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Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:24 am
by Mikey Brown
Anyone got a link?

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:29 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
I get mine from the Reddit match Fred. Can't post it as I'm on my phone, and not logged in my laptop.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:29 am
by Adder

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:38 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
Jesus that was a good 'canes try.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:41 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
Finn is officially a Lion! Makes a halfbreak and knocks it on.

Not a great look from the 'Canes player giving an injured Bigger grief after they scored that try.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:49 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
They can't really argue with that yellow, it was the third penas advantage he was playing within about 20 seconds.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:50 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
Henderson playing fucking well today.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:10 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
Been told by a rake of kiwis for a good 12 years that, that type of clear out is perfectly fine. Sure, it's not tuddlywunks...

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:14 am
by Mikey Brown
Finally tuned in. Is Russell actually on? Biggar appears to be on.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:16 am
by Mikey Brown
Seems like I shouldn't have tuned in. Just thrown away the lead by the looks of it.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:16 am
by Mikey Brown
LOL. Henderson. He's really grown in to the tour after a very poor start but he's biffed this one.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:17 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
Mikey Brown wrote:Finally tuned in. Is Russell actually on? Biggar appears to be on.
HIA cameo, was only on for about 3 minutes.

That's a great comeback from the hurricanes.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:19 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
Mikey Brown wrote:LOL. Henderson. He's really grown in to the tour after a very poor start but he's biffed this one.
For sure, it's always the risk when clearing out by lifting a leg. Shame, he was having a belter.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:25 am
by hugh_woatmeigh
Lovely play from Laidlaw and Seymour. Laidlaw looked to have some decent gas on him still - been a long time since I've seen him do anything like that... It was Laidlaw wasn't it?

A downer - still can't believe we released Russell for this nonsense. 5 mins of rugby maybe?

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:29 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Lovely play from Laidlaw and Seymour. Laidlaw looked to have some decent gas on him still - been a long time since I've seen him do anything like that... It was Laidlaw wasn't it?

A downer - still can't believe we released Russell for this nonsense. 5 mins of rugby maybe?
Agreed, these call ups of his seems to have made Gatland think it's a great idea to make his pack play the full 80. It's no wonder we've slowed down to a grind.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:34 am
by Big D
Complete lack of composure at the end there.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:39 am
by Edinburgh in Exile
Big D wrote:Complete lack of composure at the end there.
You could see that coming. Laidlaw is about the last cat I'd want setting me up for a dropgoal. We've all seen it a few times with Scotland, it's about as telegraphed as you'll see.

Despite it being a draw, got to feel like the lions got away with one there.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:42 am
by General Zod
Finn Russell clearly being saved for Saturday there...

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:44 am
by Banquo
Edinburgh in Exile wrote:
Big D wrote:Complete lack of composure at the end there.
You could see that coming. Laidlaw is about the last cat I'd want setting me up for a dropgoal. We've all seen it a few times with Scotland, it's about as telegraphed as you'll see.

Despite it being a draw, got to feel like the lions got away with one there.
..or gave it away, being they were 14 points up. Toss up :)

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:46 am
by hugh_woatmeigh
Edinburgh in Exile wrote:
Big D wrote:Complete lack of composure at the end there.
You could see that coming. Laidlaw is about the last cat I'd want setting me up for a dropgoal. We've all seen it a few times with Scotland, it's about as telegraphed as you'll see.

Despite it being a draw, got to feel like the lions got away with one there.
Bergamasco

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:53 am
by Chunks Baws
Was Laidlaw as bad as it sounds? He's getting pelters.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:35 pm
by BBD
He was ok, but his speed in getting the ball away is slower than it needs to be and his box kicking isn't the most accurate

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 1:37 pm
by Stones of granite
Chunks Baws wrote:Was Laidlaw as bad as it sounds? He's getting pelters.
NZ Herald verdict
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=11882830

15. Jack Nowell - 7
Kept composure under pressure. Would be a worthy recipient of a second test jersey the way he committed to role.

14. Tommy Seymour - 8
Sublime with his skill set and speed on the flanks and reaped benefits of his tackle on Black with a try 70 metres and 15 seconds later.

13. Jonathan Joseph - 5
Tried couple of hot kumara moves but both got mashed. Struggled to inject himself into proceedings with vim.

12. Robbie Henshaw - 4
Shoulder jiggered in first quarter which brought Halfpenny into action. Limited impact. Tour now appears over.

11. George North - 8
Saved 25th min try by securing ball. Maintained reputation as a Gulliver who can sap Lilliputian teams' energy.

10. Dan Biggar - 7
Kicked penalty in 11th min like Guinness Book Of World Records on hand. Brave, despite Laumape charging down his street.

9. Greig Laidlaw - 8
Waved saltire with pride. Top tackling, accurate box kicking, intercept to set up Seymour try. Decisive leadership.

8. CJ Stander - 7
Strong on feet. Fearless ploughing into tackle line without regard for inevitable panelbeating. Couldn't stop Fifita snipe.

7. Justin Tipuric - 6
Body position a concern on occasion. Limited involvement in latter stages but difficult given constant rove.

6. James Haskell - 7
Best game of tour. Tenacious tackling and bruising ball-running. Stumbled deliriously towards end.

5. Courtney Lawes - 7
Clean hands in lineout. Athleticism and commitment always welcome until pulled off midway through second half.

4. Iain Henderson - 8
Final silky hands in North try. Glut of involvement outside KPIs. Looks suited to aerobically-taxing rugby. Binned in 65th min.

3. Dan Cole - 6
Appeared to be in constant skirmishes like someone had questioned his pedigree. Endured the odd scrum difficulty.

2. Rory Best - 7
Threw a clean parabola to find lineout targets. Does he moonlight as a trap shooter? Kept team sparked as draw loomed.

1. Joe Marler - 6
Seemed to lie around the ruck like he'd gone on holiday to the Costa del Sol. Got in Hurricanes faces which sparked ire.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 1:43 pm
by Matt Ha
Stones of granite wrote:
Chunks Baws wrote:Was Laidlaw as bad as it sounds? He's getting pelters.
NZ Herald verdict
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=11882830

15. Jack Nowell - 7
Kept composure under pressure. Would be a worthy recipient of a second test jersey the way he committed to role.

14. Tommy Seymour - 8
Sublime with his skill set and speed on the flanks and reaped benefits of his tackle on Black with a try 70 metres and 15 seconds later.

13. Jonathan Joseph - 5
Tried couple of hot kumara moves but both got mashed. Struggled to inject himself into proceedings with vim.

12. Robbie Henshaw - 4
Shoulder jiggered in first quarter which brought Halfpenny into action. Limited impact. Tour now appears over.

11. George North - 8
Saved 25th min try by securing ball. Maintained reputation as a Gulliver who can sap Lilliputian teams' energy.

10. Dan Biggar - 7
Kicked penalty in 11th min like Guinness Book Of World Records on hand. Brave, despite Laumape charging down his street.

9. Greig Laidlaw - 8
Waved saltire with pride. Top tackling, accurate box kicking, intercept to set up Seymour try. Decisive leadership.

8. CJ Stander - 7
Strong on feet. Fearless ploughing into tackle line without regard for inevitable panelbeating. Couldn't stop Fifita snipe.

7. Justin Tipuric - 6
Body position a concern on occasion. Limited involvement in latter stages but difficult given constant rove.

6. James Haskell - 7
Best game of tour. Tenacious tackling and bruising ball-running. Stumbled deliriously towards end.

5. Courtney Lawes - 7
Clean hands in lineout. Athleticism and commitment always welcome until pulled off midway through second half.

4. Iain Henderson - 8
Final silky hands in North try. Glut of involvement outside KPIs. Looks suited to aerobically-taxing rugby. Binned in 65th min.

3. Dan Cole - 6
Appeared to be in constant skirmishes like someone had questioned his pedigree. Endured the odd scrum difficulty.

2. Rory Best - 7
Threw a clean parabola to find lineout targets. Does he moonlight as a trap shooter? Kept team sparked as draw loomed.

1. Joe Marler - 6
Seemed to lie around the ruck like he'd gone on holiday to the Costa del Sol. Got in Hurricanes faces which sparked ire.
Somebody praising Scottish players. Gatland will most displeased.

Re: Lions

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 1:57 pm
by Stones of granite
In contrast, the Telegraph gives him a 5/10 and says his box-kicking was shite.