Lions Tour 2025

[Super Hooper]

There is also a fair chance that this Argentinian team is the best side the Lions play on tour

12 Pumas players in France couldn't play. Mallia, Chocobares, Kremer, Lavanini, Petti, Ignacio Ruiz, Joel Sclavi...

 

[Major Tom]

Could the drua have played the lions in the rebels place? Would have gathered a heap of support and I reckon they would have bashed em around a bit.

 

[PhilClinton]

Could the drua have played the lions in the rebels place? Would have gathered a heap of support and I reckon they would have bashed em around a bit.

just my opinion obviously but I’m not sure the bottom of the ladder SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) team being thrown into a random tour match would be a big selling point

 

[rugbyAU]

just my opinion obviously but I’m not sure the bottom of the ladder SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) (Super Rugby Pacific) team being thrown into a random tour match would be a big selling point

Yeah knowing their form out of Fiji they’d get thrashed

 

[Major Tom]

I mean, would the rebels go much better?
I don’t think it’s about the W’s and L’s anyways. Drua would be very physical and have more cohesion than the First Nations / Pasifica team that’s being assembled.

 

[rugbyAU]

Maybe

Does anyone know when players for that side or the AU/NZ will be announced
Only 3 weeks to go

 

[Yoda]

Maybe

Does anyone know when players for that side or the AU/NZ will be announced
Only 3 weeks to go

Just before kick off!

 

[lpd]

here’s my (probably too) optimistic take on the two teams:

Probably looks like the ANZAC team will be filled by those from the Wallabies and All Black squads not required for match day, plus the odd marquee player (though looking less likely). So probably won’t see a team announced for a couple more weeks. Should be a strong squad, particularly if we can nab some of the Kiwis who would be in any other international squad!

You’d hope for the First Nation/pasifika game, you’d be looking at Beale, Muirhead, Reilly, Goddard, Pietsch if not in the wallabies, then if they want wider squad for the ANZAC game maybe those who missed out on the squad? So could LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), URU, BPA be there? Start filtering through other players from the four Oz sides and Drua/Moana, it might be an alright team

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

I thought Argentina were great value for their victory last night. They play a very entertaining, attacking brand of footy, especially on counter attack.

The midfield for the Lions was big and will be a handful, but they weren't really in sync at times. I'd like for us to give Sione a bit back too and get right up in his face. He loves going the gob, particularly against the Wallabies and smashing him off his game would really help us win the series.

 

[wamberal99]

I'd like for us to give Sione a bit back too and get right up in his face. He loves going the gob, particularly against the Wallabies and smashing him off his game would really help us win the series.

Keep reminding him that he wasn't good enough for the Wallabies.

 

[Major Tom]

I thought Argentina were great value for their victory last night. They play a very entertaining, attacking brand of footy, especially on counter attack.

The midfield for the Lions was big and will be a handful, but they weren't really in sync at times. I'd like for us to give Sione a bit back too and get right up in his face. He loves going the gob, particularly against the Wallabies and smashing him off his game would really help us win the series.

He needs to start onside at the lineout for one.

 

[Dirkgee96]

I mean, would the rebels go much better?
I don’t think it’s about the W’s and L’s anyways. Drua would be very physical and have more cohesion than the First Nations / Pasifica team that’s being assembled.

Tbf the Rebels finished above the Force and Tahs in their last year. If those 2 are playing the Lions why couldn’t the Rebels have played if they were still around?