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MATCH PREVIEW & THREAD: B&I Lions vs NZ Provincial Baa-Baas

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  • #202
    awec
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    molloyjh wrote: »
    So I missed most of the first half, but how has AWJ gone? Haven't seen a huge amount from him in the 30 mins I've seen.

    Meh.


  • #203
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Webb on now and we'll open them up imo. Laidlaw way too conservative in his decision making.

    Sexton was fine. Did nothing dramatic but distributed and tackled well. Teo having a good game because Sexton is putting him into space.

    He distributed well, except for the times when he didn't.


  • #204
    irishbucsfan
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    leakyboots wrote: »
    Thought Sexton was outperformed by Gatland myself

    Yeah Gatland was certainly the better of the two in the first half. Wonder why he wouldn't come up north


  • #205
    molloyjh
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    Game has started to turn. Baa-baas making the errors now. Lions not having to do much now.

    Well except convert. Jesus.


  • #206
    Clegg
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    That's Biggar to start the tests so.


  • #207
    [Deleted User]
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    That's Farrells tour over ;)


  • #208
    wp_rathead
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    Kanrith wrote: »
    I think people are over reacting to Sexton, made a few mistakes yeah, but it wasn't the shocker some are making out. Had some good moments as well.

    Well this all started with ak. saying Sexton was one of Lions "good" players today - he wasn't terrible, but he didn't exactly play well either


  • #209
    phog
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    Right call to kick at goal but terrible miss.

    Bring Sexton back on :pac:


  • #210
    wp_rathead
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    Yeah Gatland was certainly the better of the two in the first half. Wonder why he wouldn't come up north

    I'm starting the Gatland for Connacht bandwagon now


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  • #211
    molloyjh
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    I don't rate Moriarty tbh.


  • #212
    Kaiden Loose Bellboy
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    Sexton was awful by his standards. One of the good players my backside.


  • #213
    sydthebeat
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    Cobwebs not being shaken off here at all.

    Shocking really


  • #214
    clsmooth
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    I can't imagine Sexton will have come off thinking he played well. Not sure any of them can. Unfortunately with such a short tour you need to be taking your chances straight off the bat. Faletou would be my pick so far.


  • #215
    Brad Bobley
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    Barnes' obsession with Farrell is hilarious.


  • #216
    molloyjh
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    Shock horror, could Hansen have been right about the schedule and the timing of this game......


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  • #217
    Clegg
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    Not been mentioned on commentary but Furlong has melted a couple of rucks in the time he's been on.


  • #218
    pickarooney
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    That's Farrells tour over ;)

    Everything's coming up Ha'penny


  • #219
    Bridge93
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    Seymour been quietly decent in a game with limited ball.


  • #220
    The Rape of Lucretia
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    wp_rathead wrote: »
    I'm starting the Gatland for Connacht bandwagon now

    He already did that gig. Possible alright, but I dont think he would come back at this stage.


  • #221
    irishbucsfan
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    molloyjh wrote: »
    I don't rate Moriarty tbh.

    I used to not rate him but he's had some amazing games in recent times so I'm starting to admit I might be wrong. He's a shout for the 20 jersey I reckon


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  • #222
    wp_rathead
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    molloyjh wrote: »
    I don't rate Moriarty tbh.

    Wouldn't rate him in general either but thought he carried very well today tbf


  • #223
    pickarooney
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    The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »
    He already did that gig. Possible alright, but I dont think he would come back at this stage.

    Bryn?


  • #224
    Kanrith
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    Faletau, T'eo, Best have been good today, Sinkler has had his moments too bar that quick tap.


  • #225
    Clegg
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    Warburton did nothing today.


  • #226
    irishbucsfan
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    Clegg wrote: »
    Warburton has done nothing today.

    He has actually. Carried well and some typical dominant clear outs.

    This is really the only rugby he ever seems to particularly care about.


  • #227
    awec
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    Really impressed with this baa baas team.


  • #228
    irishbucsfan
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    awec wrote: »
    Really impressed with this baa baas team.

    Can we invite them to play in the Pro 12?


  • #229
    ThisRegard
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Plenty clearly delighted to see Sexton supposedly fail, some having a bit of fun.

    I was listening to Talksport commentary and they seem to believe that Farrell has contributed a fair bit to the team since he came on. Shane Williams I think it was initiating that particular discussion.


  • #230
    sydthebeat
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    Not a good sign when basic skills of ITM players out shining the best of the NH


  • #231
    Quintis
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    I'm not sure Webb has passed the ball yet, didn't think it was possible for him to boxkick more than Laidlaw


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  • #232
    Dog Botherer
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    The Lions are one jammy try away from a very embarassing loss here.


  • #233
    bennyl10
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    ThisRegard wrote: »
    I was listening to Talksport commentary and they seem to believe that Farrell has contributed a fair bit to the team since he came on. Shane Williams I think it was initiating that particular discussion.

    Farrell has done very well! His game management has been fantastic!

    Sexton just looked very off the boil today.. on today(and I know you can't go just on today) he should be nowhere near the test squad


  • #234
    molloyjh
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    Other than his first few mins has Farrell really shown up well? Or at least any better than Sexton?


  • #235
    molloyjh
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    Other than his first few mins has Farrell really shown up well? Or at least any better than Sexton?


  • #236
    The Rape of Lucretia
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Not a good sign when basic skills of ITM players out shining the best of the NH

    They are all being thrown by the change in aspect ratio of the ball. Finely honed skills are upset by tiny margins. It will take them a few weeks to adapt to it.


  • #237
    irishbucsfan
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    molloyjh wrote: »
    Other than his first few mins has Farrell really shown up well? Or at least any better than Sexton?

    I would say so, yes. Passed much better and those little kicks including the one that nearly led to Webb getting in


  • #238
    whatawaster
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    bennyl10 wrote: »
    Farrell has done very well! His game management has been fantastic!

    Has it? Most of the territory gained by the lions has been Webb box kicks and Barbarians errors.


  • #239
    molloyjh
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    Jesus, they could lose this. Momentum looked to have turned but that missed penalty out an end to that. It's all the baa-baas now....


  • #240
    Clegg
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    He has actually. Carried well and some typical dominant clear outs.

    This is really the only rugby he ever seems to particularly care about.

    Think it was a bit of a Cardiff Blues'y performance myself.

    My opinion on Sexton has changed a bit. He was forcing things and his passing was ropey, but he was trying stuff and attempting the wide attacking ball. We've done nothing in attack in the last half hour. There have been players a lot worse than him this evening.


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  • #241
    sydthebeat
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    The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »
    They are all being thrown by the change in aspect ratio of the ball. Finely honed skills are upset by tiny margins. It will take them a few weeks to adapt to it.

    May as well blame the coriolas effect :D


  • #242
    irishbucsfan
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    whatawaster wrote: »
    Has it? Most of the territory gained by the lions has been Webb box kicks and Barbarians errors.

    I'm not sure id say it's been special. But game management is not just about territory


  • #243
    Dog Botherer
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    Are the Lions trying to lose this?


  • #244
    .ak
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    Don't think that was legal from mako, lucky.


  • #245
    irishbucsfan
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    May as well blame the coriolas effect :D

    Yes it is quite off-putting that passes spin the opposite direction in the bottom hemisphere


  • #246
    ThisRegard
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    molloyjh wrote: »
    Other than his first few mins has Farrell really shown up well? Or at least any better than Sexton?

    Dunno, had to go for my 3 S's not long after he came on, hence listening to radio commentary untill the last 10.


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  • #247
    .ak
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    Well that was poor.


  • #248
    sydthebeat
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    Quite embarrassing

    Much harder tests to come.


  • #249
    whatawaster
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    I'm not sure id say it's been special. But game management is not just about territory

    No, but it's one aspect of it.

    The Lions have completely lost control in the last 15 mins


  • #250
    ScrubsfanChris
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    .ak wrote: »
    Don't think that was legal from mako, lucky.
    Looked like he was through the middle, the replay wasnt a great angle to show it.


  • #251
    ThisRegard
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    Bit of a shocker overall.


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