Malinga the Swinga Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Very surprised at Price making squad, but good to see our representation is up, and deservedly so. Feel Jamie R very unlucky to miss out, along with other back rowers. Dan Biggar, Taighd Furlong and M Vinnupola would be nowhere near my squad, but choices made so there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Owen Farrell shouldn't be anywhere near the Lions squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Very surprised at Price making squad, but good to see our representation is up, and deservedly so. Feel Jamie R very unlucky to miss out, along with other back rowers. Dan Biggar, Taighd Furlong and M Vinnupola would be nowhere near my squad, but choices made so there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 23 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: England - 11 Wales - 10 Scotland - 8 Ireland - 8 Maybe one of the closest ever representation England have too many players. They've been dugshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Okay, spelling his name, without checking it, probably mistake. Taghd Furlong then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Just now, Malinga the Swinga said: Okay, spelling his name, without checking it, probably mistake. Taghd Furlong then. Nope. Not because of that. He's one of the best props on the planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 16 hours ago, DETTY29 said: Bump. Announcement at mid-day tomorrow, 6th. Quick 5Live discussion just now. They fully expect Manu Tualagni (sp) to go. Simmons and Care under serious consideration. Sexton could be test starter or may not go. Hogg, Watson shoe ins, Van der Merve and Zander or was it Matt?) Fagerson very close. Certainly won't be 8 or 9 Scots. AWJ will be tour captain but not guaranteed to start tests. Well, not quite 9 but will take 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Cruyff said: Nope. Not because of that. He's one of the best props on the planet. We can agree to disagree. Don't think he will cope with conditions and will be pinged non stop by refs. And let's hope they only use surnames going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Just now, Malinga the Swinga said: We can agree to disagree. Don't think he will cope with conditions and will be pinged non stop by refs. And let's hope they only use surnames going forward. You can disagree all you want Furlongs probably the best tight head prop on planet earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 32 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Very surprised at Price making squad, but good to see our representation is up, and deservedly so. Feel Jamie R very unlucky to miss out, along with other back rowers. Dan Biggar, Taighd Furlong and M Vinnupola would be nowhere near my squad, but choices made so there you go. Agreed on VInupola. As I wrote, I'd have put Healy in his place. I'm joining Cruyff in surprise at your omission of Furlong. He's been the best tighthead in the 6N for a while now and the Lions will need a beast against the Saffer front row. Who would you replace him with? I'm happy with Dan Biggar as the selection at fly half is quite sparse. As soon as you've ruled out Farrell, you're left with Sexton and his eggshell head; George Ford (does he do place kicks?); Finn and Biggar before dipping into a pool of relatively untried #10s - Hastings, Burns, the other Welsh bloke. Couple of mates down here who are Quins fans were shouting for their guy Smith (?). Biggar won't ever set the heather alight but with the same logic for taking Price, his selection makes sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Barack said: Out of that squad, now we know who's selected, name your First Test 23. 1. Jones 2. Owens 3. Furlong 4. AW-J 5. Itoje 6. Beirne 7. Watson 8. Faletau 9. Murray 10. Russell 11. Adams 12. Henshaw 13. Harris 14. VdM 15. Hogg 16. LC-D 17. Sutherland 18. Fagerson 19. Lawes (or Tipsy) 20. Simmonds 21. Davies 22. Biggar 23. Daly (If I was being utterly pragmatic and given that squad, I'd probably put Farrell on the bench rather than Biggar - cover for fly or centre depending how things pan out; with Daly covering centre or back 3). Edited May 6, 2021 by I P Knightley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Good squad as far as Scottish representation goes, and it could be exciting to watch if Gatland does indeed feed the backs and not just try to do an 8-man game... I can see problems at the half-back positions though. If Gatland wants to play expansive rugby then it will be Murray at 9 & Russell at 10 and they will be targeted by the Boks. If Russell gets an injury then Biggar can replace him, but if he also gets clattered then it is back to the somewhat indestructible, but not at all expansive Farrell by the time the tests come around...Similarly if Murray gets injured, there isn't much back-up there... I guess none of us can tell if Gatland will get a tune out of the English contingent where Jones couldn't, and that is the key... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Barack said: 1. Jones 2. Owens 3. Furlong 4. Itoje 5. Wyn-Jones 6. Curry 7. Tipuric 8. Faletau 9. Murray 10. Biggar 11. Watson 12. Aki 13. Henshaw 14. Adams 15. Hogg 16.* Cowan-Dickie 17. Fagerson 18. George 19. Lawes 20. Simmonds 21. Farrell 22. L. Williams *(Going to assume a 5-2 forward split in the 1st Test. 2 hookers on your bench? And I believe you're allowed a 23rd, aren't you? I think your starting XV is probably closer to Gatland's than mine. But I was answering the question you set - what would be my squad (hence no Farrell - he'd be on a tour of Robben Island). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Hamish Watson is first on my team sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Delighted with Van Der MacMerwe being picked. If played he might line up against his brother which would be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 To set the cat amongst the pigeons, what do we reckon the crowd will be for the Japan game? I'll say 22k and much gnashing of teeth as Hampden still only 12k. Jason Leith at Murrayfield withartan rug uttering words 'cos Mike Mulraney is a bell end under his breath. Probably a tad early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sooperstar Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Good squad. The right number of players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Gloucester at the announcement today, best bit of tv you’ll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 20 hours ago, Barack said: Out of that squad, now we know who's selected, name your First Test 23. 1. Sutherland 2. Owens 3. Furlong 4. Itoje 5. Alun Wyn Jones (c) 6. Curry 7. Watson 8. Faletau 9. Murray 10. Biggar 11. Watson 12. Henshaw 13. Harris 14. VDM 15. Hogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Cruyff said: 1. Sutherland 2. Owens 3. Furlong 4. Itoje 5. Alun Wyn Jones (c) 6. Curry 7. Watson 8. Faletau 9. Murray 10. Biggar 11. Watson 12. Henshaw 13. Harris 14. VDM 15. Hogg Strong team. Curry at 6 might be a better shout than Beirne (my call) as Gatland appears to have gone for size rather than pace at centre and having a bit of pace round the fringe of the scrum could be useful to keep deKlerk quiet. Mind you, I agree with someone who wrote that the Lions should concentrate on their own game rather than setting out to nullify the Bokke. Let them worry about us rather than the other way round. I'm glad I'm not picking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 21 hours ago, Hesh said: Gloucester at the announcement today, best bit of tv you’ll see Seems to be a popular bloke judging by the reaction from team mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Channel 4 coverage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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willie wallace Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Doubtful there will be any fans at the games due to sharp rise in cases in SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 11 hours ago, willie wallace said: Doubtful there will be any fans at the games due to sharp rise in cases in SA. Yep. Lions staff are preparing on a 'no fans' basis. As a PS, Ringrose scudded himself last night putting in a massive hit. It was deemed legally but Ian Henderson questioned how such a huge hit could be so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Findlay Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: If as predicted there are no fans in attendance in South Africa. Then maybe it would have been better to play this game behind closed doors, as good preparation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 56 minutes ago, John Findlay said: If as predicted there are no fans in attendance in South Africa. Then maybe it would have been better to play this game behind closed doors, as good preparation? Players have been playing behind closed doors for over a year. I think they already know what it's like. It will be good for morale getting a good send off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) 12500/52000 = 24% 16500/67500 = 24% Although I think Hampden capacity is slightly lower. SG pretty consistent in what is being allowed in. Looks good for at least 25% in grounds next season, if your ground can meet criteria. (Maybe better for The Terrace, so as not to derail this thread) Edited May 19, 2021 by DETTY29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Players have been playing behind closed doors for over a year. I think they already know what it's like. It will be good for morale getting a good send off. Perhaps, but they haven't played as a Lions team behind closed doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mikey1874 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Other players not released by the English clubs yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) I was expecting there to be a few Scots starting on Saturday or in the matchday squad, just with it being at Murrayfield. Of the 4 starting, I think Watson has the best shot of starting the first Test, but will be interesting to see if VDM can improve his defence, as that could be the difference between him making a Test squad or just being a mid-week player. Edited June 22, 2021 by PortyJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 34 minutes ago, PortyJambo said: I was expecting there to be a few Scots starting on Saturday or in the matchday squad, just with it being at Murrayfield. Of the 4 starting, I think Watson has the best shot of starting the first Test, but will be interesting to see if VDM can improve his defence, as that could be the difference between him making a Test squad or just being a mid-week player. Stuart Hogg, Chris Harris, Finn Russell are still with their clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Stuart Hogg, Chris Harris, Finn Russell are still with their clubs. Yeah, I was just talking about the 4 starting on Saturday. Hogg will be favourite to start the 1st test at fullback, but I don't think Sutherland, Fagerson or VDM will be seen as favourites at their positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn artist Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Just landed a free ticket for the game tomorrow. 👍 should be a decent experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Is it on the telly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, inspector said: Is it on the telly? Coonsul telly. Ch4 Edited June 26, 2021 by Awbdy Oot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 56 minutes ago, Awbdy Oot said: Coonsul telly. Ch4 Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Lions winning 21-0 at HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 minute ago, jonnothejambo said: Alun Wyn Jones fecked early doors with a suspected dislocated shoulder. If he's out Stuart Hogg is a possibility as captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 I'm probably not the best judge but I don't think they've been particularly impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Sinckler is a liability. Lions have looked take through the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, jonnothejambo said: Alun Wyn Jones fecked early doors with a suspected dislocated shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: If he's out Stuart Hogg is a possibility as captain. I don't think it would be likely. I know there are honorable exceptions, Hogg, Hastings and Irvine off the top of my head, but I always feel that full back is the worst position to have your captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Sinckler is a liability. Lions have looked take through the second half. Opportunity for Jonny Grey? Playing well this evening for Exeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Just now, Seymour M Hersh said: Opportunity for Jonny Grey? Playing well this evening for Exeter. I thought that. He must have been only a Bawhair off being in the squad. Beirne was great at 6 (as expected) so, although he covers lock, I'd be looking for a lock to replace AWJ, rather than a 6 and pushing Beirne forward. If Tipuric is looking dodgy, does this bring M'bozza Ritchie to the front of the queue or is he one of the 8 Scots Covid isolating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Wynn Jones maybe named captain. Me, I think a dark horse would be Hamish Watson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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