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Blues v British & Irish Lions, 7 June
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Blues v British & Irish Lions
7 June 2017
KO: 19:35 NZST (8.35am BST)
Eden Park, Auckland
Live on Sky Sports, Sky Sports HD and SkyGo
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Touch judges: [tbc]
TMO: [tbc]
A. FORM:
19 June 1993: Auckland 23 - 18 British & Irish Lions
18 May 1983: Auckland 13 - 12 British & Irish Lions
23 June 1977: Auckland 15 - 34 British & Irish Lions
B. TEAMS:
Blues
15 Michael Collins
14 Matt Duffie
13 George Moala
12 Sonny Bill Williams
11 Rieko Ioane
10 Stephen Perofeta
09 Augustine Pulu
08 Steven Luatua
07 Blake Gibson
06 Akira Ioane
05 Scott Scrafton
04 Gerard Cowley-Tuioti
03 Charlie Faumuina
02 James Parson
01 Ofa Tu'ungafasi
16 Hame Faiva
17 Alex Hodgman
18 Sione Mafileo
19 Patrick Tuipulotu
20 Kara Pryor
21 Sam Nock
22 Ihaia West
23 TJ Faiane/Melani Nanai
British & Irish Lions
Halfpenny; Nowell, Payne, Henshaw, Daly; Biggar, Webb; McGrath, Owens (captain), Cole, Itoje, Lawes, Haskell, Tipuric, Stander
Replacements: Best, Marler, Sinckler, Henderson, O'Mahony, Laidlaw, Sexton, L Williams
C. PREVIEW
Blues v British & Irish Lions
7 June 2017
KO: 19:35 NZST (8.35am BST)
Eden Park, Auckland
Live on Sky Sports, Sky Sports HD and SkyGo
Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Touch judges: [tbc]
TMO: [tbc]
A. FORM:
19 June 1993: Auckland 23 - 18 British & Irish Lions
18 May 1983: Auckland 13 - 12 British & Irish Lions
23 June 1977: Auckland 15 - 34 British & Irish Lions
B. TEAMS:
Blues
15 Michael Collins
14 Matt Duffie
13 George Moala
12 Sonny Bill Williams
11 Rieko Ioane
10 Stephen Perofeta
09 Augustine Pulu
08 Steven Luatua
07 Blake Gibson
06 Akira Ioane
05 Scott Scrafton
04 Gerard Cowley-Tuioti
03 Charlie Faumuina
02 James Parson
01 Ofa Tu'ungafasi
16 Hame Faiva
17 Alex Hodgman
18 Sione Mafileo
19 Patrick Tuipulotu
20 Kara Pryor
21 Sam Nock
22 Ihaia West
23 TJ Faiane/Melani Nanai
British & Irish Lions
Halfpenny; Nowell, Payne, Henshaw, Daly; Biggar, Webb; McGrath, Owens (captain), Cole, Itoje, Lawes, Haskell, Tipuric, Stander
Replacements: Best, Marler, Sinckler, Henderson, O'Mahony, Laidlaw, Sexton, L Williams
C. PREVIEW
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Re: Blues v British & Irish Lions, 7 June
Don't be sillyCyril wrote:Try. Touch and go, but probably the right decision.
The Lions could end up losing to this shower.
The Lions will win
It's good that it's been a reasonably close game even though the Lions have had the best of it
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Re: Blues v British & Irish Lions, 7 June
In a way, I agree with the slipping but Stander was going in high. He has done that all season at Munster and cost them a few penalties.Rory_Gallagher wrote:eirebilly wrote:It is a try. Stupid from Stander so close to half time. He has had a good game so far but that was pure lack of composure from him and indirectly leads to the try.
To be fair to Stander, Luatua slipped and went to his knees when Stander got to him.
I don't think he has been great though. I still don't think he has been the same since returning from injury.
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Tipuric just looks so at home in SH rugby. He has easily been the best player on the field.
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Re: Blues v British & Irish Lions, 7 June
Nowell has gifted two Blues try's, oops!
Lions look much better in set piece this game, but i think the attacking play was more threatening in the first game despite a lot of plays not coming off. In other words I'm not convinced by this backline but I think the forwards are doing a much better job at getting over the gain line.
Unsure of Webb, he is doing well and playing a very confident game, but he is not as controlled as Murray or Laidlaw in my opinion and I'm pretty sure he started that brawl with a nippy comment to Blues player.
So forwards yay, backs nay.
Lions look much better in set piece this game, but i think the attacking play was more threatening in the first game despite a lot of plays not coming off. In other words I'm not convinced by this backline but I think the forwards are doing a much better job at getting over the gain line.
Unsure of Webb, he is doing well and playing a very confident game, but he is not as controlled as Murray or Laidlaw in my opinion and I'm pretty sure he started that brawl with a nippy comment to Blues player.
So forwards yay, backs nay.
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BigTrevsbigmac wrote:Thank goodness for that Sexton on for Biggar who has had a mare
Not sure he was having a mare, more solid but uninspired - though two high profile mistakes (offside at lineout on Blues 5m line, and then that attempted offload when he got injured)
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Re: Blues v British & Irish Lions, 7 June
Well all in all a much better performance than the last game for the Lions, even if they still are making a few silly mistakes. The pack are definitely on top this time and Webb is getting very good ball, which he is using well.
The backs are still not quite clicking but look a lot better in defence.
The backs are still not quite clicking but look a lot better in defence.
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I still cant see how they are trying to blame Nowell for the try... It was Haskell that went in causing Biggar and Nowell to come in and leave room outside. They even tried to blame Halfpenny.
I know Haskell is a media favourite but call it how it is, Haskell was at fault...
I know Haskell is a media favourite but call it how it is, Haskell was at fault...
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Re: Blues v British & Irish Lions, 7 June
Most people will blame the winger though. Same as Cuthbert. They're the ones most people see get smoked at the end of it.
Fitzgerald calling Halfpenny lazy was pretty funny though.
Fitzgerald calling Halfpenny lazy was pretty funny though.
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This might not going down too well but given the conditions it might be a good thing that Laidlaw is on the bench - he is a master at controlling games in these conditions
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RDW_Scotland wrote:This might not going down too well but given the conditions it might be a good thing that Laidlaw is on the bench - he is a master at controlling games in these conditions
Ohhh omg he's the worst player ever!
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Re: Blues v British & Irish Lions, 7 June
They even highlighted Haskell running out of the defensive line on the screen but quickly changed that and made no reference.
In the end, the conclusion was 'there was a mistake defensively but we don't know where'...
In the end, the conclusion was 'there was a mistake defensively but we don't know where'...
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Does Sexton realise he's not the captain?
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Unlucky there for the Blues. Well done Nowell.
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Cyril wrote:Does Sexton realise he's not the captain?
He really needs to shut up sometimes.
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Blues sound much more inventive than us. Which doesn't surprise me (it's a feature of NZ rugby across the board), but could be a big issue ahead of the tests.
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Big shout to Ken Owens as well. He has been very good, especially as this is his first game back after injury.
Lawes has been excellent as well, not much said about him but he has been more than solid.
Lawes has been excellent as well, not much said about him but he has been more than solid.
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They're offloading all the time and almost playing Barbarians rugby. Maybe not the most sensible thing in the conditions.Griff wrote:Blues sound much more inventive than us. Which doesn't surprise me (it's a feature of NZ rugby across the board), but does point to big worries ahead of the tests.
Lions are still a bit stodgy but better than the 1st game (just).
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eirebilly wrote:I still cant see how they are trying to blame Nowell for the try... It was Haskell that went in causing Biggar and Nowell to come in and leave room outside. They even tried to blame Halfpenny.
I know Haskell is a media favourite but call it how it is, Haskell was at fault...
I thought the general belief was that Haskell is another player lucky to tour as he's been in poor/indifferent form for most of 2017.
Wouldn't call Haskell a media favourite.
How's Itoje been doing? Doesn't seem to be mentioned by anyone so far.
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beshocked wrote:How's Itoje been doing? Doesn't seem to be mentioned by anyone so far.
Itoje has been having quite a solid game, he is a class act, so we should not expect anything less.
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Cyril wrote:They're offloading all the time and almost playing Barbarians rugby. Maybe not the most sensible thing in the conditions.Griff wrote:Blues sound much more inventive than us. Which doesn't surprise me (it's a feature of NZ rugby across the board), but does point to big worries ahead of the tests.
Lions are still a bit stodgy but better than the 1st game (just).
I'm listening on TalkSport so can't comment appropriately, but what I mean is that they seem to be getting in behind us and over the line (even if not given) much more easily than us. And this is their weakest (I think?) S15 team. Still, first game for these Lions players, and first with each other so perhaps understandable.
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Payne off with a calf injury. That was almost inevitable
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Nowell again!?!
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They're breaking the line at will now. Probably should have been another try a moment ago.Griff wrote:Cyril wrote:They're offloading all the time and almost playing Barbarians rugby. Maybe not the most sensible thing in the conditions.Griff wrote:Blues sound much more inventive than us. Which doesn't surprise me (it's a feature of NZ rugby across the board), but does point to big worries ahead of the tests.
Lions are still a bit stodgy but better than the 1st game (just).
I'm listening on TalkSport so can't comment appropriately, but what I mean is that they seem to be getting in behind us and over the line (even if not given) much more easily than us. And this is their weakest (I think?) S15 team. Still, first game for these Lions players, and first with each other so perhaps understandable.
Payne off now. It's be interesting to see if Daly can add a bit more invention at 13.
Nowell having a bit of a mare.
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Nowell is in a bad place right now...
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Nowell really is having a mare. Two bad mistakes in two plays. I don't see him playing in the tests
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When the Lions scrum is under pressure their front row goes down and it's ok because their 9 is putting it under their feet
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15-10 Blues, another penalty
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Someone's in trouble
YC for the Lions player surely
The NH referee was going to let it go
He's made some strange calls tonight
YC for the Lions player surely
The NH referee was going to let it go
He's made some strange calls tonight
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Lions need to start using the power of their forwards a little more.
Silly by Williams there.
Silly by Williams there.
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Very lucky there for Williams...
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zero x factor from the Lions so far, how can they beat the all blacks if everything they offer in attack is easily defended?
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Now Liam Williams gives a away a penalty and loses our advantage
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Lucky only a penalty there. Williams wrapped him up.
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Cyril wrote:They're breaking the line at will now. Probably should have been another try a moment ago.Griff wrote:Cyril wrote:They're offloading all the time and almost playing Barbarians rugby. Maybe not the most sensible thing in the conditions.Griff wrote:Blues sound much more inventive than us. Which doesn't surprise me (it's a feature of NZ rugby across the board), but does point to big worries ahead of the tests.
Lions are still a bit stodgy but better than the 1st game (just).
I'm listening on TalkSport so can't comment appropriately, but what I mean is that they seem to be getting in behind us and over the line (even if not given) much more easily than us. And this is their weakest (I think?) S15 team. Still, first game for these Lions players, and first with each other so perhaps understandable.
Payne off now. It's be interesting to see if Daly can add a bit more invention at 13.
Nowell having a bit of a mare.
If you look across the side they've largely picked established combinations, so the "unfamiliarity" excuse only goes so far.
Nowell...I'm only following on a text feed , didn't he put in a try saving (just) tackle? I would have had him as an outsider for the tests anyway but this does sound like his early performances for England where he'd mix in good defensive work with some howlers.
All in it doesn't bode well for the tests if they are struggling in this game, and would be further behind if the opposition had fielded a professional goal kicker.
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Silly by Williams there!
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Good punishment for the usual NH decision to kick freebies away.
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Nowell has been dire, playing himself well out of the Tests.
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Why did Henshaw kick that away?
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Midfield control has faded since Payne went off.
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Cyril wrote:Why did Henshaw kick that away?
Because he's Irish. Schmidtball is when you don't have the physicality to play Warrenball and have to kick it away more often.
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Yellow for Williams.
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Williams is such a stupid player
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yellow for sure
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Rory_Gallagher wrote:Cyril wrote:Why did Henshaw kick that away?
Because he's Irish. Schmidtball is when you don't have the physicality to play Warrenball and have to kick it away more often.
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What the hell is Williams doing?
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