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Weegie wrote:Same as last week, Stade did not commit to rucks and just spread out so Edinburgh were outnumbered. They rushed up n defence all night. Yet over two games Edinburgh seemed to still have little idea how do deal with these tactics other than run into a Stade player.
gowrie wrote:I thought Fenton looked like he can be a pretty good player if he can sort his lineouts, Ritchie and Sutherland stood out the whole game on attack and defence, making a point to Toonie no doubt. Hoyland probably stands out in the backs (not a tough job), with a great finish to make his try.
Bit disappointed with how little Graham and Bennett got into the game, but a rainy bog is not going to be the best place for them to shine. And we need a new SH if SHC is leaving at the end of this season.
Crichton Gunner wrote:Well, a lot better than it was looking after 6 minutes! Thought we dug in well, and got better as the game went on. Good effort by the starting forwards, who looked in all sorts of trouble to start with but in the end did well against a strong French pack. Thought du Preez had a very good game, and the subs definitely made a difference. Never mind Bennett for Scotland, Johnstone had more impact in the short time he was on, and should be pushing for a starting place in the team.
I see the QF against Cardiff is at Murrayfield; no surprise but a bit disappointing. Myreside will never feel like home until we get some memorable nights there for big games that mean something in front of sell-out crowds, and the QF was an opportunity for that. I think it's a big mistake taking this game to Murrayfield for the sake of a few thousand extra ticket sales.
djphilp wrote:gowrie wrote:I thought Fenton looked like he can be a pretty good player if he can sort his lineouts, Ritchie and Sutherland stood out the whole game on attack and defence, making a point to Toonie no doubt. Hoyland probably stands out in the backs (not a tough job), with a great finish to make his try.
Bit disappointed with how little Graham and Bennett got into the game, but a rainy bog is not going to be the best place for them to shine. And we need a new SH if SHC is leaving at the end of this season.
Fenton showed up well in the loose but couldn’t hook or throw to save himself
Thought generally the whole pack showed up pretty well in the loose actually with special mentions to Ritchie. Thought the scrum was pretty decent apart from that one early one, and for that McCallum and Sutherland should hold their heads up.
Backs were never going to be greatly involved on that pitch but I actually thought Graham looked decent and looked to get involved pretty often. Hoyland once again showed up well, if he could only find some consistency...
Bennett had a quiet game and also made some errors when he did get the ball, but he’s just back from injury so I’m willing to cut him some slack.
Debaser wrote:Crichton Gunner wrote:Well, a lot better than it was looking after 6 minutes! Thought we dug in well, and got better as the game went on. Good effort by the starting forwards, who looked in all sorts of trouble to start with but in the end did well against a strong French pack. Thought du Preez had a very good game, and the subs definitely made a difference. Never mind Bennett for Scotland, Johnstone had more impact in the short time he was on, and should be pushing for a starting place in the team.
I see the QF against Cardiff is at Murrayfield; no surprise but a bit disappointing. Myreside will never feel like home until we get some memorable nights there for big games that mean something in front of sell-out crowds, and the QF was an opportunity for that. I think it's a big mistake taking this game to Murrayfield for the sake of a few thousand extra ticket sales.
totally agree with above.
Tichtheid wrote:Isn't there a competiton rule regarding capacity/facilities for knockout rounds?
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