Everyone says Van der Merwe always plays well against England. Could it just be that England have never figured out how to mark him, stop him or keep him quiet?
He plays well against lots of teams. He just can't against teams that shut Scotlands attack down at source (Ireland and South Africa). England have not managed to shut Scotland down at all during his career.
Info- Calcutta Cup is the oldest rugby trophy in the world. 1st game was a draw played 1879 although and inscription on the cup says 1871. The cup is a competition is between Scotland and England probably because they were the only International teams but I’m not sure about that. The cup was made from silver Rupees. England has many more wins than Scotland. Scotland has the best wins 😮
It's not just the oldest international rugby trophy, it's the oldest international team sport (of any kind) trophy. That is, in part, why it looks so odd compared to modern sporting trophy cups.
The fixture actually predates the trophy by eight years. The first Scotland/England rugby union game was played on the 27th of March 1871 at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh, where Scotland won by two tries and a conversion to one unconverted try. This is officially the first ever international rugby match.
Don't look at the France V Italy game result until you watch it, but as a Scot 4 for 4 against England and never worry about losing at the moment....the bigone now is V Ireland....Bro
like the reaction and please keep doing your predictions. You're a bit more informed than many reaction videos saying nothing more than "omg they are not wearing pads" so please share your thoughts before the vid mate. joy to watch and cool to see you getting into rugby this much!!
Well deserved Scotland win, they're the better side by a decent stretch. Sad for the lads but not surprised, need to start moving to the younger players and different tactics. France vs Italy is... something else, hope it's up soon.
Man, listen to them sing. You're wondering where the match is? Listen to them. You're in Scotland now. That's a 'vibe' about 6Nations matches I love. It's atmosphere. Not just the anthems before the match but the hymns sung during. It's like european cheer sections. I do admit though that England can get a bit tiresome. For Pete's sake man, learn a verse. Stop it with only the chorus over and over. PLEASE learn just one verse.
England currently have arguably the largest talent pool of the six-nation countries yet continues to send out players with no game plan and untried skill sets. Look at the England players at the club level, they are outstanding but in a white shirt are completely directionless. i've never seen a team kick ball away so much, with the exception of South Africa.
no he isnt, If anything he is english produced due to going to school there. As soon as was selected for stormers he came to glasgow. was in SA for like 3 years
@@Zomo1553 yes, 3 years + emerging on the other side of the fire, catching the eye of Skottish selectors. h t t p s : / / w w w . youtube . com / watch ? v = uz0D6jaAD2c
Born in Musselburgh. Went on a student exchange, played club rugby when he was in SA and ended up getting picked for the regional team and winning the cup, twice
I was at the game and it was a great game to watch live. Cmon Scotland 🏴
I like your American enthusiasm and growing knowledge 👍🏴
Everyone says Van der Merwe always plays well against England. Could it just be that England have never figured out how to mark him, stop him or keep him quiet?
He plays well against lots of teams. He just can't against teams that shut Scotlands attack down at source (Ireland and South Africa). England have not managed to shut Scotland down at all during his career.
Duhan haunts England
One point of order needs to be made… We don't say offence we say attack.😊
Info- Calcutta Cup is the oldest rugby trophy in the world. 1st game was a draw played 1879 although and inscription on the cup says 1871. The cup is a competition is between Scotland and England probably because they were the only International teams but I’m not sure about that. The cup was made from silver Rupees. England has many more wins than Scotland. Scotland has the best wins 😮
It's not just the oldest international rugby trophy, it's the oldest international team sport (of any kind) trophy. That is, in part, why it looks so odd compared to modern sporting trophy cups.
The fixture actually predates the trophy by eight years. The first Scotland/England rugby union game was played on the 27th of March 1871 at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh, where Scotland won by two tries and a conversion to one unconverted try. This is officially the first ever international rugby match.
Don't look at the France V Italy game result until you watch it, but as a Scot 4 for 4 against England and never worry about losing at the moment....the bigone now is V Ireland....Bro
“….Bro” 😂 hopefully you give it a good go!
Damn shame about that red card but well done Italy! Mon Scotland!
Love watching your coverage bro shit hot man keep it up
Duhan has never lost against England!
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like the reaction and please keep doing your predictions. You're a bit more informed than many reaction videos saying nothing more than "omg they are not wearing pads" so please share your thoughts before the vid mate. joy to watch and cool to see you getting into rugby this much!!
Great reaction mate.
Well deserved Scotland win, they're the better side by a decent stretch. Sad for the lads but not surprised, need to start moving to the younger players and different tactics. France vs Italy is... something else, hope it's up soon.
Man, listen to them sing.
You're wondering where the match is? Listen to them. You're in Scotland now.
That's a 'vibe' about 6Nations matches I love. It's atmosphere. Not just the anthems before the match but the hymns sung during. It's like european cheer sections.
I do admit though that England can get a bit tiresome. For Pete's sake man, learn a verse. Stop it with only the chorus over and over. PLEASE learn just one verse.
England currently have arguably the largest talent pool of the six-nation countries yet continues to send out players with no game plan and untried skill sets. Look at the England players at the club level, they are outstanding but in a white shirt are completely directionless. i've never seen a team kick ball away so much, with the exception of South Africa.
Any South African dream about breaking English hearts,its a personal matter lol
Everyone knows SA are the english of the southern hemisphere
yep how could france possibly lose😂
Oh man, u really need to whatch that france vvs italy, its gonna be a real banger🫶
Van der Merwe alwasys performs against England because he has double the hate for them being scotish AND south african
You've got a black splodge in the middle of your screen.
I spent 15 minutes trying to clean the damn thing… Thought my iPad was broken
I was worrying at first that it had suddenly appeared on my screen!
@@Roberto_79 Same!
As an Irishman, the only one I worry about is VDM but I still think James lowe is better
Huw Jones is in fact a South African cultured 'product'. The single biggest reason why he's in the Scottish team. 😜
no he isnt, If anything he is english produced due to going to school there. As soon as was selected for stormers he came to glasgow. was in SA for like 3 years
@@Zomo1553 yes, 3 years + emerging on the other side of the fire, catching the eye of Skottish selectors. h t t p s : / / w w w . youtube . com / watch ? v = uz0D6jaAD2c
Born in Musselburgh. Went on a student exchange, played club rugby when he was in SA and ended up getting picked for the regional team and winning the cup, twice
@@philmus1 born in Edinburgh?
If a year at uni in SA could have that much effect everyone would do it.