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Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue May 09, 2017 8:45 pm

OptimisticJock wrote:
Big D wrote:
OptimisticJock wrote:??? Hodge was named as defence coach.
Mccrae was.

Cockerill was in town yesterday and apparently had 1 2 1 talks with each coach. So the rumour goes.
Sorry, attack coach.

Can't see them announcing the coaching staff and then binning them a week later.

I agree. Although it would be the first time they've met and maybe discussed how RC sees next season etc.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue May 09, 2017 8:54 pm

Toby Flood has been released by Toulouse. Wouldn't be the worst idea to see what his salary expectations are.

Edit: resigned for falcons.

switchskier · Post by **switchskier** » Wed May 10, 2017 4:47 pm

Kennedy gets a new 2 year deal so same again with the scrum halves. I'm a bit surprised and odd it was announced so late. Feels like they've been looking around but couldn't find anyone that they liked better.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Fri May 12, 2017 11:59 am

Scott gone, Roddy Grant in as an assistant forwards coach. Good appointment.

Coaching set up now complete apparently.

Jps · Post by **Jps** » Fri May 12, 2017 12:34 pm

I suppose that means that Cockerill will be the main forwards coach if Roddy is the assistant- would've been a bit odd to see two Hookers both coaching the forwards, so I get it

Post by **OptimisticJock** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:36 pm

Heard good things about roddy grant

Croft_No.5 · Post by **Croft_No.5** » Fri May 12, 2017 2:15 pm

It will be excellent experience for Roddy Grant too I expect having a couple of years working with RC. Pleased for him

Chunks Baws · Post by **Chunks Baws** » Mon May 15, 2017 10:53 am

COMING UP | We’ll be announcing the signing of three of Scottish rugby’s most exciting talents throughout the course of the day...

I hate when they do this pish, just f@cking announce it.

Chunks Baws · Post by **Chunks Baws** » Mon May 15, 2017 11:05 am

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@EdinburghRugby SIGNING | Scotland U20 lock Callum Hunter-Hill has penned a two-year deal with Edinburgh.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon May 15, 2017 11:06 am

Wonder if that means Bresler is on his bike?

hugh_woatmeigh · Post by **hugh_woatmeigh** » Mon May 15, 2017 11:30 am

Miller & Nairn will be the other two I reckon.

hugh_woatmeigh · Post by **hugh_woatmeigh** » Mon May 15, 2017 11:31 am

McCallum and Graham are already signed aren't they?

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon May 15, 2017 11:43 am

hugh_woatmeigh wrote:McCallum and Graham are already signed aren't they?

Yup, and Miller.

I reckon it will be a centre (Cammy Hutchison maybe) and a winger.

hugh_woatmeigh · Post by **hugh_woatmeigh** » Mon May 15, 2017 12:02 pm

Do we have any young & promising fly halves besides Hastings? If so... hopefully it's one of them!

Jps · Post by **Jps** » Mon May 15, 2017 12:11 pm

hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Do we have any young & promising fly halves besides Hastings? If so... hopefully it's one of them!

I'd be happy if it was Lang was Quins, but I don't think it is.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon May 15, 2017 12:22 pm

Baggott is the only Edinburgh/Borders academy 10. Not sure how good he's been for Melrose tbh.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon May 15, 2017 12:24 pm

Farndale rather than Nairn would be good. Nairn has been training with Glasgow too so I'd be surprised if it was him.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon May 15, 2017 1:03 pm

Hugh Fraser on a 1 year deal.

Not sure....scrap that, definitely sure Fowles or Kennedy should have been let go.

Chunks Baws · Post by **Chunks Baws** » Mon May 15, 2017 1:13 pm

Big D wrote:Hugh Fraser on a 1 year deal.

Not sure....scrap that, definitely sure Fowles or Kennedy should have been let go.

Fowles should have been let go. He's rank.

hugh_woatmeigh · Post by **hugh_woatmeigh** » Mon May 15, 2017 1:18 pm

Now Fraser isn't a bad signing but having 4 scrum halves is an atrocious waste of budget considering they won't lose any to international commitments next year - maybe SHC in the event of injury.

As others said - Fowles should never have been signed.

Glasgow only have 3 and they'll lose a minimum of 1 to internationals.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon May 15, 2017 2:27 pm

Galbraith it is. So that's a second row, a 9 and a 12. Although I think Galbraith can and has played at 15. He might have played there for Bath A.

hugh_woatmeigh · Post by **hugh_woatmeigh** » Mon May 15, 2017 2:31 pm

Can Galbraith not play 10 also?

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Mon May 15, 2017 2:33 pm

hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Can Galbraith not play 10 also?

He has on rare occasions I think. And by rare I mean in random Edinburgh A games years ago.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue May 16, 2017 3:35 pm

New signing apparently:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duhan_van_der_Merwe

Big lad for a winger. 6ft 4 and 100kgs.

hugh_woatmeigh · Post by **hugh_woatmeigh** » Tue May 16, 2017 3:48 pm

Big D wrote:New signing apparently:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duhan_van_der_Merwe

Big lad for a winger. 6ft 4 and 100kgs.

You'd have to think he's a project player.

R Jackson is on the hunt for a new club. If he sees his future at 10 - Edinburgh should pick him up. If 15... Glasgow should be keen.

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