to rile them?
I saw it, wonder how well his hooter has healed after he wee falling out with Glasgow?
BBC suggesting the shit Anscombe to retain his place. Josh Adams to come in on wing with Loopy Liam on bench and Francis to start at 3. Talk of Beard to replace Cory BIL Hill.
Gashton for England!!
Riddle me this AA
Scotland seem to find it really hard to beat Wales yet regularly beat SH sides including thrashing Aus
Wales seem to find it really easy to beat scotland but cannot beat SH sides especially Aus
Why? Playing styles?
Wales seem to find it really easy to beat scotland but cannot beat SH sides especially Aus
Why? Playing styles?
Scotland are shit and the SH teams dont take them seriously!!! 😁
Wonder if Wales will lose to Australia with the late heartbreak method or the play shit and get dicked before a late rally to make it look close method this year.
Serious answer is we often play Aus outside the test window so have a weakened team, further reduced by having played SA and NZ first. Scotland in autumn are often more able to play a weaker team as a warm up too and so are able to build up to and target 1 big SH team.
A fairly predictable team, with Itoje told to be an “acceptable risk”. Hmm. I don’t mind a competitive nuisance but if we go down the route of successful yellows or a red because we are asking our players to err on the side of naughty, that isn’t good.
Predictions? 39-15 AB’s for me.
Why?
Scotland are shit
Stats don't lie.
At least their bench looks pretty weak:
Replacements: Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Scott Barrett, Matt Todd, TJ Perenara, Richie Mo’unga, Ryan Crotty.
You’ve got high standards! 😁
Stats don’t lie.
Unless you apply the TJ Algorithm.
The same centre pairing as last week?
I hope England have read this. (And I hope NZ haven't)
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/analysis-where-the-all-blacks-will-target-england-part-i
