FabSwingers.com forum: British and Irish Lions NZ 2017 Thread

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Will the squad about the fly out to New Zealand and 5 days to go til the first game I am almost busting with excitement.

So thought I'd start a thread for all things Lions related over the coming weeks.

Any calls on the starting test XV??

I know many think we are going to get whitewashed but I have money on us to take the series 2-1 (I know I am ever the optimist)

Humour me my Fab friends

#AllForOne

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By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

We have to have faith in the boys.

It's definitely going to be a close fought test series and a massive itinerary building up to them too. I have no doubts there will be injuries and certain players "targeted" but if the squad can stand up to the challenge they have a big chance.

#rawlikealion.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What do you think to an all Welsh back row Dave now that Billy V is out??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Personally I think they are playing too many mid week games and this will have a knock on effect on the test team. Fingers crossed we win one game.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What do you think to an all Welsh back row Dave now that Billy V is out??

Cj stander will probably be No. 6 with Warburton 7 and Faletau at 8 imo.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I love CJ

But I fancy Warbs 6 Tips 7 and Falateau 8

Not that I am in any way biased

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fortunately the back row is really strong so whoever they pick should be up for the job.

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By *tsallaroundMan
over a year ago

merthyr

"I love CJ

But I fancy Warbs 6 Tips 7 and Falateau 8

Not that I am in any way biased

Cj was found wanting against the scarlets

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love CJ

But I fancy Warbs 6 Tips 7 and Falateau 8

Not that I am in any way biased

Cj was found wanting against the scarlets"

We shall revert back to my choice then lol

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By *tsallaroundMan
over a year ago

merthyr

Sounds good

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Who needs Gatland when you have me

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By *tsallaroundMan
over a year ago

merthyr

I dont want gatland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Plsying new zealand anywhere is tough but in there own back yard will be cracking games.the team gatts has picked has got the talent to win i think.

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By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

The fact he's made Sam captain would suggest he's cemented his test spot. Yet I feel that Tipuric has been the far better player this year. Toby should be the automatic choice at 8. And a lot will depend on which side he plays Sam. If he plays him blindside then Tippers has a massive shout.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Tips is a genius. Some of the tries he scored this season for the Ospreys were nobodie's business

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By *unlovers70Couple
over a year ago

Overseas

We're in NZ at the moment to watch Lions v Blues next week. Looking forward to it but wish we were watching a test match. Was in Brisbane a few years ago at the Suncorp stadium, atmosphere was electric and we won

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Aww lovely I am jealous

One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww lovely I am jealous

One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint

Im coming with u miss p

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By *unlovers70Couple
over a year ago

Overseas

"Aww lovely I am jealous

One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint

Know that feeling - our kids are grown

So will no doubt see you on a tour in the future

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By *amo2121Man
over a year ago

swansea

Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks. "

I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess

Don't see much point in doom and gloom

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By *amo2121Man
over a year ago

swansea

"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.

I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess

Don't see much point in doom and gloom

I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.

I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess

Don't see much point in doom and gloom

I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol

We shall agree to disagree

I think they'll win 2-1

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By *amo2121Man
over a year ago

swansea

"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.

I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess

Don't see much point in doom and gloom

I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol

We shall agree to disagree

I think they'll win 2-1

Pint on it? X

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.

I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess

Don't see much point in doom and gloom

I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol

We shall agree to disagree

I think they'll win 2-1

Pint on it? X"

Yep

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By *amo2121Man
over a year ago

swansea

"Would love to be an optimist like yourself , but I just think there are to many games to be played before we get to the all blacks.

I have to be optimistic, funny it's the way I've always been I guess

Don't see much point in doom and gloom

I agree I'm not a doom and gloom guy, maybe I'm more a realist? Lol

We shall agree to disagree

I think they'll win 2-1

Pint on it? X

Yep

Your on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry all

3-0 to them

Few key big name missing . Maybe they they not in form for there clubs but the always step up on big games

Jamie Roberts and gethin Jenkins

Are worth taking in the squad

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

They've both had their day imo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jamie roberts is a great playet but can only plsy ine way and as miss p said had their day.new blood into the side

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Aww lovely I am jealous

One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint

Im coming with u miss p

NZ 2041 Fab Road Trip

Who's with me??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Aww lovely I am jealous

One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint

Im coming with u miss p

NZ 2041 Fab Road Trip

Who's with me??

Be one hell of a road trip

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"Aww lovely I am jealous

One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint

Im coming with u miss p

NZ 2041 Fab Road Trip

Who's with me??

If you'll push my wheelchair, remind me who I am/why I am there and forgive an 82 year-old for trying it on/asking for handjobs on a regular basis.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1. M. Vunipola

2. R. Best

3. T. Furlong

4. M. Itoje

5. AWJ

6. R. Moriarty

7. S. Warburton

8. T. Faletau

9. C. Murray

10. J. Sexton

11. G. North

12. O. Farrell

13. J. Davies

14. L. Halfpenny

15. L. Williams

The tough call is Anthony Watson instead of Liam Williams with Halfpenny at full back

If Billy Vunipola was there he would have started!

I'm with you on a 2-1 tour win

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Aww lovely I am jealous

One day I will go, when my kids are grown up, my mortgage is paid off and I ain't bloody skint

Im coming with u miss p

NZ 2041 Fab Road Trip

Who's with me??

If you'll push my wheelchair, remind me who I am/why I am there and forgive an 82 year-old for trying it on/asking for handjobs on a regular basis.

Walk don't be so lazy

No wheelchairs on tour

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So an all Welsh back row for the game against the NZ Provincial BaBas Saturday altho no Tips this time

Weeeeee excited muchly

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By *inataur1Man
over a year ago

Rhondda/Bristol

It can't come soon enough.

Did anyone see the arrival video, traditional Maori welcome followed by the Lions singing Calon Lan. Was pretty impressive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Must put a chill up u spin listeing to the haka face to face

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By *are2xploreMan
over a year ago

Cynon Valley

Yeah we really had them looking worried

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By *inataur1Man
over a year ago

Rhondda/Bristol

I don't think that was the plan!

But I did find it very amusing to see English, Irish and Scots singing in Welsh.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yeah we really had them looking worried"

I don't think singing Calon Lan was meant to be intimidating

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't think that was the plan!

But I did find it very amusing to see English, Irish and Scots singing in Welsh. "

Yea and even Gatland was singing which looked a bit mad

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By *inataur1Man
over a year ago

Rhondda/Bristol

Good to see though. Maybe there's some truth to the stories that there's a heavy Welsh influence to this Lions Squad. Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!!"

Misery guts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!!

Misery guts

xx"

Maybe One then lol.... if it's not the first one though......fucked! Haha

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!!

Misery guts

Maybe One then lol.... if it's not the first one though......fucked! Haha"

See....my optimism is even rubbing off on you you grumpy Turk bastard

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Agreee, with the welsh back row, but i think moriaty will play a blinder and cement his place. Looking forward to seeing how teo does in the centre. £10 on 2-1 to the lions as well !!

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By * c u allMan
over a year ago

swansea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I fancy moriaty at 6,he was outstanding against New Zealand on tour there last time,think henshaw and daily in centres will rip them apart and hope Liam Williams plays fullback as Hogg can't tackle but Lions will need to win first test of they want to win the series in my humble opinion.x

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By *ohn Doe 2Man
over a year ago

Swansea

The first game they should win comfortly then they have the blues bottom of the New Zealand conference but no mugs

Tips for 7

Sam 6

Toby f for 8

There's no point picking a starting 15 until we finish the warm up games (getting the shit knocked out of us ) and see who's left to pick from

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"White wash..... hope the Welsh boys do well, even the Ospreys ones lol and don't get the blame if it goes completely tits up!!

Misery guts

Maybe One then lol.... if it's not the first one though......fucked! Haha

See....my optimism is even rubbing off on you you grumpy Turk bastard

Lol not oftern us turks are grumpy lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We'll need luck with injuries and people need to be in form if we stand any chance of beating the All Blacks.

Every position in the 23 will be key and everyone needs to be on top of their game.

I got a feeling it's going to be tight series this year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whos up early to watch the game,sadly i got to ork now

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just getting up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Will put it on my i pad in work without boss seeing it lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Fuck the boss....it's rugby

It takes priority

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Will be nice to see 3 Scots in Lions shirts on the field at the same time. Been decades since that has happened.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Will be nice to see 3 Scots in Lions shirts on the field at the same time. Been decades since that has happened. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fuck the boss....it's rugby

It takes priority"

U sound like a boss i should have miss p xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Brilliant try saver by Faletau

fucking class

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Brilliant try saver by Faletau

fucking class"

Keep me updated p xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Brilliant try saver by Faletau

fucking class"

Immense, the strength of the guy to turn him over - outstanding!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

He is pretty much the only one putting his hand up atm

No shape with the backs whatsoever

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He is pretty much the only one putting his hand up atm

No shape with the backs whatsoever

Agree, typical opening game really feels like they are a score away from taking some control though...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Farrell has flipped this....let's go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any uodate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lions won

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Made it a lot harder than it should have been

Some big disappointments individually

But it's early days yet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First game of the tour so gats will be looking to improve

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Come on miss p give us your review of the game xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I was impressed by Faletau and gravely disappointed by Sexton and Hogg

I'd like to see Biggar start at 10 next game with Farrell at 12

T'eo didn't have a bad game but lacks pace and it showed

The backs as a whole were disappointing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never rated Sexton or Hogg didnt think they'd make the test team before and looking at today don't think they will x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Everyone's been raving about Sexton for months

He had a stinker for Leinster against the Turks in the semi so this isn't just a 1 off either

Give me Sanjay at 15, Farrell 12 and Dan at 10 and I will be one very happy lady

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought Te'o was great at 12 though. Sexton seems to have lost form completely... Suspect Farrell will start the first test at 10, Biggar maybe on the bench...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I thought Te'o was great at 12 though. Sexton seems to have lost form completely... Suspect Farrell will start the first test at 10, Biggar maybe on the bench... "

I didn't think he had a bad game at all

Just there were a few parts where his lack of pace stood out

Sexton looked totally out of his depth against a semi pro barbarian side

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As long as Dan doesn't spend the whole tour waving his arms and shouting at the ref he could be in for a spot on the bench for the first test. Gatland sees Farrel as a 10.

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By *ohn Doe 2Man
over a year ago

Swansea

They play like that against any of the super 15 sides and they will have a hiding

Ross m had a good game

Webb made a difference has well as Farrell

Faletau looks a good starter for the tests

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Early days for team, remember six weeks is all time they have been training together, have a little faith

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought blaming jet lag for a shaky performance was a little lame. Why not just say that they were not little short of game time together! They'll only get better from here!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They will get thrashed if they play like that Wednesday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blues will not best lions Wednesday xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Blues will not best lions Wednesday xx"

I agree but we will have to play better than today which we will

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By *inataur1Man
over a year ago

Rhondda/Bristol

Slow start, but I think the Welsh boys held their own amongst others. Moriarty had a good game

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sexton is out of form atm.im with miss p put biggar at 10 and lets see the backs come alive.the lions have a world class backs but they need a good number 10 to lead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For the backs to come alive a sharper 9 would be the first step...the ball was far to slow today and his decision making was awful

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

"For the backs to come alive a sharper 9 would be the first step...the ball was far to slow today and his decision making was awful"

Tintin may be a superb kicker and a leader but he is not known for his fast delivery. Look what happened to Scottish back line when he got injured and wee Ali stepped in.

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By *ohn Doe 2Man
over a year ago

Swansea

Blues or lions

If we play like we did Saturday we will be destroyed

Lions win but not by much

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Lions

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lions by 15

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By *unlovers70Couple
over a year ago

Overseas

We'll be at Eden Park cheering them on tonight, am hoping we play a better game than Saturdays dismal performance!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We'll be at Eden Park cheering them on tonight, am hoping we play a better game than Saturdays dismal performance! "

Forgetting you're 12 hours ahead

Give Rhys, Dan and Tips and extra shout frmor me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By *unlovers70Couple
over a year ago

Overseas

"We'll be at Eden Park cheering them on tonight, am hoping we play a better game than Saturdays dismal performance!

Forgetting you're 12 hours ahead

Give Rhys, Dan and Tips and extra shout frmor me

11 hours - don't miss the game if you're watching live

Will do, really looking forward to it x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I shall be watching

Have fun xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll be in work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ill be in work watching, lions just ! Lets see what, rhys dan and itoje can bring, cole and tips also, centres as well ! Lol will be an interesting one !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tough game in the morning! Come on the lions

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love working nights for days like this, can go home and enjoy some breakfast to the game.

Need a better performance today. Be good to see Sonny Bill Williams on the park also

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Bit of a gutter on the stroke of half time

We have a had a good first half apart from that

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love working nights for days like this, can go home and enjoy some breakfast to the game.

Need a better performance today. Be good to see Sonny Bill Williams on the park also"

Sonny Bill is the holy grail of rygbi

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By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Clear knock on tho

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Clear knock on tho

I agree

The Blues players hand was clearly on the ball aswell as Nowells

But there we are

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Excellent try saving tackle by Nowell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Where has Dan gone ?

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By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Nowell having a mare.

On a positive , step up Sanjay

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Nowell's cutting in too much and lewving his wing open

Bloody Sanjay

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Nowell having a mare.

On a positive , step up Sanjay "

Wash my hands of Sanjay

No excuse for that (twice) and deserved a fucking yellow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A crock of shit

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Where has Dan gone ?"

Head injury

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Where has Dan gone ?

Head injury"

Oh, ok thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What was final score . Been out of signal all day so missed game

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By *ohn Doe 2Man
over a year ago

Swansea

Lost by 6

An improvement but silly mistakes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Poor performance again and I fear the worst performance ever for the lions in this tournament. No guts, no leaders, nobody tuff enough! Missing likes of o'connel, Front row played ok today but is poor. Owens had a good game but I think it's time gatland swallowed his pride and brought richard hibbard back. What happend with Wales has absolutely nothing to do with the lions. Animals are needed out there against those guys not pussys ducking tackles, kicks to nowhere and fearful tactics. Biggar-poor shouldn't be out there, liam williams should have seen two reds, sexton-he's finished send him home!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

North needs to start the next game

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The first three matches will be used to focus the attention on a squad capable of competing in the tests. Several players are doing their best to play themselves out of the reckoning but there have been several good performances. Itoje was good today, Faletau excellent on Saturday and good contributions from others..

Give it time.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

15 Hogg 14 Watson 13 Davies 12 teo 11 north 10 Farrell 9 Webb 8 falateu 7 warbs 6 cj 5 kruis 4 itoje 3 furlong 2 Owens 1 McGrath ..bench.vinoploa sinkler george moriarty typs Murray sexton Williams. That won't be far off the first test

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Warrenball is proving to be an outdated concept.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"15 Hogg 14 Watson 13 Davies 12 teo 11 north 10 Farrell 9 Webb 8 falateu 7 warbs 6 cj 5 kruis 4 itoje 3 furlong 2 Owens 1 McGrath ..bench.vinoploa sinkler george moriarty typs Murray sexton Williams. That won't be far off the first test "

Disagree totally with Hogg

He was disastrous last Saturday

Halfpenny for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Disagree totally with Hogg

He was disastrous last Saturday

Halfpenny for me

"
I kinda agree but I think they will try him for first test. See how he does Saturday thou

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Disagree totally with Hogg

He was disastrous last Saturday

Halfpenny for me

I kinda agree but I think they will try him for first test. See how he does Saturday thou "

I don't think so

The 1st test is no time to be trying someone who played poorly in the easiest game

Unless he has a stormer against the Crusaders but I can't see it

Hogg for me is overrated and it showed last Saturday

I just hope Sexton can find form as it's been quite sad watching him become so poor of late

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By *ohn Doe 2Man
over a year ago

Swansea

Front 5 all All blacks I don't fancy our chances to be honest

If we don't play well Saturday I can't see us getting close to them

They haven't lost all year in the super 15 it will be hard

I agree with P Hogg has had is go and to be honest he was shit

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

There are 12 Welshmen on tour and only 10 games. Which 2 unlucky Welshmen won't get a chance to captain the Lions?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"There are 12 Welshmen on tour and only 10 games. Which 2 unlucky Welshmen won't get a chance to captain the Lions?

Bitter much??

And there was me thinking we were all on the same team

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I missed the smiley at the end so am assuming it was humour as opposed to genuine bitterness.... (my apologies).... like the majority of English have displayed across social media today

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

"I missed the smiley at the end so am assuming it was humour as opposed to genuine bitterness.... (my apologies).... like the majority of English have displayed across social media today

English???

I demand another apology!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I missed the smiley at the end so am assuming it was humour as opposed to genuine bitterness.... (my apologies).... like the majority of English have displayed across social media today

English???

I demand another apology!

I know you're not English

I was talking about the ones whinging on Facebook and the like

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Will be home from work just in time for kick off tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cant wait for tonorrows game. Tough side the crusaders ( obvs) Got to bounce back somehow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What time is it on pls

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

8:35

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

North is shocking when competing under the high ball

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I thought North had a solid game especially defensively

Pity we fluffed a few tries

Otherwise a much more solid performance.

Te'o and Farrell

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By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Much better performance.

Everyone involved stepped up to the challenge today,led by an awesome captain!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes scrappy game, poor weather conditions and a few dodgy decisions from the ref. Farrell made the difference and also good games from North, faletau, George and Jones. Better performance

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Murray should have been carded for his challenge on Hogg!

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By *amo2121Man
over a year ago

swansea

Much better performance today they looked solid and didn't give anything away. It's all about building at this stage and finding the team that fits best and I think that they are on they're way to that. Well done boys good show

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hogg going home following the injury he sustained against the Crusaders love him

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By *ueynteMan
over a year ago

Cowbridge

Bugger! 20-22!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1st test 23

Furlong

Owens

McGrath

Itoje

Kruis

Stander

O'Brien

Falatau

Murray

Sexton

Farrell

Davies

North

Watson

Halfpenny

Bench

Vunipola

George

Sinkler

Mahoney

Webb

Daley

Teo

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Think I'll stick to the Australia game on Saturday!

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By *alisburylad4uMan
over a year ago

newport

The lions have Been really poor all tour so far, I can't see it getting better either

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It has been disapppointing so far

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think theyll step up in the test games. (They have to)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All blacks 3

Lions 0

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By *alisburylad4uMan
over a year ago

newport

It's only going to get worse x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm sticking with 2-1 us

I don't do negativity

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By *alisburylad4uMan
over a year ago

newport

I'm not negative, I'm realistic x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If we win the 1st test we have a chance.

The back line need to pull there fingers out tho. Great in defence but not much in attack. Seem to be scared to have a go.

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan
over a year ago

edinburgh

Lions committee should have went with their original pick of joe schmidt and Vern cotter ,,,,,,,,

They panicked and chose gattland

Big mistake !!!!!!!

I see a 0-3 in favour of the all blacks !!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm not negative, I'm realistic x"

You can be what you like

I said I don't do negativity

I wasn't referring to you

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By *alisburylad4uMan
over a year ago

newport

I don't think this lions squad has the passion or unity of previous lions squads

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By *ay rickMan
over a year ago

cardiff

Personally I think like in many of our international sports we've been found out BIGTIME and left behind on knowing how to cross that winning line!!--as op though I hope things change around for them but just hope don't go down the usual route if win one major game then it's a success--goodluck and fingers be crossed

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

"Lions committee should have went with their original pick of joe schmidt and Vern cotter ,,,,,,,,

They panicked and chose gattland

Big mistake !!!!!!!

I see a 0-3 in favour of the all blacks !!!!"

Seeing what BVC did with the Scottish squad, he would have been superb with the Lions.

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By *amo2121Man
over a year ago

swansea

All talking like it's all over!!??? These are just warm up games! It's all about who clicks up until then. My initial worry was that there would be to many games and they would suffer to many injuries, but I was impressed in the last 2 games (ok a few silly mistakes in the last one) but it's enormous pressure on them and tbf they haven't had that much game time. Who knows how they will do, bit let's not write them off just yet, who knows it could all be a strategy.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Some of us wrote them off as soon as Gatland was announced as coach.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"All talking like it's all over!!??? These are just warm up games! It's all about who clicks up until then. My initial worry was that there would be to many games and they would suffer to many injuries, but I was impressed in the last 2 games (ok a few silly mistakes in the last one) but it's enormous pressure on them and tbf they haven't had that much game time. Who knows how they will do, bit let's not write them off just yet, who knows it could all be a strategy.

The Scots English and Irish want them to lose just so they can wallow in their anti-Wales bitterness

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By *amo2121Man
over a year ago

swansea

"Some of us wrote them off as soon as Gatland was announced as coach.

Yeah tbf it's not like he's had much success and knows what he's doing!

Let's just wait and see innit! I sympathise with you Scots, I think there are a few he could have taken....but...that's the side he chose and as head coach he will succeed or fail by it.

Let's just get behind them they are there representing us as our elite, what hope do they have if we are not behind them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some of us wrote them off as soon as Gatland was announced as coach.

"
. Let's be honest what Scotland player would have got in this squad? I can't see many welsh boys getting in the test 15 but still I want them to win

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Johny and Richie Gray should have gone. Russel should have defiantly been selected instead of out of form bigger (who shouldn't even be out there). And I mean SQUAD before I get a new was ripped lol. Scotland had a good 6 nations and on form these players should have been selected but... gatland will continue to pick his out of form aging favourite boys.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Johny and Richie Gray should have gone. Russel should have defiantly been selected instead of out of form bigger (who shouldn't even be out there). And I mean SQUAD before I get a new was ripped lol. Scotland had a good 6 nations and on form these players should have been selected but... gatland will continue to pick his out of form aging favourite boys."

Russel would be way out of his depth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Russel would be way out of his depth"

True! But easy choice ahead of bigger. And atm I would even say sexton (something going on there) concerning!

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Russel would be way out of his depth"

Maybe, did you watch him last Saturday?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Russel would be way out of his depth

True! But easy choice ahead of bigger. And atm I would even say sexton (something going on there) concerning! "

I disagree sorry

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Russel would be way out of his depth

True! But easy choice ahead of bigger. And atm I would even say sexton (something going on there) concerning!

I disagree sorry"

So do I.

Russell has huge talent, but blows hot and cold, tends to go AWOL at key moments and his defence is ropey as anything.

I'm not someone who loves everything about Gatland, but it's crazy how many people don't see why he favours players like Biggar and Halfpenny. It's because they can understand and implement a defensive system and are brave, committed tacklers.

Same with Hogg really - a sad loss and I'd have loved to see him there for his attacking skills. Falls off too many tackles though.

The coaching team know that anyone who is suspect defensively will get slaughtered against the ABs.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

I must admit I don't see Hogg as a wonder player and have no idea how he picked up 2 6N players awards.

Maybe I'm biased as a prop!

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"I must admit I don't see Hogg as a wonder player and have no idea how he picked up 2 6N players awards.

Maybe I'm biased as a prop! "

People just see the glitzy attacking stuff really when they watch rugby. On a tour with limited time, a coach is always going to get the defensive side right first. That's why the better defenders are favoured.

Hogg is fantastic attacking, but his tackling is dodgy. Halfpenny is solid and has excellent defensive positional sense. Russell is flaky!

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

"I must admit I don't see Hogg as a wonder player and have no idea how he picked up 2 6N players awards.

Maybe I'm biased as a prop!

Hogg is fantastic attacking, but his tackling is dodgy. Halfpenny is solid and has excellent defensive positional sense. Russell is flaky!"

With regards to Russell.

He's still very young, but when he fires he's electric.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I must admit I don't see Hogg as a wonder player and have no idea how he picked up 2 6N players awards.

Maybe I'm biased as a prop!

Hogg is fantastic attacking, but his tackling is dodgy. Halfpenny is solid and has excellent defensive positional sense. Russell is flaky!"

This is the problem

A little bit of flare doesn't make someone world class unfortunately

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It is exactly where Liam Williams has shot himself in the foot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Worst lions team in a long time let's be honest. And With Farrell out for possibly the next two games (reumers) might struggle

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Quad strain

Hopefully he'll be back for the 1st test

I think Sexton will up his game Saturday though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Let's hope he played as good as when he came on in the last game

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Plays

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone in Cardiff fir the first test

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