First Nations & Pasifika XV vs the Lions - Tue, Jul 22 @ 8:00 PM, Melbourne

[molman]

For how little territory they had, the FNP did remarkably well. A few moments and it could have been a history making game - they do something with that Debreczeni intercept before 1/2 time, or avoid that early yellow (which was really soft)...etc

 

[Strewthcobber]

To be fair - there are some big players missing for the Lions.

Their test match halves combo shits all over these muppets.

Yeah, we are down to the reserve dirt trackers for the Lions now, up to the 4th/5th choice in some spots

 

[LeCheese]

Gamble played well but LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) was absolutely robbed for POTM

 

[rugbyAU]

Going to be some sore bodies back on the plane to the UK tomorrow

 

[Shiggins]

Loved it. The wallabies need to learn from this. A few marginal late hits, sit offside all game because they don't ref it. Play to the whistle. I love how Morgs said this shouldn't happen. These lads shouldn't be in competition with this lions team. It was a dig at the UK press for sure

 

[Wilson]

I may not like the jerseys, but the warm up and coaches kit for the First Nations and Pasifika side is excellent.

 

[molman]

FNP played well. Swain and LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) gave a reminder to Joe of what a difference they could make to the Wallabies.

Gamble had a pretty good game as well I thought. Lots of second efforts, the kind of things that coaches love to see.

 

[Pfitzy]

Gotta say it would have been a very interesting if Goddard started. Thomas wasn't giving great delivery

 

[Drew]

I was surprised LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) wasn’t in after the Reds game. Now he’s played on Tuesday, so I wonder if we’ll see him Saturday

 

[Major Tom]

McLeod, leli and Pearce all look like they could make the step up!

 

[LeCheese]

For an old bastard who's hardly played in the last 3 seasons, I thought KB (Kurtley Beale) was decently solid.

 

[Happy]

Great game.

 

[Brumby Runner]

I think Debreczeni and Thomas also both deserve some kudos too.

Thomas was extremely disappointing. Some poor decisions and his wind up to pass right to left allows the defence and extra metre or more to advance at our ball receiver. Jack Deb went ok, not great, for the third best No 10 at the Brumbies.

The real star for the FNP side was Charlie Gamble. Won't get him into the Wallabies over McReight and Tizzano, but he can be very satisfied with his performance tonight. WTF is going on with LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)? He should be atg least on the bench for the tests, but doesn't even make the squad. Joe has a bit to answer for there.

 

[Shiggins]

McLeod, leli and Pearce all look like they could make the step up!

Pearce is solid. Young and carries the ball very well. Scrums decent.

 

[Shiggins]

Was Devo dangunu (FFS it's Daugunu!) got concussed. Was looking for a big game from him. He may have been the difference tbh

 

[Brumby Runner]

McLeod has been fantastic so far. Ran down Duhan, made metres with the ball and looks an educated ball player for such a young kid.

Only chink in the armour is an apparent lack of interest in tackling. does have an impact otherwise.

 

[Wilson]

Gotta say it would have been a very interesting if Goddard started. Thomas wasn't giving great delivery

I imagine the plan was to bring him and Debreczeni on at once, obviously that didn't work so well with Daugunu's early concussion. Not sure why they didn't go that way to start though, I though Beale at 15 and Debreczeni at 10 would've been the way to go

 

[LeCheese]

Was Devo dangunu (FFS it's Daugunu!) (FFS it's Daugunu!) got concussed. Was looking for a big game from him. He may have been the difference tbh

If he doesn't go down Debreczeni doesn't come on that early and has the effect he did on the game - swings and roundabouts.

 

[Derpus]

For an old bastard who's hardly played in the last 3 seasons, I thought KB (Kurtley Beale) (Kurtley Beale) was decently solid.

Also missed a clutch kick

 

[Filipo Daugunu]

Does anyone know if David Feliuai got injured right on the half time bell from that late tackle? Strange he did not come out for second half after playing so well. Mcleod did well though.