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British and Irish Lions NZ 2017 Thread Part 2

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

1st thread got too big so crack on here

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By *ighland gentlemanMan over a year ago

Ardgay

Allegedly if the Lions continue on their current lose win patterns, they should win the series 2-1

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

New zealand game this morning vs samoa,78-0.what a score lol

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By *ighland gentlemanMan over a year ago

Ardgay

Gatland to call up 4 Welsh players to make up for Hogg going home!

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan over a year ago

edinburgh

"Gatland to call up 4 Welsh players to make up for Hogg going home! "

The tour has descended into a farce !!!!

Worst ever selection policy

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Do we honestly believe that Gatland is solely responsible for selection of players????

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Gatland picks his boys, and doesn't like the scots. Another outstanding game for Russel today and a 2nd victory against Australia in Australia. Aren't Scotland upto 4th in the world rankings now or have I misheard somewhere? If this is the case well done Scotland

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan over a year ago

edinburgh

"Gatland picks his boys, and doesn't like the scots. Another outstanding game for Russel today and a 2nd victory against Australia in Australia. Aren't Scotland upto 4th in the world rankings now or have I misheard somewhere? If this is the case well done Scotland

It's well known garland had a few run ins with certain people on the last lions tour !!!!!

The evidence is there in his selections !!!

You need to bury your differences on a lions tour and pick form players !!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

2 more players are expected to join up with the lions both are coming from the Scots. Fin Russel is supposedly one.

I agree it has put a mockery on the lions shirt. Apart from Gareth Davies. The other three should be no where near a lions shirt.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's well known garland had a few run ins with certain people on the last lions tour !!!!!

The evidence is there in his selections !!!

You need to bury your differences on a lions tour and pick form players !!!!!"

Exactly! It's the lions not Wales! Players like Hibbard/ tuilangi (animals) should be there

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

so what about the game against the moris?

dominated in every aspect of the game .

the coaches got that right.

ex players and us public in general are not involved enough and have the knowledge pick a team or have a clue whats going on .

its ok to have banter but really? we are better than Gatland at managing?

If ever a l O l was appropriate its now

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Yay we won

That is all.... (keeping out of the politics)

And I'm fucking in love with Itoje

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Looking better again today, that is no easy win for any team the Maori All blacks are a great team. Fingers crossed for Tuesdays game then tge big one !! Love it!! We may not beat the All Blacks but it's going to be one he'll of a game if they keep improving at the rate they are.

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By *ax-BangingMan over a year ago

town

Gatland should be judged after the series. It was a great win today and I think the AB's will be a little worried after that performance. Faletau as usual was immense is cousin wasn't bad either, It's great to see two pontypool boys doing so well for the lions.

Maro Itoje is destined to be a very very special player right up there with your Johnson's and Eales. I think the Lions could surprise a few next week.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I absolutely love Itojes passion

Every game he's played in his excitement and genuine delight ever time they win a turnover is just absolutely joyful to watch

He is still so young and has a massive future ahead of him

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By *ohn Doe 2Man over a year ago

Swansea

Good win against a chiefs side missing all their all blacks I hope they don't get to complacent ahead of the game Saturday .

We will have to wait for the side tomorrow

Liam Williams cut some good lines today a solid performance from him

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Great win again today

looking like the All blacks are going to endure a bit if pain come Saturday !!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Good win against a chiefs side missing all their all blacks I hope they don't get to complacent ahead of the game Saturday .

We will have to wait for the side tomorrow

Liam Williams cut some good lines today a solid performance from him "

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By *ighland gentlemanMan over a year ago

Ardgay

Rumours are that at least one Scot, fraser Brown and possibly Jonny Gray declined to join Lions at weekend.

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

This is definitely one of the most open team selections of lions history. Over the past week everybody has put their hand up. Total respect to each and everyone of them and good luck to the selected 23. C'mon lads you can do this !!!

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Graham Henry pick very interesting. But I think he won't be far wrong.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

2-1 Lions if the back line than starts can pull there fingers out.

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Rumours are that at least one Scot, fraser Brown and possibly Jonny Gray declined to join Lions at weekend. "

Fools!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Excited for team announcement at 8pm our time

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just saying hi.... xxx

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan over a year ago

edinburgh

Surprises ,,,,,,, gatland yields to "form "

And not 'reputations' ,,,,,,,,,

Best of luck guys ,,, your there on merit!!!!! Good to see deserving players get the nod !!!!!!!

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Surprises ,,,,,,, gatland yields to "form "

And not 'reputations' ,,,,,,,,,

Best of luck guys ,,, your there on merit!!!!! Good to see deserving players get the nod !!!!!!!"

In all farniess, I know he hasn't put a lot of Scott's in and he has held the Welsh in high esteem Wether that be choice or bias, but I didn't even think they would have had a team at this point, and wrote them off, what should fool I was to think that I know more that Warren Gatland. The team took a few games but they have gone from strength to strength the last few games WHOEVER is in the side, I didn't get it until I watched it but it's not about nations and however many from each country play it's about Lions!!! And I for one want them to hurt NZ (which I'm sure they will regardless of score) as they have really pulled together the last few games. It's his head it's his call, easy to sit here and say "well it should be this, he should have played that" but it's not our call. Anyway I think they are doing great and I for one will be right behind them !!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Fucking wow

That is all

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Surprises ,,,,,,, gatland yields to "form "

And not 'reputations' ,,,,,,,,,

Best of luck guys ,,, your there on merit!!!!! Good to see deserving players get the nod !!!!!!!

See....optimisim is the way forward. The negativity of some so called fans after the first couple of games was embarrassing, running the team and coaches into the ground.... that's not what supporters do (not you btw I mean in general)

So many want them to fail just so they can unleash their bitterness

It's pathetic

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Surprises ,,,,,,, gatland yields to "form "

And not 'reputations' ,,,,,,,,,

Best of luck guys ,,, your there on merit!!!!! Good to see deserving players get the nod !!!!!!!

So many want them to fail just so they can unleash their bitterness

It's pathetic"

Cmon the Lions !!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Can't wait now

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

This back line if they get it right could rip them apart

Game on

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Graham Henry said he'd play AWJ.

To me it's a no Brainer the guy doesn't stop running. Have no doubts that Itoje will make an appearance during the 80,and what a massive future he has ahead of him. #wishhehadawelshgineaupigthenhecouldplayforus

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Graham Henry said he'd play AWJ.

I'll be his Welsh guinea pig

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"This back line if they get it right could rip them apart

Game on

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think the all blacks have a better back line mate,,,,sonny bill Williams ,,,,I rest my case

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"This back line if they get it right could rip them apart

Game on

think the all blacks have a better back line mate,,,,sonny bill Williams ,,,,I rest my case"

We are going to stuff em!! They're back row will be hurt bad!! Up the lions!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"This back line if they get it right could rip them apart

Game on

think the all blacks have a better back line mate,,,,sonny bill Williams ,,,,I rest my case

We are going to stuff em!! They're back row will be hurt bad!! Up the lions!

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"This back line if they get it right could rip them apart

Game on

think the all blacks have a better back line mate,,,,sonny bill Williams ,,,,I rest my case

We are going to stuff em!! They're back row will be hurt bad!! Up the lions!

I'm so excited !! Sad about a few comments, the worst thing is after reading some of them, I now want NZ to REALLY be hurt. I haven't felt this much love for a rugby team since we won the grandslam with Ruddock. I think this is Gatlands fight as much as the boys on the field and fair play to him all the talk in the NZ papers criticising him is disgraceful, we would never do that to another welsh man so in my eyes fuck em !! And they're amazing rugby!! They're getting stuffed come Saturday and it will be well deserved!! Up the fucking lions!!

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By *ohn Doe 2Man over a year ago

Swansea

Teams selected one or two surprises in there but that's always the case with the lions now they have to play for each other Saturday had my doubts but if they click it should be a game to remember

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Where is everybody off to watch NZ get they're pants pulled down tomorrow?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Work

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Work

Gutted

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Where is everybody off to watch NZ get they're pants pulled down tomorrow? "

With my parents and the kids

They don't remember the last tour that well as they were young but they're loving this as much as me

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What time is ko and channel?

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Ss1 ko 835.

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Where is everybody off to watch NZ get they're pants pulled down tomorrow?

With my parents and the kids

They don't remember the last tour that well as they were young but they're loving this as much as me

Ah brilliant!! Enjoyo

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

I'll be watching from the comforts of the settee. With a promise (of cooked brekkie) from my wonderful lady.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'll be watching from the comforts of the settee. With a promise (of cooked brekkie) from my wonderful lady.

She better bloody watch it aswell

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ss1 ko 835."
thank u

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Even though the all blacks have not lost at Eden park since 1994

I honestly think we have a great chance tomorrow ! I'll be screaming from my sofa with a bacon sarnie , come on the lads!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Even though the all blacks have not lost at Eden park since 1994

I honestly think we have a great chance tomorrow ! I'll be screaming from my sofa with a bacon sarnie , come on the lads!!!! "

Loving the positivity tonight guys

Makes such a refreshing change on here

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Even though the all blacks have not lost at Eden park since 1994

I honestly think we have a great chance tomorrow ! I'll be screaming from my sofa with a bacon sarnie , come on the lads!!!!

Loving the positivity tonight guys

Makes such a refreshing change on here

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Up ready and excited. Had a little flutter last night. Fingers crossed

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

"I'll be watching from the comforts of the settee. With a promise (of cooked brekkie) from my wonderful lady.

She better bloody watch it aswell

She'll be there. Burnt lips and all xxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

What was Daly doing so far infield??

Left his wing wide open

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Pains me to say it but there's a massive difference in class

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

What a fucking try!! Sanjay made that absolutely landed

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Looking good!!! Cmon the Lions!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

23-18 final score I think miss p .

Good game so far

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

They are so fucking difficult lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

All blacks upped the gears unfortunately.

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"All blacks upped the gears unfortunately. "

I think we are a little star struck!! Need time snap out of it and get our own game on.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

They've murdered us 2nd half

We haven't had a sniff

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"They've murdered us 2nd half

We haven't had a sniff

Only the first one!! Positive thinking, we can learn loads from this game , onto the next !! Cmon the Lions!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Webby

Still think we'll take the series 2-1

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

A very very good all black outfit.

Think we missed Warburton in the loose,need his speed at the breakdown. Some good play from the lions,but patches won't beat NZ.

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Webby

Still think we'll take the series 2-1

Yes mun 2-1 to the Lions ile take that!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Basics , accuracy and intensity fell off in the second half .. there where great moments in that game and I still believe if they tighten things up and cut out the errors be more physical and intense , we can give them a fright next week ( or am I just being stupidly hopeful lol ) they are only human and are beatable , just need to front up ..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Thankfully I went to work lol. Big game that first one, we had to win it, Looking bleak now. Shame

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I know the lions lost but a lot of work will be done for tje nrxt game and they will improve

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Basics , accuracy and intensity fell off in the second half .. there where great moments in that game and I still believe if they tighten things up and cut out the errors be more physical and intense , we can give them a fright next week ( or am I just being stupidly hopeful lol ) they are only human and are beatable , just need to front up .. "

Spot on, it's all there they just have to belief it now !! Cmon the lions!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Spot on, it's all there they just have to belief it now !! Cmon the lions!!

Definitely mate ! They bleed red like any other person ! They just do the basics very well and play at an intense pace and and capatitalise on our mistakes .. it's kinda like a hot bath , when you first jump it is like ooooooo fuck but then you acclimatise .. I think the intensity was a bit of a shock to us this morning , hence the second half mistakes but they will be better for it .. I still have them winning next week or run them squeaky bum close lol . Come on the lads !

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

That's where I think a real quick back row player would be a good choice. Warburton or Tipuric would fit the bill perfectly.

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Spot on, it's all there they just have to belief it now !! Cmon the lions!!

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Cmon the lions!!! I want this thread (as it's about supporting the lions) to end on a positive note, ok so we lost the forst test, but I take great pride in the fact that WE lost it, they didn't win it we lost it!! Loads to take from this game, cmon the lions we can do this!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"That's where I think a real quick back row player would be a good choice. Warburton or Tipuric would fit the bill perfectly. "

They need Tipuric to start

He is the best openside on the planet (no doubt someone will be along shortly to correct me as I shouldn't be allowed an opinion on rugby because I have a vagina and don't know what I'm talking about)

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Tips starting Tuesday against the Hurricanes so guess he can pretty much forget it, not that that's a surprise with Gatland

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By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"That's where I think a real quick back row player would be a good choice. Warburton or Tipuric would fit the bill perfectly.

They need Tipuric to start

Most of us admire your ti......sorry, your rugby analysis MissP. You watch the game week in, week out, unlike hordes of the "Rugby Mad Welsh Public (copyright WRU)".

I love Tipuric - great player, but sadly, I think the All Blacks would blow him away at close quarters. Often seen it happen at the breakdown against top sides.

Besides not taking chances, the pack was found wanting physically, an area in which the Lions fancied their chances. Tipuric needs a front five that's on top of the opposition.

That said - he'd be brilliant to have there if they were in touch and the pack was going well in the last 20mins (he's a way better passer than either centre!).

I see AWJ and Kruis are the fall guys in the media. I think the former was OK until he took a knock and I think the first scrum after he went off went badly. Think Liam Williams was similarly affected by injury.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"That's where I think a real quick back row player would be a good choice. Warburton or Tipuric would fit the bill perfectly.

They need Tipuric to start

Most of us admire your ti......sorry, your rugby analysis MissP. You watch the game week in, week out, unlike hordes of the "Rugby Mad Welsh Public (copyright WRU)".

I love Tipuric - great player, but sadly, I think the All Blacks would blow him away at close quarters. Often seen it happen at the breakdown against top sides.

Besides not taking chances, the pack was found wanting physically, an area in which the Lions fancied their chances. Tipuric needs a front five that's on top of the opposition.

That said - he'd be brilliant to have there if they were in touch and the pack was going well in the last 20mins (he's a way better passer than either centre!).

Well he's playing Tuesday so don't worry no risk of him being selected Sat

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By *ohn Doe 2Man over a year ago

Swansea

We need to start well messed up an early try

They had their chance and scored

We need to be a bit more physical around the breakdowns and close them down

I feel he needs to make changes for the next test

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Well that was a throw away.

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Well that was a throw away.

Was a bit of old gutter tbf!!

Nevermind, roll on Saturday!!

Up the Lions !!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Referee was absalutely disgusting! Fucking cheating coward

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Referee was absalutely disgusting! Fucking cheating coward

Who was it?? I was working

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

thought it waz a great game to watch

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Fucking French ref as usual! The officials are terrified of them and gave them everything as usual. It was a good game but with these decisions against us, playing the best team in the world how are you ment to stand a chance.

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By *are2xploreMan over a year ago

Cynon Valley

have to disagree with previous comment about ref. I think he had a good game. the problem is all the changes, why so many changes. Hate to say it but the yellow was correct. Letter of the law it was. Dan missed a kick so we could have won. It was a good game and roll on Saturday.

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By *are2xploreMan over a year ago

Cynon Valley

He gave a NZ player a yellow card. Was that helping us then

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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

Guilt! And we payed for it after that sending off. Not getting into a debate or argument I'm just saying how I see it, But They get all the big decisions and the game wants NZ winning end of (fact!) ££££££. If no one sees this they clearly support bigger teams and are bias or just having a wind up,simples. Ain't taking the bait!

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By *ighland gentlemanMan over a year ago

Ardgay

3 games after the 2 Scots were called from their Fiji game and between them they have 15 minutes playing and 10 of them were only because of a yellow card front row replacement

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"3 games after the 2 Scots were called from their Fiji game and between them they have 15 minutes playing and 10 of them were only because of a yellow card front row replacement "

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"3 games after the 2 Scots were called from their Fiji game and between them they have 15 minutes playing and 10 of them were only because of a yellow card front row replacement "

Ah bless, poor Scots

it will definitely be the only reason to blame if we don't win this...should have picked more Scots...hahaha haha yeah right!! Get behind them mun.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"3 games after the 2 Scots were called from their Fiji game and between them they have 15 minutes playing and 10 of them were only because of a yellow card front row replacement

Ah bless, poor Scots

it will definitely be the only reason to blame if we don't win this...should have picked more Scots...hahaha haha yeah right!! Get behind them mun.

I just find it very very sad the number of so called rugby fans who seem to want us to take a pasting just so they can say "I told you so"

Very strange, bitter people

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"3 games after the 2 Scots were called from their Fiji game and between them they have 15 minutes playing and 10 of them were only because of a yellow card front row replacement

Ah bless, poor Scots

it will definitely be the only reason to blame if we don't win this...should have picked more Scots...hahaha haha yeah right!! Get behind them mun.

I just find it very very sad the number of so called rugby fans who seem to want us to take a pasting just so they can say "I told you so"

Very strange, bitter people

That's because it is, the team is the team, you have a moan at the start then get behind them. It's the same format in all teams. But your spot on some people will just use it as a "I told you so" when they lose. If you follow any type of rugby right or wrong on selection you get behind the "team", it's just spur grapes. X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"3 games after the 2 Scots were called from their Fiji game and between them they have 15 minutes playing and 10 of them were only because of a yellow card front row replacement

Violins, priceless Haha!!

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By *ighland gentlemanMan over a year ago

Ardgay

"3 games after the 2 Scots were called from their Fiji game and between them they have 15 minutes playing and 10 of them were only because of a yellow card front row replacement

Ah bless, poor Scots

it will definitely be the only reason to blame if we don't win this...should have picked more Scots...hahaha haha yeah right!! Get behind them mun.

I just find it very very sad the number of so called rugby fans who seem to want us to take a pasting just so they can say "I told you so"

Very strange, bitter people

There have been many criticism of Gatland style for years, and his selection process for this tour has been highly criticised.

I don't want to see the Lions lose let alone be pasted, it's just not at all unexpected.

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"3 games after the 2 Scots were called from their Fiji game and between them they have 15 minutes playing and 10 of them were only because of a yellow card front row replacement

Ah bless, poor Scots

it will definitely be the only reason to blame if we don't win this...should have picked more Scots...hahaha haha yeah right!! Get behind them mun.

I just find it very very sad the number of so called rugby fans who seem to want us to take a pasting just so they can say "I told you so"

Very strange, bitter people

There have been many criticism of Gatland style for years, and his selection process for this tour has been highly criticised.

I don't want to see the Lions lose let alone be pasted, it's just not at all unexpected. "

In all fairness though they (NZ) are the best and other useful generally expected of every team that plays them to lose, the problem is you keep mentioning the Scottish factor and if I'm honest it's starting to sound like either an exscuse to put them down if they lose or sour grapes. The team is the team it's his call if either of us new better we would be there calling the shots but we don't so we are not lol. I think they still have a great chance of winning this, the all blacks gave everything on the last game so at least we know what we are now dealing with and gats isn't a dull guy so let's have faith.

Up the lions!!

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By *ighland gentlemanMan over a year ago

Ardgay

Apologies for mentioning the Scottish factor but that is where my heart is.

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"Apologies for mentioning the Scottish factor but that is where my heart is.

There's no need to apologies, I get it and totally understand where your coming from, all I'm saying is that ship has sailed now time to suck it up and deal with what we've got. You can't take everyone, and in all fairness to him he played who he played today in as much response to "honour and respect" for the shirt. He's got a game plan and nows the time to trust him .

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By *are2xploreMan over a year ago

Cynon Valley

Remember its not "Warrenball" but instead its "Howleyball". Lets be fair about this, Howley has coached wales for years in Warren's absence and now Howley is attack coach for Lions.

Also no other home nation would release their coaching staff for a lions tour. So we can all be critical but these are the bare facts.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Fuck the politics and enjoy the rugby

I have never understood why people het so obsessed by rugby politics

Fuck all we can do about it

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By *are2xploreMan over a year ago

Cynon Valley

Totally agree Miss

We all need to get behind the team & management and win the final two tests.

Its not an impossible task, we just need to be clinical like the blacks

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

What do think of the team/squad for sat guys??

O'Mahoney dropped completely. Feel for him a bit. I like this team though

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By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Surprised Sexton is in - he's been poor on the tour. Think the ABs will be licking their lips at running at 10/12.

Sexton/Farrell have played so little together too and Teo was a stand-out player (if only he could pass)!

Feel sorry for O'Mahony too, though his much praised ability to be a nuisance at the breakdown didn't work out last week. Stander has looked tired on the tour - he's there for his carrying, but he's predictable and think the ABs will eat him up.

I'd expect the ABs to target Sexton (look out for his trademark loop-around move to be met with a tackle that sends him into next week)! I think they'll want him to stay on though.

Worried at the relative lack of changes in the front five. They got smashed last week.

The biggest difference is a French ref. Far more significant than the changes. Might give the Lions a shout, but think ABs will walk it.

There's too many inconsistencies in this selection for me. Think Gatland has lost his nerve and stubborn streak and has listened to others more than usual.

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Same old shit of playing people out of position. When will they ever learn?

All it shows is desperation and desperation shows weakness.

Gutted to say this but AB by 15-20 points.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I am so glad Itoje is starting but AWJ really needs to step up to the mark this week

The Sexton/Farrell thing I am not too sure about....both on top form woul be a shit hot combo but neither have been so far

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Farrel must start in his right position and sexton to come on a bit later. I would have started Webb ahead of Murray even tho Murray has been brilliant, a change and a bit more strength is needed. Alwyn Jones has been a fantastic player but sadly I think he has come to the end the last year or So, so perhaps half a game for him. But in all... probably the worst lions team I have ever seen... best team that he could have been picked I think with the injuries sustained.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Gutted that North is going home

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By *ighland gentlemanMan over a year ago

Ardgay

"What do think of the team/squad for sat guys??

I'm saying nothing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"What do think of the team/squad for sat guys??

I'm saying nothing. "

You just did

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By *ighland gentlemanMan over a year ago

Ardgay

"What do think of the team/squad for sat guys??

I'm saying nothing.

You just did

There's not a suitable emoji!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"What do think of the team/squad for sat guys??

I'm saying nothing.

You just did

There's not a suitable emoji!

A middle finger emoji would be awesome I agree

Sorry I was only teasing you

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By *ohn Doe 2Man over a year ago

Swansea

Front five needed to be changed 1

Back row 1

Backs 1

All blacks lots

Off points

Needed a lot more change got to agree we will be smashed

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's well known garland had a few run ins with certain people on the last lions tour !!!!!

The evidence is there in his selections !!!

You need to bury your differences on a lions tour and pick form players !!!!!

Exactly! It's the lions not Wales! Players like Hibbard/ tuilangi (animals) should be there "

Penalty count and loss of momentum /possession counts for a lot, control is important, I'd be wary of animals.

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan over a year ago

edinburgh

I fear for us today in the second test !

Thought the blacks were not really firing on all cylinders last week but still managed to beat us in second gear !!!!

As it's a "test series " not friendly games ,,,,,, we are going to see an improvement week on week from them !!!!!

I can't see us stemming the black tide that's fast approaching

Gatland ,,,,, look out your tin helmet !!!!!!!!!!!

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

That's a huge call referee.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Thankfully Garce's has guts fucking Peyper was trying to talk him out of it

You could see the intent and malice in SBWs face he dropped his shoulder deliberately

Dirty stinking twat

No more wanking over him

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Ffs lions. Discipline.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Ffs lions. Discipline. "

Garces is ruthless at the breakdown he won't give anyone an inch

Vunipola needs to shape up

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Come on lions. Lets finish them off

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i thought AJW was lucky to be in the 15 after last week... but he and itoje have played really well.....

the sexton/farrell thing at 10/12 is working because they are actually switching positions all the time.... so is making them hard to target... althought that one on farrell just before half time will keep him onhis toes......

just loving all the different kicking options the lions have.... just target naholo he looks as shaky as i have seen a nz winger...

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Sanjay is owning Israel Dagg atm

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

Be a better game if it stopped raining. You don't always get this much skill on one field and we're not getting to see it

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

McGrath needs to come on now

Vunipola becoming a liability

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I rest my case

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Vinupola is a cock.

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

Finally, some decent rugby

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I feel sick

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Blinding rugby cmon the lions!!

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Yes!!!! Yes yes yes!!!! What a game

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Yyeeesssssssssss yeessssssss my boys

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

That's the difference when you play a breakdown specialist and a fine captain. Well done lads! !!!!

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

Dosent matter how you win sometimes as long as you do

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By *anter and baguetteCouple over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Need to work hard on discipline this week and leave Vinupola out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Itoje and Lawes to start next week got to

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Need to work hard on discipline this week and leave Vinupola out."

Mcgrath has to start

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

that is what i would do... mcgrath for vinupola, Lawes to start for AJW.... other than that leave it...

have to say i am grinning...

we'll get crushed by 20 next week, but you're never taking this one from me!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"that is what i would do... mcgrath for vinupola, Lawes to start for AJW.... other than that leave it...

have to say i am grinning...

we'll get crushed by 20 next week, but you're never taking this one from me!!!

Fabio....no negativity allowed here please

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"that is what i would do... mcgrath for vinupola, Lawes to start for AJW.... other than that leave it...

have to say i am grinning...

we'll get crushed by 20 next week, but you're never taking this one from me!!!

Fabio....no negativity allowed here please

Sorry I meant

not

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By *ohn Doe 2Man over a year ago

Swansea

Didn't think they would win

Got to give them credit down to 14 but still made it hard ,

Vunipola might have played his last game

Some really dull options by him

It will make next week very interesting and very hard

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Great game!! Great spirit!! NZ look gutted!! And Hanson's face was priceless!! Well Done Gats! Roll on next week!! Up the Lions

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hold that Cunt!! All blacks didn't like that, behaved like cheating kids. Good solid performance from the team and referee. Mistakes made by both sides and the game definitely leveled out fairly. Well played and glad I'm wrong about the 3-0 prediction, Big up the lions

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Still say 2-1 Lions

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Still say 2-1 Lions

I've had money on it for months

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It was a good win for the boys but let remember they missed three kicks and down to 14 men for a hour.

Next week is guna be epic

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"It was a good win for the boys but let remember they missed three kicks and down to 14 men for a hour.

Next week is guna be epic "

But that is rugby

You cannot take away from the winning team because of the losing teams errors

It is part and parcel of the game

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By *lfie-69Man over a year ago

alltwallis

I had 2-1 Lions. Going to be tough next week now

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"I had 2-1 Lions. Going to be tough next week now "

It will be tougher for them, all the pressure is they're end now, we aren't expected to win!! I think we will stuff em!! We've got better every game, they clearly haven't been expecting us!!

Cmon the lions!!

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"It was a good win for the boys but let remember they missed three kicks and down to 14 men for a hour.

Next week is guna be epic

But that is rugby

You cannot take away from the winning team because of the losing teams errors

It is part and parcel of the game

Rejoice the win!! Nobody ever remembers tge game just tge result!! Cmon the lions

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"It was a good win for the boys but let remember they missed three kicks and down to 14 men for a hour.

Next week is guna be epic

But that is rugby

You cannot take away from the winning team because of the losing teams errors

It is part and parcel of the game

Rejoice the win!! Nobody ever remembers tge game just tge result!! Cmon the lions"

And yes I'm still so excited I can't spell tge!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Need to work hard on discipline this week and leave Vinupola out."

So much this... the clear out that led to the yellow was completely pointless, Mako was a liability

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"It was a good win for the boys but let remember they missed three kicks and down to 14 men for a hour.

Next week is guna be epic

But that is rugby

You cannot take away from the winning team because of the losing teams errors

It is part and parcel of the game

Rejoice the win!! Nobody ever remembers tge game just tge result!! Cmon the lions

And yes I'm still so excited I can't spell tge!!"

I'm still bouncing

I have actually been smiling all day

Think people must think I've had a massive cock as I am usually so miserable

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I was chuffed to bits over the result today.

But like captain Sam said, today result doesn't mean anything unless we win the series.

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"It was a good win for the boys but let remember they missed three kicks and down to 14 men for a hour.

Next week is guna be epic

But that is rugby

You cannot take away from the winning team because of the losing teams errors

It is part and parcel of the game

Rejoice the win!! Nobody ever remembers tge game just tge result!! Cmon the lions

And yes I'm still so excited I can't spell tge!!

I'm still bouncing

I have actually been smiling all day

Think people must think I've had a massive cock as I am usually so miserable

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

2 titbits of news after test 2....

Sonny Bill gets a 4 week ban after being sent off....

Sean O'Brien cleared to play after his Citing charge for foul play was dismissed......

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"2 titbits of news after test 2....

Sonny Bill gets a 4 week ban after being sent off....

Sean O'Brien cleared to play after his Citing charge for foul play was dismissed......"

Good enough for Sonny Bill the gorgeous thing that he is

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"2 titbits of news after test 2....

Sonny Bill gets a 4 week ban after being sent off....

Sean O'Brien cleared to play after his Citing charge for foul play was dismissed......

Good enough for Sonny Bill the gorgeous thing that he is

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By *etlinkMan over a year ago

cardiff

The sent off of Sonny Bill shows how the healthy and safety rules are making rugby softer...Back in the days that would have been a yellow card tops. Saying that he has been a fool. The law today says you get a red for that and he should have known better. If his arm was open, he could have still put in a cheap shot maybe getting away with it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"The sent off of Sonny Bill shows how the healthy and safety rules are making rugby softer...Back in the days that would have been a yellow card tops. Saying that he has been a fool. The law today says you get a red for that and he should have known better. If his arm was open, he could have still put in a cheap shot maybe getting away with it."

He deliberately dropped his shoulder to smash Watson in the head and you could see the intent in his face

It was malicious and dangerous

The red card and 4 week ban was more than deserved

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By *etlinkMan over a year ago

cardiff

oh absolutely, he committed a foul and it was malicious. The law states this nowadays

Reminded me of Sam Warbuton in the world cup a few years ago, when he spear tackled and got sent off. I though it was harsh too, although the rule says now, and then, that you cannot do that.

Few years ago that would have been an excellent tackle

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I don't think red cards for deliberate shoulder smashes to the face are soft

Some rules are soft....that is safe and fair

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By *etlinkMan over a year ago

cardiff

Of course. I am only saying that, unfortunately, cheap shots have always been part of rugby. In 30 years of playing it I have seen it all. It's a contact sport afterall. But apart from everything I do agree that at this level players should know better, especially 25 minutes in the game

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

Definitely deserved, lucky not to get 6!! Everyone keeps telling us they are pure athletes so ermmmmmm...why the need to do that! It was blatant he's only gutted he was caught, really dangerous type of tackle,and on the question of what card it should be, if you were on the receiving end what card would you give him....exactly.

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By *etlinkMan over a year ago

cardiff

I am not defending the guy lol He totally deserved it, as the rule says so.

Foolish of him to think to get away wit hit at that level, with all the cameras and all.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Definitely deserved, lucky not to get 6!! Everyone keeps telling us they are pure athletes so ermmmmmm...why the need to do that! It was blatant he's only gutted he was caught, really dangerous type of tackle,and on the question of what card it should be, if you were on the receiving end what card would you give him....exactly.

I'd have given him a yellow and blowjob because I'm nice

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By *etlinkMan over a year ago

cardiff

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

"I am not defending the guy lol He totally deserved it, as the rule says so.

Foolish of him to think to get away wit hit at that level, with all the cameras and all.

Suicidal!!

I think they call it panic!!

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

I'd have given him a yellow and blowjob because I'm nice

Well he would be a very lucky boy

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

I'd have given him a yellow and blowjob because I'm nice

Well he would be a very lucky boy

Unless you give crap blow jobs

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I'd have given him a yellow and blowjob because I'm nice

Well he would be a very lucky boy

Unless you give crap blow jobs

I'm shit but I'd make a special effort for Sonny Bill

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By *amo2121Man over a year ago

swansea

I'd have given him a yellow and blowjob because I'm nice

Well he would be a very lucky boy

Unless you give crap blow jobs

I'm shit but I'd make a special effort for Sonny Bill

Haha , well he's off for 4 weeks nows your chance

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

both teams for saturday named...

Lions.... unchanged from the test 2 win

New Zealand.... 3 changes, 1 enforced....

Laumape comes in at 12 for Sonny Bill williams, who is having a 4 week "holiday"

Both wingers are dropped,

Julian Sauvea comes in on the right wing.... Israel Dagg moves from Full Back to left wing, Jordy Barrett (Baeuden younger brother) makes his NZ debut at Full back.....

bring it on!!!!!

heart says lions... head say new zealand by 20!!! lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"both teams for saturday named...

Lions.... unchanged from the test 2 win

New Zealand.... 3 changes, 1 enforced....

Laumape comes in at 12 for Sonny Bill williams, who is having a 4 week "holiday"

Both wingers are dropped,

Julian Sauvea comes in on the right wing.... Israel Dagg moves from Full Back to left wing, Jordy Barrett (Baeuden younger brother) makes his NZ debut at Full back.....

bring it on!!!!!

heart says lions... head say new zealand by 20!!! lol"

Lions by 5

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