Scotland's forlorn grind for relevance in the Six Nations has started early, with the team struggling to get out of their own back yard. The latest defeat by Italy in Rome was a brutal experience for all involved, particularly Jamie Dobie, one of the best Glasgow Warriors players in a stellar season for his club side.
The team's lack of aggression and intent from the start was glaringly evident, as they were repeatedly beaten at the front and middle in the lineout. This vulnerability is not new to Scotland, who have been struggling with their lineout for years. The team's coach, Gregor Townsend, has been under intense pressure, but so far, his response has been underwhelming.
The players themselves are also feeling the heat, as they continue to fail on multiple fronts - attitude, accuracy, mental strength, and ruthlessness. Their performance in Rome was a microcosm of their struggles throughout the tournament, with Scotland losing battles that were supposed to be won.
This is not just a team issue, but also a coaching one. Townsend has been in charge for nearly 100 games now, and it's time for him to take drastic action if he wants to turn things around. The question on everyone's mind is what will change - will he stick with his current back three of Blair Kinghorn, Darcy Graham, and Duhan van der Merwe, or make some bold changes?
The lineout is particularly weak, and it's a problem that needs to be addressed urgently. Ewan Ashman and George Turner were beaten at the front and middle in Rome, and if Dave Cherry comes in from France, it won't solve the issue. The team needs more energy and belligerence in their lineout, with players like Jamie Ritchie offering some much-needed brutality.
The upcoming match against England will be a crucial test for Scotland, as they look to salvage what's left of their Six Nations campaign. Can they muster up enough anger and determination to take down the English? Or will it be more of the same - Scotland back in their own back yard, looking for salvation?
Scotland's struggles are a grim and unchanging picture of their painful struggle to stay relevant in international rugby. The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: change is needed if they want to avoid another miserable campaign.
The team's lack of aggression and intent from the start was glaringly evident, as they were repeatedly beaten at the front and middle in the lineout. This vulnerability is not new to Scotland, who have been struggling with their lineout for years. The team's coach, Gregor Townsend, has been under intense pressure, but so far, his response has been underwhelming.
The players themselves are also feeling the heat, as they continue to fail on multiple fronts - attitude, accuracy, mental strength, and ruthlessness. Their performance in Rome was a microcosm of their struggles throughout the tournament, with Scotland losing battles that were supposed to be won.
This is not just a team issue, but also a coaching one. Townsend has been in charge for nearly 100 games now, and it's time for him to take drastic action if he wants to turn things around. The question on everyone's mind is what will change - will he stick with his current back three of Blair Kinghorn, Darcy Graham, and Duhan van der Merwe, or make some bold changes?
The lineout is particularly weak, and it's a problem that needs to be addressed urgently. Ewan Ashman and George Turner were beaten at the front and middle in Rome, and if Dave Cherry comes in from France, it won't solve the issue. The team needs more energy and belligerence in their lineout, with players like Jamie Ritchie offering some much-needed brutality.
The upcoming match against England will be a crucial test for Scotland, as they look to salvage what's left of their Six Nations campaign. Can they muster up enough anger and determination to take down the English? Or will it be more of the same - Scotland back in their own back yard, looking for salvation?
Scotland's struggles are a grim and unchanging picture of their painful struggle to stay relevant in international rugby. The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: change is needed if they want to avoid another miserable campaign.
come on scotland can't even beat italy its like u have no pride whatsoever 
this lineout is a joke 
ewan ashman & george turner are getting smashed every time they step onto the pitch 
and dont even get me started on townsend his tactics r so predictable its like he's not even trying to win games 
a change in back 3 or coach would be a good start but idk if it'll make a difference 
Scotland's got a serious identity crisis going on 
, mate. I think it's time for Gregor Townsend to shake things up big time 
. He's been in charge for ages and still can't get the lineout sorted 
. It's like they're playing with 12 men instead of 15 
️ The question is, can they get their act together before it's too late? England's gonna be like a punch to the gut, and Scotland might not be able to take it 
. They need some drastic changes, pronto!
i feel for jamie dobie tho, that guy's been on fire for his club side and he deserves better than this 
the italian game was so brutal it's like they just gave up mid match 
coach townsend needs to take some drastic action ASAP, change the back three or whatever it is but something has to give 
ewan ashman and george turner are straight up getting thrashed in the lineout what's next? 
. Jamie Ritchie is one player who seems to be getting the job done, so he should definitely be given more minutes. England will be a tough test but if Scotland don't make some changes now, it's going to be a long Six Nations for them 
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. Coach Townsend needs to take drastic action, like making some big changes to the back three, maybe even bringing in some fresh faces. And what's with Jamie Ritchie not being able to step up? He's one of the few players who can bring that brutality and energy to the lineout 
. And let's be real, Gregor Townsend needs to step up his game big time 
. This coaching situation is just not working out 
. If they don't make some drastic changes, they're gonna be stuck in neutral forever 
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. They need to find a way to get back on track and show some real passion for the game 
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. I'm all for some big changes in the back three, maybe someone like Lewis Holland or Rory McTavish could be the solution 
. Their upcoming match against England will be a crucial test, but I'm not holding my breath 
️ jamie dobie is a talented player but even he got destroyed by italy 
maybe it's time for some new blood in the back three 
but most importantly, they need to find that fire and determination to take on england 
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. Will they rise to the challenge, or will it just be another dismal performance for Scotland? 
. And can we talk about how Italy thrashed them in Rome? Like, what was going through their minds out there? It's like they just gave up early on. England's gonna be tough, but I'm not holding out much hope for Scotland 
. And those lineout players? Forget about it! It's like they're just going through the motions 
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️. This England match is gonna be crucial, but if Scotland doesn't step up their game, it's gonna be another long day for the Scots 
. I'm telling you, I've got a bad feeling about this 
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