Supporter Reactions to Edinburgh’s Decisive Victory and Glasgow’s Close Defeat

Supporters were invited to share their opinions on Edinburgh’s commanding 52-12 victory against Bayonne in the Challenge Cup and Glasgow’s slim 30-29 Champions Cup loss to Toulon. Below are some of the responses received: Regarding Edinburgh’s performance, several fans offered comments: Derek stated: “Darcy Graham was unplayable, Marshal Sykes a beast, Jamie Ritchie’s best game in yonks, Ali Price controlled the game! Job done.” Chris remarked: “Darcy plays a different game to everyone else. Just an absolute joy to watch. With this scoreline, it makes next week even more interesting. Will be an absolute banger!!” Neil observed: “Great to see Darcy Graham in peak form. When he’s fully fit and healthy he is so elusive and could dance around defenders in a phone box. Bayonne just had no answer for him.” Steve commented: “Finally a performance we knew was possible with this group of excellent players. Bayonne were made to look ordinary and they certainly are not. This on top of the close Gloucester loss with those up-and-coming players are the two most hopeful displays for a long long time. This should now set the standard.” Geoff expressed: “If only Edinburgh could play like that every week!” Glasgow Warriors supporters were also asked for their assessment of their team’s narrow Champions Cup defeat by Toulon. Responses from Warriors fans included: Graeme stated: “There were a few points in that game that a Glasgow team from a few years ago would have buckled; not getting the scores when playing 13 and being down to 14 and Toulon cranking up the pressure. But this team has more grit than I have seen for a long time, very impressive, two well-earned and important points, well done!” Jamie commented: “Franco Smith picked inexperienced Glasgow players going to the hotbed of French rugby with a partisan crowd and yet the team performed well. There were missed chances but there is a robust team there. Both prop positions a concern, Zander Fagerson’s workload high. Second row now looks solved with Jare Oguntibeju replacing Richie Gray. Tom Jordan needed a new contract 6 months ago.” Stephen remarked: “Glasgow showed just by the side they put out in the first half the belief in the ethos that Franco Smith has installed at the club. Toulon were at full strength and at home, yet Glasgow went after them. I am chuffed to bits by the performance and in no way disappointed.” Alan observed: “I thought a Glasgow team with a number of second-choice starters did relatively well. I think the regret will be in giving away too many needless penalties, particularly getting isolated and tackled too often. I am also not sure if Franco will regret not fielding a stronger team as this could have made the difference, some looked out of their depth.”