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At the Tahs on Saturday night they were only serving Hahn Super Dry where I was, normally its VB so your mate is correct I think

Interesting stat which I can across on another forum, since 2011 the Wallabies have played 15 games decided by 7 points or less, they've won 13 of these, drawn one (against BNZ) and lost one (Scotland). This group of Wallaby players know how to win close games at this level. This mentality and...

Not just conservative it throws Gatlands many statements that form would be rewarded with test recognition into question, this selection looks like Gatland had his test team settled a long time ago and only injuries to Healy, Roberts and Bowe have changed it.

mark_s You should give the Madhatter Saloon a call, its the Leinster Supporters Club in Manhatten and may be open

Even the most fervent Welsh supporter could admit that SOB's form is on a different planet to Lydiate. All the 4 countries fans, from what I've seen, are questioning why he has been left out.

Having digested the Lions short comings, here is where I think they can attack the Wallabies: - POC is a line out tactician, an even better one than Parling for me. If he can decode the Australian lineout we'll be stopping them getting both attacking and defensive platform. Its been a while...

I said Deans has picked his match winners, a player who I'd define as someone who has the potential to lift his team to victory with a superb performance, moment of brilliance etc. In the Australian team I'd classify Horwill, Hooper, Genia, JOC (James O'Connor), Ioane, Folau and Barnes in this category. In the...

Some poor selections by Warren there, not having SOB in the 23 is a big mistake the Lions forwards (including the reserves) are lacking a ball carrying threat. Corbserio will struggle if the scrum is referred properly, but I can see Rowntrees influence in that call. The Lydiate on the bench call...

If the Wallabies are going to kick, they have to make sure they find touch. Aerial ping pong will only result in the Lions winning territory. Finding touch will also put Youngs' throw under pressure, lets remember he is only getting picked because he isn't the worst of 3 ropey throwers.If they...

Say the Lions are 10 points down, SOB aside which of these are game changers? Corbserio and Hibbarb haven't looked in great form so far, Cole is a solid scrummager he might add something at the breakdown. Parling is a great line out technician, doesn't offer a huge amount around the field...

The Lions bench will apparently be Hibbard, Corbserio, Cole, Parling, SOB, Murray, Farrell, Kearney. There is very little impact on that bench barring SOB, the impact from the backs is virtually zero. None of these blokes could come on and change a test match around, Australia have 2 in Gill and...

No idea but you can bet the Fox Sports camera will find him on Saturday in the crowd as soon as JOC (James O'Connor)/Lilo/Folau/Barnes/Beale (delete as appropriate) make a mistake

4 games of rugby in a week? Not sure that is a good idea even if they are Kids! A RC tournament over two weeks rotated each year between the 4 countries is the most logical idea. I'm sure the IRB would help with the costs, which could be kept down (as others have said) by staying in hostels...

Gatland ball is going to the blindside until you reach the touchline then starting all over again, for it to be successful the Lions need to get some runners over the gainline in midfield, with Roberts out, and Croft and Heaslip expected to be picked they don't have anyone who'll consistently do...

If Cuthbert is picked the Wallabies will have a field day on his wing, he is a great finisher but is sub standard in every other aspect of play. If North is injured Zebo would be the next best option but I wouldn't be surprised if Maitland was picked there

Towards the end of April and May Folau was putting in some decent kicks for the Tahs, that said his first option is always to pass and let someone else kick

Fixed for you Really looking forward to seeing what Folau can do on Saturday (with my Waratahs hat on), anything that can persude him to stay in our game is a good thing and a good showing for the Wallabies will help. Barnes will have to try his best not to get into a kicking duel with...

Croft is clearly a good player he wouldn't have got to where he is without talent however your post kind of sums him up for me. Youngs needs to throw well for Croft to have an impact in attacking lineouts, the Lions need to break the Wallabies line out code early for him to have an impact there...

The problem with Croft is that for him to get his youtube moments and play well you need your locks, 8 and 7 to pick up the slack doing the dirty work. It is perfectly acceptable to this against Super 15 B teams, but the battle at the breakdown will be vicious in each test and the Lions can't...

SOB coming off after 50 minutes today, coupled with another anonymous Lydiate display, that said SOB didn't hit his earlier standards but was one of the better of a poor bunch, seals his test bench spot I think. Dingo will be delighted the form back row of the tour won't be starting