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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Will the squad about the fly out to New Zealand and 5 days to go til the first game I am almost busting with excitement.
So thought I'd start a thread for all things Lions related over the coming weeks.
Any calls on the starting test XV??
I know many think we are going to get whitewashed but I have money on us to take the series 2-1 (I know I am ever the optimist)
Humour me my Fab friends
 
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We have to have faith in the boys.
It's definitely going to be a close fought test series and a massive itinerary building up to them too. I have no doubts there will be injuries and certain players "targeted" but if the squad can stand up to the challenge they have a big chance.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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What do you think to an all Welsh back row Dave now that Billy V is out??   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Personally I think they are playing too many mid week games and this will have a knock on effect on the test team. Fingers crossed we win one game. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What do you think to an all Welsh back row Dave now that Billy V is out?? "
Cj stander will probably be No. 6 with Warburton 7 and Faletau at 8 imo. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I love CJ
But I fancy Warbs 6 Tips 7 and Falateau 8
Not that I am in any way biased  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fortunately the back row is really strong so whoever they pick should be up for the job. |
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"I love CJ
But I fancy Warbs 6 Tips 7 and Falateau 8
Not that I am in any way biased "
Cj was found wanting against the scarlets |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I love CJ
But I fancy Warbs 6 Tips 7 and Falateau 8
Not that I am in any way biased
Cj was found wanting against the scarlets"
We shall revert back to my choice then lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Who needs Gatland when you have me  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Plsying new zealand anywhere is tough but in there own back yard will be cracking games.the team gatts has picked has got the talent to win i think. |
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The fact he's made Sam captain would suggest he's cemented his test spot. Yet I feel that Tipuric has been the far better player this year. Toby should be the automatic choice at 8. And a lot will depend on which side he plays Sam. If he plays him blindside then Tippers has a massive shout. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Tips is a genius. Some of the tries he scored this season for the Ospreys were nobodie's business |
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We're in NZ at the moment to watch Lions v Blues next week. Looking forward to it but wish we were watching a test match. Was in Brisbane a few years ago at the Suncorp stadium, atmosphere was electric and we won |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Aww lovely I am jealous
One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Aww lovely I am jealous
One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint "
Im coming with u miss p |
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"Aww lovely I am jealous
One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint "
Know that feeling - our kids are grown So will no doubt see you on a tour in the future x |
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Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks. "
I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess
Don't see much point in doom and gloom |
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"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.
I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess
Don't see much point in doom and gloom "
I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.
I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess
Don't see much point in doom and gloom
I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol "
We shall agree to disagree
I think they'll win 2-1 |
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"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.
I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess
Don't see much point in doom and gloom
I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol
We shall agree to disagree
I think they'll win 2-1 "
Pint on it? X |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.
I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess
Don't see much point in doom and gloom
I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol
We shall agree to disagree
I think they'll win 2-1
Pint on it? X"
Yep |
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"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.
I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess
Don't see much point in doom and gloom
I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol
We shall agree to disagree
I think they'll win 2-1
Pint on it? X
Yep "
Your on |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sorry all
3-0 to them
Few key big name missing . Maybe they they not in form for there clubs but the always step up on big games
Jamie Roberts and gethin Jenkins
Are worth taking in the squad
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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They've both had their day imo |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Jamie roberts is a great playet but can only plsy ine way and as miss p said had their day.new blood into the side |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Aww lovely I am jealous
One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint
Im coming with u miss p "
NZ 2041 Fab Road Trip
Who's with me?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Aww lovely I am jealous
One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint
Im coming with u miss p
NZ 2041 Fab Road Trip
Who's with me?? "
Be one hell of a road trip |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
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"Aww lovely I am jealous
One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint
Im coming with u miss p
NZ 2041 Fab Road Trip
Who's with me?? "
If you'll push my wheelchair, remind me who I am/why I am there and forgive an 82 year-old for trying it on/asking for handjobs on a regular basis.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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1. M. Vunipola
2. R. Best
3. T. Furlong
4. M. Itoje
5. AWJ
6. R. Moriarty
7. S. Warburton
8. T. Faletau
9. C. Murray
10. J. Sexton
11. G. North
12. O. Farrell
13. J. Davies
14. L. Halfpenny
15. L. Williams
The tough call is Anthony Watson instead of Liam Williams with Halfpenny at full back
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If Billy Vunipola was there he would have started!
I'm with you on a 2-1 tour win |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Aww lovely I am jealous
One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint
Im coming with u miss p
NZ 2041 Fab Road Trip
Who's with me??
If you'll push my wheelchair, remind me who I am/why I am there and forgive an 82 year-old for trying it on/asking for handjobs on a regular basis.
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Walk don't be so lazy
No wheelchairs on tour |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So an all Welsh back row for the game against the NZ Provincial BaBas Saturday altho no Tips this time
Weeeeee excited muchly
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By *inataur1Man
over a year ago
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It can't come soon enough.
Did anyone see the arrival video, traditional Maori welcome followed by the Lions singing Calon Lan. Was pretty impressive. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Must put a chill up u spin listeing to the haka face to face |
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Yeah we really had them looking worried |
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By *inataur1Man
over a year ago
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I don't think that was the plan!
But I did find it very amusing to see English, Irish and Scots singing in Welsh. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yeah we really had them looking worried"
I don't think singing Calon Lan was meant to be intimidating  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I don't think that was the plan!
But I did find it very amusing to see English, Irish and Scots singing in Welsh. "
Yea and even Gatland was singing which looked a bit mad |
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By *inataur1Man
over a year ago
Rhondda/Bristol |
Good to see though. Maybe there's some truth to the stories that there's a heavy Welsh influence to this Lions Squad. Lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!!"
Misery guts xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!!
Misery guts xx"
Maybe One then lol.... if it's not the first one though......fucked! Haha |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!!
Misery guts xx
Maybe One then lol.... if it's not the first one though......fucked! Haha"
See....my optimism is even rubbing off on you you grumpy Turk bastard |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Agreee, with the welsh back row, but i think moriaty will play a blinder and cement his place. Looking forward to seeing how teo does in the centre. £10 on 2-1 to the lions as well !! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I fancy moriaty at 6,he was outstanding against New Zealand on tour there last time,think henshaw and daily in centres will rip them apart and hope Liam Williams plays fullback as Hogg can't tackle but Lions will need to win first test of they want to win the series in my humble opinion.x |
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The first game they should win comfortly then they have the blues bottom of the New Zealand conference but no mugs
Tips for 7
Sam 6
Toby f for 8
There's no point picking a starting 15 until we finish the warm up games (getting the shit knocked out of us ) and see who's left to pick from |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!!
Misery guts xx
Maybe One then lol.... if it's not the first one though......fucked! Haha
See....my optimism is even rubbing off on you you grumpy Turk bastard "
Lol not oftern us turks are grumpy lol
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We'll need luck with injuries and people need to be in form if we stand any chance of beating the All Blacks.
Every position in the 23 will be key and everyone needs to be on top of their game.
I got a feeling it's going to be tight series this year |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Whos up early to watch the game,sadly i got to ork now  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Just getting up |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Will put it on my i pad in work without boss seeing it lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Fuck the boss....it's rugby
It takes priority |
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Will be nice to see 3 Scots in Lions shirts on the field at the same time. Been decades since that has happened. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Will be nice to see 3 Scots in Lions shirts on the field at the same time. Been decades since that has happened. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Fuck the boss....it's rugby
It takes priority"
U sound like a boss i should have miss p xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Brilliant try saver by Faletau fucking class |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Brilliant try saver by Faletau fucking class"
Keep me updated p xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Brilliant try saver by Faletau fucking class"
Immense, the strength of the guy to turn him over - outstanding! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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He is pretty much the only one putting his hand up atm
No shape with the backs whatsoever  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He is pretty much the only one putting his hand up atm
No shape with the backs whatsoever "
Agree, typical opening game really feels like they are a score away from taking some control though... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Farrell has flipped this....let's go |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Any uodate |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Lions won |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Made it a lot harder than it should have been
Some big disappointments individually
But it's early days yet |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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First game of the tour so gats will be looking to improve |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Come on miss p give us your review of the game xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I was impressed by Faletau and gravely disappointed by Sexton and Hogg
I'd like to see Biggar start at 10 next game with Farrell at 12
T'eo didn't have a bad game but lacks pace and it showed
The backs as a whole were disappointing |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Never rated Sexton or Hogg didnt think they'd make the test team before and looking at today don't think they will x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Everyone's been raving about Sexton for months
He had a stinker for Leinster against the Turks in the semi so this isn't just a 1 off either
Give me Sanjay at 15, Farrell 12 and Dan at 10 and I will be one very happy lady |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I thought Te'o was great at 12 though. Sexton seems to have lost form completely... Suspect Farrell will start the first test at 10, Biggar maybe on the bench... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I thought Te'o was great at 12 though. Sexton seems to have lost form completely... Suspect Farrell will start the first test at 10, Biggar maybe on the bench... "
I didn't think he had a bad game at all
Just there were a few parts where his lack of pace stood out
Sexton looked totally out of his depth against a semi pro barbarian side
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As long as Dan doesn't spend the whole tour waving his arms and shouting at the ref he could be in for a spot on the bench for the first test. Gatland sees Farrel as a 10. |
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They play like that against any of the super 15 sides and they will have a hiding
Ross m had a good game
Webb made a difference has well as Farrell
Faletau looks a good starter for the tests |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Early days for team, remember six weeks is all time they have been training together, have a little faith |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I thought blaming jet lag for a shaky performance was a little lame. Why not just say that they were not little short of game time together! They'll only get better from here! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They will get thrashed if they play like that Wednesday |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Blues will not best lions Wednesday xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Blues will not best lions Wednesday xx"
I agree but we will have to play better than today which we will |
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By *inataur1Man
over a year ago
Rhondda/Bristol |
Slow start, but I think the Welsh boys held their own amongst others. Moriarty had a good game |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sexton is out of form atm.im with miss p put biggar at 10 and lets see the backs come alive.the lions have a world class backs but they need a good number 10 to lead. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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For the backs to come alive a sharper 9 would be the first step...the ball was far to slow today and his decision making was awful |
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"For the backs to come alive a sharper 9 would be the first step...the ball was far to slow today and his decision making was awful"
Tintin may be a superb kicker and a leader but he is not known for his fast delivery. Look what happened to Scottish back line when he got injured and wee Ali stepped in. |
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Blues or lions
If we play like we did Saturday we will be destroyed
Lions win but not by much |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Lions |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Lions by 15 |
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We'll be at Eden Park cheering them on tonight, am hoping we play a better game than Saturdays dismal performance! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"We'll be at Eden Park cheering them on tonight, am hoping we play a better game than Saturdays dismal performance! "
Forgetting you're 12 hours ahead
Give Rhys, Dan and Tips and extra shout frmor me |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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from** |
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"We'll be at Eden Park cheering them on tonight, am hoping we play a better game than Saturdays dismal performance!
Forgetting you're 12 hours ahead
Give Rhys, Dan and Tips and extra shout frmor me "
11 hours - don't miss the game if you're watching live
Will do, really looking forward to it x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I shall be watching
Have fun xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'll be in work |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ill be in work watching, lions just ! Lets see what, rhys dan and itoje can bring, cole and tips also, centres as well ! Lol will be an interesting one !! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Tough game in the morning! Come on the lions |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I love working nights for days like this, can go home and enjoy some breakfast to the game.
Need a better performance today. Be good to see Sonny Bill Williams on the park also |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Bit of a gutter on the stroke of half time
We have a had a good first half apart from that |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I love working nights for days like this, can go home and enjoy some breakfast to the game.
Need a better performance today. Be good to see Sonny Bill Williams on the park also"
Sonny Bill is the holy grail of rygbi  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Clear knock on tho "
I agree
The Blues players hand was clearly on the ball aswell as Nowells
But there we are |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Excellent try saving tackle by Nowell |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Where has Dan gone ? |
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Nowell having a mare.
On a positive , step up Sanjay |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Nowell's cutting in too much and lewving his wing open
Bloody Sanjay  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Nowell having a mare.
On a positive , step up Sanjay "
Wash my hands of Sanjay
No excuse for that (twice) and deserved a fucking yellow
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A crock of shit |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Where has Dan gone ?"
Head injury |
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over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Where has Dan gone ?
Head injury"
Oh, ok thanks |
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What was final score . Been out of signal all day so missed game |
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Lost by 6
An improvement but silly mistakes |
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Poor performance again and I fear the worst performance ever for the lions in this tournament. No guts, no leaders, nobody tuff enough! Missing likes of o'connel, Front row played ok today but is poor. Owens had a good game but I think it's time gatland swallowed his pride and brought richard hibbard back. What happend with Wales has absolutely nothing to do with the lions. Animals are needed out there against those guys not pussys ducking tackles, kicks to nowhere and fearful tactics. Biggar-poor shouldn't be out there, liam williams should have seen two reds, sexton-he's finished send him home!! |
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over a year ago
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North needs to start the next game |
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The first three matches will be used to focus the attention on a squad capable of competing in the tests. Several players are doing their best to play themselves out of the reckoning but there have been several good performances. Itoje was good today, Faletau excellent on Saturday and good contributions from others..
Give it time..... |
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15 Hogg 14 Watson 13 Davies 12 teo 11 north 10 Farrell 9 Webb 8 falateu 7 warbs 6 cj 5 kruis 4 itoje 3 furlong 2 Owens 1 McGrath ..bench.vinoploa sinkler george moriarty typs Murray sexton Williams. That won't be far off the first test |
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Warrenball is proving to be an outdated concept. |
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"15 Hogg 14 Watson 13 Davies 12 teo 11 north 10 Farrell 9 Webb 8 falateu 7 warbs 6 cj 5 kruis 4 itoje 3 furlong 2 Owens 1 McGrath ..bench.vinoploa sinkler george moriarty typs Murray sexton Williams. That won't be far off the first test "
Disagree totally with Hogg
He was disastrous last Saturday
Halfpenny for me |
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"15 Hogg 14 Watson 13 Davies 12 teo 11 north 10 Farrell 9 Webb 8 falateu 7 warbs 6 cj 5 kruis 4 itoje 3 furlong 2 Owens 1 McGrath ..bench.vinoploa sinkler george moriarty typs Murray sexton Williams. That won't be far off the first test
Disagree totally with Hogg
He was disastrous last Saturday
Halfpenny for me "
I kinda agree but I think they will try him for first test. See how he does Saturday thou |
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"15 Hogg 14 Watson 13 Davies 12 teo 11 north 10 Farrell 9 Webb 8 falateu 7 warbs 6 cj 5 kruis 4 itoje 3 furlong 2 Owens 1 McGrath ..bench.vinoploa sinkler george moriarty typs Murray sexton Williams. That won't be far off the first test
Disagree totally with Hogg
He was disastrous last Saturday
Halfpenny for me I kinda agree but I think they will try him for first test. See how he does Saturday thou "
I don't think so
The 1st test is no time to be trying someone who played poorly in the easiest game
Unless he has a stormer against the Crusaders but I can't see it
Hogg for me is overrated and it showed last Saturday
I just hope Sexton can find form as it's been quite sad watching him become so poor of late |
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Front 5 all All blacks I don't fancy our chances to be honest
If we don't play well Saturday I can't see us getting close to them
They haven't lost all year in the super 15 it will be hard
I agree with P Hogg has had is go and to be honest he was shit |
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There are 12 Welshmen on tour and only 10 games. Which 2 unlucky Welshmen won't get a chance to captain the Lions? |
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"There are 12 Welshmen on tour and only 10 games. Which 2 unlucky Welshmen won't get a chance to captain the Lions? "
Bitter much??
And there was me thinking we were all on the same team |
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I missed the smiley at the end so am assuming it was humour as opposed to genuine bitterness.... (my apologies).... like the majority of English have displayed across social media today |
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"I missed the smiley at the end so am assuming it was humour as opposed to genuine bitterness.... (my apologies).... like the majority of English have displayed across social media today "
English???
I demand another apology! |
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"I missed the smiley at the end so am assuming it was humour as opposed to genuine bitterness.... (my apologies).... like the majority of English have displayed across social media today
English???
I demand another apology! "
I know you're not English
I was talking about the ones whinging on Facebook and the like |
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over a year ago
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Will be home from work just in time for kick off tomorrow |
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over a year ago
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Cant wait for tonorrows game. Tough side the crusaders ( obvs) Got to bounce back somehow |
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over a year ago
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What time is it on pls |
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over a year ago
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8:35 |
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over a year ago
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North is shocking when competing under the high ball |
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over a year ago
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I thought North had a solid game especially defensively
Pity we fluffed a few tries
Otherwise a much more solid performance.
Te'o and Farrell |
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Much better performance.
Everyone involved stepped up to the challenge today,led by an awesome captain!!! |
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Yes scrappy game, poor weather conditions and a few dodgy decisions from the ref. Farrell made the difference and also good games from North, faletau, George and Jones. Better performance |
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Murray should have been carded for his challenge on Hogg! |
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Much better performance today they looked solid and didn't give anything away. It's all about building at this stage and finding the team that fits best and I think that they are on they're way to that. Well done boys good show |
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over a year ago
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Hogg going home following the injury he sustained against the Crusaders love him |
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over a year ago
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1st test 23
Furlong
Owens
McGrath
Itoje
Kruis
Stander
O'Brien
Falatau
Murray
Sexton
Farrell
Davies
North
Watson
Halfpenny
Bench
Vunipola
George
Sinkler
Mahoney
Webb
Daley
Teo
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Think I'll stick to the Australia game on Saturday! |
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The lions have Been really poor all tour so far, I can't see it getting better either |
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over a year ago
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It has been disapppointing so far |
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over a year ago
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I think theyll step up in the test games. (They have to) |
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I'm sticking with 2-1 us
I don't do negativity |
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I'm not negative, I'm realistic x |
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If we win the 1st test we have a chance.
The back line need to pull there fingers out tho. Great in defence but not much in attack. Seem to be scared to have a go. |
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Lions committee should have went with their original pick of joe schmidt and Vern cotter ,,,,,,,,
They panicked and chose gattland
Big mistake !!!!!!!
I see a 0-3 in favour of the all blacks !!!! |
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"I'm not negative, I'm realistic x"
You can be what you like
I said I don't do negativity
I wasn't referring to you |
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I don't think this lions squad has the passion or unity of previous lions squads |
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Personally I think like in many of our international sports we've been found out BIGTIME and left behind on knowing how to cross that winning line!!--as op though I hope things change around for them but just hope don't go down the usual route if win one major game then it's a success--goodluck and fingers be crossed |
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"Lions committee should have went with their original pick of joe schmidt and Vern cotter ,,,,,,,,
They panicked and chose gattland
Big mistake !!!!!!!
I see a 0-3 in favour of the all blacks !!!!"
Seeing what BVC did with the Scottish squad, he would have been superb with the Lions. |
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All talking like it's all over!!??? These are just warm up games! It's all about who clicks up until then. My initial worry was that there would be to many games and they would suffer to many injuries, but I was impressed in the last 2 games (ok a few silly mistakes in the last one) but it's enormous pressure on them and tbf they haven't had that much game time. Who knows how they will do, bit let's not write them off just yet, who knows it could all be a strategy.
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Some of us wrote them off as soon as Gatland was announced as coach.
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"All talking like it's all over!!??? These are just warm up games! It's all about who clicks up until then. My initial worry was that there would be to many games and they would suffer to many injuries, but I was impressed in the last 2 games (ok a few silly mistakes in the last one) but it's enormous pressure on them and tbf they haven't had that much game time. Who knows how they will do, bit let's not write them off just yet, who knows it could all be a strategy.
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The Scots English and Irish want them to lose just so they can wallow in their anti-Wales bitterness
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"Some of us wrote them off as soon as Gatland was announced as coach.
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Yeah tbf it's not like he's had much success and knows what he's doing!
Let's just wait and see innit! I sympathise with you Scots, I think there are a few he could have taken....but...that's the side he chose and as head coach he will succeed or fail by it.
Let's just get behind them they are there representing us as our elite, what hope do they have if we are not behind them.
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"Some of us wrote them off as soon as Gatland was announced as coach.
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. Let's be honest what Scotland player would have got in this squad? I can't see many welsh boys getting in the test 15 but still I want them to win |
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Johny and Richie Gray should have gone. Russel should have defiantly been selected instead of out of form bigger (who shouldn't even be out there). And I mean SQUAD before I get a new was ripped lol. Scotland had a good 6 nations and on form these players should have been selected but... gatland will continue to pick his out of form aging favourite boys. |
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"Johny and Richie Gray should have gone. Russel should have defiantly been selected instead of out of form bigger (who shouldn't even be out there). And I mean SQUAD before I get a new was ripped lol. Scotland had a good 6 nations and on form these players should have been selected but... gatland will continue to pick his out of form aging favourite boys."
Russel would be way out of his depth |
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"Johny and Richie Gray should have gone. Russel should have defiantly been selected instead of out of form bigger (who shouldn't even be out there). And I mean SQUAD before I get a new was ripped lol. Scotland had a good 6 nations and on form these players should have been selected but... gatland will continue to pick his out of form aging favourite boys.
Russel would be way out of his depth"
True! But easy choice ahead of bigger. And atm I would even say sexton (something going on there) concerning! |
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"Johny and Richie Gray should have gone. Russel should have defiantly been selected instead of out of form bigger (who shouldn't even be out there). And I mean SQUAD before I get a new was ripped lol. Scotland had a good 6 nations and on form these players should have been selected but... gatland will continue to pick his out of form aging favourite boys.
Russel would be way out of his depth"
Maybe, did you watch him last Saturday? |
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"Johny and Richie Gray should have gone. Russel should have defiantly been selected instead of out of form bigger (who shouldn't even be out there). And I mean SQUAD before I get a new was ripped lol. Scotland had a good 6 nations and on form these players should have been selected but... gatland will continue to pick his out of form aging favourite boys.
Russel would be way out of his depth
True! But easy choice ahead of bigger. And atm I would even say sexton (something going on there) concerning! "
I disagree sorry |
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over a year ago
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"Johny and Richie Gray should have gone. Russel should have defiantly been selected instead of out of form bigger (who shouldn't even be out there). And I mean SQUAD before I get a new was ripped lol. Scotland had a good 6 nations and on form these players should have been selected but... gatland will continue to pick his out of form aging favourite boys.
Russel would be way out of his depth
True! But easy choice ahead of bigger. And atm I would even say sexton (something going on there) concerning!
I disagree sorry"
So do I.
Russell has huge talent, but blows hot and cold, tends to go AWOL at key moments and his defence is ropey as anything.
I'm not someone who loves everything about Gatland, but it's crazy how many people don't see why he favours players like Biggar and Halfpenny. It's because they can understand and implement a defensive system and are brave, committed tacklers.
Same with Hogg really - a sad loss and I'd have loved to see him there for his attacking skills. Falls off too many tackles though.
The coaching team know that anyone who is suspect defensively will get slaughtered against the ABs.
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I must admit I don't see Hogg as a wonder player and have no idea how he picked up 2 6N players awards.
Maybe I'm biased as a prop! |
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"I must admit I don't see Hogg as a wonder player and have no idea how he picked up 2 6N players awards.
Maybe I'm biased as a prop! "
People just see the glitzy attacking stuff really when they watch rugby. On a tour with limited time, a coach is always going to get the defensive side right first. That's why the better defenders are favoured.
Hogg is fantastic attacking, but his tackling is dodgy. Halfpenny is solid and has excellent defensive positional sense. Russell is flaky! |
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"I must admit I don't see Hogg as a wonder player and have no idea how he picked up 2 6N players awards.
Maybe I'm biased as a prop!
People just see the glitzy attacking stuff really when they watch rugby. On a tour with limited time, a coach is always going to get the defensive side right first. That's why the better defenders are favoured.
Hogg is fantastic attacking, but his tackling is dodgy. Halfpenny is solid and has excellent defensive positional sense. Russell is flaky!"
With regards to Russell.
He's still very young, but when he fires he's electric. |
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"I must admit I don't see Hogg as a wonder player and have no idea how he picked up 2 6N players awards.
Maybe I'm biased as a prop!
People just see the glitzy attacking stuff really when they watch rugby. On a tour with limited time, a coach is always going to get the defensive side right first. That's why the better defenders are favoured.
Hogg is fantastic attacking, but his tackling is dodgy. Halfpenny is solid and has excellent defensive positional sense. Russell is flaky!"
This is the problem
A little bit of flare doesn't make someone world class unfortunately |
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over a year ago
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It is exactly where Liam Williams has shot himself in the foot |
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Worst lions team in a long time let's be honest. And With Farrell out for possibly the next two games (reumers) might struggle |
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Quad strain
Hopefully he'll be back for the 1st test
I think Sexton will up his game Saturday though |
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Let's hope he played as good as when he came on in the last game |
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over a year ago
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Plays |
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Anyone in Cardiff fir the first test |
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