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Scotland squad for the 6 Nations
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Edit - Original 1000 or so posts on this thread are here https://www.606v2.com/t38845p950-scotland-squad-for-the-6-nations - KiwiPete
No but there may be other players he feels could be better captains, given the strong representation of Glasgow in the squad, Kellock maybe.
Edit - Original 1000 or so posts on this thread are here https://www.606v2.com/t38845p950-scotland-squad-for-the-6-nations - KiwiPete
RuggerRadge2611 wrote:Been browsing some Rugby news sites...
Regarding the delay in announcing the Scotland captain, Johnson can't really be thinking about playing Stroks at 6 instead of brown can he?
No but there may be other players he feels could be better captains, given the strong representation of Glasgow in the squad, Kellock maybe.
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Glad to see the English rugby side are fighting the stereotype of being boring, stuck up and all round lacking in a sense of humour:
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby/top-rugby-stories/english-suffer-from-humour-bypass-over-scott-johnson-chat-1-2758445
It was clear that he had his tongue firmly inserted in his cheek but, with English newspapers yesterday claiming that Johnson had been “mocking” England’s injury woes, assistant coach Farrell seemed to lose his sense of humour too.
“It is funny, isn’t it? Very funny. Hilarious,” he said dryly, before adding sternly: “We are saying plenty of things behind closed doors.”
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Published on Friday 25 January 2013 03:55
HE HAS been called many things and Scott Johnson added “tough person of doubtful parentage” <RR Edit since my work swear filter won't let it through even with the asterisks> this week, but Dean Ryan could have a significant impact on the Scotland squad in the forthcoming RBS Six Nations according to Glasgow skipper Alastair Kellock.
Former England back row and Gloucester coach Ryan accepted Johnson’s invitation to drill the Scottish pack in the Six Nations but made it clear that he would then return to his TV analysis role. But, sporting navy blue at his first training camp this week, he told the Scotland players he was committed to helping them turn around a series of disappointing campaigns, and Kellock has been impressed.
“He’s great,” said the Glasgow skipper. “A spade is a spade with Dean but what I’ve found really good is that, if it’s positive, then he’ll tell you. He’ll say ‘that was top-class’ and if it’s negative you’re not left wondering.
“It makes our jobs easier because everything is very clear in terms of what he’s after. That’s the key – he makes things clear.
“He’s got a different way of putting things across at times. He uses a whiteboard, a pen and paper, shows you what he wants and you then go out and put it into practise. Then we come back and analyse it, which is a great way to work because you know straight away if you’ve nailed it.
“We’ve been working closely with Dean on the contact area, and worked with [skills coach] Stevie Scott on lineouts and what we’re looking to do there, and they’re both good. But you only need to speak to Dean for five minutes to know that he has an incredible knowledge of the game, so I’m trying to tap into that and learn as much as I can.”
Kellock is desperate to get back into the Scotland team after former coach Andy Robinson preferred the bulk of Jim Hamilton in the scrum to Kellock’s lineout prowess.
The Bishopbriggs man is 6ft 8in tall but not built like a tank, yet has built himself into a not-insignificant 18st 7lbs and underlined on Saturday against Northampton his growing ability to carry ball and provide an effective lead for his team.
Kellock is arguably the best captain Scotland have at their disposal, if selected, and, despite spearheading a record Glasgow contingent of 19 in the national squad, he has been quick to try to eradicate any lingering doubt from the poor recent club form of the smaller band of Edinburgh players.
“I’ve come in on the back of bad results and poor seasons in the past but what you have to do is narrow your focus and concentrate on playing well yourself. First and foremost you’re going for selection and the guys coming in are only there because they’re extremely talented.
“It doesn’t matter whether you’re coming from a club that’s winning or a club that’s losing, you’re still a good enough player to be selected for Scotland.
“It’s great to have so many Glasgow players involved because it shows the good work we’ve done in the past few seasons. You look at guys now in the Scotland squad and many joined us two, three or four years ago. They battled their way into the Glasgow team, worked incredibly hard and, because of their performances for Glasgow, they have now been picked in the Scotland squad and they are keen to show what they can do.
“But, at no stage with Scotland are you guaranteed a place. I’m really enjoying my rugby right now, and enjoying working with Dean and Johnno, a new team and new ideas, and learning from them. I’m playing well but I’m playing in a winning team, which makes it easy, and the Glasgow boys will take positives from how we’ve been going but this is a different squad, different mix and with a different focus.”
So, what would represent success for the squad as they head to Twickenham as firm underdogs?
“We’ll beat England and then take it from there,” stated Kellock. “The thing with the Six Nations is that, if you get too carried away looking at what you want at the end, you don’t get what you need at the beginning.”
It's time to really burst the lock discussion open. After reading this, and from the looks of it perhaps Ryan has Kellock running the line out. Which means Hamilton will be on the bench.
I'm ok with that. Kellock does run a fantastic lineout and since MacArthur is likely to start (he certainly deserves to) it means there will be a familiarity in the line.
If this is the case we really need to turn the lineout into a weapon. It needs to be blst proof when we are under pressure and have a dozens of unpredictable set piece moves when we have a line in the opposition 22. Lets try and get our big men (Denton, Beattie, Lamont and Visser) running onto good lineout ball and punching holes.
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Would be interesting to put a list of players we think have a chance of the lions squad before the 6 nations and see how that changes during
for me
Murray - good chance
Ford - - Outside chance
Grant - Outside chance
Gray - good chance
Hines - Outside chance
Brown - good chance
Beattie - Outside chance
Rennie - Outside chance
Denton - Outside chance
Hogg - Very Outside chance
Visser - Very Outside chance
Blair - Very Outside chance
Laidlaw - Very Outside chance
Not sure at this stage many more are on the radar - but the 6 nations will be their chance to put themselves forward
3 good chance
6 outside chance
4 very outside chance
What are your thoughts
for me
Murray - good chance
Ford - - Outside chance
Grant - Outside chance
Gray - good chance
Hines - Outside chance
Brown - good chance
Beattie - Outside chance
Rennie - Outside chance
Denton - Outside chance
Hogg - Very Outside chance
Visser - Very Outside chance
Blair - Very Outside chance
Laidlaw - Very Outside chance
Not sure at this stage many more are on the radar - but the 6 nations will be their chance to put themselves forward
3 good chance
6 outside chance
4 very outside chance
What are your thoughts
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Riskysports wrote:Would be interesting to put a list of players we think have a chance of the lions squad before the 6 nations and see how that changes during
for me
Murray - good chance
Ford - - Outside chance
Grant - Outside chance
Gray - good chance
Hines -Outside chancegood chance
Brown - good chance
Beattie -Outside chancegood chance
Rennie -Outside chanceVery Outside chance (injury pending)
Denton - Outside chance
Hogg -Very Outside chanceOutside chance
Visser -Very Outside chanceOutside chance
Blair -Very Outside chanceNo chance at all
Laidlaw - Very Outside chance
Changes above
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I suppose we should get back to some form of informed debate!
For me:
Good chance:
Murray
Ford
Grant
Gray
Denton
Rennie
Beattie
Brown
Now that is a very long list but my caveat is it is entirely dependant o the 6N! If Rennie doesn’t get game time he has no chance for example.
Outside chance:
Laidlaw
Scott (think about it – there aren’t that many standout 12s in the home nations and if he has a strong 6N then who knows!)
Visser
Maitland
Hogg
What I think will go:
Grant
Gray
Denton
Laidlaw
Scott
Visser
Again that is quite a lot but I think Laidlaw will be taken for his flexibility (like Austin Healy) and for his goal kicking. Matt Scott is a big call but as I said there aren’t many stand outs at 12 and if he has a good 6N he stands every chance. I think Grant will do really well and is definitely in with a shout for loosehead.
For me:
Good chance:
Murray
Ford
Grant
Gray
Denton
Rennie
Beattie
Brown
Now that is a very long list but my caveat is it is entirely dependant o the 6N! If Rennie doesn’t get game time he has no chance for example.
Outside chance:
Laidlaw
Scott (think about it – there aren’t that many standout 12s in the home nations and if he has a strong 6N then who knows!)
Visser
Maitland
Hogg
What I think will go:
Grant
Gray
Denton
Laidlaw
Scott
Visser
Again that is quite a lot but I think Laidlaw will be taken for his flexibility (like Austin Healy) and for his goal kicking. Matt Scott is a big call but as I said there aren’t many stand outs at 12 and if he has a good 6N he stands every chance. I think Grant will do really well and is definitely in with a shout for loosehead.
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I'd agree with Radge's changes apart from Ford. The guy has no chance, even with all of the silly delusional centre pairings that have recently graced this thread, we have all agreed that he should not be starting. If he is unlikely to start for us he is not going to make the lions squad!
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Gatland's view:
Murray - Outside chance
Ford - - Good chance
Grant - Very Outside chance
Gray - Very good chance
Hines - Very outside chance
Brown - Outside chance
Beattie - Outside chance
Rennie - Very Outside chance
Denton - Good chance
Hogg - Very Outside chance
Visser - Very Outside chance
Blair - Very Outside chance
Laidlaw - Very Outside chance
Murray - Outside chance
Ford - - Good chance
Grant - Very Outside chance
Gray - Very good chance
Hines - Very outside chance
Brown - Outside chance
Beattie - Outside chance
Rennie - Very Outside chance
Denton - Good chance
Hogg - Very Outside chance
Visser - Very Outside chance
Blair - Very Outside chance
Laidlaw - Very Outside chance
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Some staggering optimism here.
My view at present
Good chance - Richie Gray
Small chance - Murray, Ford, Denton, Rennie, Beattie, Scott, Visser, Maitland and Hogg.
Everyone else - no chance. No chance whatsoever.
My view at present
Good chance - Richie Gray
Small chance - Murray, Ford, Denton, Rennie, Beattie, Scott, Visser, Maitland and Hogg.
Everyone else - no chance. No chance whatsoever.
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I would say if Grant has a good 6 nations he has a chance. Not many good looseheads at the Moment
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