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Main game was 26-21, a super entertaining game considering it was pretty damp and dewy in the night air. Great crowd there too.

Teams, from this article http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1560692/lucky-lewie-gets-biggest-cat-in-lions-clash/?cs=306 COMBINED COUNTRY: 1 Haydn Hirsimaki, 2 Josh Mann-Rae, 3 Tim Metcher, 4 Battye Phoenix, 5 Blake Enever, 6 Jarrad Butler, 7 Beau Robinson, 8 Tim Davidson (c), 9 Michael Snowden...

Throwing was so-so but he's got a fair work rate on him. Obviously extremely fit.

Just started watching this, and I've already seen what will probably be my favourite moment of all of these June tests: Dane Coles during the NZ national anthem, wow. That's what international sport is all about, that emotion and passion from a young bloke finally playing his first home test match.

Watched the first half of the replay - O'Brien has been the standout Lion for me so far, he's having an excellent running game. Connor Murray and Sexton looking very much in control too, and Tuilagi has developed his game ala Nonu (being able to pass etc) more than he gets credit for. Also, to...

Farrell obviously got his father's toughness, took that punch and didnt even blink!

This is the first time I've seen people really dig into Jackson. I honestly think he's one of the best refs in the comp. Obviously in such a tight game there'll be debatable calls (and there were - both ways) but IMO the vitriol towards him in this thread isn't fair, especially on some things...

It's being done by Club Rugby TV, so presumably it will be put up on their website afterwards alá last year. Just one game a round rather than 2.

Got to feel sorry for the regular Randwick 10 (is it still Toby Browne?) getting shafted for Beale in such a big game.

True, he still has a good game in him but they are spreading thinner. Back in the mid 2000's he was in the top 3 locks in the world, if not the best, a real class player at his peak.

Ah I was thinking the Qld Country colour was red, no wonder.

I'll be in the minority here but I like him. A real character and a lot of passion, plus the most interesting post match captains interviews of anyone.

The Highlanders could write the book 'Throwing Games Away for Dummies'. Good for the Force though, they have some really impressive young players.

Strip looks quite good, not the colours I was expecting.

Great game! Chiefs attack really fired in the second half, some dynamic stuff from Cruden, Robinson and Masaga when he came on. Only thing Walsh had a problem with was the scrum, a lot of resets and a lot of collapses.

Which is why Burgess will be picked. I'd just like to see White get the spot if it was between those two. I would assume White will play for the Brumbies against the Lions so there's no real need for him to play the Country game, just as I don't feel Burgess deserves to walk into a spot either.

Nothing says NSW/Qld Country like someone who has just spent the past few years playing in the South of France! Nothing against Burgess, but I'd much prefer to see Nic White get picked for this game.

I find it amusing how the bloke in the OP says "everyone is sick of punters throwing in their two cents regarding every selection and decision making process" and then proceeds to do exactly that in an 'if I ran the world' scenario. Personally I can't understand the 'Quade is being hard done...

Canada hosting Ireland, one of the big rugby nations, is awesome.

Blasphemy! Since when are our opinions not scientific?