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Crusaders v British & Irish Lions, 10 June
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Crusaders v British & Irish Lions
10 June 2017
KO: 19:35 NZST (8.35am BST)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Live on Sky Sports, Sky Sports HD and SkyGo
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Touch judges: [tbc]
TMO: [tbc]
A. FORM:
2 June 1993: Canterbury 10 - 28 British & Irish Lions
28 June 1983: Canterbury 22 - 20 British & Irish Lions
25 June 1977: Canterbury 13 - 14 British & Irish Lions
B. TEAMS:
Crusaders
I Dagg, S Tamanivalu, J Goodhue, D Havili, G Bridge, R Mo'unga, B Hall, J Moody, C Taylor, O Franks, L Romano, S Whitelock (capt), H Bedwell-Curtis, M Todd, J Taufua.
Replacements: B Funnell, W Crockett, M Alaalatoa, Q Strange, J Brown, M Drummond, M Hunt, T Bateman.
British & Irish Lions
S Hogg; G North, J Davies; B Te'o, L Williams; O Farrell; C Murray; M Vunipola, J George, T Furlong; AW Jones (capt), G Kruis; P O'Mahony, S O'Brien, T Faletau
Replacements: K Owens, J McGrath, D Cole, M Itoje, CJ Stander, R Webb, J Sexton, A Watson
C. PREVIEW
Crusaders v British & Irish Lions
10 June 2017
KO: 19:35 NZST (8.35am BST)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Live on Sky Sports, Sky Sports HD and SkyGo
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Touch judges: [tbc]
TMO: [tbc]
A. FORM:
2 June 1993: Canterbury 10 - 28 British & Irish Lions
28 June 1983: Canterbury 22 - 20 British & Irish Lions
25 June 1977: Canterbury 13 - 14 British & Irish Lions
B. TEAMS:
Crusaders
I Dagg, S Tamanivalu, J Goodhue, D Havili, G Bridge, R Mo'unga, B Hall, J Moody, C Taylor, O Franks, L Romano, S Whitelock (capt), H Bedwell-Curtis, M Todd, J Taufua.
Replacements: B Funnell, W Crockett, M Alaalatoa, Q Strange, J Brown, M Drummond, M Hunt, T Bateman.
British & Irish Lions
S Hogg; G North, J Davies; B Te'o, L Williams; O Farrell; C Murray; M Vunipola, J George, T Furlong; AW Jones (capt), G Kruis; P O'Mahony, S O'Brien, T Faletau
Replacements: K Owens, J McGrath, D Cole, M Itoje, CJ Stander, R Webb, J Sexton, A Watson
C. PREVIEW
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ebop wrote:Another BS scrum penalty
Have to agree. The Lions have lived a charmed life in the scrum.
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ebop wrote:Another BS scrum penalty
Wahwah why do they allow things in the game that aren't running the ball?
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It's the last pass every time. Very poor from Watson
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BigGee wrote:It's the last pass every time. Very poor from Watson
You do have to feel sorry for Williams. He has got into those positions to only see bad ball to him.
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BigGee wrote:It's the last pass every time. Very poor from Watson
No need to force it at all
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This ref is utter mince. Crusaders getting nothing.
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Looked forward to me
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Better from Watson - not sure Williams needed to kick though
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Williams' kick chases have been awful.
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Stander!!!!!
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What the score, just got back not seen anything yet?
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Tried getting coverage on the radio, thought great 5 Live covering it, it's in Bl00dy welsh
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3-9.WELL-PAST-IT wrote:What the score, just got back not seen anything yet?
Try TalkSport.
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Lions defensive line working so much better now. Crusaders not used to playing against sides that tackle so effectively
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Back three just aren't playing well. With the centres brought along on tour they are never going to see much ball. For that reason, the likes of Watson will have to start as they are very good at counter attacking from deep.
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Crusaders must have knocked on more today than the rest of the season. Does show the difference in the pressure from a rush defence too though.
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Murray's kicking has been superb today.
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Connor Murray nailing on the 9 shirt so far!
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Crusaders scrum has been illegal all day, no attempt to drive straight. Not surprising really, NZ scrum is barely top 10 in the world. Get by being clever.
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Can't believe that Kruis was subbed over AWJ - it's looking like the unenforced subs in this game look like they will miss the Maori and therefore the Tests.
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Scottrf wrote:3-9.WELL-PAST-IT wrote:What the score, just got back not seen anything yet?
Try TalkSport.
cheers Scott, got it, just at the right time by the sound of it
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This performance from Sexton today really say's to me that he was not fully fit for the first two games.
I have no more words for Farrell's performance, it has been excellent and he has linked well with Murray.
I have no more words for Farrell's performance, it has been excellent and he has linked well with Murray.
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Lions absolutely butchered a try there but did the 3 pt thing
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We absolutely butchered that - why the miss pass??
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RDW_Scotland wrote:We absolutely butchered that - why the miss pass??
Agree it was the wrong option unfortunately, through the hands and that looked like a try
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Lions have been so physical this game
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RDW_Scotland wrote:Lions have been so physical this game
Fair play to AWJ, he has taken some stick on here recently but he has been very physical and very good today.
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Great win for the Lions. Good to see a Kiwi team refereed properly.
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Well done Lions, nice to see you've finally arrived in NZ, better late than never.
Nooooooow we have a series.
Nooooooow we have a series.
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eirebilly wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:Lions have been so physical this game
Fair play to AWJ, he has taken some stick on here recently but he has been very physical and very good today.
The game has certainly suited him - very physical but not too fast paced and lots of stoppages. Not sure if he's the right MSN for NZ though!
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GunsGermsV2 wrote:Great win for the Lions. Good to see a Kiwi team refereed properly.
Oh really, do they not teach them about scrum dominance up there. No wonder things are bad with clowns like that ruining the game.
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Oh bugger, Sexton looks crooked again...
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The radio must have jet lag, i'm still listening to it
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Sore loser Taylorman. As usual
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eirebilly wrote:RDW_Scotland wrote:Lions have been so physical this game
Fair play to AWJ, he has taken some stick on here recently but he has been very physical and very good today.
The game has certainly suited him - very physical but not too fast paced and lots of stoppages. Not sure if he's the right MSN for NZ though!
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eirebilly wrote:ebop wrote:Another BS scrum penalty
Have to agree. The Lions have lived a charmed life in the scrum.
Yes, all the while going backwards...how...odd.
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That's a bit cliche gunsGunsGermsV2 wrote:Great win for the Lions. Good to see a Kiwi team refereed properly.
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I wouldn't change that pack too much for the tests. Or the halfback pairing. Bring in Itoje, McGrath and Warburton (obviously).
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3 points for a team that normally gets 40+ is impressive.
But 2 tries in 3 games is worrying.
But 2 tries in 3 games is worrying.
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Massive win for the Lions - we made one of the best club teams in the world look very ordinary.
Our attack is still non-existent but defence was superb and our forwards really took it to them.
Our attack is still non-existent but defence was superb and our forwards really took it to them.
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Great stuff from Lions, but if Crusaders are the best team in the SH......well....
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Well done Lions!
They're not going to break the try scoring records this tour but they've come back under huge pressure, massive.
Enjoy the night Gatland and team, you've deserved it.
Awesome!
They're not going to break the try scoring records this tour but they've come back under huge pressure, massive.
Enjoy the night Gatland and team, you've deserved it.
Awesome!
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Well done Lions, finally arrived in NZ.
Great performance from the pack, pretty much all of them putting up their hands for Test selection. Murray and Farrell also nailing down the test stating spot. The rest of the outside backs still struggling a little bit, but maybe that is the next piece in the jigsaw. Losing Hoggy and Davies and early on probably did not help, both were playing well.
Great performance from the pack, pretty much all of them putting up their hands for Test selection. Murray and Farrell also nailing down the test stating spot. The rest of the outside backs still struggling a little bit, but maybe that is the next piece in the jigsaw. Losing Hoggy and Davies and early on probably did not help, both were playing well.
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Much better from the Lions, a bit brighter in attack with Watson, North and Williams getting a bit more of the ball.
Hope Hogg and JD2 are OK. Hoggs eye looked really nasty.
Hope Hogg and JD2 are OK. Hoggs eye looked really nasty.
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Taylorman wrote:Not far away now and the Lions are about to face the best side in NZ rugby at the moment and believe me, this is a very good side. There aren't as many star names like Barrett or the Smiths but across the entire 23 there are few weaknesses.
They have the best pack in NZ and have won matches they probably should have lost, and are practised, and as yet unbeaten.
With the Lions combinations not clearly obvious the Lions concept is going to come under the heat with this match, the contrast doesn't get much more stark in terms of prep for the match.
In short, without established combinations individuals are going to have to stand up, big time. They're going to need at least five or six players playing THE best rugby of their careers to have a chance.
So far, not one Lion has achieved that in the two matches to date. The ability to attack the gain line, to put players through or around is almost benign so far.
Going through the motions, doing the basics ain't going to be enough here, the Saders will attack with everything they've got, from everywhere so a good defence over 80 is an understatement.
If Farrell and Murray have poor games, I'd expect a 20-25 point win to the Saders, that's how tough this is going to be.
Off day for the 'Saders?!
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brennomac wrote:Great stuff from Lions, but if Crusaders are the best team in the SH......well....
Keeping the best of four nations tryless is not a good effort in your books?
You have high standards then, you must get let down an awful lot.
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