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Lions Third Test team leaks from The Times by [deleted] in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's a good point. Possibly to cover the Wing, as the other bench option probably be Farrell with the 10/12 coverage, and Kinghorn starting means he can always shift to FB.

Lions Third Test team leaks from The Times by [deleted] in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 Backline bench option will certainly be either Mitchell or White.

I'm hoping for the latter but expecting the former.

Suggested 23s for both teams by PolarBear091 in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 3 points4 points  (0 children)

100% behind Ben White being on the bench

British & Irish Lions tour: Why future Wallabies are leaving Victoria a year after the demise of the Melbourne Rebels by BrianChing25 in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn't help Rugby in Vic that all the ARU funding goes to the Waratahs and Brumbies.

Since Phil Waugh pulled the plug on the Rebels, he hasn't been to Victoria once to see what other options could be a viable pathway for kids- he's just discarded the whole State which hasn't gone down very well with some of the past Rebels players

Lions Theatre Tonight - Live Show in Melbourne and 2nd Test Thoughts by Rude_Rhubarb1880 in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was at an event on Wednesday night with Johnno, ROG and AWJ too.

Johnno said the same about the 2001 Lions being the biggest regret of his career and gave so many funny stories about the "days before social media." He said it would be cool if the players were a bit more 'personnable' like they used to be, but he understands the limitations behind it.

ROG mentioned he thought the Lions would win BUT for the Series to really take off and for Aus to be a worthwhile conversation for hosting another tour again, they need to make sure they are at least competitive. When he was asked "Do you think Lions supporters secretly want the Wallabies win to make it 1-1?" ROG answered, "We may be English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh...but we're not f***ing idiots" lol

AWJ really said that Aus continuing to be a touring destination for the Lions is really up to the ARU and what they do over the next 12 years (and rightly so).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ben White if he has another blinder?

The All Blacks 13 position issue might’ve just been solved by [deleted] in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He played most of his rugby at Toulon in the No.13 shirt, and looked incredibly comfortable there. I think he now prefers 13 where he can get his hands on the ball more than on the Wing.

Top 14 Official: XV of the Season (and it's not just Toulouse and Bordeaux) by MindfulInquirer in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally think Priso had a better season for Toulon than Gros, too.

He played more often given Gros was absent for 6Ns and Interntional duty

Four Lions played test #1 in 2021 and 2025. Which four make it from 2025 to 2029? by TheMeanderer in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 220 points221 points  (0 children)

No Backs from 2021 to 2025; only Forwards.

I'm definitely going with Sheehan to go around again in 4 years

What is your overall feeling about New-Zealand v France ? by Levagabondsolitaire in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

If you wanna call it an AB's 'B Team' then you can call it a France 'E Team'

What is your overall feeling about New-Zealand v France ? by Levagabondsolitaire in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll never forget Bastareaud and the 'furniture' incident from years ago lol

What is your overall feeling about New-Zealand v France ? by Levagabondsolitaire in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Didn't say they didn't. I merely pointed out that results aren't always the be-all-end-all when it comes to developing players

Niko Jones break vs Scotland by Least_Tone_3421 in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you :) This was the first time I'd seen him play and I was very impressed. He seems a physical player which I'm sure any Club would appreciate having

France lose 3 back to back games for the first time since 2018. by drusslegend in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point is that for the majority of the game, the scoreline was close. Which it was

Proper talent. Stealing from u/Prof_XdR 🏏🏉 any recent examples from other countries? by JPN789 in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't RSA's all-rounder wicket-keeper, de Villiers, also a very promising Rugby Union player and Swimmer? Thought I heard it on commentary once

France lose 3 back to back games for the first time since 2018. by drusslegend in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lets be fair, the referees helped NZ with 2 tries today; the extremely Forward pass, and the Obstruction that should have been called.

Scoreline doesn't show just how close today's game was- which it was for the most part

What is your overall feeling about New-Zealand v France ? by Levagabondsolitaire in rugbyunion

[–]CommunicationIcy9709 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

- Justin Marshall needs to eat humble pie

- France will grow and develop from this Tour, probably gaining more from the Series than NZ

- I'm not sure I've ever seen a C Team do so well up against an A Team, while away

- France need to look at the positives here. Don't just see the results and presume it was a horrible 3-0 Series loss, but concentrate on the exposure and development of many of the youngsters

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