Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
They played against each other last year when Wales played in Canberra
Brumbies v British & Irish Lions Tuesday 18 June 2013
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They played against each other last year when Wales played in Canberra
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Dick Tooth (41)
Of course I'd forgotten about that game. How'd they go against each other that day?
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Sio and Kimlin are playing.........
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
Why does Gatland not like Tipuric?
I'd have him any day over St Sam. The Breadman has been terribly inconsistent since the RWC Red Card.
I haven't seen all his tests but he has been missing for extended periods in many of those that I have seen him play in. He has really only been outstanding in one game.
Tipuric conversely has been consistently good.
A key weakness of this squad is that the Selectors are likely to leave some gamechangers out of the Test Squad.
Having just typed the above comes the realisation that at a similar accusation could be leveled at the Wobs. In our case it is more likely to be players played in "interesting" positions as opposed to not being in the Test squad.
I'd have him any day over St Sam. The Breadman has been terribly inconsistent since the RWC Red Card.
I haven't seen all his tests but he has been missing for extended periods in many of those that I have seen him play in. He has really only been outstanding in one game.
Tipuric conversely has been consistently good.
A key weakness of this squad is that the Selectors are likely to leave some gamechangers out of the Test Squad.
Having just typed the above comes the realisation that at a similar accusation could be leveled at the Wobs. In our case it is more likely to be players played in "interesting" positions as opposed to not being in the Test squad.
JSRF10
Dick Tooth (41)
I'd assume that its geared towards St Sams fabled leadership qualities, he seems to be the first captain in a while who has kept the Welsh squad off the beer. In 2010 and in the lead up to the world cup there were a lot of drink related incidents in the Welsh camp since he has taken over the captaincy there doesn't seem to have been one. That is the only area I can think of were he is better than Tipuric.
To be honest I haven't really seen him dominate a game since SA in the world cup group stages and his (probable) test selection is Gatland sticking with what he knows best.
To be honest I haven't really seen him dominate a game since SA in the world cup group stages and his (probable) test selection is Gatland sticking with what he knows best.
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Oh You beauty! Thanks for clearing that up, i was told wrong by a friend. Should be a competative game. Predictions?
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Jim Lenehan (48)
A lot of people predicting a brumbies win...mm not sure myself. At the end of the day it is an understrength brumbies side against 23 test match regulars. The Brumbies starting side looks good. Strong backline and competitive forward pack. The problem, as with the Reds and Tahs game, is that there is a gulf in quality between the two benches. With that said, given that the Lions bench will be playing this Saturday, they may not be used unless necessary or at least not until very late in game.
Lions by 17
Lions by 17
AngrySeahorse
Peter Sullivan (51)
There were plenty at Newcastle. Going by public transport to the game I have to get a ferry out of my little known suburb - yet there were heaps of them on the ferry, then on the bus, could see them all in red in the streets, singing at the game, then singing on the ferry on the way back. I was surprised as all reports were the majority of BIL supporters would be coming a little later but it was a pretty sizeable support base.
Should be a good crowd in Canberra. Rugby on a Tuesday night - its a good thing. I think the Brumbies can take the Lions. Go Brumbies!
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
It's just started raining/hailing/storming down here so there goes any chance of a running game.
JSRF10
Dick Tooth (41)
That helps the Brumbies IMO, Hogg at a stretch is a running 10 given its his first start against a professional team in that position I wouldn't expect too much from him in the rain.
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
Hardtackle
Charlie Fox (21)
Garn Brumbies. Good chance if they really have a crack.
AngrySeahorse
Peter Sullivan (51)
x2 very good line-out steals from Kimlin early on.
Edit: & even that kick ahead was well placed. Good start from the Ranga.
Try Brumbies, Tevita!
Edit: & even that kick ahead was well placed. Good start from the Ranga.
Try Brumbies, Tevita!
Mr Doug
Dick Tooth (41)
Is that 2 tries in 2 minutes?! Nothing on ABC radio tonight, just the round-ball game!
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