BorderBadger
@borderbadger.bsky.social
Lover of all things rugby. Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Peebles.
More silver fox than badger these days.
More silver fox than badger these days.
Absolutely think Paddy Harrison should have had game time today.
November 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Absolutely think Paddy Harrison should have had game time today.
Hoping Turner will regain some form. Currently looks like exactly what he is. A player that’s been off the scene for a couple of years and not playing at the highest level in that time.
November 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hoping Turner will regain some form. Currently looks like exactly what he is. A player that’s been off the scene for a couple of years and not playing at the highest level in that time.
Agree with all of those. Think we should stop messing around with TJ at 15 and just get him in at 10. He’s far more impactful in the midfield. Could easily have started Rowe at 15 today, or even Ollie Smith.
November 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Agree with all of those. Think we should stop messing around with TJ at 15 and just get him in at 10. He’s far more impactful in the midfield. Could easily have started Rowe at 15 today, or even Ollie Smith.
A serious team would have been 50 plus up on a mostly 14 man Tonga by now.
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A serious team would have been 50 plus up on a mostly 14 man Tonga by now.
His positioning is shite and his decision making is all over the place. That Tongan winger should never have been carded. To me it was a simple knock on in the tackle and not even deliberate.
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
His positioning is shite and his decision making is all over the place. That Tongan winger should never have been carded. To me it was a simple knock on in the tackle and not even deliberate.
Come on. This is Tonga. We’ll get to 28-0 before we collapse.
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Come on. This is Tonga. We’ll get to 28-0 before we collapse.
When you see the reverse angle, that’s a potential leg breaker. It’s just about changing player behaviours…
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
When you see the reverse angle, that’s a potential leg breaker. It’s just about changing player behaviours…
Honestly mate. I’d be chuffed to bits if Toonie showed anything like this passion after (or during) a match.
November 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Honestly mate. I’d be chuffed to bits if Toonie showed anything like this passion after (or during) a match.
SA got away with an obvious yellow. But so did Ireland. Swings both ways.
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
SA got away with an obvious yellow. But so did Ireland. Swings both ways.
To be honest mate, it was thumbs up, not fingers.
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
To be honest mate, it was thumbs up, not fingers.
To be honest, I’m not a fan of his. But He was pinging things (Torpedo clear-outs, Not driving straight at scrum) that some people have been calling for Ireland for years.
November 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
To be honest, I’m not a fan of his. But He was pinging things (Torpedo clear-outs, Not driving straight at scrum) that some people have been calling for Ireland for years.
That would be great to watch. Similar premise to the annual Shinty/Hurling match.
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
That would be great to watch. Similar premise to the annual Shinty/Hurling match.
To be fair, mate… I don’t think that’s a statement on the ‘rugby community’…. I think that’s just about you… 😉
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
To be fair, mate… I don’t think that’s a statement on the ‘rugby community’…. I think that’s just about you… 😉
To be honest, the whole team feels a little ‘off’ to me.
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
To be honest, the whole team feels a little ‘off’ to me.
If Zander plays 80 (or even 70) after having been out for so long, there should be a full on inquisition.
November 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
If Zander plays 80 (or even 70) after having been out for so long, there should be a full on inquisition.
Sign of a ‘personality over ability’ coach. The players think he’s a great bloke. But they don’t recognise the help they’re not getting…
November 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Sign of a ‘personality over ability’ coach. The players think he’s a great bloke. But they don’t recognise the help they’re not getting…
Absolutely! Jamie Ritchie not even being involved at all was mental. Feels like a Nucifora “Can’t be picked if he’s in France” shite idea!
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Absolutely! Jamie Ritchie not even being involved at all was mental. Feels like a Nucifora “Can’t be picked if he’s in France” shite idea!