Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

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Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby Weegie on Mon Dec 24, 2018 9:03 am

Whilst it always pleasant to beat local rivals, the big thing here are the points, and Edinburgh will be underdogs in Glasgow.

If Edinburgh lose, and if Benetton beat Zebre at home, Scarlets beat Cardiff at home, the gap to Benetton opens to 5 or 6, and Scarlets to 8 or 9. Edinburgh still have matches against both where points can be pulled back, and they will take points off each other, but it is always better to have points in the bag than rely on future results.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby Friday Knight Lights on Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:23 am

Can't see us winning at Scotstoun, there's a familiar 1872 thread that home team wins.

Not worried about us not catching Benneton. Scarlets could fall off but less likely.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby The Feral Goat on Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:24 am

No reason why we can’t go to Glasgow and win again. It was this time last season we started to pick up results and close what was a sizeable points gap to Ulster, similarly Glasgow started to lose a bit of form after a flying start to the season.

Think of the top 3 Scarlets look the most vulnerable this season but we just need to go out and win games. After Glasgow we have a decent run of games which if we perform we are capable of winning including playing Benetton away during the 6N when they are likely to be weakened more than us with call ups. Hopefully, our longer term injuries start to clear up Scott, Barclay, McKenzie, Carmichael, Bennett, Bradbury, Hoyland or all good players who have featured little or not at all for us this season.

5 Jan – Southern Kings H
26 Jan – Southern Kings A
15 Feb – Dragons H (6N)
23 Feb – Cardiff H (6N)
2 Mar – Benetton A (6N)

Looking at this week, although the points are more important to us, the pressure will be on Glasgow to go out and perform after last week. I doubt we will make many changes, tactically we got it spot on if somewhat unspectacular and personnel wise unless enforced, Hamilton may not be available after failing his HIA, other than Berghan coming in I can’t see many changes.

Not sure Glasgow have the forwards available that will be able to make a significant difference in the forward contest, they are really missing Fraser Brown at set piece and breakdown, Darcy Rae looked a better option at TH but I think will struggle against Schoeman. Wilson to come in and bring a bit of leadership.

Would not be surprised to see a new midfield with McDowell or Dunbar at 12 to try and get them over the gain line and on the front foot against our defence. DTH looked in a fair bit of pain so may not feature which would probably mean Niko who always looks dangerous.

I thought watching on Saturday Glasgow were much like Scotland against Wales and SA in the AIs they did not change things up to make our defence think twice, try aside, I don’t recall any little chips over the top etc. Like Scotland, on front foot ball they have the potential to cut through anyone but both Glasgow and Scotland need to come up with Plan B when things aint quite so comfortable.

Us be less than 5…it is never too early for mulled wine! :)
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby Pitfitter446 on Sat Dec 29, 2018 4:55 pm

Tight so far, we can do this, a bit of luck with the wind behind.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby Pitfitter446 on Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:46 pm

GET IN THERE, no luck just pure grit and belief. :airborne:
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby Martin Bell on Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:55 pm

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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby The Chiel on Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:00 pm

Martin Bell wrote:Very happy with that: http://www.edinburghgunners.org.uk/matchday/reports


Loving "The Greatest Schoeman" ! :lol:

Rugby team with far better pack and solid everywhere else wins game shock horror.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby Friday Knight Lights on Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:02 pm

What a win!! Probably the arm wrestle Cockers dreamed of.

Nice of the Glasgow fans to still be in panto season. Booing at the end. State of them.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby The Feral Goat on Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:03 pm

Important points for us it is a great result in the context of the conference it is so tight 2nd to 5th.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby liveinhope on Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:28 pm

Ok we only scored one try-by a forward-but I was much more impressed with our threequarters and overall back play than probably any match this season apart from the Toulon game. I think that may have surprised Glasgow.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby GaryIPA on Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:44 pm

Only saw the first half so well pleased with the win. Glasgow players looked edgy and susceptible to handbags. Well done for the pen for the head tap.

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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby Wottie on Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:49 pm

The Feral Goat wrote:Important points for us it is a great result in the context of the conference it is so tight 2nd to 5th.


Looking at the fixtures, we have definitely got the worst of the season behind us so that double win against Glasgow could be the spark for us to kick on now. Our second string need to deliver a try BP against the Kings next week and then we give it yahoo against Toulon.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby Ayton1keith on Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:30 pm

Credit to the boys for a monumental defensive effort in the last 4 matches. To play 2 European games followed by 2 derbies and it took to the 38th minute of the 4th match for us to concede any points in the second half of the games is testimony to the effort, hard work and commitment of the players and coaches. Well done guys.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby BruceLee on Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:12 pm

Ayton1keith wrote:Credit to the boys for a monumental defensive effort in the last 4 matches. To play 2 European games followed by 2 derbies and it took to the 38th minute of the 4th match for us to concede any points in the second half of the games is testimony to the effort, hard work and commitment of the players and coaches. Well done guys.

Spot on.
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Re: Glasgow v Edinburgh 29th Dec

Postby The Feral Goat on Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:20 pm

Mcinally showing as most tackles and most carries. He is having a huge season, really leading from the front.
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