[2021 Six Nations] Scotland vs Italy (20/03/2021)

[TRF_Olyy]

At least they can scrum well.

Wasn't their pack pretty naff in the autumn?

I barely remember any of the games but I remember thinking "They're not even bringing a strong pack to the table atm"

 

[Bluemoon]

I think he's personally past it to be a starter. I would have him in the squad for experience with Ryan and Itoje being my test starters.

Fair comment, I would have said the same before the start of this tournament. Tonight will tell. He reminds of Paul O'Connell in his twilight - off the pace, probably lost a bit of his tackle count, but an inspirational and passionate leader you'd run through a wall for.

 

[AlRums]

Way to go Hoggy

 

[Tooting Carmen]

Snore...

 

[Bluemoon]

Cherry you little beauty haha. Love to see it. 3rd choice hooker having a stomer!

 

[TommiG88]

Fair comment, I would have said the same before the start of this tournament. Tonight will tell. He reminds of Paul O'Connell in his twilight - off the pace, probably lost a bit of his tackle count, but an inspirational and passionate leader you'd run through a wall for.

I feel O'Connell was a better player, but that's my opinion.

 

[Tooting Carmen]

Wasn't their pack pretty naff in the autumn?

I barely remember any of the games but I remember thinking "They're not even bringing a strong pack to the table atm"

Against England they were poor, but against Wales and Ireland they were somewhat more competitive.

 

[AlRums]

I bet Cherry is swearing

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

I bet Cherry is swearing

He's Scottish, that would be a safe bet in the middle of the happiest day of his life.

 

[Tooting Carmen]

Another Italian problem is their poor discipline...

 

[Gavin]

Yellow card for that? Wise up mate.

 

[Bluemoon]

That's a little harsh I'd say, went for the ball in the tackle. Possible floodgates to open here. Expect to see Ali Price in the next 10 to pick the pace up of the game a bit.

 

[Groundhog]

Bad call from a stinky guy

 

[TommiG88]

Another Italian problem is their poor discipline...

Eddie will be looking for an international loop hole to call them up to England

 

[AlRums]

Vital experience for van der Walt

 

[Ospervat]

Jaco van Der Walt -another good Scottish name.

 

[Reiser99]

This is dull...honestly don't feel any excitement watching Italy games anymore.

 

[Tooting Carmen]

This is dull...honestly don't feel any excitement watching Italy games anymore.

It's a shame they haven't made the same progress that Argentina and even arguably Japan have.

 

[Ospervat]

This is dull...honestly don't feel any excitement watching Italy games anymore.

I opened a discussion in 6N forum last week about that very issue. Something has to change!

 

[TommiG88]

High, but wouldn't call that a tackle