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Dick Tooth (41)
Same could be said for anyone who played against the Baa Baa's and is why Gatland is paid to make tough decisions. Not that I'm sure he will make them!
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Same could be said for anyone who played against the Baa Baa's and is why Gatland is paid to make tough decisions. Not that I'm sure he will make them!
the plastic paddy
John Solomon (38)
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David Codey (61)
Matt Stevens could end the tour as the man with the most minutes on the field, someone would almost think he is good mates with the forwards coach
I'm not sure it is in a props aspirations to finish a tour with the most game time. He might not be thanking his mate for that!
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Gwladrugby offers insightful unbiased opinions on all aspects of rugby as well as welsh life and culture
Dai bando
Charlie Fox (21)
Gwlad rugby , they do,
I must have missed that
the plastic paddy
John Solomon (38)
I think the kids say LOL!!!!
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Might be good idea to steer clear of the banjo lounge!
I think Sean O'Brien really advanced his cause tonight. Makes a big argument to select him as the 6 ahead of Croft or Lydiate.
I expect he's more likely to end up on the bench though.
Heaslip probably took a step backwards and opened the door for Faletau at number 8.
I expect he's more likely to end up on the bench though.
Heaslip probably took a step backwards and opened the door for Faletau at number 8.
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John Thornett (49)
They agreed to these matches in 2011, what the fuck did they think the NSW/QLD Combined Country team would look like?
Is it that easy to forget that Australia is a country of less than 23 million? The UK alone is over 62 million strong and rugby has a healthier sporting profile there. To expect the Australian sides to even be capable of fielding full-strength sides without jeopardizing the quality of the test series product (the main selling point and entire reason the Lions tour to begin with) is short-sighted and imbecilic.
Is it that easy to forget that Australia is a country of less than 23 million? The UK alone is over 62 million strong and rugby has a healthier sporting profile there. To expect the Australian sides to even be capable of fielding full-strength sides without jeopardizing the quality of the test series product (the main selling point and entire reason the Lions tour to begin with) is short-sighted and imbecilic.
I thought BOD was again fantastic, the quality of his work and decision making is excellent. I also like Maitland's work, not just a big fast 14/15 but a smart unit with great skills
He can be their "Conrad Smith" giving direction and smarts to the big boppers around him. Stick one of the monsters at 12, North and Maitland on the wings and Halfpenny at 15. Bloody good.
He can be their "Conrad Smith" giving direction and smarts to the big boppers around him. Stick one of the monsters at 12, North and Maitland on the wings and Halfpenny at 15. Bloody good.
USARugger
John Thornett (49)
I don't think Maitland is going to be making the test side if Zebo gets a run out before the tests begin. He's very, very fast in a linear path but his lack of 'skills' is what got him dropped from the Crusaders to begin with.
Bowe will reportedly be healthy for the 2nd test anyway, he's a better footballer than either Maitland or Zebo.
Bowe will reportedly be healthy for the 2nd test anyway, he's a better footballer than either Maitland or Zebo.
Dai bando
Charlie Fox (21)
Calm down mun, just pointing out what's been said your points were also picked up on, The differences between NZ, SA, and Australia is its strength in depth, that's also been pointed out,
People have also said that playing the lions is a once in a lifetime achievement and should be better supported by the host nation with more meaningful games arranged,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/22876376
Good on Billy Twelvetrees, called up for backline cover. Admittedly haven't seen much of him in the Premiership - but I appreciated his hard running in the 6N and he was apparently quite good against Argentina.
Good on Billy Twelvetrees, called up for backline cover. Admittedly haven't seen much of him in the Premiership - but I appreciated his hard running in the 6N and he was apparently quite good against Argentina.
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John Solomon (38)
What a fecking shambles, Biggar must think he is held in massive esteem by Fathead. Pleased for 36, rate him as a player and he offers more than Farrell and Barrit combined. Amusing to see players being picked that are surplus to Lancaster's requirements.
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John Thornett (49)
Dai bando
Except the lack of player depth makes arranging more 'meaningful' matches nearly impossible so this is a moot point. The whinging is getting seriously old and I'm not even exposed to 9/10ths of it.
12Trees adds a genuine play-making option at 12 without forcing someone to play out of position, pretty logical addition.
Except the lack of player depth makes arranging more 'meaningful' matches nearly impossible so this is a moot point. The whinging is getting seriously old and I'm not even exposed to 9/10ths of it.
12Trees adds a genuine play-making option at 12 without forcing someone to play out of position, pretty logical addition.
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Dick Tooth (41)
36 should have been in the original party, really good player and would have acted as decent 10/12 cover.
Don't get the moaning from the Lions every 4 years, they know what to expect these days. As I've said before why would Australia help the Lions prepare by allowing the Wallabies to play in the warm up games?
Don't get the moaning from the Lions every 4 years, they know what to expect these days. As I've said before why would Australia help the Lions prepare by allowing the Wallabies to play in the warm up games?
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