British and Irish Lions Tour of Australia

Discussion in 'Rugby Union Discussion' started by chris473, Apr 30, 2013.

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  1. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    North's a shoe in for me...

    Probably why he's not starting this game
     
    BoyBlunder, May 30, 2013
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  2. Droos JP Rhodes

    This.
     
    Droos, May 30, 2013
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  3. Jazz NC Smith

    Hopefully they are just fooling around with the centres. Roberts should be a certain starter. Not a huge fan of Tuilagi.
     
    Jazz, May 30, 2013
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  4. Howe JHF Howe

    Barritt and his head-down-and-run approach is probably one of England's big issues ATM. His defense is keeping him in the side.

    Like Blunder said, no, this is a trial lineup. Warburton is captain and he isn't playing either.
     
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    Howe, May 30, 2013
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  5. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    Twelvetrees did well playing a similar way when he came in too. If you have the wide players to make the runs in the right channels then having to heavy hitters in midfield can work nicely imo.

    It's not like Roberts distribution is awful either
     
    BoyBlunder, May 30, 2013
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  6. Howe JHF Howe

    I'm not bagging Roberts or Twelvetrees tbf. I'm bagging Barritt.
     
    Howe, May 30, 2013
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  7. Baxter MJ Deane

    Roberts has to be at 12 IMO
     
    Baxter, May 30, 2013
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  8. Mike ML Martyn

    Roberts 12, O'Driscoll at 13 to bring a bit of stability. Tuilagi off the bench after 50-60 minutes as an impact player.
     
    Mike, May 30, 2013
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  9. MrPrez CM Dyer

    Agree with Mike.
     
    MrPrez, May 30, 2013
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  10. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    I'm just saying there's not much difference in play styles. I'm a big fan of Barritt's anyway

    Agreed
     
    BoyBlunder, May 30, 2013
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  11. Droos JP Rhodes

    This is why he didn't really make it in SA, he is too one dimensional. His defense always kept him in contention.

    Bang on.
     
    Droos, May 31, 2013
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  12. Magrat Garlick M Garlick

    This phrase is a bit more literal in union/Tuilagi's case than in soccer.
     
    Magrat Garlick, May 31, 2013
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  13. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Not even vaguely close.

    North is the first name on the test team sheet.

    Roberts is nailed on for #12, IMHO. BoD is a career outside. Still genuinely think Manu's best chance of a start is a spot on the wing, but suspect he'll be on the bench for the tests.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Jun 1, 2013
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  14. Baxter MJ Deane

    North more nailed on than 1/2p?
     
    Baxter, Jun 1, 2013
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  15. Baxter MJ Deane

    Or Warburton?
     
    Baxter, Jun 1, 2013
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  16. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Yeah.

    Warburton will play, but it's far from certain whether he'll play 6 or 7.

    In fact, on form, he shouldn't play at all. Tupiric and Croft should be the flankers.

    Halfpenny will start, but North is the (forgive the expression) genuine X factor in the backs.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Jun 1, 2013
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  17. Baxter MJ Deane

    Oh, I agree about Warburton not deserving to start on form but as captain you'd imagine he'd be nailed on but I appreciate the fact that his position is pretty dependent on who the second best flanker is at the same time.

    Love me some Halfpenny though.
     
    Baxter, Jun 1, 2013
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  18. KimmorleyKiller XX Meister

    Did anyone read that article where Pulver labels Beale as a 'national treasure'? That's one of the most ridiculous statements I've ever heard. He's an overrated pisshead whom nobody likes.
     
    KimmorleyKiller, Jun 1, 2013
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  19. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Outrageous dive from Britz after twatting Farrell there.

    Farrell shouldn't have reacted, but the hooker went down like a sack of crap. Must outweigh the Lions #10 by a good coupla stone.

    Baa-Baas look up for it anyway. Which is good.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Jun 1, 2013
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  20. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    Ref did well there. Britz's heart must have sank when it replayed on the big screen :laugh:
     
    BoyBlunder, Jun 1, 2013
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