[2023 Six Nations] Scotland Squad

[Welsh Exile]

Hogg to retire post RWC apparent.

Quite astonishing considering his age

Just from international I’m assuming or from the game altogether?

 

[stus768]

Just from international I’m assuming or from the game altogether?

Says from rugby

 

[General Melchett]

He's just bagged 100 caps and there are rumours that Townsend is moving on post RWC. Clearly his pace isn't what it was and so perhaps injuries have taken their toll on his body. I'm sure we'll find out more soon enough.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Says from rugby

Surprising as said above given his age. Can’t say I ever had a lot of time for Hogg after his cheap shot on Biggar many years ago but in his prime he was arguably the best 15 in the world. Gone off the boil recently but still a loss to the game.

 

[retired9]

Slightly surprised but I wonder if some of the injuries of late have taken their toll, could be a multitude of things in the background also. There are a lot of people retiring early 30s now, sign of the physcial challenge maybe.

He has been an amazing servant to Scotland and for all the more reacent criticisms I have had his stats don't lie as an individual, top try scorer and instrumental in the building of what has become a vastly different Scotland team this 6N.

Big boots to fill and follow, if as his satatement says then he is right to go out when still playing well and have good memories of his last RWC.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Surprised that it's from all rugby considering he's only 30 - would've thought a season or two in Japan to top up the pension would've been on the cards
Sounds like he's got a number of injuries, though, and has got an opportunity to pursue a career away from the game - retiring on your own terms is always preferable to having those ****les turning into something that's going to impact your quality of life long term

As much as I think he's a bellend he's probably the best Scottish player I've seen in my lifetime

 

[g6mcg]

I was nicely resigned to our pool exit, now it's going to be a shite ending to Hogg's career.

Glad it's his choice to step away. Hopefully means his future quality of life will be (less) affected.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Fine career and one of the very best when at his peak. Always good to walk away on your own terms.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

rumours that Townsend is moving on post RWC.

Unfounded. Extended to 2026.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Unfounded. Extended to 2026.

I mean, not unfounded at all, it was a serious possibility at one point, probably even the likely outcome

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Weird contract length - leaves them potentially looking for a new coach 1yr before the next RWC

 

[Reiser99]

Weird contract length - leaves them potentially looking for a new coach 1yr before the next RWC

Well they have stolen everything else from other nations. Why not the tactic of dumping your coach one year before the world cup. It is trendy after all.

 

[retired9]

Well they have stolen everything else from other nations. Why not the tactic of dumping your coach one year before the world cup. It is trendy after all.

We are waiting to see if "doing an Eddie" works for England this RWC

Pleased that he is there for longer, with the pool the way it is for this RWC we have to be realistic and not presume getting to the next round. After this years decent 6N for me he is doing the right things and the players are responding with good performance. Enough there to give it a bit longer.