Wallabies v Lions - 3rd Test, Accor Stadium, Saturday 2 August

[Heavyd]

Despite excellent drainage this game could be played on a pitch under two inches of water.

 

[Merrow]

Heading up tomorrow and staying in Parramatta, any tips on where to go for a feed and some beers pre game tomorrow?

Me too

 

[TSR]

Eddie Jones mentions the fitness level of the Australian team, once again

Did he mention what a shit show his second stint in the coaching role was at all.

 

[rugbyAU]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/08/01/exclusive-star-wallaby-set-to-miss-springboks-tests-as-whites-retirement-plans-put-on-ice-despite-sydney-send-off/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL5hClleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkSTJQaGh3cFhaSnhFZ2tDAR6Wj2ox7AV_xDVB0CgM9SnA2tj8-vjBGdXIhQPNg-PAw79GflDpBrjL2J1VJw_aem_od776TapkQWM6vcS3cnCKA

 

[molman]

Despite excellent drainage this game could be played on a pitch under two inches of water.

It's been consistent, but the total rainfall hasn't been massive (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN60801/IDN60801.95765.shtml). If they can't deal with a couple of days of this level of rain they have issues. It's looking to pick up today so I guess we'll see how wet it is.

 

[molman]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/08/01/exclusive-star-wallaby-set-to-miss-springboks-tests-as-whites-retirement-plans-put-on-ice-despite-sydney-send-off/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL5hClleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkSTJQaGh3cFhaSnhFZ2tDAR6Wj2ox7AV_xDVB0CgM9SnA2tj8-vjBGdXIhQPNg-PAw79GflDpBrjL2J1VJw_aem_od776TapkQWM6vcS3cnCKA

Damn. A 80mins Lions game probably wasn't the load management Gordon needed after returning from his prior injury.

 

[wamberal99]

Despite excellent drainage this game could be played on a pitch under two inches of water.

That'd suit us. We are much better swimmers.

 

[Ignoto]

Eddie Jones mentions the fitness level of the Australian team, once again

I don't really care what that irrelevant traitor has to say. Bloke needs to shove sashimi in his mouth.

 

[wamberal99]

Sashimi is too good for him. A chiko roll is about all he's worth.

 

[Giulia]

Surely we could have thrown an Australia A v Wallaby game in which I would have thought would have been popular with spectators too, pre the Fiji Test?

Wallabies players wouldn't like Australia A getting cheered over them. (Supposedly this why it only lasted one season when Cricket Australia did it in the 1990s.)

 

[whitefalcon]

Very gusty at the ground. Whoever wins the kick battle might have this

 

[Shiggins]

I hate to see it but with the Injuries and still players out of position the lions take this one by 20. Anything less would be a massive effort and a win almost a miracle. I hope I'm wrong

 

[Lyall]

My previous post from a couple of hours ago has disappeared, could I have an explanation please, PM is fine if you prefer?

The moderator said it was 'not appropriate'. Nothing more to be said.

 

[molman]

Wilson sounded sounded so flat in the pre-game chat. Hopefully the players are were they need to be in the top 2-inches.

 

[KOB1987]

Did you hear itoje? Not reading anything into it.

 

[John S]

Did you hear itoje? Not reading anything into it.

No , what did he say?

 

[John S]

What's the massive bandage on Wilson's arm? A lion bommy knocker?

 

[The Chairman]

Gee this fella isnt lacking any swagger singing the national anthem

 

[Major Tom]

Wow great anthem!

 

[KOB1987]

No , what did he say?

Nothing in particular, like Wilson he just didn’t sound very motivating. I was merely pointing out the pre match tv interview doesn’t really tell us much.