The Rugby Thread

[Buzzo]

Meh.

I'll watch. Not bothered who wins though.

[ntto]

really surprised he's totally dropped POM. I thought he was one of our standouts in the first test.

and sexton Farrell wont work - we saw that last Saturday. SBW came into the game so much more with Te'o went off

[Buzzo]

really surprised he's totally dropped POM. I thought he was one of our standouts in the first test.

and sexton Farrell wont work - we saw that last Saturday. SBW came into the game so much more with Te'o went off

I think (hell I almost hope) the Lions will get crushed on Saturday.

Alun Wyn must have something on Gatland? He is not mobile enough to face the AB's. I genuinely have no idea how Alun Wyn and Faletau are in the team other than for the nationality of their coach.

[Cormack74]

Hmm bit odd that AWJ keeps his place and Kruis is binned completely. Neither were great in the first test but Kruis has shown up well generally and is fresh having missed half the season.

Wouldn't have dropped T'eo either. He's also looked good and that back line is a bit powder puff other than Davies.

[bacon]

Hmm bit odd that AWJ keeps his place and Kruis is binned completely. Neither were great in the first test but Kruis has shown up well generally and is fresh having missed half the season.

Wouldn't have dropped T'eo either. He's also looked good and that back line is a bit powder puff other than Davies.

Agree about AWJ he's way past his best and has offered little this tour. Poor decision

The backline is an interesting one and Teo offers a lot of grunt in defence without him they will be targetted every time SBW gets the ball. I guess Gatland is setting the game up for a Super Rugby score - 5 tries a side at least !

[Buzzo]

Sonny Bill sent off after 24 mins.

3-3

[Buzzo]

Fairly **** first half quality wise due to the weather in part.

Surely the Lions can't lose this against 14.

9-6 NZ lead.

[Buzzo]

9-9 at HT.

[Buzzo]

Great opportunity for the Lions, but what recriminations if they lose?

So far the Lions are not making the advantage count. All ABs pressure.

12-9

[Buzzo]

Barrett missing pens 3 so far. Lions giving him plenty of chances though - Mako V has given away three by himself.

The ABs would be out of sight if they were kicking their pens.

15-9

[Buzzo]

Vunipola gets himself yellow carded giving away his 4th pen about 30 seconds after being warned giving away his 3rd.

[Buzzo]

The Lions have given away 5 pens to the ABs 0 second half.

18-9 to the 14 ABs.

[Vermilion]

Yeeeees"! Come on"

[Vermilion]

Lovely. Keep it up.

[Vermilion]

level.