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John Barclay

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Used to 🏉, now 🥃 & 🎙. Occasional bread maker. Lover of bbq, coffee, food & wine. Not always in that order.

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John Barclay
3 years
Imagine next Friday.....Welsh nation wearing kilts, eating haggis and reciting Burns.
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3 years
Quality performance. Hamish Watson completely outplayed England back row. Hoggy, finn, Redpath, duhan van Der Merwe, Jonny gray world class
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John Barclay
6 years
Outrageous weekend with @Scotlandteam . Thanks for the support. BT Murrayfield was on a different level.
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John Barclay
3 years
Real shame Sean Maitland can’t play this weekend. A disgrace really. Missing out on the opportunity to put Scotland in 2nd place in the table and the chance to put himself in shop window for a Lions tour.
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John Barclay
6 years
Well, looks like the sniper in the stands was fairly accurate. Thank you everyone @scarlets_rugby for the last five years. It’s been an absolute pleasure. I’ve made memories and friends to last a lifetime. Diolch yn fawr
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John Barclay
1 year
I wish we played England every week
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John Barclay
5 years
Hell of a comeback. Unbelievable scenes. 38 unanswered points st twickenham. Outstanding @Scotlandteam
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John Barclay
3 years
Will Greenwood:”Finn Russel comes in, we either win by 20 or we lose by 20” Ridiculous
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John Barclay
6 years
Not sure what the future holds in terms of where quarter finals might be. But just want to say a big thank you to all the @scarlets_rugby fans for the support over last five years. Incredible. Hopefully get the chance to play one more game at PYS. Diolch
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John Barclay
6 years
Gutted about yesterday’s result but proud of the effort from @Scotlandteam . Amazing to have @DoddieWeir5 @MNDoddie5 present the match ball. Set the tone for one of the best of atmospheres I have ever heard at BT Murrayfield
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John Barclay
6 years
Chuffed with the result yesterday. Boys found a way to win ugly in a tough @SixNationsRugby match. Awesome to meet one of @Scotlandteam biggest fans yesterday @jk_rowling
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John Barclay
6 years
Massive day tomorrow. Can’t wait to be out there with @scarlets_rugby . Arrive early & get singing like the Toulon game. Absolutely loved hearing the old Welsh songs (my five year old translates them for me!)
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John Barclay
3 years
If ever there has been a case of unwarranted calls for a head coach to be removed, it has to be those calling for Wayne Pivac’s head last year. Not afraid to make big calls, creating an environment. This Wales team will get better and better
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John Barclay
3 months
50cm from the ball 👀
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John Barclay
2 years
Why the hell has nobody been sin binned from the Irish front row.
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John Barclay
3 years
Hamish Watson 💪🏻 ridiculous performance so far
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John Barclay
3 years
POM - 3 weeks for clearing out a prone player at speed and hitting Tom Francis face Zander Fagerson - 4 weeks for attempting to clear a jackler
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John Barclay
5 years
Me: I wont sell my soul when I finish playing Also me: 👇🏻 Ps this is brilliant!!! HK 7’s summed up!!!!
@SkySportsRugby
Sky Sports Rugby Union
5 years
🎤 What more could you want on a Friday morning... ever seen anything like this on a rugby field?! 😂 Does anything say @WorldRugby7s like Sébastien Chabal dressed as a caveman singing The Proclaimers?! Appropriate song choice, @Scotlandteam 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in action now.
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3 years
Things I learnt from that series: 1.There’s more than one way to skin a cat 2.Back row balance is key 3.choose a game plan to win, don’t choose one to negate the opposition 4.Opinions are like arseholes
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John Barclay
4 years
@MrAndrewCotter If I send you a video of me making sourdough will you do a commentary?
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John Barclay
6 years
Absolute privilege to play 100 games for @scarlets_rugby . Even better to do it alongside @cubbyboi . Thanks for the lovely messages. Diolch #💯
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John Barclay
6 years
Still get goosebumps every time I see this. Some days in a career, you’ll remember forever. This is one of them. Vote for Doddie Weir as your #LaureusSportingMoment of the month at . Voting closes on May 1.
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John Barclay
5 years
If @Scotlandteam win this, it will be one of biggest turnaround in history.....COOOOMMMMEEEEE ON!!!!!!
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John Barclay
6 years
A quieter campaign for the scare cam..... @StuartWHOGG_
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John Barclay
3 years
Stuart Hogg at his absolute best
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John Barclay
7 years
Winners are grinners 😎🎉😎🎉😎
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John Barclay
6 years
Class couple of weeks up with @Scotlandteam BT Murrayfield producing top drawer atmosphere 3 weeks in a row. Congrats to the new caps 👏🏻
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John Barclay
3 years
Finn Russell. MOTM. Heard it here first
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John Barclay
3 months
Alright then #yeeha
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John Barclay
7 years
Thanks for all the messages of support, very humbling. Huge honour for me to captain @Scotlandteam in Greig's absence
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John Barclay
3 years
I once sat down with Mass over an espresso and discussed our love of food, and in particular Parma ham. For the next 2 years he brought me care packages of his favourite Iberico hams from his home town. One of life’s truly lovey guys.
@SixNationsRugby
Guinness Men's Six Nations
3 years
Incredibly sad news about the untimely passing of Massimo Cuttitta, who was part of that brilliant @Federugby team of the 1990s and played a key role in their victory over Scotland in Italy's first-ever Six Nations match 🇮🇹
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John Barclay
6 years
Thanks for all the support. Nothing but love from @scarlets_rugby fans since the announcement. Tough decision for me and the family but the right one I believe. Club in a great place moving forward. Thanks again 👍🏻
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John Barclay
1 year
Predictions for weekend: 1. Ireland by 15 2. Scotland by 4 3. France by 25 Come at me
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John Barclay
9 months
Owen Farrell going for a Masters at tackling school next?
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John Barclay
9 months
World Rugby …..
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John Barclay
1 year
@btsportrugby @dannycare Not easy picking up someone the same size as you
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John Barclay
2 years
Physio? Water carrier? Cheer leader?
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John Barclay
4 years
Regardless of whether you watch rugby or not, this is well worth a watch. A story of resilience, perspective and the power of the human spirit. Inspiring ⁦ @DoddieWeir5
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John Barclay
6 years
Nice to be back in camp with @Scotlandteam and @StuartWHOGG_
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John Barclay
3 years
Good for the soul
@AndyRoweOnline
Andy Rowe
3 years
Fijian Rugby League dominating quarantine in Sydney.
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John Barclay
1 year
2 beers only
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John Barclay
5 years
If this doesn’t make your Sunday, nothing will
@UberFacts
UberFacts
5 years
The scientific name for the llama is actually "Lama glama."
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John Barclay
3 years
Ali Price having a very good game.
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John Barclay
2 years
Incredibly sad. Incredibly powerful. If you watch anything today, watch this.
@mrdanwalker
Dan Walker
2 years
I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since Gary Speed’s death. I hope this helps someone…
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John Barclay
4 years
Bravery in the face of adversity. Inspiring, heroic, incredible @DoddieWeir5
@BBCSport
BBC Sport
4 years
This year’s Helen Rollason award goes to a man who has shown immense bravery and incredible heart in adversity. This is @DoddieWeir5 story... ❤ 👉 #SPOTY
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4 years
Tom was one of my hero’s growing up. Reading this and listening to his interview is brutal. Rugby community is behind you Tom. Vital we do what we can to support Tom and his family
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John Barclay
7 years
And again @StuartWHOGG_ 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩 #newundiestake2
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John Barclay
6 years
Congrats to the main man @cubbyboi on his first start for @WelshRugbyUnion . Long time coming. Can only be good for Cubby’s Tours business.
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John Barclay
6 years
Baa baa’s game not considered an England game.....😂😂😂😂
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John Barclay
7 years
Episode 4. Scarecam with @StuartWHOGG_ 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
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John Barclay
3 years
Just remember, Scotland don’t have a mortgage on pride
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John Barclay
6 years
Season 2 alive and kicking @StuartWHOGG_
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3 years
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John Barclay
6 years
Epic game down PYS last night. Best atmosphere I’ve experienced at club level. Place was electric. Shout out to @Revsprop1 aka Swampy on his 100th. Great work fella.
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John Barclay
5 years
Does this count as having your pants pulled down?
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John Barclay
6 years
Ok one more
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John Barclay
7 years
Thanks for all the support before, during & after the game. Atmosphere at BTM was unbelievable. Best I've experienced 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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John Barclay
2 years
This is brutal. Tom was a hero of mine growing up & a colossus of a player and man. Such sad news.
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Scottish Rugby
2 years
Scotland & @lionsofficial prop Tom Smith sadly passed away earlier today aged 50. A hugely respected player, Tom will be greatly missed by everyone associated with rugby in Scotland and throughout the game. All our thoughts are with Tom's family and friends at this time.
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John Barclay
4 years
If any catering businesses in the south west of Edinburgh (Bruntsfield/Morningside/Colinton etc) need help delivering food/cooked meals then DM me. Happy to help 🚖
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John Barclay
4 years
Je m’ appelle baguette
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Ugo Monye
4 years
“Merci” 🎤 @davidflatman
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John Barclay
7 years
New pants please @StuartWHOGG_ 💩
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John Barclay
6 years
Great result last night. Away support was awesome. @longdogbeirne different gravy. Imagine how good he’d be if he trained. Time to sell out PYS
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John Barclay
4 years
Lads make sure you socially distance before you proceed to essentially exchange bodily fluids into each other’s mouths #safteyfirst
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John Barclay
6 years
A moment I’ll not forgot.
@LaureusSport
Laureus
6 years
Is this your #LaureusSportingMoment of the Month? 🏉 Vote now on
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John Barclay
5 years
Taught Big Bill that move in training last week 👀👀👀👀
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John Barclay
1 year
This is ageing like milk.
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John Barclay
1 year
Rd 4 Mystic Meg Predictions Italy by 9 England by 4 Scotland by 2
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John Barclay
7 years
Boys on edge before the game tomorrow @Revsprop1
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John Barclay
3 years
Not one holding on penalty in this game. Scotland’s work at the breakdown is immense
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John Barclay
7 years
Boys on fire last night. Unbelievable effort. See you in a week Dublin 😎
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John Barclay
5 years
Perspective
@C4Sport
Channel 4 Sport
5 years
"You see too many people who maybe forget what life's about..." @DoddieWeir5 is an inspiration #C4rugby #WednesdayWisdom
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John Barclay
6 years
Little bonfire night treat @StuartWHOGG_
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John Barclay
6 years
Cant get my head round that decision. Apparently hitting hard is illegal now
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John Barclay
4 years
Good to know it’s not just me! Duty of care to players after their playing days are over is nigh on non existent. “Rugby family” and rugby business are two separate things sadly
@GoodBadRugby
The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
4 years
🏉 @JamesHaskell and @DylanHartley on how physically tough it is to play professional rugby. Absolutely brutal!
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John Barclay
2 years
I feel for Danny Wilson. Top coach who has been hung out to dry in my opinion. Carrying the can for the general ire of fans at the club. April 15th 3rd in league. Challenge Cup QF against eventual winners. 6th June. Sacked. Premature? I think so. Time will tell.
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John Barclay
3 years
Great player. Getting the recognition he deserves 👏🏻
@SixNationsRugby
Guinness Men's Six Nations
3 years
🗣️ "I’m so chuffed for you, mate" Watch the moment Scotland captain Stuart Hogg surprises @hamishwatson7 with his award for #GuinnessSixNations Player of the Championship 🏆
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John Barclay
4 years
@scarlets_rugby Thanks for giving me the memories of a lifetime!
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John Barclay
1 year
Ball swap mid tackle for the fend 🤯
@SixNationsRugby
Guinness Men's Six Nations
1 year
🎥 Every angle of @duhanvdmerwe 's work of art 🖼️ #GuinnessSixNations | @Scotlandteam
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John Barclay
4 months
Proud to be named as the official patron for “The Barclay Lounge”. The impact it’s had on the club can’t be understated. News today that they are planning a new stadium all because of it.
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Ospreys
4 months
Thanks for being a good sport @johnbarc86 🤝 You’re always welcome at your own lounge 👀 #BarclayLounge
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@johnbarc86
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1 year
Rd 4 Mystic Meg Predictions Italy by 9 England by 4 Scotland by 2
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John Barclay
3 years
A bit of common sense. World Rugby Limiting contact training by 2023 to 15 minutes a week. 2 hrs 20mins was the worst “offending” team. Remember that session in 2019….on the schedule as a ‘light session’. Great times. Only question - why wait until 2023?
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John Barclay
3 years
Get those waffle machines sparked up!!!!
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John Barclay
1 year
My team for 2023 Calcutta 15. Hogg 14. Maitland 13. Harris 12. Tuipulotu 11. DVDM 10. Russell 9. Price 1. Schoeman 2. Turner 3. Fagerson 4. Gilchrist 5. Gray 6. Ritchie 7. Watson 8. Fagerson
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John Barclay
7 years
Take 3 @StuartWHOGG_ 💩
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John Barclay
5 years
Genuinely, I reckon I could play another 30 seasons and never throw and offload that audacious. Seriously. Ps not jealous though
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John Barclay
7 years
RIP 🐝
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John Barclay
3 years
How many refs would give that penalty in last play of a series. Reset every time. Poor.
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John Barclay
3 years
Watching Netflix Drive to Survive. All I can think about is this. Imagine driving for Ferrari. You cruise around in a Ferrari in your spare time. Now imagine you drive for Renault. You drive around in a Renault Kadjar. Fs
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John Barclay
6 years
Yeah @longdogbeirne !!!!!!! This lad is going to tear it up in Australia this summer given the chance. Joe Schmidt know you don’t train Monday’s and Tuesdays pal?
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John Barclay
7 years
Congrats @StuartWHOGG_ great stuff. Still a wee chutney who's scares easy though 💩
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John Barclay
4 years
I don’t understand the point of this. Not only is this one of the most negative articles I have read, elements of it are completely incorrect Iain Morrison: Edinburgh try hero Darcy Graham not without his faults
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John Barclay
7 years
Great start to the season. Boys enjoying their rugby! Fantastic to see such a great crowd. Makes a huge difference. Diolch
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7 months
This is dreadful
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John Barclay
6 years
Prediction.... @cubbyboi MOTM
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John Barclay
3 months
@brucewilson283 @Scotlandteam You can respect an official but fundamentally disagree. Would you prefer if I agreed? Which would be dishonest. And disrespectful to the values of the game.
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John Barclay
7 months
QF Predictions Argentina by 4 Ireland by 5 Fiji by 1 France by 8
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John Barclay
5 years
Didn’t have you down as a thumb-in scrapper @jimhamilton4
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John Barclay
4 years
Whilst this may be uncomfortable reading for some involved, this overs many salient points surrounding rugby at the top level. Long way to go around certain elements of player welfare, mental health and post career duty of care 👏 @gmorri
@RugbyPass
RugbyPass
4 years
'One of the coaches came in, looked at me & said, ‘what the **** is wrong with you?’ I told him I was miserable. He just burst out laughing' At his lowest @gmorri contemplated the unthinkable. He believes current players are in pain too, writes @JLyall93
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John Barclay
1 year
R2 1. Ireland by 6 2. Scotland by 7 3. England 13 Come at me. #6nations2023 #GuinnessSixNations
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John Barclay
3 years
@davidflatman Disagree. Too small.
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John Barclay
4 years
Fair play Smithy for being brave enough to talk so candidly about this. People within @Scotlandteam need to have read this and doing much more. What are we waiting on? Guys need help during and after their contracts finish.
@RugbyPass
RugbyPass
4 years
“If I couldn’t do rugby then what was the point in me being here... it got to the stage where my partner at the time was terrified of coming home in case I’d done anything" - @mattsmith230 tells @JLyall93 about suicidal thoughts and why he quit rugby 👨‍💻
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