1ST TEST

[twitchy]

Crucial passage there, lions a bit jammy.

[Banquo]

Earl lucky there. No arms
Poor passage from lions.

That was basically what got warburton red carded.

Two arms my arse

let it go mate

[Donny osmond]

BiL need to screw the nut, some on field leadership is desperately needed right now

[Banquo]

BiL need to screw the nut, some on field leadership is desperately needed right now

Yep they’ve switched off. Not sure subs have helped tbh

[Sandydragon]

Weird

Lions lucky there. Absolutely a penalty

[Banquo]

Weird

Lions lucky there. Absolutely a penalty

The whole discourse was whacky

[Sandydragon]

We’re seeing the bad side of Russell’s game here, for me. Not sure Jgp is doing him any favors right now. Just feel there’s a level of indecision from a number of players.

Not entirely slick at the moment. Need to cal,m down as they could easily rack up a cricket score here.

I'm just not seeing that from Russell. He had one charge down, otherwise has been in complete control and looked very calm.

Australia putting up more of a fight now. Not convinced by Earl's tackle. Arms swing round but they are aiming down to the ground.

Funny one. Is it a double movement if defenders drag you over the line?

More of a team comment than one aimed at Russell. Not quite the cohesion of the first half

[paddy no 11]

Lions were on a yellow card warning there

Shocking decision clearly tackles with his shoulder/back

[switchskier]

Subs seem to have disrupted lions fluency. Tuipolotu being missed with Aki and Russell still not on the same wavelength

[Banquo]

Yellow card after warning surely

Earl has been pony

[Banquo]

Subs seem to have disrupted lions fluency. Tuipolotu being missed with Aki and Russell still not on the same wavelength

Yup

[Stom]

I think jgp has been awful this half, and he’s the only one still on.

[Donny osmond]

Oz deserve that for sheer persistence.

[Cameo]

I think jgp has been awful this half, and he’s the only one still on.

I don't think they've had enough ball for him to be awful.

Anyway, good from Australia. Harry Wilson is a very good, and very enjoyable player. I reckon Tizzano should have started too.

Lions still comfortable here.

[Stom]

Oh, and this surely means you need to have Morgan or Pollock on the bench next time instead of Earl.

[Donny osmond]

Has MS come on for Russell?

[Galfon]

12 - 24, 68 mins
Tizzano after driving play on line.
BIL holding back too long.

[Banquo]

Smith for Russell is interesting’

JGP poor, Freeman good then bad. Frustration all round

[Banquo]

Has MS come on for Russell?

Yes odd imo

[Sandydragon]

Smith for Russell is interesting’

JGP poor, Freeman good then bad. Frustration all round

Saving Russell for the next test?

[Banquo]

Smith for Russell is interesting’

JGP poor, Freeman good then bad. Frustration all round

Saving Russell for the next test?

I guess, but they needed more control.

[Stom]

Most subs have been a big step down for the lions.

Porter, Chessum, Earl especially.

[Sandydragon]

Smith for Russell is interesting’

JGP poor, Freeman good then bad. Frustration all round

Saving Russell for the next test?

I guess, but they needed more control.

MS off colour brings that?

[Galfon]

Pen. SmithM
12 - 27, 74 min.
Another good opportunity fluffed tbf.

[Cameo]

Has MS come on for Russell?

Yes odd imo

Just protecting players I reckon, plus if it opens up Smith can add something.

Don't think the backs have had a chance to do anything this half. Don't think there's any lack of control from them apart from maybe a couple of average kicks from 9. Australia have been in it because their pack have got into it.