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Cameron Redpath's 2021 Six Nations could be over after just one Scotland game
New Scotland star Cameron Redpath could potentially miss the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations championship due to a neck issue that has refused to settle since the rookie midfielder first presented with the problem last Sunday in the aftermath of the previous day’s win over England.
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Redpath was one of the heroes in a sublime performance that catapulted Scotland to their first win at Twickenham since 1983 but he is now one of three starters from that round one match who won’t play this Saturday versus Wales in round two.
While Scottish boss Gregor Townsend sounded expectant that the hamstrung Jamie Ritchie and the achilles/knee-affected Sean Maitland will be quickly back in action and in the running for round three selection versus France on February 28, the outlook was much more uncertain for Redpath regarding his availability for a campaign that culminates with respective March 14 and March 20 matches against Ireland and Italy.
“He presented with a neck issue the day after the game, which hasn’t improved,” said Townsend. “We have been liaising with his club [Bath] after a scan on his neck. He will probably miss the next few weeks but we just never know how quickly these neck issues resolve, but we are optimistic he will be back involved with us at some point later in the championship.
“It’s a neck issue and you’re just waiting to see how it recovers. There is a neural element there and we’re just waiting (for him) to get his strength back.”
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The absence of Redpath is hugely disappointing given the immense impact he made in his Test debut, carrying with aplomb and tackling without flinching. James Lang will come in for him against Wales while Darcy Graham and Blade Thomson take over from Maitland and Ritchie.
“Sean had a couple of niggles that were affecting his achilles and his knee which was going to mean he wasn’t going to be able to train this week but we expect him to be back next week, probably down with his club [Saracens] in London.
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“Jamie had a hamstring which tightened up during the game. He had to come off but it’s not a serious injury. We expect him to be back in full training next week or if not then in the French week.”
Having buried the hoodoo last Saturday of not winning at Twickenham for 38 years, Scotland will now seek to eradicate another negative stat this weekend, the one telling them that they have not stared the championship with two consecutive wins since 1996 when they followed up an opening day win away in Ireland with a home win over France.
Townsend was unaware that it has been 25 years since Scotland had last made the perfect two-round start. “Thanks for letting me know that because we often don’t know these stats until after when things have been achieved,” he said.
“That is what we have to focus on, earning the victory, earning whatever we achieve. The players have set about that task really well this week in training. I feel there is a buoyant mood but also a real focus that this game is going to be a very tough one and we have to keep improving.”
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Rodda will be a walk up starter at lock. Frost if you analyse his dominance has little impact and he’s a long way from being physical enough, especially when you compare to Rodda and the work he does. He was quite poor at the World Cup in his lack of physicality. Between Rodda and Skelton we would have locks who can dominate the breakdown and in contact. Frost is maybe next but Schmidt might go for a more physical lock who does their core work better like Ryan or LSL. Swain is no chance unless there’s a load of injuries.
8 Go to commentsWhy do people keep on picking Ardie at 7 when he's a ball in hand 8? A modern 7 is the lead tackler and ruck clearer which isn't his strength.
14 Go to commentsSly dig there at Ireland’s propensity to back a non-Irish coach. Must really want it. I’m not sure I like ROG very much. Comes off as unpleasant. But he’d gain my respect if he took a number 7 ranked team and turned them into WC winners. Not even back-to-back. Argentina? Scotland? Or how about Wales? France would be too easy, no?
1 Go to commentsA bit of sensationalism, but surprised by the comments about SBW. I’ve always thought of him as a pretty authentic person. There is nothing worse than working with a colleague you’ve seen straight through.
9 Go to comments100% agree with your comment about Touch. I’ve been playing it competitively since Covid. It’s on a Wednesday night after work. It means the weekend is free for time with my family.
1 Go to commentsRodda back is massively important for the Wallabies. Kaitu at hooker important too coz he was very good a few years ago.
1 Go to commentsThe pink cabous might be eligible this year and the Boks don’t need him
8 Go to commentsNasser and kaitu are options for hooker. Especially Nasser. You forgot Rodda who touch wood will be fit at test time and if fit he’s number one. Great partner for the great Skelton and Oz best lineout caller. Third best lock is LSL whom I’d be inclined to sub on for Skelton around 60 minutes. Probably start valetini at 8 because I like a big body back there. Cale should play 6 at the brumbies. For Wallabies definitely cale in the squad but as an apprentice. Dunno who starts at 6 seru wright Swinton hanigan with Will Harris and Harry Wilson not far away. Seru and Swinton my front runners but Swinton is going. Still if we don’t cap seru then Fiji must coz they need his lineout skills and easily compensate for his lack of weight
8 Go to commentsYeah but who was it?
9 Go to commentsThink you might have written this just before the Brumbies got thrashed last weekend
8 Go to commentsI really do believe that Billy Proctor should be selected at least in the larger squad but also it would be my choice at 13, much more a center than Ioane who can still play at wing. Roigard if fit should play, otherwise it should be Perenara or Christie. Also, Iose could deserve a spot at blindside. Of course, being a Canes supporter I’m biased but I really believe that at least Billy P is deserving a chance and being Holland one of the Selectors, I’m having a little hope he could grab it.
14 Go to commentsI would not play Swinton I’d pick Wright or Hanigan. The rest are decent starters, but can’t agree on any subs except Tupou. My take on the subs: Gibbon, Ueslese, Tupou, LSL, Wilson, White, Will Harrison, and Petaia.
8 Go to commentsSBW the biggest moron to pull on a black jersey a park footy player at best
9 Go to commentsSBW is fast becoming a laughing stock, his misplaced comments & lack of insight Is actually pretty sad.
9 Go to commentsJust well you guys are couch 🛋 potatoes selector's, picking a team of greenhorns to play England! “What are you people smoking?” The halfbacks will be Christie, Fakatava, Perenara Props; Newell, Bower, Lomax, Tunga'fasi, Hookers; Asosa Amua when fit, Taylor, Samisoni,
14 Go to commentsQuite frankly, all this is a bit pathetic. The first time Wales get the Wooden Spoon in 21 years and everyone is on the bandwagon for a ‘play-off’ game. Wales have no obligation to Georgia and no obligation to the rest of the Six Nations to play such a game. If they want Georgia in so badly then they need to include South Africa into a Northern Hemisphere competition with 2 leagues of 4 teams with the top 2 competing for the Championship. Sadly, this will end Triple Crowns and Grand Slams forever. Is this really what you want?
4 Go to commentsI think Finau to start Blackadder to come on. Poss Prokter instead of Ioane, haven't seen much from Reiko so far this year.
14 Go to commentsJoe will have had a good chat with Dave Rennie, a smart move to begin with while it’s doubtful Fast Eddie will be consulted? Plenty of Aus players hitting top form so they should go OK.
8 Go to commentsMmm. Not sure I like this article or see it as necessary.
9 Go to commentsBlackadder but no Finau! 😀 It’s Razor so you are probably right, plus Taylor at 2…
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