[2016 RBS Six Nations] Round 2: Wales vs. Scotland (13/02/2016)

[Peat]

When is Dunbar going to be fit?

 

[Saint4805]

When is Dunbar going to be fit?

They said he was likely to miss the first two games so he could be in contention to face Italy depending on his progress. Dunbar and Bennett (when fit) are a very solid pairing.

 

[iINDOMINUSxx]

Do really think Russell and Hogg should work on they're decision making. Felt both they're decisions could had been alot better

 

[Peat]

They said he was likely to miss the first two games so he could be in contention to face Italy depending on his progress. Dunbar and Bennett (when fit) are a very solid pairing.

Agreed. I think he'd help Scotland a lot, particularly in defence. Not to diss Scott or Taylor, but they don't inspire quite the same respect in me as Dunbar-Bennett.

 

[Belvedere]

I'm predicting a 2 point Welsh win, with a last minuite Scottish heartbreaker.

Scotland I think deserve more credit for their performance last week against a very physical England side.

I can't see us running in multiple tries.

 

[Ospreylian]

I'm just pleased Anscombe is on the bench over Cuthbert. Cuthbert is the last player you want on the bench to come on and make an impact. Anscombe, on the other hand, could give Wales a bit of creative spark in the dying minutes if they desperately need it. In fact, the whole bench is one of the strongest I've seen for Wales. I'm sure many people would be happy for Jenkins, Owens, Davies, Lydiate or Anscombe to start, let alone be on the bench. Further evidence that Gatland has vastly improved the country's strength in depth.

 

[TheSaffycen]

Agreed. I think he'd help Scotland a lot, particularly in defence. Not to diss Scott or Taylor, but they don't inspire quite the same respect in me as Dunbar-Bennett.

I see both Dunbar and Bennett as possible Lions, but Taylor has been brilliant. Every game he's had for us this year has been nothing short of good and quite a few times great. With the form he is in i'm surprised they didn't play him last week.

 

[Tony Manx]

Wales to win by 15 as they must have improved after their "poorish" game last weekend.....another slow start to a 6N for them.

Scotland played with great spirit last week but I cannot see how they will "make" tries and will continue to rely on interceptions and mistakes to allow them to score.

 

[Bluemoon]

If the Welsh attack could be a bit more clinical and execute their overlaps when they arise, then I'd expect them to win. The lack of trys has been concerning.

Biggar's fitness will also count for something...

 

[AzaMatt]

The first mention of biggars fitness and you see a clip of him practicing taking a high ball and immediately stating to limp and wince. I'm calling it now, he will go off injured again, it's absolutely crazy to risk him

 

[TommiG88]

Wales to win by a mile.

 

[Mrs. Peter Quinn]

That was the best passage of play by Scottish rugby in over 10 years

 

[Bluemoon]

I'm going to throw this out there. Wales look tired. Those phases were way too easy.

 

[Mrs. Peter Quinn]

I'm going to throw this out there. Wales look tired. Those phases were way too easy.

Agreed, it looked suspiciously easy. Clancy with a terrible decision at that maul, turnover Wales.

 

[Bluemoon]

Terrible refereeing at that Barclay break. Wales win a counter ruck, Scottish player who was retreating from an offside position kicks it back and Barlcay breaks!

 

[AzaMatt]

Our defence is a bit suspect, Scotland making yards way too easy. Lydiate will have a good 20-30 mins second half in place of warburton o reckon

 

[TommiG88]

Terrible refereeing at that Barclay break. Wales win a counter ruck, Scottish player who was retreating from an offside position kicks it back and Barlcay breaks!

He's been consistently bad to both sides.

 

[McTallshort]

Come on Scotland FFS!

 

[Bluemoon]

He's been consistently bad to both sides.

Fair. But that one annoyed me as it was a loss of 50m

Wales need to change their tactics and inject some energy in the defence. Scotland making easy easy yards and keeping the scoreboard ticking over.

 

[celticc]

How did the TMO miss Davies in front of the ball for the Welsh try