Welsh Lions: Brian O'Driscoll dropped from the 23 for 3rd Test [MOD NOTE POST 1]

Busted Flat.

He actually admitted in the interview that it was more important for the team to win than personal feelings. Wow that is a big step for BOD, its a team sport, not a one man show. I might change my opinion of him slightly, after that admission.

.ak

Busted Flat. wrote: »

He actually admitted in the interview that it was more important for the team to win than personal feelings. Wow that is a big step for BOD, its a team sport, not a one man show. I might change my opinion of him slightly, after that admission.

Since when has BOD ever put himself before his team? Bizarre that you had that opinion the first place.

wonderfullife

Busted Flat. wrote: »

He actually admitted in the interview that it was more important for the team to win than personal feelings. Wow that is a big step for BOD, its a team sport, not a one man show. I might change my opinion of him slightly, after that admission.

I think you are confusing the personal feelings of fans with that of the player.

We probably all took it more personally because we know what a player and what a man the guy is. The quote from Jonathan Sexton summed it up perfectly in ways that expressed how we all felt, when he said:


"To be honest, when i heard the news, it felt like i was dropped myself. I was gutted for him"


BOD has never in his entire career been ego-centric or a "one man show".

I've actually never heard rubbish like this in my life about a player who put his body where it hurts for club, country and Lions for over a decade. His whole career has been defined by selflessness and humility, in sport and in life.

Ash.J.Williams

Sexton quoted that the irish team will ensure Driscoll end career on a high...

in other news Wales vow to win 6 nations

eyescreamcone

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Sexton quoted that the irish team will ensure Driscoll end career on a high...

in other news Wales vow to win 6 nations

Wales certainly will beat Ireland if Sexton continues to "tackle" (if that's the right word) like a girl.

He was shocking for Aussie tries on day 1 and 3.
Very little mention of this FACT!



Apologies to all girls of course

MOD NOTE: Banned

Teferi

eyescreamcone wrote: »

Wales certainly will beat Ireland if Sexton continues to "tackle" (if that's the right word) like a girl.

He was shocking for Aussie tries on day 1 and 3.
Very little mention of this FACT!



Apologies to all girls of course

Mistakes in defence =/= bad tackling. He actually is quite the decent tackler for a fairly slight fella.

wonderfullife

eyescreamcone wrote: »

Wales certainly will beat Ireland if Sexton continues to "tackle" (if that's the right word) like a girl.

He was shocking for Aussie tries on day 1 and 3.
Very little mention of this FACT!



Apologies to all girls of course

Say what?

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience wrote: »

Jesus that was bad from Sexton

Emperor1989 wrote: »

Shocker from Sexton!!!

Benny Cake wrote: »

Awfull attempt at a tackle from sexton there

awec wrote: »

How the hell did he get through?

Edit: ah ffs Jonny!

Anatidaephobia wrote: »

Poor from Sexton there.

thomond2006 wrote: »

Sexton owned there.

Game on

Lightbulb Sun wrote: »

Sexton at fault for the try there.

JagerScout wrote: »

poor from sexton especially considering how brillant he usually is

irishbucsfan

Sexton is one of the best defensive 10s on the planet. I was shocked by those missed tackles.

Sure he'll have defensive genius Ronan O'Gara coaching him from next season!

Artful_Badger

eyescreamcone wrote: »

Wales certainly will beat Ireland if Sexton continues to "tackle" (if that's the right word) like a girl.

He was shocking for Aussie tries on day 1 and 3.
Very little mention of this FACT!



Apologies to all girls of course

He's a brilliant defender, he messed up on that one but he wasnt helped by the fact the great Mike Philips disappeared.

DellyBelly

I'd say Gatty will get some reaction in the 6 nations from the Irish fans could be very interesting although I don't think Gatty will care much. Gatty seems like a person who is very strong willed and things like booing him won't bother him in theslightest.

I have to say myself when Gatty dropped BOD I was gutted but I have to say he got the game plan spot on so fair play to him

Grimebox

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Sexton quoted that the irish team will ensure Driscoll end career on a high...

in other news Wales vow to win 6 nations

I also heard England, Italy, France and Scotland have announced that they are planning on bringing the six nations cup home next season

wonderfullife

DellyBelly wrote: »

I'd say Gatty will get some reaction in the 6 nations from the Irish fans could be very interesting although I don't think Gatty will care much. Gatty seems like a person who is very strong willed and things like booing him won't bother him in theslightest.

I have to say myself when Gatty dropped BOD I was gutted but I have to say he got the game plan spot on so fair play to him

I don't believe for one second he will be booed. Nor any of the other Welsh.

This isn't soccer and i strongly doubt we're going to go against decades of tradition as respectful , decent fans by booing a man for dropping a player.

Gatland went up a notch in my book. Not for dropping BOD or for having the balls to do it, but for the way he handled himself post-match. He showed a dignity and humility that left a lasting impression with me anyway. I think he deserves (and will get) the same respectful welcome any visiting coach will get.

Ash.J.Williams

Grimebox wrote: »

I also heard England, Italy, France and Scotland have announced that they are planning on bringing the six nations cup home next season

i made up the wales part. ...

justsomebloke

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

i made up the wales part. ...

Don't worry he made up the Italy and Scotland part

.ak

Don't feet the trolls people.

.ak

wonderfullife wrote: »

I don't believe for one second he will be booed. Nor any of the other Welsh.

This isn't soccer and i strongly doubt we're going to go against decades of tradition as respectful , decent fans by booing a man for dropping a player.

Gatland went up a notch in my book. Not for dropping BOD or for having the balls to do it, but for the way he handled himself post-match. He showed a dignity and humility that left a lasting impression with me anyway. I think he deserves (and will get) the same respectful welcome any visiting coach will get.

I was in the Woolshed for the game. Whenever Gatland's face was up on screen the entire pub boo'd. It was pantomime stuff, nothing in it, but that's the Irish for ya, we're a bit tongue in cheek when it comes to a slagging.

I'd be very surprised if his face wasn't put up on screen in LR at some point and the crowd didn't boo....

Buer

.ak wrote: »

Don't feet the trolls people.

Is an old fashioned shoeing acceptable?

.ak

As long as they're offside!

Feed, ofcourse, I meant feed...

wonderfullife

.ak wrote: »

I was in the Woolshed for the game. Whenever Gatland's face was up on screen the entire pub boo'd. It was pantomime stuff, nothing in it, but that's the Irish for ya, we're a bit tongue in cheek when it comes to a slagging.

I'd be very surprised if his face wasn't put up on screen in LR at some point and the crowd didn't boo....

Ah yeah but the Woolshed lol i mean it's fair to say it was jammers and despite being 11am how many were sober by halftime

.ak

wonderfullife wrote: »

Ah yeah but the Woolshed lol i mean it's fair to say it was jammers and despite being 11am how many were sober by halftime

The same applies to LR, as Quinny will tell you, they're more interested in getting the pints in than the game!