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Zebo is out for 10 weeks probably puts an end to his Lions claims which is a shame given that I thought he had a run at a test spot. Robshaw and SOB both had decent outings today, case growing for Robshaws captaincy but I think there is just too much competition in the 7 position to give it to...

Haven't heard/seen much of Volavola, what kind of 10 is he? apart from one who is frequently injured!

Very disapointing from Ireland today, game was up as soon as Sexton went off. If ever there was evidence that ROG is no longer up to the task that is it, given the Slam is gone I think we should be experimenting for the rest of the tournament. If Sexton is out I'd give Madigan a run at 10 and...

Interesting that the Lions have beaten two Saffa franchises in pre season games

France were awful but I just get a feeling the only game they'll turn up for will be in Landsdowne Road. Wales were only slightly better than awful, without doubt one of the worst games in the 6 nations.

I think he has the raw tools for sure and has impressed by all accounts but waiting see how he goes in a series of high intensity Super rugby games before I really make my mind up one way or the other.

Good to see Izzy go well. Hopefully we can put defensive issues down pre season friendly syndrome (low intensity etc). Plenty to work on ahead of the Crusaders game anyways!

Was thinking the same thing myself, if we are accurate at the breakdown we should win by more than a score. Lets send SOB down Farrells channel nice and early and get him rattled, tell POM to not leave Youngs alone the whole game do everything he can to make him crack. If we can isolate Ashton...

The Samoan officially on the bench! Can't believe Lancaster has given Ireland such a head start, I really fancy BOD and D'Arcy to come out on top in the midfield. Advantage Ireland

got my Tahs membership pack today, looks like the NRL label has been cut off!

would i be correct in assuming this isn't televised anywhere?

Yeah I think they tried to get rid of some of the worse seats in this presale. For Melbourne and Sydney the only tickets I saw in the presale, albeit for Bronze category, were restricted view, alcohol free or standing. I reckon I could pick up better seats in the public sale but just wanted the...

Hard to say not exactly a threatening England team on paper, yes they beat NZ but their performances in the preceding weeks were nothing short of woeful. I mean we know England always have a meaty front row, but they have 3 6's in their backrow (I'm assuming here its Gun Show, Robshaw and Wood...

Sometimes it’s better the devil you know. In Ireland we are stuck with the likes of Frankie Sheehan and Ryan Constable both of whom are rugby agents and shamelessly promote their clients on TV, worst part being they don’t get called out on it by their colleagues! One example was David Wallace...

Just as a side note the IRB rankings have been updated after the weekends games. Unsuprisingly Wales and France have fallen, England and Italy have risen. Although if Ireland and France win at the weekend I would think England will fall back to 5th Position (last week)Member UnionRating Point...

The Guardian is reporting Wales are moving St Sam to 6 and bringing in Tipuric at 7, Hibbard will replace Rees at hooker and the backline will be unchanged. Probably the correct calls in the pack although I think they seriously need some creativity in midfield. Having the 2 boshers is a busted...

On the whole DD looks like a good choice for the captaincy, although I'll say little more until a few games into the Super rugby season when we've seen him in action

Sorry should have been more clear, I meant his lineout throwing form. He has had some shockers in the Heineken Cup albeit in poor conditions. There are few better hookers at the breakdown and in the tight than Best

I think the English player I'd like to see targeted early is Ben Youngs, in 2011 we did a great job on him he got rattled and eventually he got himself yellow carded. Ulster and Leinster have done something similar since then too. I'd have SOB, Best and Healy all over him early on, run over him...

would be surprised if a fifth of that number even made the trip. The UK and Ireland are in the midst of a massive downturn added to that the strong aussie $ means that most of the Lions fans in my opinion will be expats already in Aus.