Scotland World Cup Squad

[TRF_Olyy]

First training squad just announced:

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Have to say, I'm a little surprised Bayliss didn't make this squad. I didn't expect him to go to the RWC, but I thought his versatility might have made him worth a look.
Then again, as an injury backup - how useful is versatility?

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I thought turncoat Ruaridh McConnochie was touted as being in contention for the WC?

 

[retired9]

All the names expected so far, like a broken record but the group games are massive.

 

[AlRums]

Good lineup but puzzled than Johnny Grey not listed

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Good lineup but puzzled than Johnny Grey not listed

Dislocated his knee playing for Exeter, he's a doubt for the RWC

 

[retired9]

As far as the backs go we had fairly settled and effective selection for the 6N which by and large did the job. Hastings/Redpath is an pairing I would like to get familier with seeing in the warmups, need to make sure we have some backup to Finn and Huwipulotu.

The forwards were consistent as well, France and Ireland were the big tests previously and we weren't a walkover by any stretch. Again concistency is the answer, Schu and Zander are our best props by a margin for me. Good to see Darge in the mix he is a real talent that needs utilised more.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Henderson been really good for Tigers this year, reckon he could have a bit of a breakout at lock if given a chance

 

[AlRums]

 

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[AngloScotsHybrid]

On the Wimbledon coverage they just said that Ben White is Scotland's first choice fly half. I wasn't aware of this. I will have to watch more of Wimbledon to get updates on Scottish rugby.

 

[AlRums]

On the Wimbledon coverage they just said that Ben White is Scotland's first choice fly half. I wasn't aware of this. I will have to watch more of Wimbledon to get updates on Scottish rugby.

Who was the commentator?

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Who was the commentator?

Sam Smith

 

[AlRums]

Behind the scenes training in Nice

 

[BrokenWing]

Hogg retired WIE. Great shame.

 

[General Melchett]

Hogg retired WIE. Great shame.

Shame he couldn't make the RWC but it sounds like his body said no. At least he can retire knowing that he tried.

 

[retired9]

Hogg's been a massive part of Scotland for 12 years and can take massive credit for being the starting point of changing our mindset and bringing a real attacking threat to the national team. Looking at it overall he can perhaps feel pleased to go out after a good 6N where Scotland cemented themselves solidly in the minimum position they deserved - how far our RWC can go is a big question and could easily be a disappointment that Hogg is far better than.

Calls are out there for Olllie Smith to get a look in, goign to be a tough one to move Kinghorn who now on paper will be more or less nailed into the starting XV for now.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Shame he couldn't make the RWC but it sounds like his body said no. At least he can retire knowing that he tried.

Also rumours that he went on a 3 day bender and Gregor told him not to bother coming back...

 

[retired9]

Scotland team V Italy on Saturday:

15. Ollie Smith (Glasgow Warriors),
14.Darcy Graham (Edinburgh)
13. Chris Harris (Gloucester)
12. Stafford McDowall (Glasgow Warriors)
11. Kyle Steyn (Glasgow Warriors)
10. Ben Healy (Edinburgh)
9. Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors)
1. Rory Sutherland (unattached)
2. George Turner (Glasgow Warriors)
3. Murphy Walker (Glasgow Warriors)
4. Sam Skinner (Edinburgh),
5. Scott Cummings (Glasgow Warriors)
6. Luke Crosbie (Edinburgh)
7. Rory Darge (C)(Glasgow Warriors)
8. Matt Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors)

Replacements: Stuart McInally (Edinburgh), Jamie Bhatti (Glasgow Warriors), Javan Sebastian (Edinburgh), Cameron Henderson (Leicester Tigers), Josh Bayliss (Bath), Jamie Dobie (Glasgow Warriors), Blair Kinghorn (Edinburgh), Cameron Redpath (Bath).

Healy and Smith have the spotlight on them, Darge as well makes a welcome return.