Lions Tour 2013

[Wales Fan]

Not one mention of Connor Murray who I rate as one of the only Irish players to have a good 6 Nations, he would have been my pick as the best Irish player of the tournament.

I think he's a certainty. Gatland loves Phillips and Murray is similar in the way he plays.
9's will be Phillips, Murray and Youngs.

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[Cardiffblue]

I think he's a certainty. Gatland loves Phillips and Murray is similar in the way he plays.
9's will be Phillips, Murray and Youngs.

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they'll take Laidlaw

 

[Cardiffblue]

If ever Ashton was a consideration!

I also think Adam Jones is certain starter.

Like it. But they won't take Toby. I'm with you Gashton was gash

 

[Cardiffblue]

Priestland is definitely not fit, I think Biggar has improved as the tournament has gone on.

Think so too. On Sunday morning I thought 'right, if you want the best Lions side pick the lot plus a couple on the bench'. Actually I still think that! but I beginning to come round to the Plastic point of view that these guys don't have anything to prove on this tour and 'specially for those playing in France it would be better if they had a break. For those coming to the end of their careers like Philips, Adam they wont be on the next tour. Philips will also ensure that there are some off field headlines. But for the rest, keen as they might be, if they are Cemented into the team, that's fine. I'll be pleased. I'll also complain like hell about the inevitable political compromise and if they pick to many orc. but deep down , I'm really not that bothered either. I love Wales, country, people and rugby team. Watched the highlights today and Mae hen wlad fy nhadau still sent shivers. But the British and Irish doesn't have the same meaning

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Will the Lions Tour count for IRB ranking points?

Be tricky to work it out.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Will the Lions Tour count for IRB ranking points?

Be tricky to work it out.

It is a test, and they are considered an international team. It will probably count for us, but not them.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Will the Lions Tour count for IRB ranking points?

Be tricky to work it out.

Oh god what a thought! apportioned on player representation. we stand to drop even further down the IRB ranking!

 

[Cardiffblue]

It is a test, and they are considered an international team. It will probably count for us, but not them.

How's that going to work? IRB points are taken from one team and given to another.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Part of how they work out the ranking is the gap between the opponents on the ranking table. How do you establish the relative table position of the Lions?

 

[Cardiffblue]

They should start just below the lowest team. That way if they win.......

 

[Hugh Jarse]

How's the gnome going Cardiffblue after the weekends results?

Gwald going into meltdown?

 

[Cardiffblue]

Whilst we're on the subject, anyone know how much the gap closed between us and the Saes following Saturday's drubbing? tried to work it out but was doing my head in

 

[Cardiffblue]

How's the gnome going Cardiffblue after the weekends results?

Gwald going into meltdown?

Haven't seen him since he headed off on a bender Sunday morning. As for Gwl@ders, there's been some absolutely magic threads. I'll go and have a look now. Might find answer to IRB question

 

[Cardiffblue]

As I thought. This system is f@cked. Even the headline. Why does the IRB need to reassure the sais like this! Apparently we climb to within 0.36 points of a team we trashed, yet if we'd lost we would have dropped 2 places

http://www.irb.com/rankings/news/newsid=2065785.html

Go figure

 

[Cardiffblue]

Some interesting combos for lions here. Actually think some of them weren't taking task seriously. Brian Moore's XV closest methinks. Even includes a couple of political choices.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ru...ir-verdicts-and-select-their-Lions-teams.html

 

[Cardiffblue]

god it's difficult being humble, but I quite liked the description of the game's impact in the Independent on Sunday as "an Eco friendly alternative to burning holiday homes"

 

[the plastic paddy]

As I thought. This system is f@cked. Even the headline. Why does the IRB need to reassure the sais like this! Apparently we climb to within 0.36 points of a team we trashed, yet if we'd lost we would have dropped 2 places

http://www.irb.com/rankings/news/newsid=2065785.html

Go figure

Still going on about this, jebus you have wound up in a RWC group with a team you just beat 30-3. Advantage Wales I would say.

 

[the plastic paddy]

Think so too. On Sunday morning I thought 'right, if you want the best Lions side pick the lot plus a couple on the bench'. Actually I still think that! but I beginning to come round to the Plastic point of view that these guys don't have anything to prove on this tour and 'specially for those playing in France it would be better if they had a break. For those coming to the end of their careers like Philips, Adam they wont be on the next tour. Philips will also ensure that there are some off field headlines. But for the rest, keen as they might be, if they are Cemented into the team, that's fine. I'll be pleased. I'll also complain like hell about the inevitable political compromise and if they pick to many orc. but deep down , I'm really not that bothered either. I love Wales, country, people and rugby team. Watched the highlights today and Mae hen wlad fy nhadau still sent shivers. But the British and Irish doesn't have the same meaning

Worried that you are going to wind up fecked like we did after 09. I knew you would see sense eventually Cardiffblue!?!

 

[JSRF10]

Murray shouldn't go, his pass isnt good enough and he can not sustain a high tempo. He slows the ball down far too much.

 

[Dean Hyde]

Just took the leap and forked out for tickets off eBay for the Sydney test. Couldn't wait another 12 years. Paid $800 for 2 silver tickets, so over double the original price. Just hope the series isn't over by Sydney.