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Isn't the thing that hogg and Seymour are good all rounders so you can afford someone who is basically just a finisherMikey Brown wrote:But there's a point where you wonder, with Hogg and Seymour there, would a good all rounder actually be pretty handy over the completely unpredictable Visser?
No they are not... Hogg's defence is piss poor.Cameo wrote:Isn't the thing that hogg and Seymour are good all rounders so you can afford someone who is basically just a finisherMikey Brown wrote:But there's a point where you wonder, with Hogg and Seymour there, would a good all rounder actually be pretty handy over the completely unpredictable Visser?
I was going to pretend to be Greg and start saying how Hogg is the worst defender the world has ever seen. But he got there first. In fairness his positioning for that first Munster try was atrocious.Cameo wrote:Isn't the thing that hogg and Seymour are good all rounders so you can afford someone who is basically just a finisherMikey Brown wrote:But there's a point where you wonder, with Hogg and Seymour there, would a good all rounder actually be pretty handy over the completely unpredictable Visser?
Aye. How do you respond to fire like that without seeming like a c***.hellovating wrote:really appreciated glasgow and townsend's (in particular) class over the last few days. think gregor and foley were quite close. as for the game, impossible task to be the spoil sports on a day like that .... last friday was a truer reflection of the team's quality.
Apologised to Hogg after the game apparently. No more needing said IMO. He let himself down, apologised and considering the situation I would consider that the end of it. Wouldn't be surprised if it is included in the red card report though.hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Has Earls apologised yet? I see some anon troll spent all of last night trying to get a rise out of Hogg on twitter by insisting he was 'goading' Earls.
Glasgow Warriors have signed New Zealand-born second-row Brian Alainu’uese from Waikato until the end of the season, subject to visa and medical.
The 22-year-old arrived in Glasgow on Saturday and started training with his new teammates at Scotstoun today.Brian Alainu’uese in action for Waikato
Alainu’uese is a product of Wesley College in Auckland, a school whose alumni include current All Black Malakai Fekitoa, Ulster’s Charles Piatau and the great Jonah Lomu to name just a few.
At 6ft 8ins and 135kg, the giant lock played six times and scored three tries in his first season for Waikato. His performances earned him a call-up to the Samoan under-20s due to his island heritage, where he played five times and scored one try.
Last season Alainu’uese made two appearances for Dave Rennie’s Chiefs in Super Rugby and this season he has started seven times in the Mitre Cup for Waikato.
Speaking to glasgowwarriors.org about his new chapter, Brian Alainu’uese said: “I’m really excited about joining Glasgow.
"I've spoken to Dave (Rennie) about the move and he told me great things about the club and it made me want to join.
“Everyone in New Zealand knows that Glasgow Warriors is a great club and there are good people here.
"I watched Corey Flynn playing when I was growing up and Jarrod Firth spent some time at the Chiefs, so it’ll be good to get to know those boys, as well as the rest of the squad.
“From what I’ve seen Glasgow like to throw the ball around and play a fast game and that’s the way I like to play too.
"I’ll give it my best over here and if an opportunity comes I’ll take it. I just want to give my all for Glasgow.”
Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “Brian has a real physical presence and has played well for Waikato in the Mitre Cup this season.
"He has the ability to play an offloading game and will help our set-piece play.
"With Greg Peterson, Scott Cummings and Tjiuee Uanivi currently injured, we’re delighted to secure the services of such a quality second-row, and we're looking forward to integrating him into our squad."
I resisted sending you that joke earlier.OptimisticJock wrote:Is he Syrian?
hp18 wrote:I resisted sending you that joke earlier.OptimisticJock wrote:Is he Syrian?
Yeah, he was really remorseful...Keith Earls, has been suspended for two weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London today arising from the Champions Cup win over Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.
Earls was sent off by referee, Jérôme Garcès (France), for a dangerous tackle on the Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown in the 19th minute of the match at Thomond Park in contravention of Law 10.4 (j).
Law 10.4 (j) Dangerous tackling
Under World Rugby's Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 10.4 (j), Lifting a player from the ground and either dropping or driving that player's head and/or upper body into the ground while the player's feet are off the ground, carries the following sanction entry points - Low End: 4 weeks; Mid-Range: 8 weeks; Top End: 12 to 52 weeks.
An independent Disciplinary Committee consisting of Mike Hamlin (England), Chairman, Roddy Dunlop QC (Scotland) and Andrea Caranci (Italy) heard evidence and submissions from Earls, who pleaded guilty to the offence, from Munster Rugby Team Manager, Niall O'Donovan, from Munster Rugby's legal representative, Derek Hegarty, and from the EPCR Disciplinary Officer, Liam McTiernan.
In upholding the red card decision, the Committee found that the offence was at the low end of World Rugby's sanctions and selected four weeks as the appropriate entry point.
As there were no aggravating factors, the Committee then reduced the sanction by a maximum of two weeks due to Earls' timely guilty plea, expression of remorse and clean disciplinary record before imposing a suspension of two weeks.
Earls will be free to play on Monday, 7 November. Both the player and EPCR have the right to appeal the decision.
Nice pic. on the BBC rugby page of Earls in footballer mode..whatisthejava wrote:Even the BBC used quotes for the "timely" nature.
2 weeks is probably about right, it's just that he is a total tit and should have been banned longer as he acted like a total tit.
Eugene Wrayburn wrote:Jesus wept. Have you watched your own team?
That reminds me, Eugene. We're all still eagerly awaiting your explanation on how Strauss is ineligible for Scotland.Eugene Wrayburn wrote:Jesus wept. Have you watched your own team?
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