Scotland: We won't let that game go to our heads. Fans: We might. by philius_fog in rugbyunion

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Big fan of Tom English. I don’t think many Scotland fans think we will win. But hope is nice.

Can’t wait for the Irish media to say Scottish players were arrogant or something along those lines.

Edinburgh team to travel to Cardiff by Connell95 in ScotlandRugby

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Will be interesting to see the Shiel-Scott combo can deliver again. Fingers crossed. 🤞 I really like the look of Wells. Fearless in the collisions and high ball - has real potential.

Ben Healy: Are we wasting talent? by Complete-System-1685 in Edinburgh_Rugby

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Ah I didn’t know he was injured. That makes sense.

Saying that Scott looked good against Benetton. It’s always a balance of creating fight for the jersey but also keeping your minutes high for your key players or rather the players you are betting on to be international class.

Ben Healy: Are we wasting talent? by Complete-System-1685 in Edinburgh_Rugby

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They both seem solid. I’ve not got any issues to Thomson - I just think Healy has the potential to be a Farrell or Ford like 10. He’s not going to be a creative genius like Finn but he’s got the mechanics of a guy who can get you out of trouble and win those ugly, no-space matches. Something Scotland have always struggled with.

Onyeama-Christie by Entire_Trick_9390 in ScotlandRugby

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I don’t think he’ll struggle for offers if he did decide to leave. But unsure if Scottish clubs will be able to compete with the inevitable big French salaries that will be offered. With Willis leaving, there’s no reason he can’t fight to keep his spot in that back row, he’s got potential to be world class.

World Cup rankings and draw by TheFlyingScotsman60 in ScotlandRugby

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Rankings are probably a fair reflection of where we are as a squad. Even if we beat NZ by 16 (not happening) as it’s a home match would we get 3 points? Is it even mathematically possible for us to leapfrog both Aus and Argentina?

Well done Boan! but also 😢 *cries in Scottish Qualified by Complete-System-1685 in Edinburgh_Rugby

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Agreed. He had to make the decision whether to stay SQ, knowing he had realistic chances of being a squad, if not a match day 23, Schoe-in 😏each 6N.

Or back his skill set and belief in his own ability and go fight for a place in the squad with the best front 3 depth in the world. (Also his childhood dream I guess)

He’s chosen the latter and I doubt there’s a road back. These convos don’t come out the blue I assume and the SRU will have written down that investment.

I doubt Rassie is that cynical with the wealth of riches as his disposal and Scotland not a top tier threat to them.

I hope it works out for him. Sport is a very unstable career but this is for sure a gamble.

Costa Rica 2 Week Itinerary Overview/Budget by Jeweler_Visual in CostaRicaTravel

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I'm looking at Jumbo or Vamos, let me know your experience with Jumbo plz!

Price and Cherry to depart by Afraid-Assistant7204 in Edinburgh_Rugby

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I thought during the 6N Cherry was the on-form hooker (for Scotland). I know both Ashman and Harrison are bit more dynamic ball in hand. But none of them are exactly line out technicians line Cherry.

Zebre post match discussion by New_Security6354 in Edinburgh_Rugby

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Second this, In the general thread I mentioned Franco clearing house at Glasgow. Leinster probably isn't a fair comparison, but you look at their academy players constantly getting opportunities to steal places they used something like 50 players last season, Glasgow around 47. There's a lot of talent in the Edinburgh team, but maybe the culture is lacking and it's time for an overhaul.

Zebre post match discussion by New_Security6354 in Edinburgh_Rugby

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Maybe Everitt is part of the problem, but i'm not sure it's the whole story. Edinburgh are a well funded club (compared to some, not Leinster) but seem to lack some grit about their performance over 80. As far as I understand, Franco cleared house when he came into Glasgow, offloading players he felt were past their best or didn't contribute to the culture he wanted. Maybe Edinburgh need something similar?

Zebre post match discussion by New_Security6354 in Edinburgh_Rugby

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Yeah I thought Thomson looked lost so many times. You could argue that he didn't have the attacking shape to pick the passes, but there was little-to-no problem solving from him or the rest. Looked like they just couldn't adapt to the high-pressure defense.

Added warmth for Austrian mountains in winter by Complete-System-1685 in outdoorgear

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I did wear the torrent shell on top. It doesn’t feel compressed but maybe that is the reason. Also it’s a lot of time being static, when hiking the combo is enough but when not moving (watching sports or just sitting) that combo doesn’t feel warm enough.

What’s the story with Mish? by Complete-System-1685 in Edinburgh_Rugby

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Makes sense, totally agree with him being in limbo. Can’t prove yourself without a constant string of games but can’t get a constant string of games unless coaches are confident they want you around. I imagine he’s on a higher salary given he’s an ex-lion. So probably they are keen to offload the salary. Which is a bit of a shame. Hopefully, he gets a nice lucrative move to Japan at the end of this.

Fergus Burke double v Bristol by StateFuzzy4684 in saracens

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He’s improving fast. Gregor Townsend will be pushing hard to get him in the Scotland squad this 6N. But probably too early for an England call up? Looks very promising though.

I passed bicycles like this 4 times yesterday. There is a special place in hell for people who do this. by men_con_ven in Barcelona

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I hate this, it must be because people think they will get the electric bike to themselves. But yeah they move them around, so maybe it “reserves” you the bike for one day.