The 2016/7 Rugby Union Thread

Val said:
The Ford/Burns switch is a strange one, a few bob changing hands there too I'd assume.

Adam Hastings meant to be coming to us, has he featured much? Also what happens with Niko Matawalu? I didn't think he'd fit Baths plans but was fabulous for Glasgow
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Matawalu left at the beginning of the season, can't remember where. Hasting's has come off the bench in the Anglo - welsh cup I think. Not seen much off him but only get to a few games a year.
Rumour has it Daddy may turn up at Leicester at the end of the season.
 
Doon frae Troon said:
So why did Leicester let him go?
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Is that your only reason why you are underwhelmed? Any others ?

Leicester had a couple of poor defeats and then it appears there was a clash of personalities with another coach and RC left.

There are countless coaches that have been let go by teams yet have carried on their success.
 
He didn't leave, he was sacked.

I was hoping Vern Cotter was going to slip into the Edinburgh slot.
He has been treated pretty badly by the SRU, although I can understand them going for Townsend.
 
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Doon frae Troon said:
He didn't leave, he was sacked.

I was hoping Vern Cotter was going to slip into the Edinburgh slot.
He has been treated pretty badly by the SRU, although I can understand them going for Townsend.
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Jose Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea, does that him a bad appointment at Manchester United?

Vern Cotter was out of contract as was Townsend, the SRU didn't want Townsend going anywhere and viewed him as a potential replacement to VC either in 2017 or 2018, I'd guess Townsend had a few offers at forced the SRU's hand. I
 
Doon frae Troon said:
He didn't leave, he was sacked.

I was hoping Vern Cotter was going to slip into the Edinburgh slot.
He has been treated pretty badly by the SRU, although I can understand them going for Townsend.
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That still didn't answer the question - why else are you underwhelmed in regards RC

RC has won the same amount of titles as Cotter
 
Cockerill will make a solid team but has limitations. He does need a backs coach who is willing to work with his forwards dominated approach to succeed. I would see him as a decent appointment but one that will only take Edinburgh so far. From what I understand it was 50/50 as to whether Mauger or Cockerill went and the senior players opted for Mauger. The board decided we needed to change and felt that Cockerill would not be able to implement it.

As for the Ford thing, he was hacked off at the way his dad was treated and wanted out. He left partly because he felt he would not get a fair chance under Cockerill so that hurdle was cleared. Burns did not want to be back up so is heading home

As for Ford senior at Tigers next year, if we play like we did for the last 2 weeks I can see Mauger staying.
 
Doon frae Troon said:
Well I thought his recent results leading up to his sacking would have been pretty obvious to most.:confused:
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Have to agree, if he was failing with the resources we had then less chance in Edinburgh. Could be argued that he has done well off the back of teams others built or on the back of other good coaches in the setup. Tigers have been going down hill for 3-4 years despite some flattering results
 
European Cup weekend, 2 games in and 2 Irish boys through, the only shock available is at the Allianz tomorrow with Sarries v Glasgow, red eye flight down for me tomorrow and can't wait although it's a massive tough ask and would be surprised if we do it BUT never say never

Munster the team to stop, don't be surprised if it's an all Ireland final
 
Val said:
European Cup weekend, 2 games in and 2 Irish boys through, the only shock available is at the Allianz tomorrow with Sarries v Glasgow, red eye flight down for me tomorrow and can't wait although it's a massive tough ask and would be surprised if we do it BUT never say never

Munster the team to stop, don't be surprised if it's an all Ireland final
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gl Val, hope you have a cracking day out, just not too good ;)
 
At times clinical and then stretching out against tired legs later on, good to see us back close to our best again now the international season is done :)

hope we didnt spoil your day too much Val, thought Glasgow hung on pretty well in tough circumstances but just ran out of gas late on (as many sides do here), hopefully they will continue to progress next season

Massive clash to come in the semis against Munster now
 
fundy said:
At times clinical and then stretching out against tired legs later on, good to see us back close to our best again now the international season is done :)

hope we didnt spoil your day too much Val, thought Glasgow hung on pretty well in tough circumstances but just ran out of gas late on (as many sides do here), hopefully they will continue to progress next season

Massive clash to come in the semis against Munster now
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Great day yesterday, Sarries fans were superb company and Hendon RFC who put us up all day were great too.

Tough result but Sarries were superb, best team I've seen in the flesh I reckon.

Best of luck, I genuinely hope you go on and win it
 
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