1/2p does an adequate job no more no less. But he was nowhere to be found on at least 2 try's. Hogg would be slaughtered for similar.
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Do you rugby guys all rate Sexton very highly? From a rugby philistine POV isn't he under the standard of great kickers and fly halves?Felching ≠ GerbillingComment
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Sexton when he played for Leinster with O'D, Darcy, Horgan, Nacewa etc was superb.Originally posted by badpiggy View Post
The modern day Sexton is like a poor man's Johnny Wilkinson but still a good player. Galand will have told him to garryowen the hell out of it similar to how he is expected to play for Ireland. I hope the back line will be encouraged to run and he can show is true worth in the tests.
He is as brave as a Lion (pun intended), excellent passer and his tactical kicking is superb but he seems a right prick so can understand why he is not universally liked.Comment
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I don't think he's elite level in terms of the best ever 10's but he is good. He is solid and he kicks well, he lacks X-Factor which is true of a lot of Gatlands picks.
I'd have loved to see Finn Russell on this tour. Not as a test starter (surely Farrell) but as someone who offers a creative flair to Rugby from 10.
Biggar is totally uninspiring.Modifying post.Comment
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It will be Sexton 10, Farrell 12 + either Henshaw or Davies @ 13 IMOOriginally posted by Buzzo View PostComment
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What a horrible workman like midfield.
Drop Sexton for Farrell at 10 and bring in Joseph to bring in some much needed try scoring ability.Comment
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I didn't say it was my preferred midfieldOriginally posted by RichC View Post
but that is what I think WG will go with
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Originally posted by RichC View Post
Yep, I'm sure Farrell will play at 10. And agree that Joseph should play as a Centre. Today showed us what happens when you play with backs that don't make breaks.
I'd imagine we will see a pretty strong almost max strength team next time out. Another defeat and the pressure will build.Modifying post.Comment
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He said he will give everyone a start in the first 3 games so will be a non full strength side next Sat also.Originally posted by Buzzo View Post Yep, I'm sure Farrell will play at 10. And agree that Joseph should play as a Centre. Today showed us what happens when you play with backs that don't make breaks.
I'd imagine we will see a pretty strong almost max strength team next time out. Another defeat and the pressure will build.
The Crusaders have won EVERY game they have played this season - a thumping could be on the cards.....Comment
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Really ? I fear the worst for this tour I must say. They need to find their feet fast!Modifying post.Comment
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Played 14 and won them allOriginally posted by Buzzo View Post
If they play their current ABs - Ioane, Crockett, Franks, Moody, Read, Whitelock, Romano, Crotty, Dagg + more.Comment
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wtf
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The tartan suggests Scottish right..... too much Bucky?Comment
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The tartan is the inside of his jacket, so suggests no such thing..!
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Originally posted by Irishnev View Post
I'd be amazed if WG went for that TBH Nev.
I'm pretty sure he's looking at T'eo to fill the 12 berth in Jamie Roberts fashion.
And T'eo is pretty good at that plus he can actually play a bit as well. Also he has the advantage of having played with SB Williams which on today's evidence shouldn't be understated.
Overall it looks like the Lions will win the set piece battle and the AB's will play the rugby. However the Lions decide to react, their kicking accuracy will have to improve massively and their penalty count decrease by the same amount, otherwise it's not going to be pretty.Comment
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Murray as 9 will improve the kicking element - we'll see how he lines it up for the tests. I was impressed with Henshaw today who could play the Roberts type role.Originally posted by Cormack74 View PostComment
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