Ladrokes suspend bets on Warbuton to captain the Lions

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Following a flood of money in the last 48 hours Ladrokes have suspended taking any more bets on Warburton captaining the Lions in the 1st test match http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/rugby-warburton-well-backed-captain-lions-110120373.html . It's amazing how fortunes change, from being a hero going into the World Cup semi final, a 'villain' (unfairly so) after the World Cup semi final, to a zero (unfairly so) after the Ireland game, to a hero after the Scotland and England matches.

On the basis that bookmakers seldom get it wrong, does this mean that Warburton will be at 6 - surely he can't be picked at 7 ahead of Tipuric? This will 'free up' the likes of Robshaw and Wood for the Argentina tour.

RuggerRadge2611 wrote:

majesticimperialman wrote:

SecretFly wrote:
Who is your choice majestic?

Ryan Jones, Chris Robshaw. Either on of them two would be my first choice for the captains arm band.

Jones suffers from the same problem as Warbs. In a fully fit Welsh side he would not start. Lydiate, Tips and Faleteu starting.

Robshaw is not guarenteed a start for the Lions either, competition in the back row is so tight.

Sexton would be my pick. Almost certainly one of the 1st if not the 1st name on the team sheet if he is fit. My only concern would be how he would function with "Flanker" Phllips, who seems on a set course for another 3 tests of embarrassment at the hands of Genia.

He should be right at home, after all he plays with a poor mans version of Phillips for Ireland and manages OK. With the real thing he will be outstanding. I agree the only nailed on starter but not really a captain.

I think that a an old BOD is still as good as any of the current crop of centres. I would see him at 12 to make best use of his ability as a thinking footballer and to to compensate for the lost gas. He should be given the chance to lead, denied him by those dirty in NZ.

Warburton would be a mistake and possibly a big one

SecretFly wrote:

Gretgael1 wrote:Do you seriously think BOD would agree to go as captain but as only some kind of mascot or publicity stunt? No chance, especially while he's still playing, it would be a huge insult.

Btw, I think he will tour and probably start the first test.

No...bluesman doesn't think that.

Thanks bluesman