2ND. TEST

[Banquo]

Next weeks back 3 sorted now I think. Lowe has to go.

[Banquo]

…cramp for Aki..playing 13. IF jones not crocked it was an awful sub

[switchskier]

Genge has been terrific all tour

He has. Phenomenal athlete. Aussie commentators talking about him not holding his weight and needing to keep his elbow up though.

[Banquo]

Genge has been terrific all tour

He has. Phenomenal athlete. Aussie commentators talking about him not holding his weight and needing to keep his elbow up though.

Hmm, hard to tell whether tight head pulling down tho.

[twitchy]

Well played lads.

[Banquo]

Oops. Morgan might get the blame as it happens….

Brave reffing

[Banquo]

Great comeback.

Want to know re Jones.

Great to win series.

[Banquo]

Entertaining too. Our tries were excellent

[wanderingjock]

Seriously praising Faz for simply being on the pitch

Hahaha indeed. And endless shots of him standing still

[twitchy]

I won't be surprised if the telegraph give faz motm.

[Banquo]

I won't be surprised if the telegraph give faz motm.

lol.
I feel sick watching him celebrate a bit.

[bruce]

The Iceman wins the series for the Lions - bravo what a call from pops.

[Spiffy]

Faz comes on at 13 and instantly misses two tackles. Then proceeds to add nothing for the rest of the game.

[Galfon]

Entertaining stuff - more immense stuff from Itoje.
Rule interpretation can lotterise things a bit, feeding into this.
Pleased for Russell & Genge has managed his bulk up perfectly.

[Cameo]

Oops. Morgan might get the blame as it happens….

Brave reffing

Yeah, he won't have gone to bed last night wanting to have that call in the final minute. Probably right decision, but could equally say he didn't come close to staying on his feet.

Good game overall. Lions lived off scraps a bit but once they fixed the discipline plus Valentini and Skelton went off and tired respectively, I think they looked the better team.

As curious as anyone about Jones coming off. If he wasn't injured it was bizarre. Those last few phases there aren't many I'd pick ahead of Jones (or behind Farrell) to pick a line or beat a man and score. Luckily Keenan did it instead. Good composure all round, and good skills under pressure.

[Banquo]

Bench did actually make an impact, Genge, Stuart and Morgan with a bit of Ryan and Kinghorn brought some needed gas. Faz…. will start next week I’m sure.
Hope we field first team next week.

Itoje motm- worked socks off.

[Banquo]

Oops. Morgan might get the blame as it happens….

Brave reffing

Yeah, he won't have gone to bed last night wanting to have that call in the final minute. Probably right decision, but could equally say he didn't come close to staying on his feet.

Good game overall. Lions lived off scraps a bit but once they fixed the discipline plus Valentini and Skelton went off and tired respectively, I think they looked the better team.

As curious as anyone about Jones coming off. If he wasn't injured it was bizarre. Those last few phases there aren't many I'd pick ahead of Jones (or behind Farrell) to pick a line or beat a man and score. Luckily Keenan did it instead. Good composure all round, and good skills under pressure.

Spot on.

[switchskier]

Next weeks back 3 sorted now I think. Lowe has to go.

Ok it's a tiring defence but the difference in pace, threat and running lines was stark

[Spiffy]

Entertaining stuff - more immense stuff from Itoje.
Rule interpretation can lotterise things a bit, feeding into this.
Pleased for Russell & Genge has managed his bulk up perfectly.

I've noticed how effective Russell has been in defence on this tour. He is not a dominant/bone crusher tackler but has very quietly and effectively plugged the 10 channel. He's often fast back on his feet too, to complete a second tackle. I don't think I have heard any of the TV wise sages mention this. Fair play Russell.

[Banquo]

Next weeks back 3 sorted now I think. Lowe has to go.

Ok it's a tiring defence but the difference in pace, threat and running lines was stark

Indeed. Freeman had a good game, yellow aside (and not sure it was him), Keenan too, but Kinghorn was terrific

[Banquo]

Entertaining stuff - more immense stuff from Itoje.
Rule interpretation can lotterise things a bit, feeding into this.
Pleased for Russell & Genge has managed his bulk up perfectly.

I've noticed how effective Russell has been in defence on this tour. He is not a dominant/bone crusher tackler but has very quietly and effectively plugged the 10 channel. He's often fast back on his feet too, to complete a second tackle. I don't think I have heard any of the TV wise sages mention this. Fair play Russell.

Yes immense and drove a few back, certainly never ceded the tackle line

[Spiffy]

Next weeks back 3 sorted now I think. Lowe has to go.

Ok it's a tiring defence but the difference in pace, threat and running lines was stark

Indeed. Freeman had a good game, yellow aside (and not sure it was him), Keenan too, but Kinghorn was terrific

Yes - Kinghorn showed the gas and footwork that the Lions have been missing. Happy that Farrell persevered with Keenan. Both should start next week.

[Big D]

Ref was decent..

Genge was very good. Maro.ran himself into.the ground. Russell not at his best but his mind was sharp taking advantage of situations with the boot.

Thought the back 3 were pretty average for the first 50-60 bar one or two nice touches. Weren't covering the back field well and out competed on high balls. Amd Lowe especially was shocking in defence, missing tackles and making poor reads.

Glad for Keenan after his injury luck that he is now a player with a series winning try.

[Big D]

Entertaining stuff - more immense stuff from Itoje.
Rule interpretation can lotterise things a bit, feeding into this.
Pleased for Russell & Genge has managed his bulk up perfectly.

I've noticed how effective Russell has been in defence on this tour. He is not a dominant/bone crusher tackler but has very quietly and effectively plugged the 10 channel. He's often fast back on his feet too, to complete a second tackle. I don't think I have heard any of the TV wise sages mention this. Fair play Russell.

It's been overlooked or years. Always puts his body on the line.

[Spiffy]

A small word for Ryan. I thought he should not have been in the 23. But he threw in a few massive hits and put himself about. His best performance on tour.