Edinburgh Rugby Supporters Club

fifelass · International Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 52

Has anybody heard agout a back up game being played on Monday?

DAnderson · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject:

http://www.edinburghrugby.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=804&Itemid=1

Crichton Gunner · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:17 pm Post subject:

Great news that there are going to be more back-up games this season. They're just what the squad needs. Shame it's on at 4pm rather than later, but I guess this is for Leinster's travelling.

Some interesting selections in the line up, notably Rory Hutton at stand off. Great to see Jim Hamilton included on the bench, and I hope he gets through this without any more injuries!

Jon · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:

Another Blair on the bench.... and meant to be the best of the lot!

rugbydaft3 · International Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 69

Anybody going?

Jon · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:48 pm Post subject:

Love to but it would mean leaving work at 3... if only!

jrp · World Cup Star Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 548

Why are they playing a hooker at 6?

Loops · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 2:47 am Post subject:

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

From Edinburgh site:

Edinburgh Back-Up 7 Leinster Back-Up 13 (played at Lasswade)

Mark Robertson scored a memorable try for Edinburgh’s back-up squad, but it was not enough to prevent Leinster’s second string from chalking up a win at Lasswade.

Edinburgh’s back-up squad contained three Scotland under-18 internationals including Alex Blair, younger brother of Mike and David, and the fixture proved to be a tough challenge for the youngsters.

Rory Hutton impressed at stand-off while Mark Robertson showed off his neat footwork and winger Andrew Turnbull also did well in a very physical encounter.

Crichton Gunner · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject:

Managed to catch the first half, and enjoyed Lasswade's very comfortable facilities. Edinburgh were up against a very physical Leinster side, and although out-muscled a bit they did move the ball well and had decent spells of pressure. Liked the look of Rory Hutton at stand off. Unfortunately Easson was clobbered twice and had to be removed from play looking a bit shaken.

From what I saw it looked a very worthwhile fixture. Very hard, physical and fast, so ideal preparation for regular pro-team action. Very glad there are to be more of these games this year.

Flintys Barmy Army · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject:

I thought the pack played quite well and even managed to take one against the head. A bit more composure and the result would have been quite different.

The players stood up well to a bigger side and put in a few big hits. Plenty of encouragement for the future.

Did anyone see what caused the 'handbags'?

Oldsalt · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:58 am Post subject:

Against a clearly larger Leinster team Edinburgh came back well. Thought Jim Thompson looked quite good. Hope the injury to Easson isn't bad, some of the seniors were trying to cheer him up I think.

First time out at Lasswade, nice tidy ground. Definitely a good, hard exercise.

fifelass · International Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 52

Heard there is another back up game next Monday. Anyone know about about it?

Leithie · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject:

rugbydaft3 · International Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 69

Must be a secret. Rumour has it it is at Whitecraigs 15.00 hrs