| Official Lions tour page 09:28 - May 31 with 21783 views | shandyjack |
can't bloody wait for this to start, for some reason i fancy a tight 2-1 defeat for the Lions but expect some very tight matches.
What do people see being the starting line up (baring the obvious injuries) going into the first test |  |
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| Official Lions tour page on 09:30 - May 31 with 4059 views | perchrockjack |
Fear they may be smeshed |  |
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| Official Lions tour page on 09:45 - May 31 with 4039 views | dickythorpe |
Being totally biased I see young Moriarty putting his hand up.
It will be a tough tour and I expect a far more expansive game than what Wales play. |  | | |
| Official Lions tour page on 09:55 - May 31 with 4026 views | shandyjack |
barring injuries then i would go with the following for the first test
Vunipola Owens Furlong
AWJ Itoje
Warbuton Falateau Stander
Murray
Sexton
Farrell
Davies
Williams Watson
Hogg | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 09:57 - May 31 with 4019 views | Yossarian |
They will raise expectations with some heroic and unexpected performances but it will end in tears and glorious failure. It's just in us.  |  |
| "Yossarian- the very sight of the name made him shudder.There were so many esses in it. It just had to be subversive" (Catch 22) |
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| Official Lions tour page on 10:24 - May 31 with 4009 views | sherpajacob |
on most lions tours some apparent test certainties struggle and some nailed on dirt trackers rise to the challenge and excel.
Any weaknesses in a players game will be exposed in NZ, whilst players who embrace the challenge will shine.
I think players who could exceed expectations include Ken owens and Tips, I think foxy may regain form to claim a test place.
If Hoggs defensive ablity is exposed Sanjay may end up full back.
I wouldn't be surprised if Farrell ends up the test standoff, although the first test will be sexton/Farrell 10/12. Falateu will be the standout forward of the tour along with Itoje.
It will be tough for the Lions to nick even one test, but i'll go for 2-1 to NZ with lots of issues over southern hemisphere law interpretations. |  |
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| Official Lions tour page on 10:44 - May 31 with 3993 views | SwansNZ |
| Official Lions tour page on 09:45 - May 31 by dickythorpe |
Being totally biased I see young Moriarty putting his hand up.
It will be a tough tour and I expect a far more expansive game than what Wales play. |
Very tough tour, starting with a game 3 days after flying half way around the world, even though the opposition are quite weak. Then playing the 5 super rugby teams, who will be strong despite probably not including current All Blacks. Maori team also won't lie down.
Feel they must win the 1st test, to stand any chance. |  |
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| Official Lions tour page on 13:01 - May 31 with 3935 views | union_jack |
| Official Lions tour page on 09:55 - May 31 by shandyjack |
barring injuries then i would go with the following for the first test
Vunipola Owens Furlong
AWJ Itoje
Warbuton Falateau Stander
Murray
Sexton
Farrell
Davies
Williams Watson
Hogg |
George North? Surely a Test starter. |  |
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| Official Lions tour page on 13:11 - May 31 with 3924 views | monmouth |
| Official Lions tour page on 10:44 - May 31 by SwansNZ |
Very tough tour, starting with a game 3 days after flying half way around the world, even though the opposition are quite weak. Then playing the 5 super rugby teams, who will be strong despite probably not including current All Blacks. Maori team also won't lie down.
Feel they must win the 1st test, to stand any chance. |
Looking at the tour schedule and knowing how the dinosaur Gatland treats his players, and his tactics, I'd be surprised if half the original squad is still available for the first test.
Because of that, 3-0, and easy for NZ. 40 points plus in the last two. |  |
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| Official Lions tour page on 13:24 - May 31 with 3910 views | union_jack |
| Official Lions tour page on 13:11 - May 31 by monmouth |
Looking at the tour schedule and knowing how the dinosaur Gatland treats his players, and his tactics, I'd be surprised if half the original squad is still available for the first test.
Because of that, 3-0, and easy for NZ. 40 points plus in the last two. |
Hard to disagree with that.
That said, Gatland will make a better fist of it than Sir Clive I reckon. | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 16:41 - May 31 with 3870 views | JethroJack |
| Official Lions tour page on 10:44 - May 31 by SwansNZ |
Very tough tour, starting with a game 3 days after flying half way around the world, even though the opposition are quite weak. Then playing the 5 super rugby teams, who will be strong despite probably not including current All Blacks. Maori team also won't lie down.
Feel they must win the 1st test, to stand any chance. |
I read that All Black squad members will be released to play for their provincial teams ahead of the 3 test matches. |  | | |
| Official Lions tour page on 18:52 - May 31 with 3823 views | monmouth |
| Official Lions tour page on 13:24 - May 31 by union_jack |
Hard to disagree with that.
That said, Gatland will make a better fist of it than Sir Clive I reckon. |
Oh yes, it'd be hard to do worse than that total fraud. | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 19:14 - May 31 with 3809 views | shandyjack |
| Official Lions tour page on 13:01 - May 31 by union_jack |
George North? Surely a Test starter. |
lol, completely forgot about North, he takes Williams place in my team | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 20:31 - May 31 with 3786 views | sherpajacob |
| Official Lions tour page on 19:14 - May 31 by shandyjack |
lol, completely forgot about North, he takes Williams place in my team |
Sanjay is one of my nailed on starters.
North needs to find form to get the other wing. | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 20:58 - Jun 1 with 3658 views | dickythorpe |
Just watched "Beneath the Black.....A journey through New Zealand rugby" on Sky 1. If you didnt understand already what that team means to the Kiwis then it is well worth a watch.
It just really hits home even more how difficult this tour is going to be! | | | |
| Official Lions tour page on 21:32 - Jun 1 with 3643 views | trampie |
| Official Lions tour page on 09:55 - May 31 by shandyjack |
barring injuries then i would go with the following for the first test
Vunipola Owens Furlong
AWJ Itoje
Warbuton Falateau Stander
Murray
Sexton
Farrell
Davies
Williams Watson
Hogg |
What side will you be supporting ? |  |
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| Official Lions tour page on 21:33 - Jun 1 with 3640 views | trampie |
| Official Lions tour page on 20:58 - Jun 1 by dickythorpe |
Just watched "Beneath the Black.....A journey through New Zealand rugby" on Sky 1. If you didnt understand already what that team means to the Kiwis then it is well worth a watch.
It just really hits home even more how difficult this tour is going to be! |
Same for you dickythorpe what side will you be supporting ? | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 21:34 - Jun 1 with 3620 views | Darran |
Isn't there a rugby forum somewhere for this shit? |  |
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| Official Lions tour page on 21:36 - Jun 1 with 3633 views | shandyjack |
| Official Lions tour page on 21:32 - Jun 1 by trampie |
What side will you be supporting ? |
???? | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 21:36 - Jun 1 with 3629 views | shandyjack |
| Official Lions tour page on 21:34 - Jun 1 by Darran |
Isn't there a rugby forum somewhere for this shit? |
why bother posting on this thread ffs, get a grip | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 21:38 - Jun 1 with 3623 views | trampie |
| Official Lions tour page on 21:36 - Jun 1 by shandyjack |
???? |
Simple enough question isn't it ? | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 21:52 - Jun 1 with 3607 views | shandyjack |
just strange, why would i not be supporting the Lions? | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 22:03 - Jun 1 with 3590 views | trampie |
| Official Lions tour page on 21:52 - Jun 1 by shandyjack |
just strange, why would i not be supporting the Lions? |
Sport is tribal, are you quarter Irish, quarter Scottish, quarter English and quarter Welsh ?
The British and Irish Lions is a strange concept to some. | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 22:07 - Jun 1 with 3586 views | shandyjack |
| Official Lions tour page on 22:03 - Jun 1 by trampie |
Sport is tribal, are you quarter Irish, quarter Scottish, quarter English and quarter Welsh ?
The British and Irish Lions is a strange concept to some. |
i'm Welsh and British if thats ok | |
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| Official Lions tour page on 22:10 - Jun 1 with 3580 views | dickythorpe |
Tramps, I'll be supporting the same team Leanne Wood will be, plus live from his grave Owain Glyndwr will be giving expert analysis at every break in play.
Welsh cakes, black pudding, haggis and lucky heather for breakfast for the next 6 weeks!! | | | |
| Official Lions tour page on 22:10 - Jun 1 with 3580 views | trampie |
I wonder if Perch supports the British and Irish Lions ? | |
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