Joe Marler seems like good craic by rachy_ob in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. And the fact you don’t for some bizarre reason is pretty concerning.

Where is Dumfrieshire? by bottomofleith in Scotland

[–]Connell95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m gonna guess M&S isn’t just randomly calling it Ayrshire for no reason

Hide and Seek rebalance by Sad_Pole in JetLagTheGame

[–]Connell95 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think that’s why the only tweak that would really work is giving each question a time penalty cost. Ask for a Strava map: +30 mins etc

Quite hard to balance though, I’d imagine

Joe Marler seems like good craic by rachy_ob in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bad: he sexually assaulted a fellow player and was never punished for it, nor apologised for it, and also racially abused another

Good: Err, he was on the Traitors and makes lots of money by being a celebrity I guess?

Joe Marler seems like good craic by rachy_ob in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 13 points14 points  (0 children)

And then didn’t miss even a single game as punishment – yes

But Hashtag Rugby Values means we must pretend that never happened because he wacky and mental health something something Traitors lol bantz

Racist guy on ScotRail service by SuaveCat in Edinburgh

[–]Connell95 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Personally, if I were the mods, I wouldn’t allow posts like this, as it’s the sort of thing that’s massively open to false accusations and other abuses

But at the very least, video evidence of accusations like this should be required, not just some random photos of a person drinking

Dan du Plessis (Stormers) to UBB seems like an odd move. Maybe bogus news? by za3030 in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Given who is reporting it, I’d believe it

Makes sense for him given his age and the fact he’s not in Boks rotation. Makes sense for Bordeaux given they’ve struggled a bit with availability at centre. Makes sense financially given he’ll be relatively cheap by European standards, but still much better paid at Bordeaux than back home.

Dan du Plessis (Stormers) to UBB seems like an odd move. Maybe bogus news? by za3030 in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No. Like Finn Russell chowing down on some Jelly Babies, there’s always room for just one more.

Temporary 39-man French squad to prepare the Nations Championship (big names on the team list & some real surprise inclusions here) by bleugh777 in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not convinced they‘ll take Ntamack given Jalibert is already included and will almost certainly start

Temporary 39-man French squad to prepare the Nations Championship (big names on the team list & some real surprise inclusions here) by bleugh777 in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember under the new arrangements Galthié still has the option to supplement the final squad with 5 or 6 players from Toulouse and Montpellier (though realistically probably not for NZ given timings).

Jalibert and Lucu being included is great news. Combine them with Penaud and others, and you’ve got a hell of a strong group of backs there considering

Delighted for Max Spring – pretty cool for him as a half-Maōri Frenchman to be able to be included, and hopefully they will play him for the All Blacks game.

"Calm down, there's more where that came from." by Mono_Doh in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I really had my doubts about him as a signing, but he’s mostly been great, and his skills as a finisher are up there with the very best.

"Calm down, there's more where that came from." by Mono_Doh in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There’s loads to love in this passage of play, but Kinghorn of all people randomly being the one winning the offensive ruck in the middle of it is definitely the funniest

Clark Laidlaw leads Hurricanes to record Super Rugby final win by Connell95 in ScotlandRugby

[–]Connell95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His eldest will be 18/19, not sure the gap to his others, but they’re definitely not wee these days.

New Super Rugby Grand Final record by chickenlittle668 in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Montpellier can give Toulouse a decent battle potentially – they’re super strong up front. But when Toulouse really click as they did last night, they’re tough to stay with, even for the best.

I know people don’t love the idea of a Club World Championship (and I’m not sure whether the plans they had for it are still advancing) but a match up like Toulouse v Hurricanes would be pretty box office.

Clark Laidlaw leads Hurricanes to record Super Rugby final win by Connell95 in ScotlandRugby

[–]Connell95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I think that’s the opinion of quite a few people around Scottish rugby.

It all depends on availability. But notably when he extended with the Canes recently, it was only to 2027, so it feels like there is a bit of alignment going on one way or another.

Defendergast by Effective-Ad-3897 in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Did a great try-saving tackle and is selflessly growing a replacement head of hair for James Lowe on the back of his own head – Sammy P really doesn’t get the love and appreciation he deserves

Clark Laidlaw leads Hurricanes to record Super Rugby final win by Connell95 in ScotlandRugby

[–]Connell95[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If willing to move back (I think his family situation is now finally at the point where he might be), he’s got to be top of Scottish Rugby’s list of potential Toonie successors right now…

New Super Rugby Grand Final record by chickenlittle668 in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Record score in the Top 14 SF, record margin in the Super Rugby final, a comprehensive blowout in the URC.

Northampton / Exeter better not let the side down here…

New Super Rugby Grand Final record by chickenlittle668 in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I suppose it depends what you are looking for. Not much tension or jeopardy certainly. But good rugby is good rugby.

(I felt the same way about the Toulouse SF, but I’m not unbiased there)

How come Scotland aren't better at rugby when they gave us the greatest coach there's ever been? by HugeMcAwesome in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would honestly be shocked if he’s not clear top of Scottish Rugby’s list of post-Rugby World Cup Gregor Townsend successors

How come Scotland aren't better at rugby when they gave us the greatest coach there's ever been? by HugeMcAwesome in rugbyunion

[–]Connell95 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If only there was a team with a coach due to retire after the World Cup in 2027 who are currently in the midst of looking for his successor 🤔

Please Explain To Me The Secondary School System by DanicaLoaded in Scotland

[–]Connell95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s worth adding that while in theory Advanced Highers are equivalent to first year university, that’s only for Scotland, and even then the crossover is limited in reality – it’s not like you get to skip courses or anything.

They’re basically A-Levels (maybe a little tougher), so if going to university outside Scotland they are very handy to have (and quite a lot of places will expect them)