Scottish Pro team thread

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First topic message reminder :

There doesn't seem to be much going on but I thought it might be an idea to set up a thread devoted to transfers, coaching news and general new information to do with the Scottish pro clubs over the summer

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

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DTHvdM, at a guess?

[RDW]

Scott’s kicking isn’t international class, and neither is his passing I would say – therefore I don’t think he should be moved to 10 as he would have to spend a lot of time getting them up to scratch. Plus we’ve got hunners of promising 10s, hee haw 12s! His strengths are his running, stepping, hitting gaps at pace and his defence. His ruck technique has come on significantly too. All of these traits lend themselves for 12 – not so much 10.

[Captain_Sensible]

I'd prefer to see a shoot-out between Scott and Dunbar for the 12 shirt, particularly as Dunbar will likely be playing at 12 for Glasgow for much of this season.

However, I wouldn't rule out playing Dunbar at 13 for Scotland even if he hasn't played there much for Glasgow by the time the AIs roll around. The Scott/Dunbar combo looked good on the tour, and the only alternative to it is to play NDL at 13, or Bennett, or Grove.

For me, NDL will never be international class. He's had too many chances. Grove is solid but unspectacular (no bad thing in itself), and Bennett is very green. If Bennett plays well at 13 for Glasgow before the AIs, I'd have no problem starting him at 13 for Scotland, particularly against Japan as an introduction to Test rugby.

[Pat_Mustard]

I'd prefer to see a shoot-out between Scott and Dunbar for the 12 shirt, particularly as Dunbar will likely be playing at 12 for Glasgow for much of this season.

However, I wouldn't rule out playing Dunbar at 13 for Scotland even if he hasn't played there much for Glasgow by the time the AIs roll around. The Scott/Dunbar combo looked good on the tour, and the only alternative to it is to play NDL at 13, or Bennett, or Grove.

For me, NDL will never be international class. He's had too many chances. Grove is solid but unspectacular (no bad thing in itself), and Bennett is very green. If Bennett plays well at 13 for Glasgow before the AIs, I'd have no problem starting him at 13 for Scotland, particularly against Japan as an introduction to Test rugby.

Agree with most of this but don't think Bennett will be capped until next summer probably.

I'm getting impatient about the new strips so here's a bit of macron gear but doesn't give much away about the strips themselves
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-T-Shirts/Macron/Scotland-Players-Cotton-T-Shirt-Navy
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Polo-Shirts/Macron/Scotland-Players-Media-Cotton-Polo-Shirt-White
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Polo-Shirts/Macron/Scotland-Players-Media-Cotton-Rugby-Polo-Shirt-Navy
There's also a scarf with no photo, described as "Navy/Purple/White", could be a clue.

[EST]

It's because he gets the ball so rarely for Edinburgh that he never wants to kick it away. Laidlaw does most of the kicking from the base of the ruck.

I completely agree. Scott is a nailed on 12, and based on his recent Scotland form one of the first names on the teamsheet. He was outstanding in the summer, and one of our best backs in the 6 Nations. It's a no brainer.

The legitimate debate is at 13. Dunbar is currently the incumbent, but most fans (myself included) think he's a better 12. He can do a job at 13, but I suspect that a strong season at 13 from either Bennett or NDL (or Grove) will see Dunbar seen as more of a 12, where he can compete with Scott. Horne's injury really opens the way for Dunbar to cement his place at 12 with Glasgow.

Whatever happens, let's not shift anyone out of position. In particular that means Scott at 12, Maitland on the wing and Hogg at 15. They are our best backs!

Thats a very good point about Laidlaw kicking, he seems to want to take all of the responsibility on - to his own detriment I feel. I think you are right about the midfield combinations also, at least finally we have some options.

One last point about moving players positions, I'm not supporter of moving players about all over the place - I suppose there is an age limit by when a player has to have found his place. Judging by RDW's comments above, it seems that Scott always had the skills for a 12, and was possibly playing out of position during his junior career?

I will be looking out for him improving the passing and kicking areas of his game this season, he certainly has all of the physical attributes to kick the thing a long way - it would be good for Scotland from a tactical point of view to have a second kicking option in the midfield.

[EST]

It's because he gets the ball so rarely for Edinburgh that he never wants to kick it away. Laidlaw does most of the kicking from the base of the ruck.

I completely agree. Scott is a nailed on 12, and based on his recent Scotland form one of the first names on the teamsheet. He was outstanding in the summer, and one of our best backs in the 6 Nations. It's a no brainer.

The legitimate debate is at 13. Dunbar is currently the incumbent, but most fans (myself included) think he's a better 12. He can do a job at 13, but I suspect that a strong season at 13 from either Bennett or NDL (or Grove) will see Dunbar seen as more of a 12, where he can compete with Scott. Horne's injury really opens the way for Dunbar to cement his place at 12 with Glasgow.

Whatever happens, let's not shift anyone out of position. In particular that means Scott at 12, Maitland on the wing and Hogg at 15. They are our best backs!

Thats a very good point about Laidlaw kicking, he seems to want to take all of the responsibility on - to his own detriment I feel. I think you are right about the midfield combinations also, at least finally we have some options.

One last point about moving players positions, I'm not supporter of moving players about all over the place - I suppose there is an age limit by when a player has to have found his place. Judging by RDW's comments above, it seems that Scott always had the skills for a 12, and was possibly playing out of position during his junior career?

I will be looking out for him improving the passing and kicking areas of his game this season, he certainly has all of the physical attributes to kick the thing a long way - it would be good for Scotland from a tactical point of view to have a second kicking option in the midfield.

[RDW]

 Judging by RDW's comments above, it seems that Scott always had the skills for a 12, and was possibly playing out of position during his junior career?

 

I’m not sure about that in his case EST – I know some guys that played with him at under 18 level and apparently he was an incredible stand off. As you say though players develop differently and his skillset has leant himself well to playing at 12. You can also get away with inferior skills at under 18 level too, that will be picked up at Pro level, so I think he would look very much out of place if he had to play 10 just now.

[Captain_Sensible]

I'd prefer to see a shoot-out between Scott and Dunbar for the 12 shirt, particularly as Dunbar will likely be playing at 12 for Glasgow for much of this season.

However, I wouldn't rule out playing Dunbar at 13 for Scotland even if he hasn't played there much for Glasgow by the time the AIs roll around. The Scott/Dunbar combo looked good on the tour, and the only alternative to it is to play NDL at 13, or Bennett, or Grove.

For me, NDL will never be international class. He's had too many chances. Grove is solid but unspectacular (no bad thing in itself), and Bennett is very green. If Bennett plays well at 13 for Glasgow before the AIs, I'd have no problem starting him at 13 for Scotland, particularly against Japan as an introduction to Test rugby.

Agree with most of this but don't think Bennett will be capped until next summer probably.

Johnson has shown a willingness to pick young players and give them a go in the Test environment. If Bennett is the in-form Scottish 13 by the time the AIs or 6Ns roll around, I wouldn't bet against him being selected. Why wouldn't he be selected?

[George Carlin]

I'd prefer to see a shoot-out between Scott and Dunbar for the 12 shirt, particularly as Dunbar will likely be playing at 12 for Glasgow for much of this season.

However, I wouldn't rule out playing Dunbar at 13 for Scotland even if he hasn't played there much for Glasgow by the time the AIs roll around. The Scott/Dunbar combo looked good on the tour, and the only alternative to it is to play NDL at 13, or Bennett, or Grove.

For me, NDL will never be international class. He's had too many chances. Grove is solid but unspectacular (no bad thing in itself), and Bennett is very green. If Bennett plays well at 13 for Glasgow before the AIs, I'd have no problem starting him at 13 for Scotland, particularly against Japan as an introduction to Test rugby.

Agree with most of this but don't think Bennett will be capped until next summer probably.

I'm getting impatient about the new strips so here's a bit of macron gear but doesn't give much away about the strips themselves
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-T-Shirts/Macron/Scotland-Players-Cotton-T-Shirt-Navy
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Polo-Shirts/Macron/Scotland-Players-Media-Cotton-Polo-Shirt-White
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Polo-Shirts/Macron/Scotland-Players-Media-Cotton-Rugby-Polo-Shirt-Navy
There's also a scarf with no photo, described as "Navy/Purple/White", could be a clue.

Scottish Rugby has also released a couple of TweetyPicThingys of the jersey detail:
https://twitter.com/Scotlandteam/status/359333833889431552/photo/1
https://twitter.com/Scotlandteam/status/359669069454127104/photo/1
 
So at least they got the team right. Always encouraging.

[EST]

 Judging by RDW's comments above, it seems that Scott always had the skills for a 12, and was possibly playing out of position during his junior career?

 

I’m not sure about that in his case EST – I know some guys that played with him at under 18 level and apparently he was an incredible stand off.  As you say though players develop differently and his skillset has leant himself well to playing at 12.  You can also get away with inferior skills at under 18 level too, that will be picked up at Pro level, so I think he would look very much out of place if he had to play 10 just now.

I agree that he would look out of place, he has evolved into a very good 12. You are right about inferior skill sets being masked at U18 level, I expected him to have a good boot purely because he played at 10 during his younger days, but this doesn't necessarily have to be the case. I would think this season, as he becomes more of a senior player, that he will start taking on more responsibility in this department.

[RDW]

I’ve seen a few howlers from him with long kicks from hand, and some good kicks, but his chip over the top that lead to the try against SA was lovely. For Scotland though we have Hogg, who is a fantastic kicker, and for Edinburgh Tonks is used a lot. I do think Scott should be used for Edinburgh as well.

[Pat_Mustard]

I'd prefer to see a shoot-out between Scott and Dunbar for the 12 shirt, particularly as Dunbar will likely be playing at 12 for Glasgow for much of this season.

However, I wouldn't rule out playing Dunbar at 13 for Scotland even if he hasn't played there much for Glasgow by the time the AIs roll around. The Scott/Dunbar combo looked good on the tour, and the only alternative to it is to play NDL at 13, or Bennett, or Grove.

For me, NDL will never be international class. He's had too many chances. Grove is solid but unspectacular (no bad thing in itself), and Bennett is very green. If Bennett plays well at 13 for Glasgow before the AIs, I'd have no problem starting him at 13 for Scotland, particularly against Japan as an introduction to Test rugby.

Agree with most of this but don't think Bennett will be capped until next summer probably.

Johnson has shown a willingness to pick young players and give them a go in the Test environment. If Bennett is the in-form Scottish 13 by the time the AIs or 6Ns roll around, I wouldn't bet against him being selected. Why wouldn't he be selected?

Well he showed that willingness in the summer, with that tour pretty much being designated a development exercise. I think now he will want to put out more of a settled first choice side in the AIs, even against Japan. For me that probably means Dunbar starting at 13, as the incumbent, even if he's playing 12 for Glasgow. It would take a phenomenal run of form for Bennett to overtake by November. He might be in the extended squad but I can't see him in the starting side that soon. I am often wrong though.

[EST]

I’ve seen a few howlers from him with long kicks from hand, and some good kicks, but his chip over the top that lead to the try against SA was lovely.  For Scotland though we have Hogg, who is a fantastic kicker, and for Edinburgh Tonks is used a lot.  I do think Scott should be used for Edinburgh as well.

True, it was a good piece of skill. As for Hogg, I have absolutely no idea why he doesn't kick to touch for Glasgow on a regular basis - he has a massive boot. In terms of distance kicking from hand, he would be right up there with the longest kickers in the NH

[Tattie Scones RRN]

I'd prefer to see a shoot-out between Scott and Dunbar for the 12 shirt, particularly as Dunbar will likely be playing at 12 for Glasgow for much of this season.

However, I wouldn't rule out playing Dunbar at 13 for Scotland even if he hasn't played there much for Glasgow by the time the AIs roll around. The Scott/Dunbar combo looked good on the tour, and the only alternative to it is to play NDL at 13, or Bennett, or Grove.

For me, NDL will never be international class. He's had too many chances. Grove is solid but unspectacular (no bad thing in itself), and Bennett is very green. If Bennett plays well at 13 for Glasgow before the AIs, I'd have no problem starting him at 13 for Scotland, particularly against Japan as an introduction to Test rugby.

Agree with most of this but don't think Bennett will be capped until next summer probably.

I'm getting impatient about the new strips so here's a bit of macron gear but doesn't give much away about the strips themselves
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-T-Shirts/Macron/Scotland-Players-Cotton-T-Shirt-Navy
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Polo-Shirts/Macron/Scotland-Players-Media-Cotton-Polo-Shirt-White
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Polo-Shirts/Macron/Scotland-Players-Media-Cotton-Rugby-Polo-Shirt-Navy
There's also a scarf with no photo, described as "Navy/Purple/White", could be a clue.

Honestly......that looks beyond Poopie.

In fact, it looks like a badminton top.

[Pat_Mustard]

Well it is just a polo shirt, the actual playing strips should look better. I'm glad it's very plain actually, might mean we are going to end up with nice classic plain blue playing jerseys instead of something covered in cringeworthy tartan, saltires and lions rampant, which has been my main fear since they started taking suggestions from the public!

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

I'd prefer to see a shoot-out between Scott and Dunbar for the 12 shirt, particularly as Dunbar will likely be playing at 12 for Glasgow for much of this season.

However, I wouldn't rule out playing Dunbar at 13 for Scotland even if he hasn't played there much for Glasgow by the time the AIs roll around. The Scott/Dunbar combo looked good on the tour, and the only alternative to it is to play NDL at 13, or Bennett, or Grove.

For me, NDL will never be international class. He's had too many chances. Grove is solid but unspectacular (no bad thing in itself), and Bennett is very green. If Bennett plays well at 13 for Glasgow before the AIs, I'd have no problem starting him at 13 for Scotland, particularly against Japan as an introduction to Test rugby.

Agree with most of this but don't think Bennett will be capped until next summer probably.

Johnson has shown a willingness to pick young players and give them a go in the Test environment. If Bennett is the in-form Scottish 13 by the time the AIs or 6Ns roll around, I wouldn't bet against him being selected. Why wouldn't he be selected?

Cos fES doesn't like him  

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

I’ve seen a few howlers from him with long kicks from hand, and some good kicks, but his chip over the top that lead to the try against SA was lovely.  For Scotland though we have Hogg, who is a fantastic kicker, and for Edinburgh Tonks is used a lot.  I do think Scott should be used for Edinburgh as well.

True, it was a good piece of skill.  As for Hogg, I have absolutely no idea why he doesn't kick to touch for Glasgow on a regular basis - he has a massive boot.  In terms of distance kicking from hand, he would be right up there with the longest kickers in the NH

So does Meatball, EST, and Rhubarb abd Wrighty are no slouches with ball from hand either

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

Well it is just a polo shirt, the actual playing strips should look better. I'm glad it's very plain actually, might mean we are going to end up with nice classic plain blue playing jerseys instead of something covered in cringeworthy tartan, saltires and lions rampant, which has been my main fear since they started taking suggestions from the public!

+1 In fact, I wrote an angry letter berating them for being spanner enough to ask for contributions from the general public - no reply, of course

[EST]

I’ve seen a few howlers from him with long kicks from hand, and some good kicks, but his chip over the top that lead to the try against SA was lovely.  For Scotland though we have Hogg, who is a fantastic kicker, and for Edinburgh Tonks is used a lot.  I do think Scott should be used for Edinburgh as well.

True, it was a good piece of skill.  As for Hogg, I have absolutely no idea why he doesn't kick to touch for Glasgow on a regular basis - he has a massive boot.  In terms of distance kicking from hand, he would be right up there with the longest kickers in the NH

So does Meatball, EST, and Rhubarb abd Wrighty are no slouches with ball from hand either

Very true ASBO, I suppose the argument may be that you may knock the 10's confidence by taking away the kicking duties. For me, though, Hogg would get first dibs every time.

[funnyExiledScot]

I'd prefer to see a shoot-out between Scott and Dunbar for the 12 shirt, particularly as Dunbar will likely be playing at 12 for Glasgow for much of this season.

However, I wouldn't rule out playing Dunbar at 13 for Scotland even if he hasn't played there much for Glasgow by the time the AIs roll around. The Scott/Dunbar combo looked good on the tour, and the only alternative to it is to play NDL at 13, or Bennett, or Grove.

For me, NDL will never be international class. He's had too many chances. Grove is solid but unspectacular (no bad thing in itself), and Bennett is very green. If Bennett plays well at 13 for Glasgow before the AIs, I'd have no problem starting him at 13 for Scotland, particularly against Japan as an introduction to Test rugby.

Agree with most of this but don't think Bennett will be capped until next summer probably.

Johnson has shown a willingness to pick young players and give them a go in the Test environment. If Bennett is the in-form Scottish 13 by the time the AIs or 6Ns roll around, I wouldn't bet against him being selected. Why wouldn't he be selected?

Cos fES doesn't like him  

I tell you what. If Bennett is the in-form Scottish 13 by the time the AIs roll round, I'll be on the bandwagon faster than you can say "maroon trousers are awesome"!

[IanBru]

Yes, but maroon trousers really are awesome. I'm currently sporting a pair of psychedelic lime green ones, and I'm looking super-fly.

I'm keen to see what an established Dunbar-Bennett centre axis can do at Glasgow. They've got all the necessary skills, and are just lacking in experience. As people say, if Bennett is the best 13 in Scotland by November, throw him in against Japan at least. What have we got to lose? Well, except the match and our slagging rights over our Welsh brethren...

[InjuredYetAgain]

FFS what has this thread degenerated into? The Gok Wan Appreciation Roadshow (ringside seats available fnarr, fnarr) or are discussion about whether having the number 12 or 13 on your back is better for pulling chics.
As far as I am concerned, the ponces in the backs will drop the ball at some point so you might as well have your worst players closer to the forwards so that we have less distance to walk (I mean sprint) between scrums
Slightly off topic, why is it guys with the skinny legs can hoof the ball miles yet props with legs like mature oak trees can "spiral" the ball no more than 5 feet?
Ho hum, another day goes by without a coaching announcement of any sort of materiality for Edinburgh.

[Imperialbigdave]

Slightly off topic, why is it guys with the skinny legs can hoof the ball miles yet props with legs like mature oak trees can "spiral" the ball no more than 5 feet?
Ho hum, another day goes by without a coaching announcement of any sort of materiality for Edinburgh.

Because you cant get that gracefull swing required for a beautiful touch finder with thunder-thighs

[Imperialbigdave]

Just noticed that what was going to be a raeburn shield challenge against Japan will no longer be thanks to the kiwis scheduling a last minute fixture against them just before us. That is unless Japan get the cane out the cupboard and give them a dam good thrashing like we know they can... Sleeping giants I tells ya  

BANZAAAAAAIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[21st Century Schizoid Man]

Yeah ho feckin hum......... 

[21st Century Schizoid Man]

Take it all of MFL land are in euphoric heaven with the royal sprogging news. Hurrah another victory for sycophancy and the establishment. Where is the great Iain Banks when we need him ?

[Imperialbigdave]

Take it all of MFL land are in euphoric heaven with the royal sprogging news.  Hurrah another victory for sycophancy and the establishment.  Where is the great Iain Banks when we need him ?

crawl back into your hole.

[George Carlin]

Take it all of MFL land are in euphoric heaven with the royal sprogging news.  Hurrah another victory for sycophancy and the establishment.  Where is the great Iain Banks when we need him ?

[jimbopip]

Take it all of MFL land are in euphoric heaven with the royal sprogging news.  Hurrah another victory for sycophancy and the establishment.  Where is the great Iain Banks when we need him ?

Ten little fingers.
Ten little toes.
Ten thousand quid a week
for life I suppose.

[IanBru]

Erm... anyway.

Here's a video of the Angel Gabriel playing rugby:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8yI7pHDaZM

He's the guy that does all the stuff.

I'm tempted to make one of these promotional videos with highlights of my working life. It would show me sitting at my desk exuding enigmatic intensity, banging out emails with raw aggression, and photocopying witness statements like a bad-ass mother. The music would be particularly epic.

[George Carlin]

Erm... anyway.

Here's a video of the Angel Gabriel playing rugby:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8yI7pHDaZM

He's the guy that does all the stuff.

I'm tempted to make one of these promotional videos with highlights of my working life. It would show me sitting at my desk exuding enigmatic intensity, banging out emails with raw aggression, and photocopying witness statements like a bad-ass mother. The music would be particularly epic.

 
Good effort, sports promotion people. He looks a perfectly tidy squad man and as long as we aren't holding him up as Bernie Stortoni Mk II he'll get on just fine. At least Toonie is bright enough to see that we need squad cover although I wish he wouldn't ramble on to the press about having undertaken a "global search" to replace Peter Horne. I have a mental picture of Toonie with safari hat standing in Nairobi watching the locals kick a pigskin about.
 
Totally agree IanBru - my highlights reel would involve me at work at 2am trying to turn client gibberish into a contract, losing another argument with my wife, scraping Weetabix off the kitchen table, realising I've left the car keys back in the house, having my daughter punch me in the eye and spilling wine on my white shirt during a client dinner. All to the pounding beat of 'Eye of the Tiger'.

[RDW]

Makes my morning commute so much better when I come on here and read the gibberish that has been sprouted in my absence! 

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

Possibly the most unfortunate photo ever? http://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby/latest/gabriel-ascarate-signs-to-bolster-glasgow-midfield-1-3011911 Looks like fES, mind, after a very rough night on the tiles

[George Carlin]

Stortoni has been on the Tweety saying what a great player our man Gabe is.

Still waiting for Edinburgh to confirm they've signed Beauden Barrett and Kieren Reid.

[funnyExiledScot]

Possibly the most unfortunate photo ever? http://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby/latest/gabriel-ascarate-signs-to-bolster-glasgow-midfield-1-3011911  Looks like fES, mind, after a very rough night on the tiles

I'm pleased you added the "very"!

Does he only have two teeth?

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

Think it might be a gum shield that gives that impression, old boy!

[RDW]

So are any Edinburgh fans on here planning on trekking down to feckin Hawick for 7.30pm on a Friday evening then? 

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

So are any Edinburgh fans on here planning on trekking down to feckin Hawick for 7.30pm on a Friday evening then? 

Typical Embra attitude, no wonder the Borders hate you!

[RDW]

Apologies ASBO, I suppose I’ll just take a couple of hours holiday from work so I can leave in time to get to the game, spend lots of money on petrol and not get back to Edinburgh til 11pm!

I appreciate they are trying to spread the gospel of Edinburgh rugby, but this isn’t great for the existing fans, and particularly season ticket holders who have this game included in their package.

Plus, are the SRU not still paying for Netherdale so why not use that??

Final final point – with most of Edinburgh’s games being 7.30pm on a Friday we sure as hell aren’t going to get many people from the borders travelling up to watch Edinburgh.

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

[RDW]

 

[funnyExiledScot]

I agree with RDW on this. Hawick is miles away, and I'd be surprised if there was a single Hawick resident who bothered to travel to Murrayfield to watch Edinburgh as a result of this fixture. I'd far rather they scheduled a Rabo game at Netherdale on a Saturday afternoon, offering free transport, than sticking our only home pre-season game miles away on a Friday night.

I took the step of moaning about this on Facebook, only the find the usual numpties suggesting that this was a great idea and would result in hoards of new supporters making their way to Murrayfield on a regular basis. Idiots.

[RDW]

I’ve said it before and will say it again FES – if you make the mistake of conversing with Edinburgh Facebook fans you deserve everything you get!

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

Ach well, if you Stockbridgers hadn't voted in governments that removed the Borders railway, it wouldn't be so feicin difficult to get there!

[funnyExiledScot]

Since when have us "Stockbridgers" even considered public transport to be a viable option!

[AsLongAsBut100ofUs]

Aye, wouldn't want to dirty your maroon corduroys or your mustard argyle knit jumpers - fair do's

[George Carlin]

Since when have us "Stockbridgers" even considered public transport to be a viable option!

FES - I just wanted to warn you that someone papped you in the grounds of your Stockbridge mansion yesterday:

 
If nothing else you certainly are stayin' alive. Hi hi hi hi, stayin' aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive.

[IanBru]

Bar Steward stole my trousers...

[Manky-Flanker]

On the subject of what we all look like, I see 21st Century Schizoid man has volunteered to dust off the old boots to replace the injured Peter Horne. A weight of Toonie's mind...

[RDW]

Yeah we really need some actual rugby news to happen soon…!

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