LamieRobertson
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Disappointed to learn of Farrell's injury...hopes he's fit in time for the First Test
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meanwhile, NZ just about beat Samoa 78-0
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Saturday's game will be crucial in terms of confirming Test places and the style of rugby that the Lions will play. I think WG will go for a big defensive effort, go for size wherever possible, priority to a reliable kicker and a solid set piece with a possibility of attacking the ABs in scrums. I think this is the infamous 'Warrenball'? I just can't see us opening up against the ABs.
LamieRobertson
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8.35 tomorrow morning ..the unofficial test against The Maori's
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Fed up with trains. Sick of the rain.
Worrying injuries to key players. Bad enough losing Vunipola before the tour who would have been a shoo-in as the Test number 8. To lose Farrell for the tests also would be a disaster.
If Fatland is planning to win by stopping NZ playing, then Mike Brown should be on his way now so has a chance to acclimate to the time zone change.
If Fatland is planning to win by stopping NZ playing, then Mike Brown should be on his way now so has a chance to acclimate to the time zone change.
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And so replacements have been called up, but based on geographical proximity to NZ.
Regardless of the quality of players selected, it's a controversial and divisive move that smacks of desperation.
Let's see how they get on against the Maoris today, but unseating the All Blacks in a week's time seems unlikely at this stage.
Regardless of the quality of players selected, it's a controversial and divisive move that smacks of desperation.
Let's see how they get on against the Maoris today, but unseating the All Blacks in a week's time seems unlikely at this stage.
It has devalued the shirt completely, it is meant to be the best of the best.
1 or 2 is ok, but not 6/8
Beach Hut
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And Scotland have pulled off a stunning win against Australia......
Amazing
Amazing
Those Maoris are a scary bunch
Icy Gull
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Not following this closely, is he favouring Welsh players by any chance?
I wouldn't like to say! If we win the tests it will all be justified (or forgotten).
Icy Gull
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We are struggling to score trys, if this does not change we wont get near the All Blacks
We look okay in the forwards and carrying the ball, but there is no penetration or creativity in the backs.
LamieRobertson
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Lions should be a lot further ahead, but we can't finish the moves off and have to settle for the penalties.
Halfpenny's playing well and his goal kicking is excellent - reassuring with Farrell a doubt for next week.
Halfpenny's playing well and his goal kicking is excellent - reassuring with Farrell a doubt for next week.
Fair point, but we have only scored 5 in 3 and a half games
LamieRobertson
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Obvious yellow card not sure why Barnes didn't see it