In the latest look at Scotland’s selection headaches, Jamie Lyall ponders the choices in the second row, and finds that for once the choices are wondrous and many. Well, sort of.
Our Scotland XV: The Second-Row
Month: October 2013
Our Scotland XV: Back Row
Cameron Black continues our series looking at Scotland’s selection options with what Scott Johnson claims is a bit of problem area, the back row…The problem must be fitting them in!
Our Scotland XV: The Half Backs
Continuing our regular series building towards the viagogo Autumn Internationals, Barry P is next up with a look at Scotland’s options for the half-backs, scrum and fly-half.
Our Scotland XV: Front Row
Brodie Smithers kicks off the quest to find a Scotland team worthy of the name by looking at the front row candidates.
Table-Topping Clash Spoiled by Schoolboy Squabbles
Jamie Lyall weighs in on the undercurrents that ruined the game last night at Scotsoun.
Glasgow 6-13 Munster
Rory Baldwin takes in the top of the table clash tonight between Glasgow and Munster. Someone would be heading home disappointed.
SRU Cannot Afford to Dally on Rugby Champions Cup Decision
The Welsh regions announced last night they are on board with the Anglo-French Champions Cup. Jamie Lyall asks, where does this leave those balanced on the ledge with ERC?
Scotland Name 5 Uncapped in Expanded Training Squad
Scott Johnson announced his training squad today. As usual there was a nice mix of the unexpected and the pleasantly surprising.
Resurgent Perpignan overcome Edinburgh 31-14
Jamie Lyall gives us the low-down on Edinburgh’s battling loss away to Perpignan at the weekend.
Premier One Roundup
Moody Blue takes stock of the Premier One season so far as it nears the half way mark. Is he detecting a drop in standard from last year?
Glasgow Warriors 20-16 Exeter Chiefs
Christie Lester takes in all the action at a soggy Scotstoun in the game that Sky forgot… (again)
Toulon 51-28 Glasgow
Rory Baldwin takes in a breathless encounter in Toulon as Glasgow restored some pride following a devastating first half from Toulon’s army of stars.
Edinburgh 29-23 Munster
Edinburgh face a desperate battle for European credibility this season and started it today with the visit of Munster. Rory Baldwin takes in the action.