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Post by George Carlin Sun 23 Jun 2013, 8:26 am

First topic message reminder :

AAMI Park, Melbourne
Tuesday June 25, 7:40pm local

Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Referee: Romain Poite (France), Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Television match official: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
Assessor: Lyndon Bray

TEAM LINE UPS:

Rebels

01. Nic Henderson
02. Ged Robinson
03. Laurie Weeks
04. Cadeyrn Neville
05. Hugh Pyle
06. Jarrod Saffy
07. Scott Fuglistaller
08. Gareth Delve (c)

09. Luke Burgess^
10. Bryce Hegarty
11. Lachlan Mitchell
12. Rory Sidey
13. Mitch Inman
14. Tom English
15. Jason Woodward

Replacements:
16. Pat Leafa
17. Cruze Ah Nau*
18. Paul Alo-Emile
19. Luke Jones
20. Jordy Reid
21. Nic Stirzaker
22. Angus Roberts
23. Cooper Vuna

*Rebels debut
^Rebels first start

Lions:
15. Rob Kearney
14. Sean Maitland
13. Manu Tuilagi
12. Brad Barritt
11. Simon Zebo
10. Owen Farrell
09. Conor Murray

08. Toby Faletau
07. Sean O'Brien
06. Dan Lydiate (captain)
05. Ian Evans
04. Richie Gray
03. Dan Cole
02. Richard Hibbard
01. Ryan Grant

Replacements:
Rory Best, Tom Court, Matt Stevens, Tom Croft, Justin Tipuric, Ben Youngs, Billy Twelvetrees, Stuart Hogg.

Preview 1 (from ESPN Sport):
 
Luke Burgess to direct Rebels
ESPN Staff
June 23, 2013

Luke Burgess will make his first start in Australia in almost two years after being named in Melbourne Rebels' run-on side to play the British & Irish Lions at AAMI Park on Tuesday.

Burgess, who has played 37 Tests for the Wallabies, recently returned to Australia from French Top 14 side with a stated aim of facing the Lions. "Every rugby player's dream is to have the opportunity to play the British & Irish Lions in their home country, and I am very honoured to have been selected to start for the Rebels and get a chance to play them," Burgess said. "Having been in Melbourne a couple of weeks now, I have built some solid combinations with this young playing group, and have enjoyed working alongside Nic Stirzaker in the half-back role. Together, we have both been able to apply a game plan that will look to challenge the Lions, and something we are both looking forward to."

Burgess made mention of the contrasting style between the two continents as a point of difference in his game management. "European rugby is a lot different to what we have down under, and I think I can bring an edge to the Rebels' attack and control the tempo of the game. It's important we establish this early, as we have seen what they can do when allowed to control the match."

Kurtley Beale, James O'Connor and Nick Phipps are unavailable for selection due to Wallabaies commitments, but the Rebels welcome the return of Hugh Pyle and Jarrod Saffy from injury. Rookie fly-half Bryce Hegarty also returns to the run-on side after missing the Rebels' previous match due to illness.

"There are many great milestones in this match," Rebels coach Damien Hill said. "Not only is it the first opportunity the Rebels have to play the British & Irish Lions in front of our members and fans, but it will be the first match for Cruze Ah-Nau at the Rebels and Luke's first start at the club. I am very proud of the way Melbourne has embraced the Rebels, and we hope to repay that with a record attendance at AAMI Park, and a historical moment in Victorian sporting history.

"We have been without a number of our high-profile players this season but the squad has met these challenges head on with many of the younger members like Bryce, Tom English, Jason Woodward, Jordy Reid, Angus Roberts and Pat Leafa getting their first taste of Super Rugby. Their efforts have contributed to a number of excellent team performances this season and they are excited about the challenge they will face together on Tuesday night."
Preview 2 (from ABC Sport):

2013 Lions Tour: England centre Manu Tuilagi to face Melbourne Rebels on Tuesday

England centre Manu Tuilagi will return to action after injury against the Melbourne Rebels on Tuesday after coach Warren Gatland named him in the British and Irish Lions team for the match on Sunday.

Tuilagi suffered a shoulder injury during the match against the Queensland Reds two weeks ago and has not played since but will link up with Brad Barritt for the match against Australia's youngest Super Rugby team.

The team will be led by England lock Geoff Parling, who links up in the second row with Scotland's Richie Gray in a strong pack.

Although this was clearly a second string, or dirt-tracker, team, Gatland said a good performance would put players in contention for the second Test, where they will be looking to wrap up the series after Saturday's 23-21 win over the Wallabies.

"I think it's important for the players to get an opportunity on Tuesday," the New Zealander said.

"We've kept saying all along that there's still a chance for performances to really catch the eye and Tuesday night is another chance to go out and impress.

"We were disappointed with the Brumbies result, I think it was a gentle reminder of certain things we needed to remember for the Test match.

"So for certain guys taking the field on Tuesday, it would be nice to continue with that momentum for the second Test."

Several players saw their Test places go up in smoke when the Lions lost to a Brumbies side in Canberra last Tuesday and get a chance to make amends.

There is also a string contingent of players who were on the bench against the Wallabies at Lang Park, including loose forward Dan Lydiate and Scottish back Sean Maitland.

Owen Farrell starts at fly half in a halves partnership with Irishman Conor Murray while hooker Rory Best, who captained the Lions against the Brumbies, is named among the replacements.

Sean O'Brien gets a chance to impress at openside flanker with Lydiate coming in at blindside and Justin Tipuric, a favourite of many for a Test start at the beginning of the tour, on the bench.

Irish winger Tommy Bowe, who played a major role on the 2009 series in South Africa, has made a rapid recovery after fracturing a bone in his hand against the Reds but was not included in the team to ensure he is fit for Saturday.

There was also good news about another centre, Welsh battering ram Jamie Roberts, who sustained a hamstring strain in last weekend's match against the New South Wales Waratahs.

"They've done a fantastic job getting those guys back and fit and we don't think Jamie Roberts is too far away as well, he was up and running last week and he's potentially in contention for that second Test as well," Gatland said on Sunday.

"So to have Tommy fit and back and to have Manu fit and back as well it's a great contribution from the medical team and the fitness staff.

"The squad is looking healthy, we've got nearly everyone available, which is great, and if you look at the Australians, they took a bit of a battering last night.

"So we're in a good place now and looking forward to Tuesday."


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Post by Guest Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:37 am

Cari wrote:
LondonTiger wrote:Has anyone put their hands up for Test selection (would prefer people to suggest players from another country to remove inherent bias)?

Farrell and Tuilagi.

SOB, Farrell and Maitland

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Post by tecphobe Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:39 am

SoB looks wrecked

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Post by LondonTiger Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:39 am

Thanks guys.

The two text summaries I am following suggest the Lions have been rather scrappy - is this unfair?

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Post by Scoped Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:40 am

Farrell against the Rebels looks good. But does anyone think hes maybe a little green to start ahead of Sexton in a full test?

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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:40 am

I don't think Maitland stands much chance of getting picked if Tommy is cleared to go - may be too much competition for the wings. Agree with SOB though. His stats have been impressive so far.

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Post by doctor_grey Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:40 am

Linebreaker wrote:Don't worry Doc. The floodgates will open in the next 40.
You're probably right, mate.  But should have started right from the off.
Try now?
oioops . no.
stopped by the best 8 on the pitch.


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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:41 am

Scoped wrote:Farrell against the Rebels looks good. But does anyone think hes maybe a little green to start ahead of Sexton in a full test?

I don't think he'll start, but could certainly be given the chance during the second half from the bench.

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Post by George Carlin Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:41 am

LondonTiger wrote:Thanks guys.

The two text summaries I am following suggest the Lions have been rather scrappy - is this unfair?
Tiger - there have been a bonkers number of handling errors (10 in the first half or something). Nobody has been immune - even people with great hands like 36 have bombed a couple of offloads. Clearly the thing is slippery as it all looks a bit glossy out there.
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Post by Scoped Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:41 am

Terrible! Such a secure maul should never be crumbled ao easily. Poor from the forwards there

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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:42 am

Both sides have been making handling errors to be fair.  Must be damp out there or something.  Lions lineout has been the main creaky bit.


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Post by Portnoy's Complaint Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:42 am

Whatever are the English doing associating themselves of this pile of cack?
There's an RWC to be won.

Cole should be at home resting/training.

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Post by RDW Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:42 am

Grant destroyed the tighthead in that scrum!

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Post by Scoped Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:43 am

Yeah fair enough Cari. He has shone today and his attacking and offloads have been overall very good

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Post by Comfort Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:43 am

I think a good game from Ian Evans today and he'll be dropped in the starting squad for the next test with Parling staying on the bench (hes been wales best second row and carried the lineout duties all year). Also think Croft could well be dropped (to the bench or completely) for SOB/Lydiate or both - both doing the hardwork and attacking the breakdown.

Tuilagi giving us a bit of a headache then, awesome going forward, lack of defensive nous - so what we knew about him then, not something I think we can give away against the ozzie backline.

I assume Grant is playing for a bench spot unless Gatland is going to drop him in over Mako too?

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Post by Guest Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:44 am

greytiger wrote:Whatever are the English doing associating themselves of this pile of cack?
There's an RWC to be won.

Cole should be at home resting/training.

Agree. They did try their best to mess Saturday up for us.

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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:44 am

SOB "Awh schitt!" Shame the pass wasn't great.

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Post by doctor_grey Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:44 am

Here in the US I have the Australian tv commentators.  They agree the Lions are misfiring.
By the way, the Rebels out half has made only three Super Rugby appearances.  And Lions have only two scores????


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Post by Pyleboy65 Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:45 am

Evans or Gray - wouldn't mind either on the bench Saturday. Both playing well

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Post by Breadvan Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:45 am

I think SOB said " pass a tad heavy there old bean"....
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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:45 am

To be fair though, the Lions have all the points so far. Even if they aren't playing their best, it's working.

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Post by Scrumpy Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:47 am

SOB TRY
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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:47 am

SOB gets his try! Yahoo Good pass from Lydiate.

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Post by JmD Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:47 am

Hibbard has really thrown himself about so far this half

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Post by Scrumpy Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:48 am

Another 2pts from Farrell, has to start
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Post by R!skysports Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:48 am

I really wish people would stop expecting us to destroy every team. It really does set the wrong tone.

I would prefer us to be methodical and take apart the opposition over the 80 mins than have a cricket score just for turning up

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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:49 am

What was SOB doing with the finger sign thing? I really don't like that creeping into rugby. George North annoyed me last week with his finger pointing. Rolling Eyes

0-21 at 51:00 Farrell off and Hoggy the Birthday Boy on.

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Post by ChequeredJersey Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:49 am

Why, Victor? You think Halfpenny isn't a good enough kicker?

Though Farrell has played well
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Post by BigTrevsbigmac Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:49 am

Good line out move coming off there.


Really impressive spell from Farrell who makes way for Hogg.

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Post by bsando Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:50 am

Why do sky commentators have to be such wa***ers? 

"Well Maitland couldn't give sob a good pass but lydiate can. He looks much happier now." 

Just as Maitland and sob embrace in celebration, clearly happy the team have scored.

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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:51 am

Riskysports wrote:I really wish people would stop expecting us to destroy every team. It really does set the wrong tone.


Totally agree mate. A win is a win - doesn't have to be by a wide margin. I'll be happy if every Lions player stays injury free too. Bear in mind that some of these players are expecting to make the side on Saturday, so they're not going to throw themselves around too much.

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Post by Scrumpy Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:51 am

ChequeredJersey wrote:Why, Victor? You think Halfpenny isn't a good enough kicker?

Though Farrell has played well

The Lions need a more controlled game on Saturday and Farrell offers that imo, 1/2p can still kick
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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:52 am

ooh Rebels on the attack now...let's have a look at the defence...

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Post by bsando Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:52 am

Bit sloppy from lydiate there

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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:53 am

Victor - I'm assuming Farrell will feature on Saturday given that Hoggy came on with half hour or so to go.

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Post by doctor_grey Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:53 am

Zebo was way to casual with that pass to Kearney near the line.  Does he think this is a joke?

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Post by Scrumpy Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:53 am

bsando wrote:Why do sky commentators have to be such wa***ers? 

"Well Maitland couldn't give sob a good pass but lydiate can. He looks much happier now." 

Just as Maitland and sob embrace in celebration, clearly happy the team have scored.

Put talksport commentry on much better than sky.
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Post by Scoped Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:54 am

Farrell has not really shown anything at international to suggest he can control such a game better than Sexton

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Post by bsando Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:54 am

Why did Kearney not pass to Maitland?!?

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Post by doctor_grey Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:54 am

The Aussie tv commentators are quite good.

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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:54 am

I think it's just Barnes who makes the stupid comments.  If only his mic would conk out or something...Sky have good pundits in the studio.  Love Quinnell.

SOB off...precautionary I hope.


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Post by Portnoy's Complaint Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:55 am

Risca Rev wrote:
greytiger wrote:Whatever are the English doing associating themselves of this pile of cack?
There's an RWC to be won.

Cole should be at home resting/training.

Agree. They did try their best to mess Saturday up for us.

Exactly.
Let the Celtic Lions just get on with it and allow the English just to plod on unloved and alone.

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Post by bsando Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:55 am

VictorU3 wrote:
bsando wrote:Why do sky commentators have to be such wa***ers? 

"Well Maitland couldn't give sob a good pass but lydiate can. He looks much happier now." 

Just as Maitland and sob embrace in celebration, clearly happy the team have scored.

Put talksport commentry on much better than sky.

Cheers mate! OK

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Post by ChequeredJersey Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:56 am

Tom Court has such an angry face...
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Post by doctor_grey Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:56 am

greytiger wrote:
Let the Celtic Lions just get on with it and allow the English just to plod on unloved and alone.
Why change 1000 years of history?

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Post by Scoped Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:56 am

Dont turn this into another bloody Celts vs English thread. Sod off to PMs for that nonsense

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Post by Cari Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:57 am

Scoped wrote:Dont turn this into another bloody Celts vs English thread. Sod off to PMs for that nonsense

+1

Don't feed the trolls. thumbsup

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Post by Heuer27 Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:58 am

Kearney is not having a great game he's trying too hard to impress. Faletau having a good game though. The whole lions team seem a bit nervy though. Trying to force the game a bit

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Post by SecretFly Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:58 am

Becoming a second half mess again....

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Post by Scrumpy Tue 25 Jun 2013, 11:59 am

Scoped wrote:Dont turn this into another bloody Celts vs English thread. Sod off to PMs for that nonsense

+1 - push off
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Post by Guest Tue 25 Jun 2013, 12:00 pm

greytiger wrote:
Risca Rev wrote:
greytiger wrote:Whatever are the English doing associating themselves of this pile of cack?
There's an RWC to be won.

Cole should be at home resting/training.

Agree. They did try their best to mess Saturday up for us.

Exactly.
Let the Celtic Lions just get on with it and allow the English just to plod on unloved and alone.


GreyTiger, you don't like the Lions, we get it, you keep telling us over and over and over. But why bother constantly posting about your dislike for it. It's really boring. Start a thread on your dislike by all means, but why try to derail the match thread which is being used by people who like the concept? At the end of the day they're not going to stop the Lions concept just because Portnoy's got his arse in his hands.

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