[Natwest 6 Nations] Round 3 : Scotland Vs England 24/02/2018 16:45

[Ragey Erasmus]

We shall completely overwhelm the Scots with the sheer power of our arrogance, England by 50.

 

[Nudger]

We shall completely overwhelm the Scots with the sheer power of our arrogance, England by 50.

Only 50 old boy

 

[TommiG88]

I'm making no predictions so I can't be quoted showing my arrogance.

 

[Maverick1987]

I'm making no predictions so I can't be quoted showing my arrogance.

Just say Scotland by 40

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

I predict that at half time England will lend some of their players to Scotland because they're already over 50 points ahead

 

[Hastie7]

I hope the English team are as average on Saturday as some of the banter from their supporters on here!

Scots wha Hae!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

We probably will be.
Depressing part is that'll be enough for a comfortable win

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Completely forgot about this thread.
Scotland will probably do better than last year IMO, mind they couldn't do much worse.

 

[Billyboybilly]

If Scotland don't sort their fly half problem, they'll never compete with us or Ireland. Russell not good enough.

 

[Every Time Ref]

Completely forgot about this thread.
Scotland will probably do better than last year IMO, mind they couldn't do much worse.

You know when you **** over your favourite porn so much it gets old and your heart's not really in it any more?

I heard they're bringing a new one out on Saturday. Can't wait

 

[Maverick1987]

If Scotland don't sort their fly half problem, they'll never compete with us or Ireland. Russell not good enough.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this ! Maybe not good enough isn't the right word because he looks unplayable at times but I'd say hes the most fragile player in international rugby . If things don't go his way (like they didn't vs Wales) he may aswell not be on the field . Not someone I rate very highly I'm afraid

 

[Billyboybilly]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this ! Maybe not good enough isn't the right word because he looks unplayable at times but I'd say hes the most fragile player in international rugby . If things don't go his way (like they didn't vs Wales) he may aswell not be on the field . Not someone I rate very highly I'm afraid

You have to question him when Laidlaw has to take over at 10.

 

[bushytop]

You have to question him when Laidlaw has to take over at 10.

Russell's ego controls his decision making at present, he needs to return to the fundamentals.

 

[TommiG88]

Squad as to be expected.

Hughes in for Simmonds, the rest stays the same.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Russell has hit some bad form, with Lopez injured he'd be my backup 10 in a six nations "dream team" if we're to consider Farrell a 12. I hope he plays well Saturday, it's a joy to watch and it's needed to make a game of this.

 

[MarkyH]

No Hask so I'm happy with the choices from the 25.

Cold and dry Saturday, but as Monye said on the BBC podcast it doesn't matter on the weather, as England are a better team in any conditions than Scotland. England by 15

 

[bushytop]

Russell has hit some bad form, with Lopez injured he'd be my backup 10 in a six nations "dream team" if we're to consider Farrell a 12. I hope he plays well Saturday, it's a joy to watch and it's needed to make a game of this.

Well he's due a good game.

Trouble is playing behind an underpowered pack of forwards is always going to hinder any 10. His only hope is England's lack of a world class jackal to slow down and turning over the Scottish ball. Mako is probably England's best in this area and could well be enough but I feel Scotland will kick off thinking they can secure a lot of quick ball. What the players think that Russell will do with it is another matter.

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Well he's due a good game.

Trouble is playing behind an underpowered pack of forwards is always going to hinder any 10. His only hope is England's lack of a world class jackal to slow down and turning over the Scottish ball. Mako is probably England's best in this area and could well be enough but I feel Scotland will kick off thinking they can secure a lot of quick ball. What the players think that Russell will do with it is another matter.

Indeed, but if Mako is still knackered we will be in for a very long afternoon. Seen it mentioned that Maro/Launch barely compete this season and that back row doesn't even seem to consider slowing, let alone stealing the ball. I hate to say it (really hate to) but 'Haskell smash ruck please now' at 7 might be preferable- can only assume he's still shonky.

 

[MikeTheNative]

I assume Simmonds is injured? I'm surprised they have kept Lawes at flanker, I just don't think he's test match quality there.

 

[bushytop]

I assume Simmonds is injured? I'm surprised they have kept Lawes at flanker, I just don't think he's test match quality there.

Yep, shoulder I think.