melkdave says...

@Maubec

As an England supporter ,i dont feel we have under achived this summer.If you read the majority of english fans posts .You will see ,we didnt expect to win the series ,but where hoping to win a test.The fact we have been competative against an experianced and powerfull SA team ,and our young players seem to be improving every game ,bodes well for the future imho.

Now back to Scotland,,got to admit im also puzzeled why Evans isnt starting ,perhaps AR feels S.Lamont will deal with the Samoan physicality better,only explanation i can think of atm .Also still have my doughts about Cuistier to be honest,but he did play well when he came on against Australia ,so perhaps they are unfounded and his found some form.This imo is the big game as far as Scotland are concerned,both counties are neck and neck in the IRB rankings..Scotland will want to prove they are still a force in europe ,and what better way than wining all their matches ,and climbing up the rankings.Also getting the wining habit cannot be underlined enough imo,it gives players confidance ,and beleif

Posted 17:50 20th June 2012

rohan1992 says...

@kiwilad you don't think with how close they came last time Wales and Ireland can manage a win? also I'd never rule out England for an upset

Posted 08:46 20th June 2012

kiwilad says...

Not that anyone would have thought so pre tour, Scotland will be the only NH visitors going home with their pride intact.

England will be down 3-zip

Wales will be down 3-zip

And Ireland will be down 3-zip

Scotland, Having beaten Australia and Fiji have already overachieved, as opposed to the underachieving of the others.

Posted 02:06 20th June 2012

scot_rsa says...

Still full strength and a pacy back row. Backs looking better each game and Hogg just brilliant, big effort lads for the final game. Think they can do it but I'd like to see Scotland getting a few tries through the backline at least.

Posted 20:54 19th June 2012