So what should we expect from Scotland? | Six Nations 2025 Preview

It's the conversation we have every year: Is it finally Scotland's moment? A side bursting with enough talent to win the Six Nations heads into the Championship with some big injuries and bigger question marks- We dig into what to expect from Scotland, and whether this could finally be The Year...

[@keirhardy6470]

Glad to see yous have become true Scotland fans. Pessimistically optimistic. (Just noticed the t-shirt choice MON I BIFF!!)

[@Shipwreck_Sean]

It's been so long since you released some Scottish content! Appreciate it :)

[@Malky24]

Scotland just need to have a "fuck it" attitude this year. We have injuries out the wazoo, will be going in with a patchwork team and unknown expectations as a result. We just need to take it one game at a time and see how we go. Time for the new guys to step up and impress.

[@VOIDHunter]

very hapy with the Stafford McDowall appreciation though I do think he also brings a kicking game with his left boot. I would also agree with the Josh Bayliss shout but its a shame he got injured.

[@joshhunter1129]

I actually think Gregor may go Tom Jordan at 12. Most people think it’s his best position, he just doesn’t get to play there much because he’s so flexible and 12 is such an area of strength for Glasgow. Not to mention his mix of creativity and sheer violence is the closest we can get to ST. Think that’s why he’s brought in a few back 3 players rather than centres as cover, Jordan now been seen as a 12 rather than a full back. The other option is to go completely different mould and try have teams struggle with what to expect and go Hutchinson. It’s wild that 12 is such an area of strength, when we beat England down at Twickenham in the Cam Redpath debut we thought he’d end up a test centurion, now him and the captain are both missing from 12 and we still have serious and multiple options. It’s why out of our “big 3” (ST, Finn and Zander) Sione is probs the one we can most afford to lose. Then I actually think it’s Finn as TJ pops into 10. If Zander goes the whole things goosed

[@keithspencer4554]

Scotland will play well again and be again undone by something inexplicable. I’ll get this in before the tournament begins. One bizarre refereeing decision will lead to a loss which we then compound with a crap performance in another game. Think 2015 RWC or last years classic “the ball is down but I’m not awarding the try”-nonsense against France (remember that?). Every year we get one of these. Which we compound by an errant lineout throw or something dumb. Glorious failure once more. I’m not blaming the refs by the way, it’s just that we always get some bizarre call which just punctures the whole team. We cannot recover from adversity. But we’re still fun to watch, we love Finn and we’ll beat England again (I hope).

[@williamstormont875]

This is so true!!! There is always one moment which screws us and we can't recover from it. I live in hope!

[@gordon1545]

That Welsh tap-tackle on Duhan in an empty Murrayfield - in theory, Scotland win the Six Nations without it. But it doesn't always have to go that way.

[@CameronPaul-r8h]

In regards to the last section of the video, this year is all about the Ireland game for Scotland. An Ireland that it feels like is plateauing and is without their head coach at Murrayfield is the best shot we've had at them in what feels like a decade. Anything other than a victory there and I feel like that's it for Townsend.

[@richardsylvester6483]

yup, hit the nail on the head there. Ireland are Toonie and Finn's Everest.

[@azdavies87]

Scotland have grown more than any other team on the last 5 years. But unfortunately the other teams were way ahead and got a little better since. Scotland can win and deserve a 6 nations but they need the big 3 to take each other's scalps so that they can get through the wreckage.

[@martynpantswilkinspoon8325]

If scotland can win it just once it will unlock this team going forward. Im keen for Franco Smith to take over after the next world cup if we can keep him in the SRU's orbit. I don't think its our year even in Sione was fit.

[@richardsylvester6483]

yeah i'm reeeeally hoping for this too. Scotland respond best to the old school drill sergeant type coach. rmr stern Vern?

[@RickRuckus]

Not calling for anyone's head but Townsend has arguably underachieved with this group. Several very big wins vs the auld enemy have papered over the cracks of mediocracy. Agree that in a few years we will all be wondering what someone else could/should have done with these players

[@ciantisdall]

I think your highly over estimating the talent and ability of this Scottish squad

[@gordon1545]

@@ciantisdall Yes and no. The talent is huge, and historic for Scotland, but the positions not talked about in this video are where Scotland have players who are not Six Nations champion-standard. Loose-head, hooker and second row are not strong, scrum half is alright at best, and replacement tight-head is a big drop-off. Compared with Ireland and France, Scotland don't have a comprehensive first XV.

[@c0222]

On McDowall, I think something that separates him from Sione is just a lack of aggression around the pitch it feels like. He's always calm and doesn't panic too much but at the same time it results in a lack of penetration as he can occasionally just accept the hit instead of really fighting for the gainline. I could be wrong.

[@jameshancock1615]

100% agree, you see it week in week out for Glasgow

[@iteamy]

On top of the dummy lines, the thing about Sioni is he crashes hard a few times then, just as the defence starts to prepare that, throws outrageous Finn Russell-style long passes to the wing, then switches back so the defence never really know what to be preparing for. He also seems to have a 60%+ no-look pass on short balls

[@j1gsaw]

Russel, jordan, kinghorn behind the scrum would be fun.

[@pierrechardaire8525]

So basically, the answer to the question "What should we expect from Scotland?" is "We don't know."

[@idcamron]

Great video. I actually wonder if Jordan may slot in at 12 for Scotland. He has a hell of a good carry and offers great distribution

[@Zveebo]

He’s good, but I think Townsend will prefer the size of Stafford, and want to use Jordan’s immense flexibility to allow for a 6/2 bench.

[@chrisfairfield1198]

@@Zveeboagreed think it’s got to be a 6/2 with Jordan and Horne/dobie off the bench. Whichever is better at covering the wing. Personally I prefer them both to white. But Gregor likes white. And his kicking game may be needed considering the way contestables is going

[@Zveebo]

@@chrisfairfield1198 Agreed. I think White will definitely start for the big games - bit harsh on Horne, but his kicking does make the difference. But yeah they do need to make the most of the flexibility Scotland is lucky to have at the back to give the forwards the additional support 6/2 offers.

[@chrisfairfield1198]

@ it’s such a shame. Scotlands injury list is so extensive. Tuipolotu, steyn, Muncaster, Bayliss, Williamson, Cummings, Richardson, Hastings, Christie. These are all potentially starters on in the 23. So it shows the depth we have created. Everyone being fit, would enhance our chances this year

[@hyllaf]

Redpath surely

[@raypurchase1239]

As a Scot, I think we will start with some promise then we will struggle with being consistent like have over the years. We have been massively hit with injuries to key players.

[@Avm68CC]

Sadly a new Coach is the best bet. Gregor has been great but he has been here so long without tangible success. He’s an absolute star - and can give so much to another team. We have had all he has to give already though - and we need new blood. Look at the difference Franco Smith has made at Glasgow. Gregor has had his two shots at a World Cup cycle and it’s someone else’s turn. That and a BIG investment in grass roots rugby. Look at Ireland U20s - that’s the route to success.

[@sam2131]

As a Scotland fan, aahhhh... I do think Scotland were building up to really, genuinely, finally win it this year. But with the Tuipulotu, Cummings, Steyn injuries, it's put the kibosh on those hopes. 3rd again. If we beat the Irish I don't care where we finish. (Also, I think it was Rees-Zammit in 2021?)

[@mackerel2002]

I'm sure they knew it was Rees-Zammit and were making a joke about how he left to pick up a do far not so successful NFL career

[@rorymc3492]

Do you think if Joe Schmidt came over after the Lions tour and took over from Townsend Scotland would win the 2026 Six Nations?

[@gordon1545]

As a Scotland fan, yes, we can win the Six Nations, but are we really favourites to beat Ireland at Murrayfield? No. Are we favourites to beat France in Paris? No. We're maybe 50-50 to win at Twickenham. So we shouldn't be anyone's prediction to win the thing.

[@jlm4455]

Don't understand the Fergus Burke thing. I've watched Sarries several times this season and been wholly unimpressed with him. Jordan for me is the future Scotland 10. He is not as dynamic as Finn passing wise but physicality, speed and defensively he is offers more. In Glasgow's run to win URC Jordan continually made big tackles and thrived under pressure. Scotland tossed him at the deep end in Autumn series at 15 and he looked to the manor born. Thing you didn't mention with McDowall is he has a good left boot. Not quite James Lowe but a great option for 22 exits. He is a bit on the slower side...and that does worry me.

[@ionawiener5206]

Jordan basically has no tactical kicking game whatsoever, which is essential for international rugby

[@c0222]

@@ionawiener5206 to be fair that's probably cause of Glasgow's tactics.

[@fergoose7016]

As a Scotland fan I think our problem is that beating England is like winning the tournament and once we play them then we just don't really care anymore

[@CameronM-p7w]

I totally disagree. Scotland put far more into their games against Ireland than they do England. Beating England is hardly novel.

[@gordon1545]

I don't think there's even an ounce of truth in that. It was like that in the 2000s, but we know we have a better team than England and that as long as we properly show up we'll probably win. Ireland and France are the real big games now.

[@HarryMorton-w8c]

It’s about the first game ,that will demonstrate how good we are. We should always go from the game in front of us. Total concentration on that. Go Scotland.

[@jlm4455]

When you discussed back row not hitting rucks as much the injury to Cummins will in an odd way help that. I believe Johnny Gray will start with Gilchrist. Gray solid all around but the thing he is best at? Hitting rucks. By far best Scottish forward at cleaning out rucks when he was one of first names on Scotland team sheet. He has been doing that well for Bordeaux this season as well. Yes, lack athleticism to be as disruptive at line out and in general like Cummins. However, his ability defensively and hitting rucks gives Scotland something they haven't had in a while.

[@ericdavison6186]

great discussion maybe too focused on the tuipolotu issue. I think its down to Fin in the end. GT has grown on me since he took russell back..."I'm just making the others look good" I mis-quote...but he does and will this year.

[@JMoondog15]

I'm going to say it and it probably won't be popular but Duhan needs to be relegated to an impact sub. He is world class with the ball in hand but he can't tackle, doesn't pass well, can't kick and can be a liability more than he helps. Steyn and Graham are far better starting options on the wing.

[@gordon1545]

In last year's game against England Duhan touched the ball 5 times and scored with 3 of them. Scotland's game is all about creating space through chaos, and he is devastating in space. No, he shouldn't be a sub. And Steyn is injured anyway.

[@hamishallen3751]

Clearly recorded before the news about Bayliss.......

[@simongallacher9645]

Bayliss :(

[@petergeddes6652]

It's hard to disagree that if it's more of the same something serious has to change. It's two years to the world cup, you would have a full season to bed a new coach. At the risk of making a trite comparison with football, it reminds me of the Gareth Southgate situation. Gregor is by far and away the most successful (and best) Scotland coach of the professional era but there's no evidence that he can do better than what he has done. At a certain point it probably makes sense to see what someone else can do. Ask Franco Smith if he can take over in the summer.

[@glasgowgrad6277]

Reminds me of Ireland under Eddie O'Sullivan.

[@lewisjames19]

Franco has already stated he doesn’t want to be an international coach again, he prefers club coaching. I would much rather see him stay at Glasgow for another few seasons, like we see with Prem and Top14 clubs keeping a successful coach for years.

[@fraserposford144]

Love the Biffy T-shirt 👌

[@WayneMorgan-u9p]

If Scotland are to get in the mix to win the tournament they need to grind out a win against Ireland and thrash Wales by a 40 to 50pt margin as i believe pts difference could easily factor this year. If France click Friday night and run in 8 to 10 tries the pressure then rises on the other 3 main contenders to do the same thing. BPs and points scored against Italy and above all Wales could easily decide the outcome. Im going Ireland France sharing 1st and 2nd England Scotland sharing 3rd 4th Italy 5th and spoon for Wales. Additional Injuries will also have a say. Enjoy All.

[@SE7VENprod]

Ongoing forgetfullness of that welsh winger we had is crazy, i cant rember i think he was pretty rapid though

[@liamro2]

The only thing I’d say is (if we are willing to lose out on his bench versatility) is put Jordan in at 12, his physicality and facilitating skills are probably the next best in the squad.

[@fraserposford144]

A Scotland team I'd like to see for the Six Nations- 1. Schoeman 2. Ashman 3. Z.Fagerson 4. J.Gray 5. Gilchrist 6. Ritchie 7. Darge 8. M.Fagerson 9. White 10. Russell 11. Van Der Merwe 12. McDowall 13. Jones 14. Graham 15. Kinghorn 16. Cherry 17. Sutherland 18. Hurd 19. Skinner 20. Crosbie 21. Dempsey 22. Horne 23. Jordan

[@alanmacleay6213]

Scotland needs a plan to beat Ireland. Townsend hasnt beating them as a coach.

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

It could happen this year.. they have ireland at home and are on form

[@mackerel2002]

They really should have beaten them last year when they had van Der flier throwing into the lineout.

[@gordon1545]

@@mackerel2002 That was 2 years ago.

[@liamro2]

We also have the “Return of the Gray” who has been quietly turning the T14 inside out with defensive work rate

[@mattday8208]

It might be worth mentioning that Glasgow winning the URC should have, I hope, a postive effect on Scotland's chances.

[@charlottescott7150]

Hope that Scotland do well

[@iainmcaulay3244]

We are a 3/4 position team. Any higher would mean the rugby gods would need to be smiling on us very favourably with all planets in perfect alignment ...

[@JKMeZmA]

My Scotland XV for Italy would be: 1. Pierre Schoeman 2. Ewan Ashman 3. Zander Fagerson 4. Grant Gilchrist 5. Jonny Gray 6. Jamie Ritchie 7. Rory Darge 8. Matt Faegerson 9. George Horne 10. Finn Russell 11. Duhan Van der merwe 12. Stafford McDowell 13. Huw Jones 14. Blair Kinghorn 15. Tom Jordan 16. Dylan Richardson 17. Rory Sutherland 18. Will Hurd 19. Ewan Johnson 20. Cameron Henderson 21. Alex Masibaka (debut) 22. Jamie Dobie 23. Kyle Rowe

[@lewisjames19]

Richardson is out injured. It’ll likely be Cherry on the bench

[@christian80645]

How many Cardigans do you own, Squidge?

[@flipacoin3593]

Always enjoyed watching Scotland play, especially watching them knock England the last few years, but being absolutely honest here… it’s so unlikely Scotland win the 6 nations, they need to beat at least Ireland, or France, and I don’t see it. As an Irish man, I see the Scot’s really eyeing up Ireland at home. If Scotland manage to beat Ireland, I see them finishing at least 2nd, but let’s see. Good luck to all the Scot’s here 👍

[@contactdaffodilmachete7282]

Gracious. Yes 9 Feb is the big one. If that’s a win, then I think the final weekend will see Scotland v France and Ireland v Italy, with Ireland and France on a loss a piece. Could go any way in that scenario!

[@flipacoin3593]

@ For Scotland to win, I think England have to beat Ireland in Dublin. I just don’t see Italy pulling it off on the last game in Dublin. The Italians start the competition very strong but fall away towards the end with injuries and fatigue. But who knows, best of luck all the same.

[@contactdaffodilmachete7282]

I actually see it otherwise. I think Ireland need to beat England in the opening weekend. It will then be a real humdinger Scotland v Ireland , both teams on a win but Scotland / Glasgow pack with home field advantage. Scotland then go into week three and England away on two wins. With England struggling on two losses. If in fact England beat Ireland away then I even fancy them to get a result against France at home. But either way their odds against Scotland at home are way up. Much prefer facing them with two ‘L’s. Ireland will naturally do the job against Italy final weekend. In other words, even with injuries, Ireland, France, Scotland can all do the job against each other but fancy the home team to prevail. The way the fixtures fall is that S have I at home and I have France at home before the final weekend. I’d like the England morale stamped out first two games to minimise the banana skin for S!

[@1ThomasSkinner]

Anotherrrr video, another request to move the camera back a meter & lock the focus. & exposure.

[@aonghus3860]

I think they filmed them all at once

[@neilioioio]

@@1ThomasSkinnergiven the information you’ve just been provided with it might be useful to care (and save yourself anotherrrr comment like the above x)

[@aonghus3860]

@ Do you want them to re-film all of them based on your feedback?

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

@@1ThomasSkinnerthey don’t either

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

@ but you seem to be the only person that bothers it doesn’t affect their views. It doesn’t affect their listnership. It doesn’t affect their subscribers. They don’t need to do better because it’s just a personal problem you have so I think you need to get over yourself or maybe listen to it on audio

[@aonghus3860]

Lads hurry up and release the Ireland preview

[@jayaychare7318]

Worried somewhat with injuries

[@angussmith6825]

I’m I think Jordan is most effective off the bench as utility back. Give Stafford a go at 12 against Italy so test that back line

[@chris-w5v]

scotland needs to win the six nations. lets hope and🙏

[@StewartSchiller]

The Line you’re talking about. The line that Scotland have never got over. The player more likely to get them over that line was Tuipulotu. We can dance about it all we like but that’s the nuts and bolts of it, which is why you feel that way. But not just that… the other player close to that is Scott Cummings. Scotland do not have another Second Row as intelligent as this guy. So you take that out of this team to that really matters. They’re the players that would see them through the rough patches and they just don’t have smart savvy replacements to come in and right the ship.

[@StewartSchiller]

Oh! Also! It’s utterly absurd to claim that this Scotland Squad is underperforming by not winning the Six Nations. They have never even had the second best squad in the tournament so there has never been a single year when they should have won this thing. And short of some miraculous series of events they will never have even the second best squad in this tournament.

[@simonpeyton-n3h]

@@StewartSchiller yes but their is world class players in there and they have proved they can beat anyone on their day,its just getting the stars to line up perfectly to somhow put together 5 almost perfect performances without the usual giving away to many penalties or getting cards at bad times or being on the wrong end of a ref decision,i know its a cliche but it really is the hope that kills you with this team as we know they are capable of beating anyone on their day but its at the business end of this tournament against ireland and france we need everything to go our way,Fin Russell sums up this team perfectly if hes on it we are hard to stop but if some of his risky passes dont come off we are in trouble,its alot to ask from such a small nation to get 5 almost flawless performances from Fin and then the whole team against such top opposition where every match is such a huge occasion on its own,but the fact we are favourites to beat england and havent lost to them for so long is quite remarkable on its own considering the difference in size of nations and englands pedigree at world cups etc

[@domstafford1894]

In your Wales video, you said Wales should lose every game, but there is a world in which they win the championship. I feel Scotland are the opposite: they have the potential to win every game, but deep down you know they'll finish about 3rd, probably due to some bonus point shenanigans...

[@scottgretton2514]

Burke was on his way to the black jersey, probably this year. But we lost him because Scott Robinson kept flirting with Ritchie Maunga

[@williamwallace6508]

Christie is out and Bayliss is out for 6n

[@johnpollock7952]

What do Scotland needs to happen.... a level playing field from the officials. Simple. We maybe had enough in the tank to over win games, but now we have injuries our options are more limited, and we dont have enough to steam roller teams. We need Nic Berry to award tries when we score tries Christophe Ridley to read up on croc rolls and only use red cards when the laws dictate Angus Gardner to penalise deliberate knock ons, and when they happen, and not 5 minutes later when the clock is about to go red Ben O'Keefe to award penalties evenly and not achieve records penalties in a row to the poorer team I mean that was only last year, I'll stop there.

[@Leewoods123]

Love how you said “Darcy & Duhan ALWAYS beat the first defender” just as you show a clip of Darcy getting successfully tackled by the first defender…🤦‍♂️

[@gordon1545]

They didn't say Darcy always "beats" the first defender. They said they always make yards against one defender, which Darcy does in that clip.

[@Leewoods123]

@ wrong. Use your ears

[@LFCrandoms]

Townsend is the reason we are stalling. He is tactically incompetent. He has one style of play and if it’s not working; we do not have a plan B. We beat England on vibes and then do not have any consistency

[@CrichtonNo5]

Lads, there's plenty of Scotland fans *don't* think Gregor is doing a great job anymore. Last 6 nations great example. Last 2 world cups.

[@joeyfischler1031]

If Zander Fagerson 1) gets injured 2) gets a red card we will not win this 6N.

[@mrwhiteshorts]

Scotland have the best team theyve had for years. But Ireland and France are better. And thats the jist of it.

[@Scot-Tube]

Scotland will win it next year - you can put your house on it

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

You have said this a few times.. why not this year?

[@Vili1005]

What should we expect from Scotland in the Six Nation? Absolutely nothing new mate, it'll bloody be the same thing ever year, they play well, most likely win the first or the first 2 games and then boom they fall flat on their arse. Scotland we'll always be the same🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Leewoods123]

You two talking about Andy Christie as if he’s the first name on team sheet for Scotland when fit and saying Scotlands back row “looks a bit sparse” without him🤡🤡he’s barely played for us and certainly hasn’t established himself as a top international player! You also seem to be forgetting that the exceptional Glasgow back row which was pivotal in them winning the URC on the road, beating two top teams in the semi and final, both away from home, are all fit and available and will start!

[@inneskennedy9570]

6N losses last year were down to unfocused leadership on the field in real time. By contrast, total focus and leadership is what Sione brings to teams. Without him leading, this year's campaign is back to being a lottery again, miracle stuff mixed with pratfalls. Don't really agree about losing Townsend. The team's built in his image as player and that's what makes people want to watch Scotland. You get flair, daring and the unexpected, geared to attack from anywhere. When he goes, so does that style.

[@TheScottishVlogger]

If Townsend doesn’t win this competition then it is time for him to step aside and let someone else have a go, he has plenty of time and not only has he ever never won the championship he has also failed to beat Ireland in 10 attempts

[@cragdoo71]

If it happens again .... Townsend needs to go ...what's the definition of insanity?

[@4nomynou5]

I think redpath should play

[@Movies-ji9gw]

injured

[@rageagainster1418]

MON THE BIFF!

[@brunolopez8614]

They are clearly favorites , far before Wales

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

Aren’t France favourites

[@malcolmsmith2083]

sure a good back line, but Scotland will get thoroughly bullied in the forwards, especially when the benches empty.

[@graemefindlater5234]

Injures have really ruined it for Scotland. Mentally just seem they are unable.

[@relpmat]

I have been saying sack Townsend after the results of the last 6 nations

[@handcrafted30]

Scotland it’s this year!

[@BobbyMunro-i9l]

It’s time for Franco Smith,GT has misfired for years with great players it’s very tiresome

[@iainbeattie2970]

The clear conclusion is that Townsend is a poor coach who has won nothing ( 3 RWC pool exits, best placed=3) and this team will continue to fall short as long as he is in charge. 4th placed this year but don’t worry there will be learnings!

[@iainbeattie2970]

Best placed 6N

[@dubbaphatt3368]

Scotland would walk a more defensively open 6N? Really? More so than France? Honestly, this video is about 23 mons too long, load of waffle

[@ritchiebirnie6124]

Stafford does not work witg Jones...I would rather see Jordan there

[@johnstrac]

We'll be 4th or 5th as usual.

[@Bensy481]

DONT BE SILLY THERE IS NOT ENOUGH SOUTH AFRICAN,AUSTRALIANS AND NEW ZEALANDERS IN THE SCOTTISH SQUAD TO WIN THE SIX NATION.FRON A SCOTSMAN

[@donuttime2507]

Im proud scot and i might get slaughtered but i think Kinghorn is overrated?

[@StephenG-kw1lp]

Overrated? As an Irish fan, i think he is a fine player.

[@scottishfm5184]

We will not win it this year. We have became stronger yes but so have Ireland and France. If we can get wins against them then we can believe

[@pierrechardaire8525]

The last time Scotland beat Ireland was eight years ago.

[@jakehyland5317]

Scotland will beat England then not really kick on from that, probably 3rd behind France & England

[@Cpchurch87]

I think Scotlands biggest issue is their pack. They've some electric backs, but i cant see them matching France, Ireland or England up front physically and that matters in this tournament

[@jlm4455]

They matched England and France just fine last season. Even in Ireland game in Dublin the pack stood up well. This Scotland pack is not up to it, is an old stereotype that withers under scrutiny.

[@Cpchurch87]

@jlm4455 they were closer to France (who were pretty poor last season) and England but still got outworked in both games. Ireland out carried them all day, and it was a great defensive effort from Scotland but if you exclude Jack Dempsey, their entire starting and sub pack made 30 carries for 25m and had to make 200+ tackles. Their scramble defence was great, but I just don't think they have the physicality to match these packs going forward over a full game. They put in a huge shift defensively to make so many tackles, but I still think they are nowhere near as physical and I think France in particular will really put it to them

[@CameronM-p7w]

@@jlm4455 Also fronted up to the best pack in the world in the autumn. At least until the replacements came on...

[@Cpchurch87]

@@CameronM-p7w I think maybe people are misunderstanding my point but you've actually sort of made it for me. Yes, Scotland have been able to match these teams for periods of time or put in a huge shift on the day. But over a full game or over an extended period of time (tournament like the WC or Six Nations) they don't.

[@CameronM-p7w]

@@Cpchurch87 to which pack did they succumb last 6N? Not Wales, not France's, not England's, not Italy's and not Ireland's. The only pack who have eventually worn them down in the last 12 months is SA's, and that took SA the vast majority of the game to achieve.

[@Leewoods123]

The less hairy, but still very hairy, guy on the left saying Scott Cummings “doesn’t do much round the park” shows that you two melts only ever watch the English premiership an internationals🤡🤡clueless! Scott Cummings is brilliant round the park, his work rate is through the roof, he hits brilliant lines all game and is as mobile as any second row in the world. Amateurs!

[@WillOwen9]

I watch more URC than Prem, and I really rate Scott Cummings. Hence what I said in the video. Think you've taken it slightly out of context - I guess my point is an Itoje or Beirne offers more around the park. Cummings is a great player who I really enjoy watching. Thank you for watching the full video and engaging so heavily, we really appreciate it. Yours, the less hairy but still very hairy guy x

[@Leewoods123]

@ “i think you’ve taken it slightly out of context” is the modern term for “i made a mistake and you’ve caught me out”🙈my lord, you honestly think Itoje offers more around the park than Scott Cummings?? That remark proves beyond any doubt that I didn’t take your comment out of context, you were just wrong 👍

[@Onnyji]

BIFFY CLYRO!!

[@WillOwen9]

Mon the Biff

[@stephenstrydom1]

I support any team who beats the French...

[@donuttime2507]

Where you from mate?

[@Ian-if2lf]

All the expectation is a wooden spoon

[@scottgretton2514]

Chocobaris and Tuipoloto the best two number 12s???? The Barrett family would like a word with you Squidge!

[@rowanmenzies1346]

Think Townsend should have brought Johnny mathews into the squad man looks and plays like mr incredible! 😂Brilliant vid boys as a Scotland fan I think we will crumble under the pressure and expectation once again sadly 😢

[@CloudyLifts]

Better than Hogg ever was? Egregious sin

[@CloudyLifts]

Second later they are saying they won’t miss tuipolotu 🤣🤣🤣

[@WetSands]

Ireland preview, please!

[@SquidgeRugby2]

It's coming!

[@0202sf]

Bayliss is out.

[@Leewoods123]

Your take on Kinghorn being better than Hogg ever was is complete nonsense. Are you forgetting the few years where Hogg was truly world class and won the six nations player of the year twice in a row?? Kinghorn is a very good player but, right now, he’s not better than Hogg ever was and he’s definitely not world class🤦‍♂️

[@caterhamflavouredimitationcrab]

Italy will win the 6 nations before Scotland will!

[@rhysdonaldson5393]

Kinghorn is great, but you're doing Hogg a massive disservice.

[@VOIDHunter]

hogg tarnished any respect he deserved by being an abusive prick

[@CelticBhoyss]

I think Hogg is capable enough of doing himself a massive disservice these days.

[@c0222]

Hogg's performances literally dragged Scotland into being a Tier 1 nation.

[@jukeseyable]

as big a disservice that hogg did to his wife and children?

[@Malky24]

Hi Stuart!

[@nkosinathimazibuko2561]

"One of two best 12s in the world" is wild

[@jlm4455]

No, it isn't. It happens to be true. Sione unlike say an Ollie Lawrence has far more to his game than crashing the ball up. He can pass, kick, read a game and if needed crash ball. There isn't another 12 like him in NH. Aki is a great ball carrier but when was the last time he had a killer pass or a brilliant kick?

[@nkosinathimazibuko2561]

@ “in the world” is wild!!!

[@contactdaffodilmachete7282]

OL is a 13.

[@nkosinathimazibuko2561]

@ nahhh I’m talking about when he refers to Tupolotu

[@donuttime2507]

​@contactdaffodilmachete7282 great player but best in the world? Not for me....Are you English?

[@James-ih4gz]

To be true Scotland they would win against England and Italy and then lose rest the games after been hyped up yet again. They are very over rated considering they have had very mediocre results

[@jlm4455]

This makes no sense whatsoever. Scotland have a bunch of excellent results. They lack consistency and likely always will.

[@bullish7352]

Maybe get a flyhalf who is not a 10/10 one week and a 3/10 the next 3 weeks? Finn is lots of fun to watch but has been holding Scotland (and his club sides) back for years, and there are no "mercurial" abilities that will make up for the fact that he is incredibly inconsistent and hasn't won a trophy in over 10 years.

[@CameronM-p7w]

Wrong.

[@Movies-ji9gw]

This old adage of Finn being inconsistent is so outdated it's crazy it's still brought up. He is consistently an 8/10. One of the best 10's defensively and by far the best distributing 10, and similarly good at tactical kicking. There's a reason he's joined bath and taken them by the scruff of the neck to the final of the prem and now to clear favourites for it. Russell is the best 10 in the world and incredibly consistent nowadays. If you think otherwise you simply don't watch him play tbh.

[@Yesterday-n5y]

Sco back to normal 5th or 6th and finally realise townsend isnt the man.

[@Leewoods123]

Stating the bleeding obvious when you said Scotland would rather have Kaino, Mccaw and Reed than have “too many options” like we currently do. Well obviously! That’s only one of the best, if not the best ever back row in rugby history 🤡🤡

[@contactdaffodilmachete7282]

The backrow will be the Glasgow backrow: Fagerson, Darge, Dempsey. Especially with Bayliss now injured. Ritchie on the bench. The problem is second row with all of the following missing: Jare, Williamson, Cummings. Big question mark is Jonny Gray.

[@gordon1545]

You were incorrect about that back row. Never make assumptions with Toony around.

[@contactdaffodilmachete7282]

Fair. I suppose Dempsey is coming back to fitness.

[@contactdaffodilmachete7282]

He’s squandering it. Franco Smith pls.

[@contactdaffodilmachete7282]

Refs and TMOs not to shiv us. Or else no different to last year. Naturally a level playing field would be impossible when competing against the likes of Ireland and France.