Comments on: Scotland names team to play Ireland in World Cup warm-up

By: Engineer

Engineer — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:07:32 +0000

Agreed, but chances are that Hogg and Mailadres will be a constant, and the fly-half cupboard is pretty bare after Russel. However, it’s a warm-up game so it’s logical that Cotter makes this decision after all.

By: Blub

Blub — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:06:16 +0000

Re; Vernon, thanks.

So more experience there than Sam Burgess then!

By: Rory

Rory — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:22:12 +0000

Vernon’s been playing centre for a year or more now. He finished the PRO12 as Glasgow’s starting 13 (due to injury to Mark Bennett).

By: Matto

Matto — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:20:44 +0000

Vernon shifted to the midfield for Glasgow all of last season. He’s played there a fair bit now (both 12 and 13), including in the Pro 12 semi and final.

By: Niall

Niall — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:25:02 +0000

Jackson played a lot at full back for Glasgow, and it’s a chance to give him game time as well as wee bit more experience at 15. While the squad will have three players who can play 15 (Hogg, Maitland and Seymour), having effective back up on the pitch during a World Cup is critical.

By: Blub

Blub — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:17:52 +0000

I wasn’t aware that John Barclay was back in the mix. Good player, i’d like to see him do well.

Vernon at 13 is an interesting choice. Has he been playing there, does he have any club experience there?

By: Engineer

Engineer — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:04:19 +0000

Highly rate Matt Scott, hope he’ll make a fist of his appearance from the bench. The second fly-half spot is between Jackson and Weir imo, although it’s a bewildering decision to start the former on fullback. Hope he’ll be able to shed the rustiness of his injury sooner rather than later.