The Rugby Thread

[Buzzo]

Italy v France

Total Ruggers.

[Irishnev]

I’ll be surprised if Tuipolotu isn’t there or abouts for 12. He was the form centre in Europe pre his injury. He’s got the lot.

He’ll def go and then it’s about form. Bundee came off the bench for us and turned the game - he had a massive impact

[Buzzo]

I’ll be surprised if Tuipolotu isn’t there or abouts for 12. He was the form centre in Europe pre his injury. He’s got the lot.

[Buzzo]

Stats today, we’ve played much worse and beaten England. Fair play to England but it wasn’t a convincing performance from their backs. Very impressive in the main from their forwards. Our backs were excellent.

Stats:

Scotland had 59% of territory and 58% possession.

Outscored England three tries to one

Carried 936m to 474m

Gained 521m to 323m
Mande nine line breaks to two

Beat 35 defenders to 10

Made 247 passes to 99

[Irishnev]

I thought Russell was excellent outside of his kicking today, and his % is typically very high.

I didn’t see the game, watched extended highlights. I’d want him to start at 10 for the Lions with JGP at 9, Aki and Lawrence in the centre and Hugo at full back. Wings are harder to pick - could be Lowe and Duhan

[Buzzo]

I thought Russell was excellent outside of his kicking today, and his % is typically very high.

[Irishnev]

Yeah… ****ing hell

3 matches in and Lions thoughts are there - I think Morgan from Wales was v impressive today but the back row is always hugely competitive. I think it will be a side with 7/8 Irish though and a few others

[Buzzo]

Russell missed a couple of handy kicks that he’d normally get

Yeah… ****ing hell

[Buzzo]

Be interested to see conclusive proof on the grounding on Englands try… why no TMO?

[Irishnev]

How have we lost that?

Cracking game though.

Russell missed a couple of handy kicks that he’d normally get

[Buzzo]

How have we lost that?

Cracking game though.

[Buzzo]

Yep. You did enough, relatively comfortable going into the last 10 plus given you played 20 mins a man down. Wales played well tho and that almost try would have made a difference.

[Irishnev]

Not great but another triple crown

[Buzzo]

Brilliant from Lowe.

[Buzzo]

The rotation was definitely a sign of over confidence. Still an uncharacteristic performance so far. And you’ll definitely be benefiting from the intro of the 20min Red!