Edinburgh Rugby Supporters Club

jamiet · World Cup Star Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 171

If the report in the scotsman about Cairns's knee ligaments is true and obviously depending on the severity , what are the thoughts on the starting back line for the game ( or even the Munster game if it is bad )?

Crichton Gunner · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:28 pm Post subject:

I thought Calum McCrae did well on Saturday. I'd have no problem with him playing at 13. Maybe do him good to get a few games consistently in that position.

Oldsalt · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject:

John Houston was not on the teamsheet either so hopefully he is fresh somewhere!

ratty · World Cup Star Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 315

Macrae did do well. He seems to be reliable with regards to taking the right options and also has a hard edge. Is Houston not more of a 12?

Crichton Gunner · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject:

Houston was listed as injured for last Saturday.

djphilp · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

Arlene · World Cup Star Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 579

Squad for the Bath match:

David Blair, Mike Blair (captain), Andrew Easson, David Callam, Geoff Cross, Matt Mustchin, Nick De Luca, Ross Ford, Fraser McKenzie, Phil Godman, Craig Hamilton, Steve Turnbull, Allister Hogg, Ryan Grant, Allan Jacobsen, Andrew Kelly, Greig Laidlaw, Steve Lawrie, Alan MacDonald, Calum MacRae, Ben Meyer, Scott Newlands, Chris Paterson, Chris Fusaro, Mark Robertson, Hugo Southwell, Jim Thompson, Kyle Traynor, Andrew Turnbull, Simon Webst

jrp · World Cup Star Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 416

Kitty (McRae) will more than do a job - I thought he played well in the CC in Canada and has moved on under Moffat's guidance.

How long is Cairns going to be out for?

Watty · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

no Jim Hamilton......have i missed an injury prob with him?

ratty · World Cup Star Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 315

He was out for the Wasps game injured certainly.

kev · International Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Fife

No Ross Rennie either - is he injured?

Looks like a good chance for Traynor and Grant to show what they can do in the front row.

Anyone going down?

MikeyBlair2004 · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:58 pm Post subject:

big jim hamilton wont be back for a few weeks yet unsure about rennie

ratty · World Cup Star Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 315

I'd like to see:

1. Grant
2. Ford
3. Traynor
4. Turnbull
5. Mustchin
6. Hogg
7. Macdonald
8. Newlands
9. Blair
10.Godman
11.Webster
12.Deluca
13.Macrae
14.Turnbull
15.Thompson

I'm intrigued regarding the scrummaging ability of Grant and Traynor. Robinson could easily have brought in an unspectacular experienced prop but has stuck with youth. I don't doubt they both deserve a chance.

Loops · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:36 am Post subject:

Jon · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:05 am Post subject:

Jim Hamilton is still recovering from the injury that ruled him out of the end of last season as is Ross Rennie, I think they used the summer to have "clear out" ops on damaged bits. I spoke to them both early summer and they thought the warm up games may be too soon. Hopefully not too far off now though!

Personally I would like Paterson to be given a shot at 10 against Bath, but given Blair and Godders both in the team can't see it happening.