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6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
First topic message reminder :
WALES v SCOTLAND
3 February 2018
KO: 14:15 GMT
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Live on [ITV, RTE, SC4, FR2, DMAX / BBC (H)]
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Assistant 1: Romain Poite (France)
Assistant 2: Matthew Carley (England)
TMO: David Grashoff (England)
A. Head to Head
122 Played 122
70 Won 49
3 Drawn 3
49 Lost 70
1,624 Points 1,263
B. Recent Form
9 March 2013
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
18–28 to Wales
15 March 2014
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
51–3 to Wales
15 February 2015
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
23–26 to Wales
13 February 2016
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
27–23 to Wales
25 February 2017
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
29–13 to Scotland
C. Teams
WALES
Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets); Josh Adams (Worcester), Scott Williams (Scarlets), Hadleigh Parkes (Scarlets), Steff Evans (Scarlets); Rhys Patchell (Scarlets), Gareth Davies (Scarlets); Rob Evans (Scarlets), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Cory Hill (Dragons), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, capt), Aaron Shingler (Scarlets), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Blues), Ross Moriarty (Gloucester).
Replacements: Elliot Dee (Dragons), Wyn Jones (Scarlets), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Bradley Davies (Ospreys), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Aled Davies (Scarlets), Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues), Owen Watkin (Ospreys).
SCOTLAND
Stuart Hogg (Glasgow Warriors); Tommy Seymour (Glasgow Warriors), Chris Harris (Newcastle Falcons), Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors), Byron McGuigan (Sale Sharks); Finn Russell (Glasgow Warriors), Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors); Gordon Reid (London Irish), Stuart McInally (Edinburgh), Jon Welsh (Newcastle Falcons), Ben Toolis (Edinburgh), Jonny Gray, John Barclay (Scarlets, captain), Hamish Watson (Edinburgh), Cornell du Preez (Edinburgh).
Replacements: Scott Lawson (Newcastle Falcons), Jamie Bhatti (Glasgow Warriors), Murray McCallum (Edinburgh), Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh), Ryan Wilson (Glasgow Warriors), Greig Laidlaw (Clermont Auvergne), Pete Horne (Glasgow Warriors), Sean Maitland (Saracens).
WALES v SCOTLAND
3 February 2018
KO: 14:15 GMT
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Live on [ITV, RTE, SC4, FR2, DMAX / BBC (H)]
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Assistant 1: Romain Poite (France)
Assistant 2: Matthew Carley (England)
TMO: David Grashoff (England)
A. Head to Head
122 Played 122
70 Won 49
3 Drawn 3
49 Lost 70
1,624 Points 1,263
B. Recent Form
9 March 2013
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
18–28 to Wales
15 March 2014
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
51–3 to Wales
15 February 2015
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
23–26 to Wales
13 February 2016
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
27–23 to Wales
25 February 2017
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
29–13 to Scotland
C. Teams
WALES
Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets); Josh Adams (Worcester), Scott Williams (Scarlets), Hadleigh Parkes (Scarlets), Steff Evans (Scarlets); Rhys Patchell (Scarlets), Gareth Davies (Scarlets); Rob Evans (Scarlets), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Cory Hill (Dragons), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, capt), Aaron Shingler (Scarlets), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Blues), Ross Moriarty (Gloucester).
Replacements: Elliot Dee (Dragons), Wyn Jones (Scarlets), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Bradley Davies (Ospreys), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Aled Davies (Scarlets), Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues), Owen Watkin (Ospreys).
SCOTLAND
Stuart Hogg (Glasgow Warriors); Tommy Seymour (Glasgow Warriors), Chris Harris (Newcastle Falcons), Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors), Byron McGuigan (Sale Sharks); Finn Russell (Glasgow Warriors), Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors); Gordon Reid (London Irish), Stuart McInally (Edinburgh), Jon Welsh (Newcastle Falcons), Ben Toolis (Edinburgh), Jonny Gray, John Barclay (Scarlets, captain), Hamish Watson (Edinburgh), Cornell du Preez (Edinburgh).
Replacements: Scott Lawson (Newcastle Falcons), Jamie Bhatti (Glasgow Warriors), Murray McCallum (Edinburgh), Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh), Ryan Wilson (Glasgow Warriors), Greig Laidlaw (Clermont Auvergne), Pete Horne (Glasgow Warriors), Sean Maitland (Saracens).
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Hate to be that guy. But I don't see us beating anyone but Italy (hope I am wrong). We have some many front row injuries we get mullered in the scrum and we still can't defend mauls.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
LordDowlais wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:LordDowlais wrote:Strange, you lot were saying that Richie Gray should have been a Lion a few months ago, instead of AWJ. Now all of a sudden he is not much of a loss. Oh well.
That was Jonny Gray
I think you will find that they were both touted as potential better choices, until it was pointed out that they were both injured.
You have quite a selective memory! The Grays played together in all but the last 6N game last season, so were rightfully part of the Lions discussion at the time. Jonny played in the summer tour for Scotland, so wasn't injured. Richie was injured with a back problem so missed the tour.
Regardless of Lions debates, it is conceivable for things to change in International rugby in the space of a year for teams - since last 6N Toolis has shown he has what it takes to play at international level, and GIlchrist has regained his form and also shown he is a genuine option at international level.
If all were fit and on form I'd have both Grays starting but given the form of the Edinburgh pair it isn't a huge blow to lose him.
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SecretFly wrote:Eejit wrote:Slightly off topic but I am so bloody excited now, I’m like a kid at Christmas. This is going to be a long week.
If January was dry (it wasn’t) February is going to be very moist indeed.
??? Are you getting married? What's on?
As you will know this Saturday marks the day in 1451 when Mehmed II inherited the throne of the Ottoman Empire. A proper cause for celebration I’m sure you’ll agree.
Also there might be some rugby on somewhere I think.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
LordDowlais wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:LordDowlais wrote:Strange, you lot were saying that Richie Gray should have been a Lion a few months ago, instead of AWJ. Now all of a sudden he is not much of a loss. Oh well.
That was Jonny Gray
I think you will find that they were both touted as potential better choices, until it was pointed out that they were both injured.
Well, they were both better options than AWJ, as were others
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Yeah it's so true - this is absolutely the longest week of the year. I'm taking Hagia Sophia to the Nutcracker on Friday night, and then it's rugby rugby rugby for the rest of the weekend.
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This place is a hoot, it really is.
We have Scots on here all man sausage-a-hoop saying that they should beat Wales and will be very disappointed if they don't, more or less just writing Wales off, then we have English members coming on here calling the Welsh members trolls, I am almost to worried to type a re-post just in case I get accused of something, yet it is all the fault of the Welsh members.
Only on V2. No wonder there are not many Welsh left on here.
We have Scots on here all man sausage-a-hoop saying that they should beat Wales and will be very disappointed if they don't, more or less just writing Wales off, then we have English members coming on here calling the Welsh members trolls, I am almost to worried to type a re-post just in case I get accused of something, yet it is all the fault of the Welsh members.
Only on V2. No wonder there are not many Welsh left on here.
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You have read Gwlad's posts, haven't you Dowlais?
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Yes, but he does not represent all of us, also, what is he saying, that is different to what the Scottish members are saying ?
I cannot see any difference.
I cannot see any difference.
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LordDowlais wrote:This place is a hoot, it really is.
We have Scots on here all man sausage-a-hoop saying that they should beat Wales and will be very disappointed if they don't, more or less just writing Wales off, then we have English members coming on here calling the Welsh members trolls, I am almost to worried to type a re-post just in case I get accused of something, yet it is all the fault of the Welsh members.
Only on V2. No wonder there are not many Welsh left on here.
You are surprised to see Scots with a bit of swagger considering we have won far more test matches in the last 18 months compared to Wales? I'm not sure why you think this is odd.
History is on the side of Wales but not much else.
Scotland are the more settled side with fewer injuries, granted our Front row has been decimated but Wales are missing arguably their best player (Faletau) and their first choice half backs and the Lions player of the series.
I could understand the panic if we relied on our Scrum, but Scotland's threat lies in counter attacking and multiphase attacking. We seldom score from first phase (despite our maul being very strong in the AIs) so losing our front row isn't as disasterous as some might think. It will no doubt give Wales a very handy platform considering Evans, Lee and Owens are brilliant.
However as I've said Scotland appear to have parity in the back 5 and will have a huge advantage from 9 to 15. Our try strike rate speaks for itself, as for Wales' try strike rate... Suffice to say the Scarlets are scoring tries but we all know that test match intensity is quite differant from the pro14 or European intensity.
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Some Scotland fans have said they fancy their chances. Not one has said they're certain to win. Whereas:
You can see the difference, can't you?
Gwlad wrote:I dont think there is any doubt that Wales will win at home.... We've been putting them away for years and will continue to do so this year.... Scots can't win in Cardiff.
You can see the difference, can't you?
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Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Some Scotland fans have said they fancy their chances. Not one has said they're certain to win. Whereas:Gwlad wrote:I dont think there is any doubt that Wales will win at home.... We've been putting them away for years and will continue to do so this year.... Scots can't win in Cardiff.
You can see the difference, can't you?
No. Read some of the comments that our Scottish members have put on here. They are very similar to that. In fact some are worse.
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RuggerRadge2611 wrote:However as I've said Scotland appear to have parity in the back 5 and will have a huge advantage from 9 to 15
Really, you honestly think this ? A huge advantage in the backs ?
This is a probable Welsh back line:-
Gareth Davies
???????? Could be one of Patchell, Williams or Anscombe
Scott Williams
Hadleigh Parkes
George North, if he is not injured
Steff Evans
Leigh Halfpenny
I'm sorry, but outside half aside, I do not see where Scotland have a huge advantage.
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Scotland have been brilliant in the last 18 months through their backs while the Welsh have stuttered and shown a lack of cutting edge, bar flashes.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
Surely Scotland are favourites for this one. At full strength it would be nip and tuck, with Wales balancing home advantage against our notorious slow start to any tournament. But Wales' injuries are pretty devastating - Liam Williams, Webb, Faletau, Warburton, JD2, Biggar by themselves take out most of our star quality (5 test Lions), then there's Jake Ball and Priestland, and others who may be available haven't been playing, like Moriarty, George North, Steff Evans. It will be a very makeshift team and Gatland will compound it by playing 'safe' and going to his tried and tested - Halfpenny at FB, Anscombe, Cuthbert, North even if off-form/unfit. We'd struggle against anyone, let alone an in-form and confident Scotland. We don't have the pack to out-muscle them in the way England might.
Will trog along as ever, but more in hope than expectation.
It's hard to pick a Welsh team, except that I guess the front 5 picks itself and obviously Gareth Davies will be at 9. I'd be tempted to throw caution to the wind, think of Wales v NZ 2003, and try:
Rob Evans, Owens, Lee, Brad Davies, AWJ, Shingler, Tips, Moriarty, Gareth Davies, Owen Williams, Owen Watkin, Scott Williams, Josh Adams, 1/2p, Rhys Patchell
bench: Wyn Jones, Elliott Dee, Francis, Seb Davies, Navidi, Aled Davies, Anscombe, Parkes
Will trog along as ever, but more in hope than expectation.
It's hard to pick a Welsh team, except that I guess the front 5 picks itself and obviously Gareth Davies will be at 9. I'd be tempted to throw caution to the wind, think of Wales v NZ 2003, and try:
Rob Evans, Owens, Lee, Brad Davies, AWJ, Shingler, Tips, Moriarty, Gareth Davies, Owen Williams, Owen Watkin, Scott Williams, Josh Adams, 1/2p, Rhys Patchell
bench: Wyn Jones, Elliott Dee, Francis, Seb Davies, Navidi, Aled Davies, Anscombe, Parkes
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LordDowlais wrote:Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Some Scotland fans have said they fancy their chances. Not one has said they're certain to win. Whereas:Gwlad wrote:I dont think there is any doubt that Wales will win at home.... We've been putting them away for years and will continue to do so this year.... Scots can't win in Cardiff.
You can see the difference, can't you?
No. Read some of the comments that our Scottish members have put on here. They are very similar to that. In fact some are worse.
No they're not, and no they're not.
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LordDowlais wrote:RuggerRadge2611 wrote:However as I've said Scotland appear to have parity in the back 5 and will have a huge advantage from 9 to 15
Really, you honestly think this ? A huge advantage in the backs ?
This is a probable Welsh back line:-
Gareth Davies
???????? Could be one of Patchell, Williams or Anscombe
Scott Williams
Hadleigh Parkes
George North, if he is not injured
Steff Evans
Leigh Halfpenny
I'm sorry, but outside half aside, I do not see where Scotland have a huge advantage.
Really?
Well let's start with the back 3 - the likely Scotland back 3 of Seymour-Maitland-Hogg are experienced internationals and Lions tourists, and have been running riot for Scotland of late, scoring key tries. North isn't fit, 1/2P is solid and unspectacular and for all of Evans' potential he's fairly unproven at international level.
Then there's Finn Russell, an established international 10 who has been a pivotal player in some of Scotland's key victories over the last few years, and is held in such high regard that Racing are paying a bucketload of cash to sign him.
The word huge is perhaps OTT, but it doesn't take much of an argument to say that Scotland have the more potent backline
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Ah, was forgetting Amos, I'd have him in over 1/2p on the wing if he's genuinely fit.
"it doesn't take much of an argument to say that Scotland have the more potent backline" - I agree with that, given the injury situation.
"it doesn't take much of an argument to say that Scotland have the more potent backline" - I agree with that, given the injury situation.
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I see the Western Mail is predicting:
L. Halfpenny; G. North, S. Williams, H. Parkes, H. Amos; R. Patchell, G. Davies; R. Evans, K. Owens, S. Lee, B. Davies, A. W. Jones (capt), A. Shingler, J. Navidi, J. Tipuric. Reps: S. Baldwin, W. Jones, T. Francis, C. Hill, R. Moriarty, A. Davies, O. Williams, J. Adams.
L. Halfpenny; G. North, S. Williams, H. Parkes, H. Amos; R. Patchell, G. Davies; R. Evans, K. Owens, S. Lee, B. Davies, A. W. Jones (capt), A. Shingler, J. Navidi, J. Tipuric. Reps: S. Baldwin, W. Jones, T. Francis, C. Hill, R. Moriarty, A. Davies, O. Williams, J. Adams.
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LordDowlais wrote:RuggerRadge2611 wrote:However as I've said Scotland appear to have parity in the back 5 and will have a huge advantage from 9 to 15
Really, you honestly think this ? A huge advantage in the backs ?
This is a probable Welsh back line:-
Gareth Davies
???????? Could be one of Patchell, Williams or Anscombe
Scott Williams
Hadleigh Parkes
George North, if he is not injured
Steff Evans
Leigh Halfpenny
I'm sorry, but outside half aside, I do not see where Scotland have a huge advantage.
It's really very simple mate, here is a fantastic link that explains.
https://twitter.com/SimonGleave/status/937613458811613184
"2 points per entry into the opposition 22 is a very poor return but typical of Wales this autumn."
contrast that with:
https://twitter.com/SimonGleave/status/934479994264449027
"The 22 entries for Scotland's amazing 53-24 win against Australia. Basically, Scotland scored (usually a try) EVERY time they entered the Wallabies' 22.
Over the last 2 weeks, the Scots have been in the #AllBlacks and #Wallabies 22 on 19 occasions. Be scared"
Now, that Simon Gleave is a great stat collector, and English with no axe to grind. He's basically saying that your attack is really blunt, and has been for some time. Even in the partisan Scrum V they are bemoaning Wales' ability to score tries.
Now the Scarlets are scoring tries, and playing some great rugby, but can that translate to international level? That is a question that can't be answered without speculation. However Scotland have done it against some of the best teams in the world, including being only the 2nd NH team to put 50 on Australia. Now I don't want to get down to comparing todgers and start talking about Scotland's record against other teams with Wales' record against the same teams because it's pointless. However I can say with certainty that the Scottish backline is producing the goods at test level against top class opposition wheras Wales' has not done so for 2 seasons.
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The one area of the Welsh backline I fear is the centres should Dunbar or Taylor be injured - Wales did well in the Autumn with their power through midfield and we may struggle to contain them if we play a lightweight midfield with either Horne at 12 or Grigg at 13.
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Radge, be careful...
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As a Welshman, I would like to say that I have really enjoyed watching Scotland over the last 12-18 months. They are playing a great brand of rugby at the moment, and history will count for nothing on the weekend- Wales will have to play very well to beat them.
I do think that Wales have the tools to beat Scotland, and am certainly not taking the victory for granted- I wouldn't be surprised to see a Scotland win, but I am hoping that home advantage, and the confidence that the Scarlets' lads should have will be enough to see us through, hopefully playing some heads up, expansive rugby at the same time...
I do think that Wales have the tools to beat Scotland, and am certainly not taking the victory for granted- I wouldn't be surprised to see a Scotland win, but I am hoping that home advantage, and the confidence that the Scarlets' lads should have will be enough to see us through, hopefully playing some heads up, expansive rugby at the same time...
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This is one of the reasons I love discussion boards.
There's so much mud slinging and wang measuring going on but when the final whistle goes, half of the trumpeteers (on both sides) will quietly slink off and hide never to been seen again until there's more mud slinging to be done.
No one side can use history or form to claim they can tell what the outcome will be. Everyone can have a feeling or a guess, but you can't say "the game will go this way". If you could then why are you wasting your time on here, you should be at the bookies all day everyday earning thousands!
You can't even say "Oooo, one thing is for sure, it will be a close game". There's too many variables in rugby to be able to confidently predict an outcome. Players can get injured. Refs can have howlers. Players can have brain farts and get themselves carded. Just as likely is that one team will work out how to beat the other, or at least negate their tactics. Players x, y and z could have the game of their lives and dictate the outcome. Players A, B and C could have the worst games of their careers and severely dent their sides chances.
For me, I'm still going for a Scotland win, but if I'm wrong I'll not be hiding under the couch to keep away from the "I told you so brigade" of the Welsh contingent. Likewise, if I'm right, I'm not going to be coming on here to be a poor winner and rubbing it in the faces of the level headed Welsh posters.
There's so much mud slinging and wang measuring going on but when the final whistle goes, half of the trumpeteers (on both sides) will quietly slink off and hide never to been seen again until there's more mud slinging to be done.
No one side can use history or form to claim they can tell what the outcome will be. Everyone can have a feeling or a guess, but you can't say "the game will go this way". If you could then why are you wasting your time on here, you should be at the bookies all day everyday earning thousands!
You can't even say "Oooo, one thing is for sure, it will be a close game". There's too many variables in rugby to be able to confidently predict an outcome. Players can get injured. Refs can have howlers. Players can have brain farts and get themselves carded. Just as likely is that one team will work out how to beat the other, or at least negate their tactics. Players x, y and z could have the game of their lives and dictate the outcome. Players A, B and C could have the worst games of their careers and severely dent their sides chances.
For me, I'm still going for a Scotland win, but if I'm wrong I'll not be hiding under the couch to keep away from the "I told you so brigade" of the Welsh contingent. Likewise, if I'm right, I'm not going to be coming on here to be a poor winner and rubbing it in the faces of the level headed Welsh posters.
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'an, 'an, an...another thing !
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RDW_Scotland wrote:The word huge is perhaps OTT, but it doesn't take much of an argument to say that Scotland have the more potent backline
Yes, now this i can agree with, but you used the term HUGE, which as you say is OTT.
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And who would you say this refers to ?
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LordDowlais wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:The word huge is perhaps OTT, but it doesn't take much of an argument to say that Scotland have the more potent backline
Yes, now this i can agree with, but you used the term HUGE, which as you say is OTT.
You seem to be assuming that every Scottish poster is the same person - Radge made the original post using the word huge...
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Why not say why the Welsh are on par rather than anyone thinking scotland are better is wrong with no explanation?
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LordDowlais wrote:George Carlin wrote:
And who would you say this refers to ?
Whoooooooshhhhhh
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Whom.LordDowlais wrote:George Carlin wrote:
And who would you say this refers to ?
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It's like a nature programme this, with the wolf pack circling a wounded animal and closing in for the kill!
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IanBru wrote:Whom.LordDowlais wrote:George Carlin wrote:
And who would you say this refers to ?
To whom???
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To whom you sayeth this doth refer.
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The Oracle wrote:It's like a nature programme this, with the wolf pack circling a wounded animal and closing in for the kill!
and
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Say that to my face, you cad!Scottrf wrote:To whom you sayeth this doth refer.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
Scottrf wrote:To whom you sayeth this doth refer.
I don't speak much Welsh, unfortunately
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
RDW_Scotland wrote:LordDowlais wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:The word huge is perhaps OTT, but it doesn't take much of an argument to say that Scotland have the more potent backline
Yes, now this i can agree with, but you used the term HUGE, which as you say is OTT.
You seem to be assuming that every Scottish poster is the same person - Radge made the original post using the word huge...
Thanks for the support Lando
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
RuggerRadge2611 wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:LordDowlais wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:The word huge is perhaps OTT, but it doesn't take much of an argument to say that Scotland have the more potent backline
Yes, now this i can agree with, but you used the term HUGE, which as you say is OTT.
You seem to be assuming that every Scottish poster is the same person - Radge made the original post using the word huge...
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
I just got a ticket. Thanks TTRRN
The downside is it looks as if I'll be driving down on Saturday morning.
So if any of you scoundrels are travelling from the London area and want to share the drive (I'll do the driving you can keep me awake by indulging in "peasant conversation") let me know.
Can any of the Welsh posters offer advice on whether I should drive into Cardiff and park up or park outside the city? I remember a few years ago a Welsh acquaintance explaining how to do it but I've forgotten: the word Radyr comes to mind but I've no idea why.
Finally; I think it'll be a tight game. Gatland will stick to Warrenball. Thereby neutering the Scarlets backs. Our pack wont be as weak as some might imagine. Toonie will, probably, play Blair Kinghorn on the wing to run back kicks. Finn Russell will look to rub Gatland's nose in it after he has crapped all over the Welsh Grand Slam dream. Russell may try too hard and have a 'mare. It's all too close for me to call.
p.s. last time I was in Cardiff was for "that game"; Tom Evans, Dan Parks, Shane Williams scoring in added time. If Saturday is half as good then it'll be a cracker.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
tigertattie wrote:RuggerRadge2611 wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:LordDowlais wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:The word huge is perhaps OTT, but it doesn't take much of an argument to say that Scotland have the more potent backline
Yes, now this i can agree with, but you used the term HUGE, which as you say is OTT.
You seem to be assuming that every Scottish poster is the same person - Radge made the original post using the word huge...
Thanks for the support Lando
Ya dancer that's a corker from Fife Boy. It took me a couple of seconds to mull it over but then BOOM!
Radge wins the internet today!
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
Amos is fit? A bit more to him than Evans but 2 wings with injury questions is a big risk.
Probably the best backline that is available to Wales.
The front 5 is where Wales will win this. If they revert to Warrenball, they would be a scarier team.
Looking forward to Thursday. Inside centre, locks, back-up tighthead and 8 are the interesting choices for Scotland in that order (for me).
Probably the best backline that is available to Wales.
The front 5 is where Wales will win this. If they revert to Warrenball, they would be a scarier team.
Looking forward to Thursday. Inside centre, locks, back-up tighthead and 8 are the interesting choices for Scotland in that order (for me).
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
RuggerRadge2611 wrote:tigertattie wrote:RuggerRadge2611 wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:LordDowlais wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:The word huge is perhaps OTT, but it doesn't take much of an argument to say that Scotland have the more potent backline
Yes, now this i can agree with, but you used the term HUGE, which as you say is OTT.
You seem to be assuming that every Scottish poster is the same person - Radge made the original post using the word huge...
Thanks for the support Lando
Ya dancer that's a corker from Fife Boy. It took me a couple of seconds to mull it over but then BOOM!
Radge wins the internet today!
I know Radge is part Welsh so just keeping him on his toes
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
Luckless Pedestrian wrote:No they're not, and no they're not.
Here you go, have a read of some of these and tell me how they are different to what Gwlad has been saying:-
Hazel Sapling wrote:If Scotland get parity at the scrum, they really should be able to pull apart Wales.
IanBru wrote:I'm going for Wales 10 - Scotland 29
tigertattie wrote:Wales 22 - 34 Scotland
Hazel Sapling wrote:Same HS. All we need is scrum parity and a good pitch.
Wales 19 - 34 Scotland
BigGee wrote:A lot of our players now know they can beat Wales
Hazel Sapling wrote:Anyway, this is the reason why I tend to avoid Welsh threads. If you don't say Wales are going to win then you are insane.
RuggerRadge2611 wrote:I think it will be quite a resounding victory
TJ wrote:Personally I don't Wales have the firepower to score enough to win whereas I am confident Scotland will score tries
RuggerRadge2611 wrote: I do think we will win the match with a bit to spare.
RuggerRadge2611 wrote:Into the backs it's kind of one way traffic, Scotland have the advantage and form, from 9 to 15.
reallybored wrote:I will be immensely disappointed if we don't win at the weekend.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
The difference is if you ask those posters to explain they will and generally have on why they think that. And vice versa you could say why you think wales will win.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
Dear God in heaven. The absolute state of this.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
There's nothing wrong with confidence, and confidence in your team, but when Gwlad does it, he is trolling.
Look, it makes no difference to me, but let's just have some chwarae teg.
Look, it makes no difference to me, but let's just have some chwarae teg.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
And switch the attention as he can't add detail.
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
LordDowlais wrote:Look, it makes no difference to me, but let's just have some chwarae teg.
Is that better on flatbread or a bulgurwheat crisp? Whatever it is, it sounds tasty!
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Re: 6N 2018: Wales v Scotland, 3 February
I explained why:
Because:
I'd be immensely disappointed if we don't win at the weekend.
Because:
We've been the better team for the past 12 months; played better rugby, scored more points and won more games.
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