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bigfoot again posted:I’ve seen lots of teams do this when their 10 is tiny and might get bulldozed. You basically have him play fly half in attack and fullback in defence. Wasps did it with Cipriani for ages because he was such a weak tackler. We are increasingly seeing the hybridisation of various positions with fullback though, with the exception of 13, in New Zealand. Ben Smith started on the wing, is primarily a fullback, but often pops up at 12 as a second play-maker to ease the pressure on the first-five. First-fives like Beauden Barrett, and Carter in the later stages of his career, often hang back to play fullback (it's also no surprise that Carter filled in at 15 for Canterbury in the 2004 NPC, partially also due to the fact that the team was also juggling Andrew Mehrtens and Aaron Mauger) - particularly to assist in kicking duels and gain field territory. Wingers are now expected to be well-versed in the skills required off fullbacks. As a play-maker and decision-maker, I've yet to be convinced by McKenzie, and truth be told, I'd rather Richie Mo'unga or Bryn Gatland be groomed as the next 10s behind Barrett. Mo'unga's already had a look-in, being called into the All Blacks squad after the Barbarians fixture where he was excellent for the Baabaas.
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I like DMac, he's an exciting player and when he's good he's great. However I am also yet to be convinced of him in that 10 role. Some of the argument seems to be "well he can cover fullback/wing too" but really, out side of Barrett, when have we ever used a 10 like that? I think we can all agree Barrett is a freak.
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slothrop posted:I like DMac, he's an exciting player and when he's good he's great. However I am also yet to be convinced of him in that 10 role. Some of the argument seems to be "well he can cover fullback/wing too" but really, out side of Barrett, when have we ever used a 10 like that? I think we can all agree Barrett is a freak.  How many Rugby World Cup winners' medals does Barrett have? Pffft, he has two. For reals though, Colin Slade was loving great in his last couple of seasons in NZ, and he'd be a great guy to have in the squad.
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I present the Scottish side that is going to get absolutely clattered by the Irish this weekend. One change in the starting line up with 21 year old Blair Kinghorn coming in for Tommy Seymour in his first start for Scotland. He usually plays fullback for Edinburgh but he should do well on the wing and runs really good lines. he's also 6'6 so is solid in the air and tends to run over people when he gets the chance. Fraser Brown returns on the bench along with Tim Swinson and WP Nel will add solidity to the scrum in the last 20-30 minutes. Now just have to hope Good Finn shows up... 1. Gordon Reid (London Irish) 2. Stuart McInally (Edinburgh Rugby) 3. Simon Berghan (Edinburgh Rugby) 4. Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh Rugby) 5. Jonny Gray (Glasgow Warriors) 6. John Barclay CAPTAIN (Scarlets) 7. Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby) 8. Ryan Wilson VICE CAPTAIN (Glasgow Warriors) 9. Greig Laidlaw VICE CAPTAIN (Clermont Auvergne) 10. Finn Russell (Glasgow Warriors) 11. Sean Maitland (Saracens) 12. Pete Horne (Glasgow Warriors) 13. Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors) 14. Blair Kinghorn (Edinburgh Rugby) 15. Stuart Hogg (Glasgow Warriors) 16. Fraser Brown (Glasgow Warriors) 17. Jamie Bhatti (Glasgow Warriors) 18. Willem Nel (Edinburgh Rugby) 19. Tim Swinson (Glasgow Warriors) 20. David Denton (Worcester Warriors) 21. Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors) 22. Nick Grigg (Glasgow Warriors) 23. Lee Jones (Glasgow Warriors)
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Mar 9, 2018 14:10
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Also, can someone explain why England have stuck with the same backrow against France when the French are genuinely terrifying at the break down with Camara and Lauret?
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Vaders Jester posted:Also, can someone explain why England have stuck with the same backrow against France when the French are genuinely terrifying at the break down with Camara and Lauret? 1. Underhill’s OUt for the season or he would’ve played 2. The franch are massive so the big slow guys might be useful this week
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Vaders Jester posted:Also, can someone explain why England have stuck with the same backrow against France when the French are genuinely terrifying at the break down with Camara and Lauret? England intend to grind the game out I think. I don't really expect to see anything fancy from them tomorrow, lots of mauls and drilling it through the centre.
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Mar 9, 2018 16:45
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bigfoot again posted:1. Underhill’s OUt for the season or he would’ve played Would have thought Simmonds would have been a better starter to add a bit of balance to the backrow and I'm not sure the big slow guys are going to far any better against the French backrow who are big and fast as opposed to Scotland's small and fast backrow
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Mar 10, 2018 00:32
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England are going to have their burly men rub up against them and then hope their lithe back three can tease the holes.
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Mar 10, 2018 00:42
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Jordie Barrett's dyed his hair.
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Mar 10, 2018 07:52
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Good win.
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Mar 10, 2018 09:46
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Attn yank rugby likers: Glasgow have been linked with David Tameilau. He any good?
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Quite scrappy, this.
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Mar 10, 2018 15:30
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I never bothered getting a TV arial after moving into my current flat because I almost never watched broadcast TV, but I miss it now. ITV player is utter poo poo.
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Mar 10, 2018 15:35
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Mar 10, 2018 15:36
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Turd of a match with the odd nugget of skill, Irish lineout is Not Good.
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Mar 10, 2018 15:37
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lmao good job
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Mar 10, 2018 15:39
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Mar 10, 2018 15:40
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It's picking up.
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Mar 10, 2018 15:43
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Mar 10, 2018 15:45
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What a loving awful pass. Actually laughed out loud.
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Lmao actually nah game sort of owns in a see saw of ineptitude kinda way
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Mar 10, 2018 15:47
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What the gently caress was that??
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Mar 10, 2018 15:47
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That man should probably not still be on the field.
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Mar 10, 2018 15:55
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Odd game. Score isn't a good reflection of what's going on. Ireland ahead due to two silly mistakes.
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Mar 10, 2018 16:06
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Mar 10, 2018 16:21
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Ireland aren't playing pretty but they're getting it done, hopefully the bench make an impact too and get the bonus point try.
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Mar 10, 2018 16:29
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Scotland just look sloppy as gently caress. Like they've entirely checked out having won the Calcutta cup.
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Mar 10, 2018 16:29
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Such poo poo passing.
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Mar 10, 2018 16:32
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Scotland is killing themselves with inaccuracy Jesus just make the pass
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Mar 10, 2018 16:37
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How the balls is that not a double move? Held by gilchrist then jumps 3ft forward.
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Mar 10, 2018 16:57
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Vaders Jester posted:How the balls is that not a double move? Held by gilchrist then jumps 3ft forward. If he was held it should be a penalty try for coming in at the side to get at him and pulling down the maul. I think Barnes just let the try stand.
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Mrenda posted:If he was held it should be a penalty try for coming in at the side to get at him and pulling down the maul. I think Barnes just let the try stand. That's assuming he came from the side. It'd never be a penalty try even if he did. Just a penalty and a possible yellow
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Mar 10, 2018 17:08
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Either way, Scotland shot themselves in the foot and then the face all game. Ireland were the better side by far
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Mar 10, 2018 17:10
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Vaders Jester posted:Either way, Scotland shot themselves in the foot and then the face all game. Ireland were the better side by far Last week's performance by Scotland was an example of a Test where all those 50/50 tackles and speculative passes went Scotland's way but it seemed like they didn't have any luck at all today.
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Mar 10, 2018 17:18
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Just got to watch and HON THE FUCKIN LAAAAAADS
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MyChemicalImbalance posted:Last week's performance by Scotland was an example of a Test where all those 50/50 tackles and speculative passes went Scotland's way but it seemed like they didn't have any luck at all today. Not just the 50/50 passes. Probably three tries missed due to poor passing. Ireland were just better in general.
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Ireland were the better team today even if the passes didn't go our way. Scotland needs to sort out its psychology with away games, if it's going to win the six nations at any point.
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George Ford can't tackle for poo poo.
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