Hundreds of Scots Tories will be debating important issues today at the Scottish Tory conference in Edinburgh.
Hundreds?
Tom Gordon @ScottishPol 30 mins Auditorium at Scottish Tory conf has shrunk overnight. Hi tech screens. Obviously expecting a small crowd today
Tom Gordon @ScottishPol 7 mins Chair tells conf Philip Hammond delayed from airport so wee break, but Tory staff being ordered to find more people to fill seats
Tom Gordon @ScottishPol 6 mins "We need more people in, we need more people in" - Scottish Tory conf organiser overheard talking to staff before Philip Hammond comes on
Andrew Redmond Barr @AndrewRBarr 14 hrs It's been said already, but worth repeating: a Yes lecture by Tariq Ali drew larger crowds today than P.M.'s speech in Edinburgh. #IndyRef
England have a seriously good rugby team. The best since 2003. So strong in the pack, half backs, centres and full back. To be picky, the wings are weak points, relatively speaking, and we need a better replacement hooker than Youngs - his lineout throwing is poor. There's a year to sort these things out. If we can we have a proper World Cup chance. The progress made under Lancaster is astounding. I thought Farrell had something in him a couple of years back and he really does. It's all extremely positive.
Yes, there's strength all over the pitch, solid pack, fast backs, firm defense, some brilliant handlers throughout the team, and Farrell is now maturing into a very classy player (with impeccable kicking). Care is also good. And Mike Brown is a revelation, one of the best players in world rugby right now.
As you say the wings are bit iffy, I'm not sure May has done one good move all season. Apparently he's great at club level?
Anyway. Room for optimism. No side will want to face England in the World Cup, especially at Twickenham.
They are a pleasure to watch and a team whose games you really look forward to watching. Can't say better than that.
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