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Greater competition and interest? This is the least competitive 6N in recent memory, with only Ireland turning up, the rest of the 6N teams are low quality.A] I'm pretty comfortable that this is a gimme.
B] Why would greater competition and interest be a sad state of affairs?
Yes.Greater competition and interest?
It's probably a sad state ... isnt a gimme. Italy have a shot at catching Scotland out here.
I'm not predicting an Italy win, but theyve shown enough to be competitive.
a rebuilding Italy with a new coach nearly beat last years RWC favourites
In the Scottish context, then yes, it's sad for Scotland.But I'm talking in Scotlands co text lol it's a sad state of affairs for Scotland, their greatest ever team doesnt have the confidence to write off a restructuring, newly coached Italy team.
Maybe why are you trying so hard to win an argument as opposed to putting your points forward and discussing the issue with good intentions?In the Scottish context, then yes, it's sad for Scotland.
However, I was unaware that Scotland were playing in the Ireland v France, or the Italy v France match (ie. the matches you explicitly name checked)
I'm aware of how context works - it works when the context either already exists, or is made scplicit, rather than being assumed.
Now, are you aware that "a gimme" is less competitive than a match that either team "has a shot at". Or are you just deflecting?
That's a strange sight to see, an Italian team with an average pack and some actually exciting backs.
An average Italian pack? Are you serious?That's a strange sight to see, an Italian team with an average pack and some actually exciting backs.
If Garbisi can get things going, the centres and back 3 could be exciting.
Havnt heard much about Lynagh since he burst onto the scene and made the move, anyone seeing him play regularly?
Of course it is...