Warriors v Scarlets Scrum V Live

It was Scarlet be the last weekend. Jonathan Davies and George North

will be looking to score. As the Scarlets ahead 0, but their coach

knows that victory is vital. After a five-week break, or the Pro12

returns. The race for the play-offs begins to heat up. Welcomed to

Scrum V Live. Helping meet brave the cold are our commentators. John

Davies is doing well, or so is Scott Williams. It will be

interesting to see how things develop. Just Turnbull, unfortunate

with injury, but he is back and looking to make an impression.

Definitely. He is a keen individual. He is keen and quick. He is a great

player and he works hard. He will relish the challenge. By we will

talk more later. Let us cross over to the touchline. We need is Johnny

Beattie. -- with me. Glasgow off for what had they been doing well?

The back row and have been fantastic. It is very exciting.

disappointing was the defeat last week? It was massively

disappointing. The guys were devastated. We are looking forward

to getting down to Cardiff this weekend. It is cold, but at least

it is calm. Conditions are nice and firm underfoot. Thank you. As

mentioned, 7 Oct be Glasgow pack featured in that fantastic win. --

seven of the Glasgow pack. Let us cross now to our commentary team.

It is not too bad. They have been in worse conditions. I think it is

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forms. -- both. The Welshmen are Scarlet probably would have wanted

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could have got into the corner. a Glasgow ball. -- be a Glasgow

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they immediately put themselves Nathan wants to make up for the

last one. He actually got it going last one. He actually got it going

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from the coaching staff just below us. It is the work of the Glasgow

back row, they are getting there quickly, getting the turnover. The

turnovers. What is going on? Both teams are trying to run the ball.

They're turning over plenty of ball and it is good to see some positive

play and attack from those Ruaridh Jackson. The breakdowns

have been disappointing for the Scarlets at the moment. They wanted

to move the ball away quickly from the breakdown. But that does not

That looks better and it is, at first points of the evening go to

Ruaridh Jackson. He found a bit of space. Their work at the breakdown

has been good. The Scarlets need to outside-half completing the basics.

Glasgow through the season have really tried to play better rugby,

there are a lot of young players coming through. They have all been

very positive in the back row. defeat against the Scarlets last

since September of last year and that was to Leinster in the

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things down and regroup. Troy Nathan has the ability to get in,

but great quality in terms of hands from Glasgow. But even then the

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initial work was done by the back front. They have not won many

there will be a concern, you are allowing the Glasgow back row to

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with the absolute silence from the crowd. It remains 3-0 with the

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first quarter pretty much done and felt the effects of that tackle.

One of the first mistakes the Glasgow back row have made. It was

a short ball. They just lost possession. When anyone goes in for

a tackle like that they must be worried that it will be called a

spear tackle. You have been impressed with Gareth Davies.

putting things in the right areas. His service has been good and just

his ability to get away from the breakdown. What about other players

because like the back row have done well and also John Welsh, his first

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professional start. And the scrum corner. An intelligent and well-

measured kick. It was good from Jackson but then he was on his own.

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Always run the risk of putting pass. -- affair with that past. --

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Thomas. He has taken a nasty bank to the head. They have got a

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contact quite low. Hopefully this Scarlets coach. It is a tight game.

The contact area is dictating a lot, but we have got to deal with that.

Territory is important on a small pitch like this. Defence is pretty

good. Yes. We need to play in the bright area - Matt Wright area. -

concern is his neck. He has been performing extremely well for the

Scarlets over the last couple of seasons. He has. There are a lot of

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good players playing quality rugby have got the opportunity of a five-

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seen, but let us hope it is purely precautionary as Iestyn Thomas is

carried off the field. Plenty of rugby to come on the BBC over the

BBC Two Northern Ireland tomorrow evening. -- Ulster Dragons. The big

one on Sunday it from 2:30pm on when it's at the Millennium Sunday

at -- from 2:30pm onwards at the that enforced break. Glasgow did

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well to keep their shape and keep keep your focus in situations like

this. The last thing they want to goes well son. -- will son. It is a

it's a try for Glasgow. Good effort from the Glasgow pack. It is Jon

Welch to take it. Ryan Wilson, very effective with the ball in hand.

They kept it tight. Jackson wastes no time adding the extras. Nigel

Owens perfectly placed. Glasgow just look a bit sharper at the

moment, not just behind but up front as well. Very solid, a good

platform to work from. Iongi straight into the arms of Morrison.

Glasgow have stolen it, Scarlets have won it back. Iongi not the

biggest man, but just holding him up long enough to create a bit of

doubt. We see it constantly from the Irish teams. That tackle area a

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that was the right decision. Peter Murchie wasn't quite sure whether

to keep the ball in field. Glasgow just edging it and looking strong

in these later stages. Three welcome points for Glasgow as

they build towards half-time. Collectively their back row have

been far more efficient than the Scarlets. Johnathan Edwards just

staying in it long enough to slow the ball down. There should be

another three points for Ruaridh Jackson. There are getting better

as the game goes ahead, taking more control. That was the easiest of

the night. Roy Jackson throws his head back. That is a poor, poor

miss. The Glasgow coach will be frustrated. Some of my ball-

handling skills of the forwards Iestyn Thomas. Initial reports

suggest it is a neck injury rather than a bump to the head. Hopefully

it is just precautionary. He is a tough nut. Good luck to him because

he is of course in his testimonial Davies. The scrum under pressure

again. And number of things that Nigel Davies will have to discuss.

The scrum is one, the contact area is another. Just in terms of the

pace and the tempo, Glasgow at the moment are some distance ahead of

the Scarlets. Almost three minutes for Glasgow to change the

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opportunities that the Scarlets have to capitalise on. Space is at

a premium out there so when Daniel Newton does create something, you

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have to look for something on the He was in the Scottish squad for

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the World Cup. He has had a Safely out of play and the Scarlets

will have a lot of talking to do one would think. Daniel Newton up

with the solitary penalty for them. Glasgow got better as the game went

on. Not too much in it but Glasgow well worth that half-time lead

which stands at 10 points - three. It was a cagey opening quarter with

neither side able to bridge the other side's defence. But Glasgow

looked more lively and came close with this effort from David Lambie.

Then Iestyn Thomas has to be stretchered off with what was

confirmed as and neck injury. And the Scarlets DUP the pressure,

eventually conceding this try. -- lead at half-time. We spoke about

how they just looked a bit sharper and more creative. Yes given the

chances that these boys have had, being a World Cup year. The

decision-making, they have had a lot more time to adapt. And there

was that one tried, we sought briefly there. The Scarlets had

lost Iestyn Thomas. It was a little bit messy but eventually John Welsh

got it over the line. Yes there was a lot of pressure and, they just

tried to keep the ball as close as they could to the try-line. That

pressure does tell in the end. we mentioned the forwards as well.

Seven of them in the side that beat England so convincingly. Yes, on an

organisational basis, they has been drilled, they have been playing

together all season and that comes across in the game so far. Gareth

Davies was one name dimension to at the start. He has had a great first

half, in fairness. He is working hard for the team. Getting in there

just in time to save the day. He has got physical presence and a

quick pass. He is the whole package and is having a great game so far.

We mentioned how Glasgow are creating more for the Scarlets

defence is looking pretty sharp. They are the meanest defence in the

tournament so far. Yes, the coach has worked wonders. There are just

putting Glasgow under pressure. And it has been a joy to watch, and

amass a dip -- a massive positive in his first half. So the Scarlets

to fence pretty much holding up. times we saw David Lemi chip and

chase and they have looked enterprising at times. It has been

a good Challenge so far. Well another bumper weekend of rugby to

look forward to. He it is a reminder of all the ways that you

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a classic for you coming up straight after Scrum V Live. Wales

versus Scotland 2010. One of the most memorable games in rugby

history. A thrilling finale and to go. You can find out how that

unfolded streak after us at 9pm. -- straight. Let us turn our attention

to the Six Nations. The Welsh team was announced a few hours ago. Some

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injury concerns, but Sam Warburton Lydiate. He is vital. Yes. It is a

cohesive unit. It is great to see him back. He tackles really well

and is really effective. He allows others, Sam Warburton, to come in

and win turnovers. A great back-row and they will be relishing the

challenge on Sunday. This Welsh back row has been called world-

class by virtually every pundit. Are they the best in terms of the

blend? A I think so. If you look at their skills, their carrying

ability, their offloading ability, tackling technique, that is the

blend you look for in your perfect back row. They have got it all.

us have a quick look at the world Gregory bring? He offers

something a little bit different. He will play a little bit flatter

and try to get some shoulders himself. A different way of playing.

It is exciting. How do you see this one going? Obviously, the boys and

the Welsh squad, they will be looking forward to Sunday. I think

they will relish this and I think we have got too much for Scotland.

If you look at our back line, it is amazing. We have got threat all

over the place. Our line-out did not function in Dublin, but we will

be working on that. Back to tonight's game. What one might just

a bit -- what will Nigel Davies have said in the changing room?

think he will be talking to the forwards and telling them to come

off line a bit more. They need to go through the phases. The do you

think Glasgow have enough to close this one up? I think so. There is

pressure on scrum and line-out. Hopefully they will be looking

forward to a win. Thank you. Let us to do is get right back up there

and get the first points of the second half. The more be gained

drifts on like this, the more comfortable Glasgow will be. They

were the better half in the first for some time and the momentum away

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from Glasgow. -- and get the straightening up well. -- Dominic

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half from beat scarlet macro. -- for the scarlet macro. -- for the

half? It is about their accuracy. There is a lot of a red that is not

allowing us to phase. The pitch is quite narrow here. What are the

special challenges they? If you don't manage to commit the

defenders, it is challenging. So we need to strike at the right time.

Any news on Iestyn Thomas? He is OK, but obviously we have to wait a

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little while to get the all-clear. talking in about. -- talking about.

Straight out after just two or half. A few mistakes starting to

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creep in though. There is going to Deliberately wheeling the scrum

around. Nigel Owens making it quite clear. An excellent position for

the Scarlets. They need to get a drifting out wide. The Scarlets

playing that middle channel. The change in tactics seems to be

bearing fruit. Still need to finish it off, though. The Scarlets go

through the phases and come away empty-handed. Good defence by

Glasgow. Slightly isolated again. Great work by the captain. They

made the inroads initially but then gave away the penalty. It is just

simple things. They go in tight enough but they just do not get the

numbers in quickly enough. And in fairness to Glasgow, they are in

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want to give him too much space. Dan Newton solid under the high

ball. Lemi, superb timing on the inside pass. The Scarlets needed

that one. But Glasgow have suddenly put the foot on the throttle.

Morrison breaks the tackle. In vain, they are off-side. Fantastic play.

That ball opening up the defence. The ball goes off-side. Lovely

inside ball. That was almost a great try. The Scarlets managing to

get back. But again, creative work by Glasgow has been first class.

Despite the initial just shown by the Scarlets in the opening minutes

it is Glasgow forget the first.. -- not been a one-dimensional side.

They have started to play some immediately to cancel out that

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the Scarlets. They are back seven points adrift. They have been under

pressure in the scrum and that to the ball carrier and sealing the

ball off quick enough as a result. It is a lot tighter. Tommy Seymour

has been involved a lot, in getting forward. Putting Glasgow

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better. They are getting quick ball and it is being picked up quickly.

It is just the pace of that keeping them on the front foot. Chris

Fusaro coming off. Being replaced by Callum Forester. Typical

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Nice and solid up front. Pyrgos, his service has been first class.

He has managed to move the ball work their way out of their own

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Scarlets. Doing the simple things in the second half. They have taken

possession and cottoned some points. -- got some points. It is a set

tactic, isn't it? It is. They are performing a lot better in the

second half. How has the Glasgow defence been? Their ability, they

are holding ball more. So far, they have dealt with it well. Only three

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garlands for the first time in the second half. -- for the Scarlets.

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The crowd are calling for the drive the ground. Poor defensive work,

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but still strong and powerful. at arm's length. They are back with

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quite easy to get a breakaway try. They are putting a lot of pressure

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He had not. Another penalty has enough of the last 10 minutes?

does feel quite good. We have got to keep going. Your club is at the

top of the Premiership. How important is that? Oh lot of the

boys had been playing in games like suggest you get on with the game.

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they can't quite get that last pass away. Defensively, Scarlets are

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turns into a penalty for Glasgow. The defence has been good, they

have made some inroads by going in tight. But it is those errors

creeping in that has cost the Scarlets. Did he creep outside?

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That is perfection! Every last his game as it has progressed.

Pyrgos has delivered some quality play. The winner did his work

defensively. Looked as if he was going to go, but changed his mind

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injury, I'm not sure what has taken a bump. One of the medics

getting involved. Tommy Seymour is think Ryan Wilson has been

impressive in the Glasgow side, the back row as a hold. But I'm going

for Graham Morrison, the captain. He has played very well and created

a few opportunities. He has led his side to victory. Can those garments

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get anything from their long and Scarlets making no headway. It is

very good, organised defence from Glasgow. The Scarlets not breaching

this well-marshalled Glasgow defence. Time just ticking away.

And Glasgow still in the play-off positions. They have coming through

victorious. Ruaridh Jackson did his job. In the end though its garments

come away empty handed. -- the Scarlets. Showing that the defence

is key. A comfortable victory in the end for Glasgow. They did just

enough to eke out the result. think so. We spoke about a change

of tactics at half-time. Keeping its narrow, which seemed to pay

dividends for a time. A showed what they could do, going through the

phases. But as the game wore on they were chasing the game

unfortunately. It is a difficult thing when you are behind and you

are chasing the game, it is tough to find balance. Well let's go down

now to Graeme Morrison. Well played. It was a massive effort from the

forwards. We saw those scrums in the first half which we just

awesome. We have got a lie on the play-offs now. Europe has gone for

us so we need to do everything we can to push forward. A prediction

for Sunday? It is going to be tough and there is a lot to play for. I

think the guys are up to it. Congratulations on getting man of

the match. Here is the losing captain. Disappointed not to bag a

bonus point? Very disappointed. We were not clinical enough. It is

difficult place to play. We tried right until the end but just made

too many errors. What will the side have meant? We will have learnt a

lot, we're learning every week. A few people will be upset in the

changing rooms. Let's take a look at how this

affects the table. Glasgow going up to third with that results. Some

interesting pictures coming up tomorrow which could affect the

make-up of those play-off places. The Blues have the chance to sneak

into the top four. And they also need the Dragons to do them a

Some mixed news this week for the We go back now to Wales against

Scotland and that big game coming up on Scotland. There is masses to

play for. It is a new insight, a fresh start. It will be a good day.

Scotland will be when did from that Calcutta Cup experience. They

really should have won on the day. I think so. It could have been

completely different if they had managed to get that pass away. But

as it turned out it was not that way but there is an opportunity

again this week to get things going in the right direction. We should

be guarded against over-confidence. But there are four games to go.

Sunday is going to be a tough game, no doubt. We had that win away from

home first up and so much confidence in the squad, everyone

playing extremely well at the moment. If we can get enough

quality ball from what looks to be a good pack, we have got the