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Clegg · 03-07-2021 04:46PM

Looked like Lawes caught him around the shoulder for the clear out, but as it progresses it goes up towards the head.

clsmooth · 03-07-2021 04:48PM

Can you slap the ball out of the scrum half’s hands like Itoje just did there?

theVersatile · 03-07-2021 04:53PM

clsmooth wrote: »

Can you slap the ball out of the scrum half’s hands like Itoje just did there?

If it goes backwards, and you come from an onside position, then yes.

razorblunt · 03-07-2021 04:58PM

Basil3 wrote: »

Only other coverage i can find in my channels is Sky Sports NZ, and they're using SA commentary.

Thanks. I’ll have to look that up and see what I can get.

degsie · 03-07-2021 05:05PM

Nice try from Adams!

degsie · 03-07-2021 05:06PM

And nice counter try!

Clegg · 03-07-2021 05:08PM

That Sigma Lions wing is rapid. Rees Zammit is very fast but he never got close to chasing him down.

03-07-2021 05:11PM

TOTAL lack of composure there from George.

fitz · 03-07-2021 05:26PM

The praise of Russell is so totally over the top. As usual he's doing stupid risky stuff that would be handing better opposition try scoring opportunities.

RugbyLover123 · 03-07-2021 05:31PM

Didn’t see the first half but the standard of the South African Lions is really really poor. They look like a load of semi-pros.

TRC10 · 03-07-2021 05:34PM

Daly has been outstanding since he's come on at 13.

He'll be starting 13 on Wednesday...could be a wildcard to start the first test there.

yerrahbah · 03-07-2021 05:35PM

Josh Adams is such a good player

thomond2006 · 03-07-2021 05:35PM

Itoje was excellent. That's the biggest takeaway imo.

03-07-2021 05:37PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

Itoje was excellent. That's the biggest takeaway imo.

Nice to be able to support him for a change

03-07-2021 05:38PM

Josh Adams looks ****ed joberg air getting to him I would wager

TRC10 · 03-07-2021 05:38PM

And Daly sets up another try from 13.

I think we'll see him and Hensaw together at some stage.

OneLungDavy · 03-07-2021 06:22PM

Juan Rough Bread wrote: »

Nice to be able to support him for a change

And no over-the-top celebrating...yet. I hope he tones down this **** for the next two months ---> https://gfycat.com/limpthosebird-bilvblu

TRC10 · 03-07-2021 07:00PM

Iain Henderson will likely be captain on Wednesday

Clegg · 03-07-2021 08:26PM

Gatland says Henshaw will miss more than just the midweek game. His hamstring injury is still a mild one but he doesn't want to risk him. I'm pretty sure Garland is basically saying Henshaw is a nailed on starter for the first test.

https://twitter.com/RuaidhriOC/status/1411392396961714189?s=09

pickarooney · 03-07-2021 09:26PM

Looking ominous tbh

Skid X · 03-07-2021 09:47PM

There are highlights of today's Lions game on Virgin Media 2 now

The commentary is the South African version (SuperSports?) rather than Sky

Lucas44 · 03-07-2021 10:44PM

TRC10 wrote: »

Iain Henderson will likely be captain on Wednesday

Farrell or Ken Owens I’d imagine

TRC10 · 03-07-2021 11:09PM

Lucas44 wrote: »

Farrell or Ken Owens I’d imagine

LCD will start hooker. He hasn't started yet.

Farrell played 80 today, he won't start on Wednesday. It'll be Biggar at 10, Aki and Daly in the centre

theVersatile · 04-07-2021 10:38AM

For a guy who some said was a liability in defense, Hogg had a standout game yesterday under the high ball and chasing back an otherwise certain try.

RugbyLover123 · 04-07-2021 11:01AM

theVersatile wrote: »

For a guy who some said was a liability in defense, Hogg had a standout game yesterday under the high ball and chasing back an otherwise certain try.

You would expect a supposed world class fullback to be able to make that tackle on a back rower..

RugbyLover123 · 04-07-2021 11:09AM

Shane Byrne and Fergus McFadden both on OTB yesterday saying they wouldn’t be surprised if Sexton gets flown out just for the tests, even if there is no injuries… mad statement to make

Squidgy Black · 04-07-2021 11:29AM

RugbyLover123 wrote: »

Shane Byrne and Fergus McFadden both on OTB yesterday saying they wouldn’t be surprised if Sexton gets flown out just for the tests, even if there is no injuries… mad statement to make

Bizarre considering Biggar went well against Japan and Russell didn't make any blunders really yesterday.

Buer · 04-07-2021 11:30AM

theVersatile wrote: »

For a guy who some said was a liability in defense, Hogg had a standout game yesterday under the high ball and chasing back an otherwise certain try.

I was one of them and it was based on his showings in recent months where he was brushed off in tackles and beaten under the high ball. He was dropped by Exeter ultimately.

Had a fine game though yesterday. The chase back was great determination but I wouldn't be using it as an example of great defending as such. More of the right attitude, speed and brilliant work rate. If he didn't make that tackle he'd have taken criticism. I think the poor flanker was going to fall over himself at that stage!

He dealt with one or two high balls very well. Gatland has a big call to make. Some big names aren't going to make the 23. Early days but I think VDM and LRZ aren't in the mix and one of Watson or Daly isn't in the 23 also or equally could start.

The tactical approach is going to be significant. If Gatland wants to go with a 6/2 split, then we could see even more miss out.

I think we're gonna see Daly and Henshaw start together before the test series also. That would give Gatland his trusted distance kicker and a utility player in the back line allowing him to go with just half backs on the bench.

TRC10 · 04-07-2021 11:39AM

RugbyLover123 wrote: »

Shane Byrne and Fergus McFadden both on OTB yesterday saying they wouldn’t be surprised if Sexton gets flown out just for the tests, even if there is no injuries… mad statement to make

I had my head in my hands listening to that.

One of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard on OTB.

As if he'd just fly out a 36 year old who hasn't played in a couple of months to start a test match against South Africa at a weeks notice.

And it makes even less sense when you consider Biggar is just a better player.

Utterly ridiculous.

OneLungDavy · 05-07-2021 10:14AM

TRC10 wrote: »

Iain Henderson will likely be captain on Wednesday

Good shout! https://www.the42.ie/lions-team-news-sharks-5485868-Jul2021/

15. Liam Williams (Scarlets, Wales)
14. Anthony Watson (Bath, England)
13. Elliot Daly (Saracens, England)
12. Bundee Aki (Connacht, Ireland)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (Worcester, Scotland)
10. Dan Biggar (Northampton, Wales)
9. Gareth Davies (Scarlets, Wales)
1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, England)
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter, England)
3. Zander Fagerson (Glasgow, Scotland)
4. Iain Henderson (Ulster, Ireland) (captain)
5. Adam Beard (Ospreys, Wales)
6. Josh Navidi (Cardiff, Wales)
7. Tom Curry (Sale, England)
8. Sam Simmonds (Exeter, England)
Replacements:
16. Ken Owens (Scarlets, Wales)
17. Rory Sutherland (Worcester, Scotland)
18. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster, Ireland)
19. Tadhg Beirne (Munster, Ireland)
20. Jack Conan (Leinster, Ireland)
21. Conor Murray (Munster, Ireland)
22. Stuart Hogg (Exeter, Scotland)
23. Chris Harris (Gloucester, Scotland)

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