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British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds Sat 8 June 10:30am; Sky Sports 1

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    #92
    CatFromHue
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    yimrsg wrote: »
    Haven't seen it mentioned but Samo played against the Lions 12 years ago.

    http://www.lionsrugby.com/history/match_archives.php?section=lineups&fixid=58555

    That was a good Lions team too!


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    #93
    TheGoldenAges
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    astonaidan wrote: »
    How are people feeling about the points difference for tomorrow :D

    Plus 20, it'll be tight for a while but the class on that bench will pull the strings in the second half


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    #94
    Swiwi
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    astonaidan wrote: »
    How are people feeling about the points difference for tomorrow :D

    Lions by about 15-20, especially because the bench is so strong, but I also wouldn't be shocked if the Reds picked up a surprise victory.

    If I was Gatland, I would have picked this team for the Force game, and picked Tuesday's team for this game.


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    #95
    totallegend
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    CatFromHue wrote: »
    That was a good Lions team too!

    Had forgotten that Matt Dawson did a lot of the goal-kicking on that tour.


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    #96
    bilston
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    Chabals Beard wrote: »
    I like Tualagi as a player and a person.. seems fairly genuine.

    I havent Noticed it so much recently but he definitely used to have a resl artogant streak to him which is a mice trait in young Enhlish players. We dont mind it in the Celts so much of course...

    It's also probably a result of the boat incident at the 2011 WC. It's funny Andy Powell drives a Golf buggy down the Motorway and is a hero, Tuilagi jumps off a boat and is a villain.

    Anyway I've warmed to him a bit but maybe that is because he is playing for my team for the next 5 weeks, I'm sure come Ulster v Leicester next season it will be back to normal.


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    #97
    Grandpa Hassan
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    Chabals Beard wrote: »
    I like Tualagi as a player and a person.. seems fairly genuine.

    Obviously being Leicester born I am biased, but the whole Tuilagi clan is sound. Manu is the youngest in a long line of tuilagis to have played for Leicester, and they are all pretty grounded guys. And there are little teenage and adolescent tuilagis running round the streets of Leicester with rugby balls!

    The world cup ferry jumping incident was just him being a kid, hanging around with supposed 'grown ups' like mike Tindall, that should have known better. Not really his fault IMO


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    #98
    Chabals Beard
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    I dunno but I like guys who let it know that they are enjoying themselves.. I think the smile when get scores is hilarious.. similarly with Zebo and Ronaldhinio back in the day.


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    #99
    its_phil
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    Grandpa Hassan wrote: »
    Obviously being Leicester born I am biased, but the whole Tuilagi clan is sound. Manu is the youngest in a long line of tuilagis to have played for Leicester, and they are all pretty grounded guys. And there are little teenage and adolescent tuilagis running round the streets of Leicester with rugby balls!

    Heard that alright from my Uncle with deep Tiger roots. Forever contributing to the community and their local church.


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    #100
    JustinDee
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    bilston wrote: »
    I havent Noticed it so much recently but he definitely used to have a resl artogant streak to him which is a mice trait in young Enhlish players. We dont mind it in the Celts so much of course...

    It's also probably a result of the boat incident at the 2011 WC. It's funny Andy Powell drives a Golf buggy down the Motorway and is a hero, Tuilagi jumps off a boat and is a villain.

    Anyway I've warmed to him a bit but maybe that is because he is playing for my team for the next 5 weeks, I'm sure come Ulster v Leicester next season it will be back to normal.

    Andy Powell was dropped, fined and banned. As it wasn't his only alcohol-related misdemeanour being dealt with in court at the time, "hero" is not really a term that would describe him amongst the Welsh rugby public.


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    #101
    danthefan
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    Why is jumping off a boat such a big deal exactly?


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    #102
    JustinDee
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    danthefan wrote: »
    Why is jumping off a boat such a big deal exactly?

    Off the back of a ferry? It's dangerous, illegal and when drinking during the day, not exactly what management would be happy with.


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    #103
    danthefan
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    JustinDee wrote: »
    Off the back of a ferry? It's dangerous, illegal and when drinking during the day, not exactly what management would be happy with.

    Management obviously wouldn't be very happy, why should Irish rugby fans give a toss?


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    #104
    JustinDee
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    danthefan wrote: »
    Management obviously wouldn't be very happy, why should Irish rugby fans give a toss?
    Agree with you on that. Just a bit of news to read and subjectively judge.


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    #105
    bilston
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    JustinDee wrote: »
    Andy Powell was dropped, fined and banned. As it wasn't his only alcohol-related misdemeanour being dealt with in court at the time, "hero" is not really a term that would describe him amongst the Welsh rugby public.

    Well to be fair I have read lots of comments from people saying it was harmless fun and that he is great craic to be around. Maybe I exagerate with the word hero but I wouldnt say he is a villain.


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    #106
    Kiwi_knock
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    Hoping for a competitive game and no more injuries. Hoping for Cooper to shine as well.


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    #107
    DDC1990
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    yimrsg wrote: »
    Haven't seen it mentioned but Samo played against the Lions 12 years ago.

    http://www.lionsrugby.com/history/match_archives.php?section=lineups&fixid=58555
    I forgot that Séamus was the Brumbies captain that day as well.

    A real Munster hero.


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    #108
    19543261
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    Tommy to score twice.


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    #109
    Tox56
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    Tis a bit annoying that the only test of the Lions so far comes against the worst starting 15 we've put out in the 3 games


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    #110
    bilston
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    Tox56 wrote: »
    Tis a bit annoying that the only test of the Lions so far comes against the worst starting 15 we've put out in the 3 games

    Yes but they are all international players so they are still good enough.


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    #111
    jamiedav2011
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    This could be a close run thing.
    That's probably one of the weakest 15s we could put out.

    Should still win mind.


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    #112
    19543261
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    When was the last time Gray carried the ball effectively? :confused::confused::confused:

    Whats with this myth?


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    #113
    Neil3030
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    "I'll just sit back and let someone else talk for a bit..."


    - Is what Ieuan Evans never said. Ever.


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    #114
    Swiwi
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    Gray is one big unit 125kg of pure Scottish beef


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    #115
    19543261
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    Neil3030 wrote: »
    "I'll just sit back and let someone else talk for a bit..."


    - Is what Ieuan Evans never said. Ever.

    He talks ****e as well. Its just filler. "...blah blah blah, wants to give everyone a chance" - what inane splurge.


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    #116
    Kiwi_knock
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    Cooper as captain is interesting, certainly being backed by the Reds management. Still doubt he will be defending from 10 as requested by Deans.


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    #117
    Swan Curry
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    Wasn't Dom Shipperley playing in the Rugby Championship?If so,benching for the Reds is a bit of a fall from grace.


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    #118
    Swiwi
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    Suncorp is a great stadium, should be some atmosphere.


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    #119
    Swiwi
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    Swan Curry wrote: »
    Wasn't Dom Shipperley playing in the Rugby Championship?If so,benching for the Reds is a bit of a fall from grace.

    Australia decimated by injuries last year. He's good, but he's no Digby.


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    #120
    Neil3030
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    19543261 wrote: »
    He talks ****e as well. Its just filler. "...blah blah blah, wants to give everyone a chance" - what inane splurge.

    100%. And it's really amplified in contrast to the insight you get from McGeechan, a man he routinely talks over... :mad:


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    #121
    Lelantos
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    Swan Curry wrote: »
    Wasn't Dom Shipperley playing in the Rugby Championship?If so,benching for the Reds is a bit of a fall from grace.

    Ed Donohue played for Ireland A's did he?


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