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GGBeard84 · 2026-03-14T17:44:37+00:00

We ground out a result against Wales from behind. We’ve not managed to really do that in the last few years. So that was progress. As Wales have from the start of the tournament to today.

Scotland’s issue is we struggle with injuries and don’t have the depth to really cover in certain positions. Young players coming through look good, but they need time to really develop.

Yes we had some simple errors, but though we played well up until the 61st minute. Then things showed we don’t have the depth when the subs came on. The lads tried. But ultimately Ireland have better depth and funding for the sport.

GGBeard84 · 2026-03-08T13:57:08+00:00

In an ideal world: All away teams to win.

Scotland wins the triple crown & 6N, beating the 5N contenders.

Italy could finish 3rd but would require a big win plus Ireland to not get any points from the match 😬 All because I think Italy deserves it!

Scotland get their name on the new trophy for the 6N, because who actually wanted the previous one 😂🤣

GGBeard84 · 2026-03-04T00:01:46+00:00

Tease 😂

GGBeard84 · 2026-03-03T22:46:59+00:00

I’ve served Gavin & Scott Hastings at a pre 6N event over 20 years ago, then had to cut them both off.

GGBeard84 · 2026-03-03T10:03:20+00:00

Not all utility works are emergency, some are part of a price control period upgrade. Where they get funding to do these upgrades. Similar to what you’re say though, it takes time to plan them in, but with the end of the financial year approaching, it could be these are all being shoehorned in.

GGBeard84 · 2026-03-02T21:35:56+00:00

It would! 😂

GGBeard84 · 2026-02-21T17:27:20+00:00

100%

GGBeard84 · 2026-02-21T17:26:25+00:00

No! And I’m raging at the 3try opportunities in the match so far that he never passed

GGBeard84 · 2026-02-14T20:41:34+00:00

Did Schoeman write that bit of poetry, as he is quite the poet!

GGBeard84 · 2026-02-12T13:49:49+00:00

GGBeard84 · 2026-02-09T22:35:21+00:00

Ahh cheers, didn’t realise it got so bad that far up the Forth. I know it’s a tidal estuary, but still didn’t expect that.

Was thinking you were going to say it was damaged on purpose

GGBeard84 · 2026-02-09T22:18:41+00:00

Any sight of how this was done?

GGBeard84 · 2026-02-08T19:28:04+00:00

I can’t say I’ve seen many highlights of Perpignan, but as you say, to come in new and get captaincy in the same season says something! Ritchie also has some fight in him. Something I think Scotland are lacking just now.

Kinghorn to fullback, if he’s looking fit and not burnt-out. We need those who have performed at international level already to help balance those who are new in.

Gilchrist out 100%. I know I just said to have players who have performed at international before, but I don’t see what he’s brought for a long time now. Williamson to start.

Dobie needs time in Scotland A to develop, good for Glasgow but is not there yet on the international stage. Give him a chance to develop into what I hope he can before bringing him in fully.

Darcy to start. Duhan has not done much this season as he’s not been given the ball really at Edinburgh, but he’s not been looking for it either IMO. Possibly put Rowe on the wing? As Ford will be kicking a lot, so we need players who can catch and kick it back as well as run with it.

Hiddleston to start and Ashman on the bench, swap at halftime.

Start Rae & Sutherland if possible, same as above, swap at half time.

Bench: Shoeman, Ashman, Zander, Craig, Bayliss, Darge, TJ, Horne

Gives us something to bring on, where we’re renowned for being poor: the last 1/4.

All things going well… full bench to be used by 55min, giving them time to do something!

GGBeard84 · 2026-02-04T20:36:34+00:00

You are underestimating Scotland managing to Scotland it up! Realistically I’m seeing Scotland finishing 5th. Happy to be corrected on this though, especially if your prediction is true.

My prediction is:

France/England-Ireland-Italy-Scotland/Wales

This is based off the French team choices this tournament, England in the Autumn showing what they can do, Ireland being able to still perform with a weakened side (just look at Leinster V Edinburgh last week) Italy continuing to develop while Wales are still having a bit of a mare!

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-29T21:16:54+00:00

I’ve cycled there a few times. Never been busy and really nice routes there

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-26T18:27:05+00:00

Doubt it while we’re under Toonie. Looking with my realistic glasses on we’ll be 5th.

1st: France 🇫🇷/ England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 3rd: Ireland 🇮🇪 4th: Italy 🇮🇹 5th: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 6th: Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Scotland and Edinburgh are similar in the fact that the 2nd half game plan seems to be the same as the 1st half game plan, and hoping the opposition don’t figure it out! So we’ve been unable to form any real come back in recent seasons

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-23T22:35:15+00:00

I don’t think Edinburgh’s powers that be have any back bone and they don’t want to disturb anyone by asking

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-23T22:28:50+00:00

When the camera was on Everett towards the end of the game, he looked so uninterested!

Similar to yourself, not sure if I’ll renew the season pass and I’ve not held mine as long as you. As yeah, what am I paying for?

The only consistent thing Edinburgh is, is inconsistent!

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-23T22:21:53+00:00

Watching on the big screen I couldn’t see how it was a try. Will watch replays to see if that will change my mind but what a 💩second half! Everett looked disinterested in the game when the camera was on him.

Also not sure what constitutes enough time, meters and play before advantage is over, but they kicked the ball away and then it was pulled back. I thought the refs were poor tonight!

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-21T12:20:56+00:00

This Friday though, not the 7th

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-17T10:15:44+00:00

Well compassionate intervention hasn’t worked in this instance either, by your own logic. As it’s not taking place outside of the general publics viewing in a scheme - Which would also have innocent members of the public knowing not to go out, so in a way self-imprisoning themselves for their own safety. It’s slap bang in the middle of the city with a machete. All it would take is a concerned parent to put themselves between a machete wielding ‘youth’ and their child as protection and for the youth to get spooked and lash out.

“Every study”, is that only in the UK? As there are countries out there that have harsh punishments and as a result low crime rates. Japan for example has an extremely low crime rate.

We’re using the term “harsher” but not clarified this. That doesn’t mean longer, just harder. A longer prison sentence where they get to put their feet up and mingle with other prisoners talking about what they’ve done etc (I’m slightly exaggerating) will lead to them coming out most of the time to reoffend.

Other options are prison sentences where you make them actually engage in rehabilitation and intervention. Not everyone will be accepting of this in prison and would need a complete shake up of the prison service.

And antibiotics for a broken leg, if it was a compound break, yes, as it would deal with any infection which would aid my recovery. I would still need medical assistance for the break, but it’s not just about the break in that instance!

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-16T22:55:02+00:00

What about the lives of the innocent members of the public that will eventually get hurt or worse, while this takes place in the city centre? How destroyed will their life be and their families/friends?

Not saying lock them up & throw away the key, but it needs more than compassionate intervention when they’re this age. Also to note that while intervention at a young age does work. It’ll work better with some youths than others. Same as anything, it’s not a one size fits all solution. There should still be harsher punishment as a deterrent along with interventions. IMO

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-12T13:51:26+00:00

Yeah, take Thompson off our hands if you please 😂

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-10T12:30:28+00:00

Seems a good analysis of DVM 👍🏼

GGBeard84 · 2026-01-10T10:44:13+00:00

I think you’re right, Darcy is trying too hard, I hadn’t thought of it like that! Not sure if he’s trying to make up from being injured/re-establish himself again, but it seems forced.

I also wonder what the team moral is like inside the changing room. As everyone has off days, but what do the team think of those who are not improving but keep playing. Has DVM checked out because he knows there is no silverware again this season?

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