All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1
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I have a major quibble with not taking the 3 when we were 23-8 up.
It was a gimme. I can understand if the penalty was out on the tramlines, percentages tip it more to going for the corner. But that penalty was very adjacent.
I have a bouquet though for whoever stopped TJP taking a quick tap at 20-8 (I think). Basically tackled him when running up to the mark. Don't know if it was a Lion or one of his team mates, but well done that man. Of course he may have withheld himself once on the mark but I like that the choice was removed from him.
@Rapido said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
I have a major quibble with not taking the 3 when we were 23-8 up.
It was a gimme. I can understand if the penalty was out on the tramlines, percentages tip it more to going for the corner. But that penalty was very adjacent.
I have a bouquet though for whoever stopped TJP taking a quick tap at 20-8 (I think). Basically tackled him when running up to the mark. Don't know if it was a Lion or one of his team mates, but well done that man. Of course he may have withheld himself once on the mark but I like that the choice was removed from him.
Yep, that was a stupid decision. 3 points and you get the ball back. Kick for the corner and trust a spluttering lineout.
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@Pot-Hale said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@SimonAdd_2 said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
Well done New Zealand, fantastic display of up-the guts rugby. Direct through the middle with some lovely smuggling of the ball to support runners to keep the momentum going. The Lions made so many tackles and never got the chance to get their line speed going.
For the men in red, they created some good chances but just failed to take them. The worrying thing is that I'm not sure where they can go selection-wise; most of the contentious calls were probably the correct ones, and most of the subs, particularly in the backs, weakened the side in the second half rather than providing impact.
For next week I'd probably keep the back line as it was, maybe add North to the bench in place of Halfpenny. The tight five needs to improve - I'd swap AWJ for Itoje. I'd also be really tempted to start Sinkler: Furlong looked like a force of nature back in November but he's been subdued on this tour. Sinkler by contrast seems to make metres with every carry, and more surprisingly the scrum has looked rock solid with him anchoring it. Give the boy a shot.
The back row went well although Faletau was a bit quiet compared to previous performances. O'Mahony looked injured coming off - if that's the case you'd assume it's Warburton into the starting XV and Stander to the bench, which might again add some more pop in the second half.
Leaving aside injury-forced replacements, I can see Gatland saying let's roll the dice again and hope for a different outcome.
You're spot on about Furlong. He's fatigued at this stage and looks it. Sinckler and Cole for the next test. I'd also include Best on the bench as he's a lot better in the loose. AW Jones has had his shot. Lawes and Henderson need to come into the mix. If POM is injured, then yeah, Warburton and Stander.
Murray and Webb as you were.
Sexton is not a bench impact player - he either starts or else bring in Biggar and drop Sexton. I'm not sold on Farrell at 10, however. I'm not sold on Te'o and Davies either as a combo. Joseph needs a start to see if his speed and strike rate can improve our attack.
Back three as you were.
Pretty much agree PH. Farrell didn't have his best game but then gain I don't think things were improved with Sexton at 10. I can't see past Teo at 12 at the moment as Gatland has nailed his big hunter at 12 colours to the mast - Sexton and Farrell hasn't gelled and to be honest hasn't been given the chance. Whilst I would like to see Joseph at 13, I thought Davies had a bloody good game, so difficult to drop.
Moving away from selection, i tell what did have me spitting blood at the time. We had a penalty and Sexton put us right on the 5 metre line and.... we change hooker. FFS George was pretty much 100%. not the time to bring on a replacement. Grrr.
@Catogrande said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
Moving away from selection, i tell what did have me spitting blood at the time. We had a penalty and Sexton put us right on the 5 metre line and.... we change hooker. FFS George was pretty much 100%. not the time to bring on a replacement. Grrr.
IIRC the throw was fine, just the opposing jumper got in front.
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This story is gold!
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This story is gold!
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This story is gold!
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Does someone want to explain the story so we a. Don't have to visit Facebook, and b. Don't have to support Vietch?
I've already made the mistake of listening to him by accident already this week.
@Nepia Lions fan at Rugby club, needed somewhere to stay.
Lady offers him a bed at her place.
He was there, her sons turn up, he thought they were big units...was asking if they played and to what level, she said you will see one of them tomorrow...was Ioanes place he was staying in.
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@Nepia Lions fan at Rugby club, needed somewhere to stay.
Lady offers him a bed at her place.
He was there, her sons turn up, he thought they were big units...was asking if they played and to what level, she said you will see one of them tomorrow...was Ioanes place he was staying in.
@taniwharugby said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Nepia Lions fan at Rugby club, needed somewhere to stay.
Lady offers him a bed at her place.
He was there, her sons turn up, he thought they were big units...was asking if they played and to what level, she said you will see one of them tomorrow...was Ioanes place he was staying in.
Oh yeah, that was the interview with Sandra Ioane that I mentioned I accidentally listened to.
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Nepia Lions fan at Rugby club, needed somewhere to stay.
Lady offers him a bed at her place.
He was there, her sons turn up, he thought they were big units...was asking if they played and to what level, she said you will see one of them tomorrow...was Ioanes place he was staying in.
Oh yeah, that was the interview with Sandra Ioane that I mentioned I accidentally listened to.
@Nepia yeah this one was with the Lions fan
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:
@Nepia Lions fan at Rugby club, needed somewhere to stay.
Lady offers him a bed at her place.
He was there, her sons turn up, he thought they were big units...was asking if they played and to what level, she said you will see one of them tomorrow...was Ioanes place he was staying in.
Oh yeah, that was the interview with Sandra Ioane that I mentioned I accidentally listened to.
@Nepia here is another version, for those not wanting to give Veitch a click (although his clip is on autoplay in the article)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11881704&ref=NZH_fb
A stranded Lions fan who didn't have any accommodation has been taken in by the family of an All Black.
The mum of All Black Rieko Ioane and Blues star Akira found out Lions supporter Alex Edwards was planning to sleep in his caravan in the carpark of the Ponsonby Rugby Club.
So she took him in, but little did Edwards know that her two sons were New Zealand rugby royalty, and also lived in the house that he was about to stay in.
"When we got to their house, she introduced me to her husband Ed and the two lads came in, and she said 'This is Akira and Rieko'. I still didn't twig.
Edwards said it took him a while to click on to who he was staying with.
"After having a cup of tea with Ed for five or 10 minutes, I said 'Your lads must play a decent standard being that big!'
"Ed goes 'You'll see them run out tomorrow night'. I was like 'What do you mean?' I thought they'd be running out for Ponsonby, Sandra's team. Then Ed said 'They're starting for the Blues mate!'."
Not happy with letting the Lions supporter sleep in his campervan in their driveway, Sandra insisted the that Edwards join the family inside to sleep, offering him free rein of their house including the pantry.
While a little star-struck, Edwards shared numerous conversations with the rugby stars saying they were down to earth.
"They were just really nice, really good blokes," he told Veitchy on Sport.
"I can't imagine [staying with a rugby star] would happen anywhere else or back home."
His story has since gone viral with global media reporting on the Lions fan's big moment.
Alex's new found fame has seen him stopped in bars for photos and people wanting to hear his story.
"It was odd getting recognised in bars last night in Kingsland," he said. "As far as tours go, this one's pretty good."
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Let's hope this won't be sighted next week
Just as All Blacks fans were gearing up for the first Lions test, a Hyundai rally car burst onto their screens.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/94059108/All-Blacks-fans-seethe-after-Sky-cuts-to-Hyundai-ad-after-haka?cid=app-iPhone -
Let's hope this won't be sighted next week
Just as All Blacks fans were gearing up for the first Lions test, a Hyundai rally car burst onto their screens.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/94059108/All-Blacks-fans-seethe-after-Sky-cuts-to-Hyundai-ad-after-haka?cid=app-iPhone@Virgil just seen this posted on FB
SKY Have listened to you guys .. they just made contact with me. No more ads!All Blacks
Hey rugby fans. While last night's superb match was played live and uninterrupted on Sky Sport, you've told us you didn't like seeing an ad break after the haka and before the match started. We hear you, and for the remaining matches of the Lions tour you won't see it again
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@Virgil maybe didnt thnk anyone would notice while shooting to the fridge for a beer?
