Lions v Reds...

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So who will play?

Jenkins
Youngs
Stevens
Parling
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Warburton
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Youngs
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Kearney

If Gats is to be beleived these players HAVE to start, so who would you play and why?

farrell to 12 at Sexytoes at 10?

I just love seeing Neil Jenkins he's such a legend.

westisbest wrote:

LeinsterFan4life wrote:North and Bowe pretty much nailed down for the spots.

Would be my choice.

Both have made a big claim in this game

Sexton on, Farrell to 12

Both centres out, reminding me on 2009

I assume it is a blood sub?

Back row needs to majorly step it up - been anonymous so far.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

North you beast!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think JD2 got hurt.

Oh schitt! What a try that would've been for Sammo!!!!!!!!

North is really stepping up here.

North nailing on his test spot. Another lovely run

NORTH!

That guy is on FIRE!

What a run!

If Warburton scored that is one of the best tries I have ever seen

North has made such a difference to the side. Bowe and North look like they have claimed their test starting spots.

OMG!!!!!!

North nailed on at 11 for the next 3 lions tours.

Phenomenal support from Warb.

Sounds like is Bowe to the left and George to the right for the test folks.

That was outstanding from North, but if Warburton hasn't finished its another poor moment for him.

Hard to tell but think thats a try

North been awesome since he came on.

Tell you what - I'm loving being able to cheer for all these guys! Noooooooorth!

Tips would probably have had the legs for that.

North doing more sidesteps than Shane Williams.

For such a beast he glides.

WTF was that TMO saying...? it sounded like "There was no evidence of it held up..." Can't he just say no try/try and whatever...

I am o rugby expert but is that a bit like missing the goal from 2 yards out with no keeper?

Damn!

That deserved a try, fantastic run

Pity it wasn't Tips, he is quicker - although I think he would have had to step to

Hard luck on Warburton there who did what he could. I think Tipuric might have sneaked that one over. The Lions backrow though is having a very average game (at best). Gray having another excellent outing

Artful_Dodger wrote:That was outstanding from North, but if Warburton hasn't finished its another poor moment for him.

How so? Looked like a try to me.
Great support and he's not exactly a winger! Warb did very well.

Hope the ref penalises our scrum, will teach us a lesson.

Cuthbert is an awful rugby player, putting Lions under all kinds of pressure.

Lydiate and Warburton have been totally ineffective.

Youngs and Farrell haven't controlled the game at all.

wales606 wrote:Damn!

That deserved a try, fantastic run

Pity it wasn't Tips, he is quicker - although I think he would have had to step to

I think he would of got it he went for the corner.

Artful_Dodger wrote:That was outstanding from North, but if Warburton hasn't finished its another poor moment for him.

Not Warburtons fault he can't beat 2 defenders to finish

Looks like the Lions fancy a penalty try anyway

Still, it's early days...look at our bench!

t1000advancedprototype wrote:

Artful_Dodger wrote:That was outstanding from North, but if Warburton hasn't finished its another poor moment for him.

How so? Looked like a try to me.
Great support and he's not exactly a winger! Warb did very well.

Dodger - he sprinted 60 yards to be next to his winger.

Cari wrote:WTF was that TMO saying...? it sounded like "There was no evidence of it held up..." Can't he just say no try/try and whatever...

The TMO decision made no sense.

No evidence of held up would mean you can award a try.

That was very poor from Falateau.

Frustrating from the Lions but a proper game at last.

That was some amazing defence from the Reds.

Agreed - Garces not too hot on knowing the rules, it seems.

Missed DG chance there...?

George Carlin wrote:

t1000advancedprototype wrote:

Artful_Dodger wrote:That was outstanding from North, but if Warburton hasn't finished its another poor moment for him.

How so? Looked like a try to me.
Great support and he's not exactly a winger! Warb did very well.

Dodger - he sprinted 60 yards to be next to his winger.

I was maybe being a bit harsh, just disappointed as I was really willing him to make it

Ah what the hell, it doesn't matter...penalty!

7-16 at HT.

t1000advancedprototype wrote:

Cari wrote:WTF was that TMO saying...? it sounded like "There was no evidence of it held up..." Can't he just say no try/try and whatever...

The TMO decision made no sense.

No evidence of held up would mean you can award a try.

?? The TMO clearly said "Held up, scrum".

Positives for the Lions:
North
Bowe
Tom Youngs
Gray
Parling

Negatives:
Warburton
Lydiate
Falateau
Davies
Cuthbert
Hogg

Disappointing performances from a few players. They need to up their levels in the second half.

7 - 16

Good half from the Lions

Biggest plus is that Bowe and North have been fantastic

Warburton will come good.

He's starting to show foresight like his 2nd half break vs England.

AFewTooManyKnocks wrote:

t1000advancedprototype wrote:

Cari wrote:WTF was that TMO saying...? it sounded like "There was no evidence of it held up..." Can't he just say no try/try and whatever...

The TMO decision made no sense.

No evidence of held up would mean you can award a try.

?? The TMO clearly said "Held up, scrum".

I heard TMO say "no reason to see it was held up".

Very confusing.

Its been a very poor showing from the Lions, this match should really be over by now but so many mistakes and errors are costing us.

I think we've been getting mullered at the breakdown despite Warburton being the Lions captain and an openside - hes made no impact at the breakdown. Lydiate has been pretty anonymous as well. I think its the hardest team we've played so far but also the weakest Lions team and performance thus far to go a long with it.

People being a bit harsh on Warburton

Disappointed in Lydiate though

Some good defending in the Lions midfield, is JD2 off permenantly?

I don't think Lydiate is doing a lot wrong. Few good chops. Doing what he's there for.

I do think Warburton is struggling a bit, but it's a high tempo game to come back in for. Toby is pretty quiet.

AFewTooManyKnocks wrote:

t1000advancedprototype wrote:

Cari wrote:WTF was that TMO saying...? it sounded like "There was no evidence of it held up..." Can't he just say no try/try and whatever...

The TMO decision made no sense.

No evidence of held up would mean you can award a try.

?? The TMO clearly said "Held up, scrum".

I know I'm watching a stream, but he definitely said "There's no evidence....held up" maybe the sound dipped in the middle there and I missed what was said a bit.

Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:Positives for the Lions:
North
Bowe
Tom Youngs
Gray
Parling

Negatives:
Warburton
Lydiate
Falateau
Davies
Cuthbert
Hogg

Disappointing performances from a few players. They need to up their levels in the second half.

Perhaps a dozen shades of grey in those generalisations, Hooky?

Pointed how the Sky guys say the try of the tour so far would have been Warburton's one had it been called positively. I already saw the try of the tour so far - Red scoring it. The Lions do play other sides and all tries are put into the pot Respect the opposition.

Risca Rev wrote:I don't think Lydiate is doing a lot wrong. Few good chops. Doing what he's there for.

I do think Warburton is struggling a bit, but it's a high tempo game to come back in for. Toby is pretty quiet.

Sam is still carrying an injury isn't he? maybe he'll be subbed early on next half. Lydiate always is the quiet man...but he makes a difference.