Malt 379 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Totally out muscled in the second half, congratulations England! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Paul O'Connell out of the tour. :censored: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/23020809 Most likely bring Parling into test team now with either Evans or Gray on the bench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 British & Irish Lions (v RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels, June 25)15. Rob Kearney (Leinster/Ireland)14. Sean Maitland (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland)13. Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers/England)12. Brad Barritt (Saracens/England)11. Simon Zebo (Munster/Ireland)10. Owen Farrell (Saracens/England)9. Conor Murray (Munster/Ireland)8. Toby Faletau (Dragons/Wales)7. Sean O'Brien (Leinster/Ireland)6. Dan Lydiate (Dragons/Wales, capt)5. Ian Evans (Ospreys/Wales)4. Richie Gray (Scotland)) 3. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers/England) 2. Richard Hibbard (Ospreys/Wales)1. Ryan Grant (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland) Replacements16. Rory Best (Ulster/Ireland)17. Tom Court (Ulster/Ireland)18. Matt Stevens (Saracens/England)19. Tom Croft (Leicester Tigers/England)20. Justin Tipuric (Ospreys/Wales)21. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers/England)22. Billy Twelvetrees (Gloucester Rugby/England)23. Stuart Hogg (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Alex Corbisiero to miss Second Test for Lions and Pat McCabe for Wallabies is out too, Christian Lealiifano is passed fit and Berrick Barnes doubtful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulf 820 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 huge blow to the lions with POC out ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splitcane 5 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 First Test - the best bits brick by brick. http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/video/2013/jun/23/lions-australia-brick-by-brick-video 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 First Test - the best bits brick by brick. http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/video/2013/jun/23/lions-australia-brick-by-brick-video LMFAO TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splitcane 5 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 First Test - the best bits brick by brick. LMFAO TC They - or somebody like them - did a highlights of the Six Nations, too, on YouTube, which is also great. totally off topic, but still...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Todays game in full if anybody ain't seen it yet. If any of you can't get to watch the test on saturday this lad puts the full games on you tube about 2 hours after kick off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-ehrBbHFyw&feature=c4-overview&list=UU088YSCoarEFiiUH-UKbOmw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 If Faletau hasn't forced his way into the 23 for saturday after todays performance then theres no justice, really seen today what Lydiate brings to the table, chopped endless players down before the gain line and if the Lions didn't get in and turn the ball over, then it was really slow ball for the rebels. Ian Evans played well today nicked a few crucial line outs today and was tireless with his tackling, Youngs was sharp when he came on, Maitland actually tackled everything that came his way and had a solid game, SOB was good today but did give the odd stupid pen away. Manu was impressive, especially in the first 20 minutes, the rebels were frightened to death of his power and his off loading and general awareness were good too, his performance gives Gats so many options for the midfield, great stuff. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Teams for the second test. British & Irish Lions15 Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues, Wales)14 George North (Scarlets, Wales)13 Brian O'Driscoll (Leinster, Ireland)12 Jonathan Davies Scarlets, Wales)11 Tommy Bowe (Ulster, Ireland)10 Jonathan Sexton (Leinster, Ireland)9 Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, England)8 Jamie Heaslip (Leinster, Ireland)7 Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, Wales, Cap)6 Dan Lydiate (Newport G Dragons, Wales)5 Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers, England)4 Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales)3 Adam Jones (Ospreys, Wales)2 Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers, England)1 Mako Vunipola (Saracens, England)16 Richard Hibbard (Ospreys, Wales)17 Ryan Grant (Glasgow, Scotland)18 Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, England)19 Tom Croft (Leicester Tigers, England)20 Sean O'Brien (Leinster, Ireland)21 Conor Murray (Munster, Ireland)22 Owen Farrell (Saracens, England)23 Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues, Wales)Australia15 Kurtley Beale (Melbourne Rebels)14 Israel Folau (NSW)13 Adam Ashley-Cooper (NSW)12 Christian Leali'ifano (ACT Brumbies)11 Joe Tomane (Brumbies)10 James O'Connor (Melbourne Rebels)9 Will Genia (Reds)8 Wycliff Palu (NSW)7 Michael Hooper (NSW)6 Ben Mowen (ACT)5 Kane Douglas (NSW)4 James Horwill (Reds - Cap)3 Ben Alexander (ACT)2 Stephen Moore (ACT)1 Benn Robinson (NSW)16 Saia Fainga'a (Reds)17 James Slipper (Reds)18 Sekope Kepu (NSW)19 Rob Simmons (Reds)20 Liam Gill (Reds)21 Nick Phipps (Rebels)22 Rob Horne (NSW)23 Jesse Mogg (Brumbies) Phillips not even in the squad. The way Vinipola got shunted around in the last test I did not think he would start. I thought perhaps Grant would have got the nod as he is a decent scrummager. TC Edited June 27, 2013 by tiercel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Teams for the second test. British & Irish Lions15 Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues, Wales) 14 George North (Scarlets, Wales) 13 Brian O'Driscoll (Leinster, Ireland) 12 Jonathan Davies Scarlets, Wales) 11 Tommy Bowe (Ulster, Ireland) 10 Jonathan Sexton (Leinster, Ireland) 9 Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, England) 8 Jamie Heaslip (Leinster, Ireland) 7 Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, Wales, Cap) 6 Dan Lydiate (Newport G Dragons, Wales) 5 Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers, England) 4 Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales) 3 Adam Jones (Ospreys, Wales) 2 Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers, England) 1 Mako Vunipola (Saracens, England) 16 Richard Hibbard (Ospreys, Wales) 17 Ryan Grant (Glasgow, Scotland) 18 Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, England) 19 Tom Croft (Leicester Tigers, England) 20 Sean O'Brien (Leinster, Ireland) 21 Conor Murray (Munster, Ireland) 22 Owen Farrell (Saracens, England) 23 Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues, Wales) Australia 15 Kurtley Beale (Melbourne Rebels) 14 Israel Folau (NSW) 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper (NSW) 12 Christian Leali'ifano (ACT Brumbies) 11 Joe Tomane (Brumbies) 10 James O'Connor (Melbourne Rebels) 9 Will Genia (Reds) 8 Wycliff Palu (NSW) 7 Michael Hooper (NSW) 6 Ben Mowen (ACT) 5 Kane Douglas (NSW) 4 James Horwill (Reds - Cap) 3 Ben Alexander (ACT) 2 Stephen Moore (ACT) 1 Benn Robinson (NSW) 16 Saia Fainga'a (Reds) 17 James Slipper (Reds) 18 Sekope Kepu (NSW) 19 Rob Simmons (Reds) 20 Liam Gill (Reds) 21 Nick Phipps (Rebels) 22 Rob Horne (NSW) 23 Jesse Mogg (Brumbies) Phillips not even in the squad. The way Vinipola got shunted around in the last test I did not think he would start. I thought perhaps Grant would have got the nod as he is a decent scrummager. TC Phillips had a shocker last week though T and he's been struggling with a knee injury, so maybe thats behind it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 The old pairing of Lidiate and Warburton could produce some turnovers, if they are allowed to compete for the ball this week? Youngs in theory should speed up delivery to Sexton and get JD2 /BOD in to the game closer to the gain line, giving us more momentum. Looking at the team it could work out well. TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 The old pairing of Lidiate and Warburton could produce some turnovers, if they are allowed to compete for the ball this week? Youngs in theory should speed up delivery to Sexton and get JD2 /BOD in to the game closer to the gain line, giving us more momentum. Looking at the team it could work out well. TC I had a feeling he'd go with Dan as the Wallabies broke a few first time tackles last week, so no surprise he's tightening the game up. Toby has got to be real unlucky not to get in the 23 but SOB can cover all the back row, Croft(unlucky not to start) is cover for the locks. I hope Young's has a good game and dosen't try to rush things too much, he's a great little player but can be prone to running up a blind alley at times but I've a feeling he could be the Lion's "ace in the pack" especially with quick ball. I'm glad he's stuck with Davies has he's been the best centre on tour imo. If we get an injury in midfield then Gat's will have to shuffle the backs a bit, I suppose Farrell is covering 10, 12 and 13 though Bowe is a good centre cover aswell, be interesting to see how he manages the back line if theres any injuries. I'm a little worried about the replacements tbh, I thought he may have picked Manu on the bench to come on and make a impact after 60-65 minutes, other than SOB the bench is lacking a little impact and more safety first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,725 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Whinging Aussies???? http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/lions-kicking-coach-neil-jenkins-shouldnt-be-allowed-to-stand-behind-leigh-halfpenny-jim-tucker-writes/story-fn5k35fo-1226670917812#.Ucv-OdgkwbN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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