If Rumour true ? could be added to the speculation around Watson being for the off ? VDM can’t be blamed for wanting to make the most of his appeal . SAFAs are understandably Soldiers of Fortune and travellers . Few settle for the long term one club gig. Nel and CJ Stander being obvious exceptions . Best make the most of them whilst around . If Jaco VDW stays I would like to see him do more work on his game management and decision making . He and Pyrgos were not at their best last night. I read a lot of critical posts on centres in Forum which are fair but all too often overlook the pressure coming from 9/10 problems. Edinburgh also need to cut the forward clutter in midfield as not sure how passer can see target sometimes?
Whilst acknowledging La Rochelle’s undoubted quality and huge forward strength I though Edinburgh did ok and with a more accurate referee ( got could have sneaked the win . Watson didn’t knock in driving ruck on line in last 5 minutes and Dean illegally and cynically obstructed in trying to compete for tackle in run up to opposition’s second try. Neither went upstairs for check !