Maori All Blacks v British & Irish Lions, 17 June

by **George Carlin** Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:27 pm

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Maori All Blacks v British & Irish Lions
17 June 2017
KO: 19:35 NZST (8.35am BST)
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua

Live on Sky Sports, Sky Sports HD and SkyGo

Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Touch judges: [tbc]
TMO: [tbc]

A. FORM:

Played 8, Maori won 1, Lions won 7

Recently:

2005-06-11
NZ Maori 19 - 13 British and Irish Lions

1993-05-29
NZ Maori 20 - 24 British and Irish Lions

1977-07-13
NZ Maori 19 - 22 British and Irish Lions

B. TEAMS:

Maori All Blacks
J Lowe; N Milner-Skudder, M Proctor, C Ngatai, R Ioane; D McKenzie, T Kerr-Barlow; K Hames, A Dixon (capt), B May, J Wheeler, T Franklin, A Ioane, E Dixon, L Messam.

Replacements: H Elliot, C Eves, M Renata, L Price, K Pryor, B Hall, I West, R Thompson.

British & Irish Lions
L Halfpenny (Wales); A Watson (England), J Davies (Wales), B Te'o (England), G North (Wales); J Sexton, C Murray (both Ireland); M Vunipola, J George (both England), T Furlong (Ireland), M Itoje, G Kruis (both England), P O'Mahony (capt, Ireland), S O'Brien (Ireland), T Faletau (Wales).

Replacements: K Owens (Wales), J McGrath (Ireland), K Sinckler (England), I Henderson (Ireland), S Warburton (Wales), G Laidlaw (Scotland), D Biggar (Wales), E Daly (England).

C. PREVIEW

by RuggerRadge2611 Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:29 am

ebop wrote:To be fair to the Maori the Lions test side are very good in defence. The Crusaders found that out. It's just their lack of composure, vision and skill sets that limit their try scoring ability that lets them down. They haven't really looked like scoring a try.

Meanwhile across the Tasman....

by Gwlad Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:29 am

ebop wrote:To be fair to the Maori the Lions test side are very good in defence. The Crusaders found that out. It's just their lack of composure, vision and skill sets that limit their try scoring ability that lets them down. They haven't really looked like scoring a try.

Try opening your eyes then you'll see more, simples.

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:31 am

RuggerRadge2611 wrote:
ebop wrote:To be fair to the Maori the Lions test side are very good in defence. The Crusaders found that out. It's just their lack of composure, vision and skill sets that limit their try scoring ability that lets them down. They haven't really looked like scoring a try.

Meanwhile across the Tasman....

Lol, great win today for your boys, well done Smile

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:31 am

Gwlad wrote:
ebop wrote:To be fair to the Maori the Lions test side are very good in defence. The Crusaders found that out. It's just their lack of composure, vision and skill sets that limit their try scoring ability that lets them down. They haven't really looked like scoring a try.

Try opening your eyes then you'll see more, simples.

by Gwlad Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:35 am

Maori an embarassment

by Gwlad Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:36 am

Looks like they spent more time on the pre match dancing

by Taylorman Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:37 am

And there we go...another three. Captivating stuff.

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:37 am

Someone shut Gwlad up!

by Gwlad Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:38 am

by Taylorman Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:39 am

Maori need to chance their arm a bit more if they don't want to be sitting behind the posts all day.

For the sake of next week let's hope the Lions can put a try or two together, or they'll be run over.

by No 7&1/2 Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:40 am

Bit of a cheap shot that.

by Scottrf Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:41 am

Yellow.

by eirebilly Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:41 am

No or little attempt to tackle, looks like he was trying to dislodge the ball.

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:41 am

Yellow card, fair enough

by Taylorman Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:42 am

Yellow card, a bit weak but there you go, a bit of bad luck with that one.

by **RDW** Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:42 am

That could have been a red

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:43 am

He was on his knees when he hit, mitigating circumstances

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:44 am

The All Blacks (lite) just can't help themselves can they? They just have to get a cheap shot in. Lucky to get away with the yellow.

by eirebilly Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:44 am

Taylorman wrote:Yellow card, a bit weak but there you go, a bit of bad luck with that one.

Seriously? Think it was well refereed and the YC was fair. Very little attempt to tackle, more attempt to dislodge the ball. 1/2p was going down in the tackle but it was a clear hit to the head so YC.

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:45 am

No try, unlucky

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:45 am

I'm absolutely shocked that the New Zealand fans think there was nothing in the cheap shoulder to the face.

by Taylorman Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:45 am

Rory_Gallagher wrote:The All Blacks (lite) just can't help themselves can they? They just have to get a cheap shot in. Lucky to get away with the yellow.

Rubbish, the guy fell into it as much as the shoulder came in. Yellow was correct, and unlucky for both players.

by Scottrf Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:45 am

Feel like that touched the line but can't argue with the decision.

by Scottrf Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:47 am

Pen on the line should be yellow. They were warned.

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:47 am

How many tries have we had disallowed now this tour? Must be about 7!

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:47 am

Taylorman wrote:
Rory_Gallagher wrote:The All Blacks (lite) just can't help themselves can they? They just have to get a cheap shot in. Lucky to get away with the yellow.

Rubbish, the guy fell into it as much as the shoulder came in. Yellow was correct, and unlucky for both players.

You're a laugh. Laugh

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:47 am

This could get ugly for the MABs

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:47 am

They scored a try Tman!!!

by **BigGee** Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:49 am

Penalty try is about the only way we look like scoring one!

We should win this, but it is pretty insipid stuff

by Taylorman Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:49 am

ebop wrote:They scored a try Tman!!!

We'll sort of, the one you get when you don't get one. Maori have gone to pieces.

by eirebilly Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:50 am

Much better from the Lions and a serious lack of composure being shown here by the MAB's

by Taylorman Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:50 am

Rory_Gallagher wrote:
Taylorman wrote:
Rory_Gallagher wrote:The All Blacks (lite) just can't help themselves can they? They just have to get a cheap shot in. Lucky to get away with the yellow.

Rubbish, the guy fell into it as much as the shoulder came in. Yellow was correct, and unlucky for both players.

You're a laugh.

It's been said thumbsup

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:51 am

Now that the game is running away from them I would expect them to resort to more cheap shots and cynical penalties.

by **RDW** Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:51 am

Can we start playing some attacking rugby now?

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:51 am

Good on halfpenny

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:52 am

Where's gwlad?

I miss that guy

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:52 am

RDW_Scotland wrote:Can we start playing some attacking rugby now?

Why - did the coach change after the penalty try?

by Mad for Chelsea Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:52 am

Davies having a fine game, Lions a very good second half (so far).

Maoris have been rather awful IMO. Shows the importance of time together to gel as a team.

by Taylorman Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:52 am

eirebilly wrote:Much better from the Lions and a serious lack of composure being shown here by the MAB's

Yep, they've gone to the pack. I'd be a bit concerned about net week though. This side has been together a few days.

by The Great Aukster Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:53 am

If the Lions get too far ahead there will be even more 'no arms' tackles go in.

by eirebilly Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:53 am

Wind in the sails now.

Faletau is a serious player, outstanding from him.

by Mad for Chelsea Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:55 am

Itoje capping off a fine performance with a try. Think the Lions pack has had a good balance to it today, the hooker-lock combination working well at the line-out. Starting front five?

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:55 am

eirebilly wrote:Wind in the sails now.

Faletau is a serious player, outstanding from him.

I think that he is so consistently good that people forget just how high those standards are. After returning from injury he has shown just what Wales have been missing. There are no weaknesses in his game.

by The Great Aukster Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:55 am

1/2p has shown why he is critical to this team.

by Taylorman Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:55 am

Now they've got a real try. Well done. Lions have grabbed full control of this match. It ain't pretty, but it's effective.

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:56 am

MABs have been very very disappointing it has to be said. TKB will get a rocket up his ar5e for giving away stupid penalties and then also getting sent off. Silly boy. Lions have been solid.

by **BigGee** Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:56 am

MAB have actually been disappointing. I guess we should not forget that they are a scratch team as well

by **BigGee** Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:58 am

We have been transported back to 1977! Only thing missing is the muddy pitch

by eirebilly Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:59 am

Rory_Gallagher wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Wind in the sails now.

Faletau is a serious player, outstanding from him.

I think that he is so consistently good that people forget just how high those standards are. After returning from injury he has shown just what Wales have been missing. There are no weaknesses in his game.

He really is a quality player and I honestly feel he would have pushed Vunipola to the starting 8 jumper.

by Guest Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:59 am

Gwlad, where are you mate???

Miss you broken

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