Scotland v Romania thread (spoilers!)

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 1:57

First topic message reminder :

Well, here's the two line ups:

Scotland: Paterson, Evans, Ansbro, S Lamont, Danielli, Jackson, Blair, Jacobsen, Ford, Cross, Gray, Kellock (capt), Brown, Barclay, Vernon.
Replacements: Lawson, Dickinson, Hines, Rennie, Cusiter, Parks, R Lamont.

Romania: Dumitras, Ciuntu, Gal, Dimofte, Lemnaru, Dumbrava, Sirbu; Carpo, Tonita, Macovei, Petre, Ursache, Ion, Tincu (capt), Lazar.
Replacements: Suman, Florea, Poparlan, Burcea, Surugiu, Cazan, Vlaicu.

just settling into the anthems (not sure if I like what they've done to the Scottish one Erm

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Anyone else watching this one?

by WillyGilly Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 2:45

Great work from the Romanians. Forward are really playing out of their skins.

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 2:46

RDW - that is indeed the question! Sctoland have got so many good options to choose from!

well earned try there for Romania, scored by their no1.

kick tot he corner from a penalty, rolling maul and boom a try. Really well worked. Scotland need to watch their discipline, because Romania are showing they are well capable of punishing them.

Bad time to concede for Scotland though just before half time.

18 - 11 HT score, the kick just missed.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 2:46

Phew, lucky we've got the mighty Dicko t come on to shore up the scrum?!?!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 2:53

Can only assume that Danielli didn't know that Mossy was up in support for that botched break?

by WillyGilly Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 2:54

You'd like to hope so.

by **RDW** Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 2:54

Even if he didn't know Mossy was there - he bawsed it up! he ran into the guy instead of pinning his ears back and gunning for the corner!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 2:58

Romanian supporters look v happy to be there!

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:00

they certainly look like they're enjoying themselves As!

Romania starting the 2nd half full of confidence here.

Blair down injured....ah I thnk he's okay, he's up and walking ack to the rest of the team now anyway.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:00

Thank god 12 overran his man, what was Vernon playing at?

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:01

ah too many errors in the backs for Romania here when they get themselves into threatening positions. that was a great chance to counter attack but they knock on.

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:03

oh Monty! the offload was clearly not on there, why try it?!

as a plus, that was a much, much better scrum for Scotland tehre.

Scotland attacking on the other wing now and they get a penalty! This is better.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:05

Good counter-rucking, think we're lucky to get that shout

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:05

tricky tricky wind, missed kick there by Paterson, which you have to say is unusual.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:08

Careless footwork blew the chance, good clearance from Rom

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:08

two wasted chances there by Scotland in the Romanian 22, they need to be taking these.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:10

Need to watch for Rom closing the gap at lineout time

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:11

a warning or card coming Romania's way now.

A yes a warning, been penalised far 2 many times now this 2nd half, mainly for being offisde. Scottish pressure starting to tell.

by mpc28 Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:12

Scotland look like a team not used to scoring tries, they seem to panic when they get into the 22

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:13

Mossy for 3 seems like scant reward for a lot of pressure. Wagga on

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:16

Dan Parks takes the pace out of our game, not sure that's what we need?

by flyhalffactory Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:17

Morning bretheren

We need some structure in the loose, but how many time is the ref going to allow the Romanians to camp offside. Jackson didnt have a good game, Barclays needs to crank it up

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:18

Bravely taken high ball by Romanian lad

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:20

fhf - they've had the warning now, guess next time they'll have a yellow.

Argh Scotland, sort out gathering the restart!

oooh Romania desperately unlucky not to score there.

by **RDW** Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:21

Just me or do Scotland look knackered?

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:21

Like their replacement scrum half, he's a live wire

by flyhalffactory Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:22

Where is the support play from us absolutely dire

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:22

some amazing play by Romania here! Playing with such fire and passion, Scotland ont he ropes camped on their own try line, can't really believe it.

Can't believe Romania didn't pass it wide, would have been in for a try, but they got a penalty for Scotland being offside anyway.

RDW - they do a bit, lacking match fitness perhaps after having so long off??

by flyhalffactory Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:22

RDW

We look flat out on our feet

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:23

As - agree with you on the scrum half, he's really added some speed to Romania's game.

21 - 17 at the moment, Scotland have to score next.

by **RDW** Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:24

Dan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:24

Two restarts out on the full from Desparate furious

by mpc28 Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:24

Cannot believe Dan Parks has done that again Doh

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:24

Rennie on for Barclay, who has had a poor game imo, although has lacked support at times.

oh God Parks, 2nd kick out on the full, argh!

by flyhalffactory Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:26

Barclays was very disappointing throughout. Rennie and Cussiter hopefully will make the difference. Our experienced heads need to go for territory

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:27

Great steal from Rom 13 and super kick to corner

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:29

that has to be a try by Romania surely, another amazing scrum on Scotlands line by them
Going to TMO.

by **Pal Joey** Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:30

Try... this is looking ominous for Scotland now.

by flyhalffactory Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:30

FFS how many errors have we made. Scrum to Romania

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:30

Looked a good score to me?

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:30

Try, and very well deserved

22-21 before the kick. I can't believe this. Scotland have been outplayed this 2nd half so far.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:31

Romania with a deserved 3 point lead imo

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:31

24-21, this is inspired by Romania, who are just doig the basics so very well and are playing with more and more belief.

Surprised they've just taken their captain off though!

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:33

Right better Scotland, in the Romanian 22 now, please don't panic!

by flyhalffactory Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:34

Mossy come on!!

by **RDW** Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:34

Where's the card ref? You've given them plenty warning

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:34

Penalty.

24-24

This is going to be some last 10mins!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:35

Argentina and England will be laughing their heads off at this

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:36

Big hit from Schlong - welcome to ouchville, population you

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:36

Georgia aren't going to be too displeased with what they're seeing either I don't think.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 3:37

Vernon picks up from the base with his head down - says it all really

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