RugbyRebels

Mikey Brown wrote: ↑Sat Jun 07, 2025 3:01 am Yeah, there’s a fair few worried for the playoffs (and Lions) from a Glasgow perspective.

McDowall feels so crucial now it seems odd to see him dropped for anyone but Jones.

Hiddlestone is firmly ahead as number 1 hooker then?

Jordan and McDowell had bee really off form, Jordan was back last week, but it still just wasn't happening for McDowell, so this is no surprise for me. Anyway he is on the bench covering back row as well as centre
Hiddlestone is rightly no1 hooker, deservedly. After the game in Dublin a few weeks back I am disappointed Stephens isn't no2! Maul tries have dried up, Mathews doesn't offers less in other areas and his throwing in is poor

BYW Mikey, looking at the time of your post, are you an insomniac or down under?

Out on the sauce and didn’t even remember that I’d written that. I’m a real wildcard, you see.

Fair enough on McDowall and Jordan. I’ve hardly managed to keep up with club rugby this season, relying on highlights doesn’t give you a full picture so appreciate the updates/context.

Great to hear Hiddlestone is making his mark. Front row depth is such a concern for Scotland, but sounds like there’s a few guys starting to make a more consistent impact at club level.

Glasgow half backs on a nightmare, have to go Jordan 10 now

Not quite as bad as the Champions Cup, but weren't really competitive.

Not good in the air and, while I can see why they don't want to play too much in their own half against that defence, the kicking strategy made it quite easy for Leinster. I think they should be aiming to move on from Horne over time. Great player for Glasgow, and wins them a lot lot more matches than he loses, but time to see if Dobie or Ashfar can go to the next level.

The scrum was obviously a big issue too.

Leinster were very good I thought.