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Glasgow look tired. We'll see how their fitness really is here.

Connaught have got away with that. Strauss knock on off the floor with their guy on top of him? Aye right. Still tho, Connaught have been winning the rucks all day, so fair play to them.

Same again in 2 weeks. Whoever wins that one, I'll be supporting in the final.

Fair play to Connacht. Deserved that - were the better team even before the sending off.

Think Glasgow can beat them next time. Dunbar was and will be a big miss.

Probably the best away semi you could have hoped for but the point remains.. Glasgow capitulate when faced with a big pack, solid defence and often pissing rain. Plan A isn't always going to work but they'll be well up for it next game after this.

Please start Favaro next week... that was a poor, poor call.

Interesting to see the younger Horne was on the sidelines... if he's travelling with the squad does that suggest he's close to making an appearance?

ARM wrote:Fair play to Connacht. Deserved that - were the better team even before the sending off.

Think Glasgow can beat them next time. Dunbar was and will be a big miss.

Reckon this is about right. Connacht were niggly and good value for the win. Can see why they've been successful this season. It'll be interesting to see how Glasgow try to combat their game plan and what more they can bring to the table. Their scrum-half looks a good player.

Looking forward to seeing Gray in the rematch. I think that he missed a tackle early in the season and seemed to be on a mission to hit everything that moved for two games after.

Not watched it back but from what is being said I think Peterson needs to be in the 23 next time.

Any news on Dunbar.

Looked a lot like an ACL..

ARM wrote:Any news on Dunbar.

Looked a lot like an ACL..

That's awful if the case.

ARM wrote:Any news on Dunbar.

Looked a lot like an ACL..

Probably rearranged all of that expensive surgery.. But maybe the Knee Fairy will take pity..?

Im not as negative about that game as some of you. Connacht were good but I was confident until the (deserved) red. Only losing by 7 and putting some serious pressure on in the last ten with a man down for 30 mins is quite impressive too. Not too much needs to change for the semi just a bit more accuracy but that is easier when it is drier

Cameo wrote:Im not as negative about that game as some of you. Connacht were good but I was confident until the (deserved) red. Only losing by 7 and putting some serious pressure on in the last ten with a man down for 30 mins is quite impressive too. Not too much needs to change for the semi just a bit more accuracy but that is easier when it is drier

Aye, Glasgow had the momentum after Reid's try and Puafisi destroyed it. Weeg probably could have played another 40 mins and not broken that defence. Weeg could have possibly held on for a draw if Gray hadn't needlessly given Connacht that field position.

Re Dunbar, he was limping off with assistance so perhaps it isn't that serious. Best we could hope for is a meniscus tear perhaps... worth asking Which Tyler what he thinks.

Re Peterson.. doubt he would have made any difference really as the red card was the game changer. Glasgow definitely missed some grunt in the tight though. I think Ashe and Favaro would have made a much bigger difference. Strauss had one of 'those' days. When he can't physically overpower the opposition there is no plan B. Ashe is fair bit smaller but much, much more dynamic and quick off the mark. I would drop Wilson entirely and start with Ashe and Favaro with Strauss covering.

hugh_woatmeigh wrote:

Cameo wrote:Im not as negative about that game as some of you. Connacht were good but I was confident until the (deserved) red. Only losing by 7 and putting some serious pressure on in the last ten with a man down for 30 mins is quite impressive too. Not too much needs to change for the semi just a bit more accuracy but that is easier when it is drier

Aye, Glasgow had the momentum after Reid's try and Puafisi destroyed it. Weeg probably could have played another 40 mins and not broken that defence. Weeg could have possibly held on for a draw if Gray hadn't needlessly given Connacht that field position.

Re Dunbar, he was limping off with assistance so perhaps it isn't that serious. Best we could hope for is a meniscus tear perhaps... worth asking Which Tyler what he thinks.

Re Peterson.. doubt he would have made any difference really as the red card was the game changer. Glasgow definitely missed some grunt in the tight though. I think Ashe and Favaro would have made a much bigger difference. Strauss had one of 'those' days. When he can't physically overpower the opposition there is no plan B. Ashe is fair bit smaller but much, much more dynamic and quick off the mark. I would drop Wilson entirely and start with Ashe and Favaro with Strauss covering.

I thought Strauss was decent actually

Glasgow really need to learn to adopt

during hte latter 20 mins of the first half the game was crying out for a few pick and gos to keep the defenders in tight with then 2 or 3 options from the back of the ruck, we didnt do it and when we started doiung it we started looking good but then the flying headbut pretty much ended it

whatisthejava wrote:Glasgow really need to learn to adopt

during hte latter 20 mins of the first half the game was crying out for a few pick and gos to keep the defenders in tight with then 2 or 3 options from the back of the ruck, we didnt do it and when we started doiung it we started looking good but then the flying headbut pretty much ended it

We're not taking any more lost children from embra.

Andrew Davidson signs with the Falcons.

Big D wrote:Andrew Davidson signs with the Falcons.

In two minds about that. On one hand he should be breaking through into the 23 much easier there. On the other hand if he has international ambitions then Newcastle is not the place to go. Every Scotsman that has gone to Newcastle pretty much killed their international career. It's hardly surprising they play dire rugby and will most certainly be relegated next year if Bristol come up.

Glasgow look very light at lock now. Gray, Api, Petersen & Cummings.

hugh_woatmeigh wrote:

Big D wrote:Andrew Davidson signs with the Falcons.

In two minds about that. On one hand he should be breaking through into the 23 much easier there. On the other hand if he has international ambitions then Newcastle is not the place to go. Every Scotsman that has gone to Newcastle pretty much killed their international career. It's hardly surprising they play dire rugby and will most certainly be relegated next year if Bristol come up.

Glasgow look very light at lock now. Gray, Api, Petersen & Cummings.

At 19 or 20 I wouldn't be too worried about him ruining his Scotland chances by being down there for a couple of seasons. Even if they are big favourites to go down.

They don't have great quality at lock anywhere so he'll have a real chance of plenty gametime. The worry is he gets stuck behind Furno, Green and the American they have signed and doesn't develop.

He is quite light for someone his size in rugby terms, certainly lighter than Hunter-Hill and Cummings perhaps he was seen as a lock/6 rather than lock and they decided that that Cummings and CHH are the preferred options? Any weeg thoughts?

He's still an U20, international ambitions should be the last thing on his mind. Furno is leaving, as he bulks up he'll have opportunities. He's not as physically developed as Cummings but could be a beast as he fills out. He's got the frame for it, but it'll take a couple of years.


He's also (imo) not a 6. He played there a fair bit due to lots of locks but only Richie viable at blindside. He's ahead of Hunter-Hill.

hp18 wrote:He's still an U20, international ambitions should be the last thing on his mind. Furno is leaving, as he bulks up he'll have opportunities. He's not as physically developed as Cummings but could be a beast as he fills out. He's got the frame for it, but it'll take a couple of years.


He's also (imo) not a 6. He played there a fair bit due to lots of locks but only Richie viable at blindside. He's ahead of Hunter-Hill.

Playing at 6 as he fills out may not be a bad thing though I guess? 105kg/16.5 stone is pretty light for a second row for now especially given the Newcastle tight 5 aren't the best.

Is it just a case of not wanting 2 of 5 locks to be fresh out the U20s for Toonie?

Big D wrote:

hp18 wrote:He's still an U20, international ambitions should be the last thing on his mind. Furno is leaving, as he bulks up he'll have opportunities. He's not as physically developed as Cummings but could be a beast as he fills out. He's got the frame for it, but it'll take a couple of years.


He's also (imo) not a 6. He played there a fair bit due to lots of locks but only Richie viable at blindside. He's ahead of Hunter-Hill.

Playing at 6 as he fills out may not be a bad thing though I guess? 105kg/16.5 stone is pretty light for a second row for now especially given the Newcastle tight 5 aren't the best.

Is it just a case of not wanting 2 of 5 locks to be fresh out the U20s for Toonie?

Any and all pro gametime will do him good, but I can't see past lock for him in a couple of years.

2 of 6, or more accurately 3 of 7. Not going to be able to push them all through even with the tombola. This is a good move for all imo.

New one year deal for Lamont

hp18 wrote:New one year deal for Lamont

Must be his swansong. Handy to have him around for another year because I can't see him getting back into the Scotland camp (barring an injury meltdown) so he will bring a wealth of experience and his usual 110 per cent commitment during the international periods.

Apparently Dunbar is out of semi and final if we get there but is still talking about being available for the summer tour.

ARM wrote:Apparently Dunbar is out of semi and final if we get there but is still talking about being available for the summer tour.

I'd rather they just gave him the summer off.