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British and Irish Lions vs Barbarian FC, Sat 1 June 12:30pm; Sky Sports 1

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    #422
    ScrubsfanChris
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    Sexton looks delighted with that try :D


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    #423
    Kiwi_knock
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    Lions by 1-10
    Woeful kick that


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    #424
    19543261
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    Jesus..


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    #425
    Bogota
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    trouttrout wrote: »
    nice ninja edit :rolleyes:

    Like your ninja delete earlier?


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    #426
    KERSPLAT!
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    Nice quick pass from Johnny

    Final score 59-8

    Poor final kick from Johnny :(


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    #427
    trouttrout
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    God, Sexton's kicking not great. Shades of 11, been top class other than that though


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    #428
    Taco Corp
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    Sexton should have got that.


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    #429
    ThisRegard
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    Swan Curry wrote: »
    Barnes will be delighted if Sexton misses this one.

    Seriously, Barnes is a massive fan of him. I don't think people ever read his columns or listen to his commentary.


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    #430
    Lelantos
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    the baby bull elephant wrote: »
    He's 20kgs lighter of course he can't break tackles as easy.

    An there's no way there's 20kg between them


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    #431
    Bogota
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    Sexton was class when he came on but jesus some awful conversion attempts.


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    #432
    whatawaster
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    Kidney would be calling ROG after those kicks.


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    #433
    leakyboots
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    Players a bushed, heat must be unreal. Great win against a pretty poor BaaBaas side, Smokin' Joe the standout for them. Payne had some nice touches.

    Few players have put their hands up in a big way - Roberts, POC, Philips, Cuthbert, Davies. Both sets of front rows impressed. Backrow not so much. From an Irish perspective, Murray did well when he came on, Healy too. Farrell not impressive in play good with the boot, Sexton good in play had a horror show from the tee. Hogg and Maitland didn't do themselves many favours. Hibbard's lineouts were pretty good?

    Good days work for the Lions, can't wait to see the next game


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    #434
    thomond2006
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    A slight concern for both 10s tonight, Farrell's general play and Sexton's goal kicking.


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    #435
    19543261
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    JESUS CHRIST, THAT SHIRT


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    #436
    trouttrout
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    Shouldn't be understated how awful the Barbarians were though. Looked very disinterested at times in defense


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    #437
    eyeball kid
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    Missed the match. Does anyone know if there will be highlights anywhere later?

    Doesn't sound like the Baa Baa's turned up for this one, was there much to be learnt from the game?
    Who played well anyway?


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    #438
    Ruck Inspector
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    Sexton was class when he came on, just an off day from the tee. Miles ahead of Farrell


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    #439
    Bogota
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    Ruck Inspector wrote: »
    Sexton was class when he came on, just an off day from the tee. Miles ahead of Farrell

    Yeah serious gulf between the two. Sexton can make tries out of nothing. I don't think Ireland has ever had an outhalf with that sort of ability since I've been watching. As a player hes the greatest Irish flyhalf I've witnessed in the flesh by some distance.


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    #440
    Cool_CM
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Time to kick them into touch

    Barbarians have been losing relevance and that wow factor over the course of the last few years. On the other hand, it's still a nice concept and it would be a shame to see them cease to exist.


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    #441
    Peregrine
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    Farrell's been good at kicking and Jonathan has been good in play.

    Hmm..

    2 out of 5 isn't where Johnny want's to be at after the first match, that's for sure. Just a bad day I guess.


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    #442
    Kiwi_knock
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    Lions by 1-10
    Not a great test, hopefully the Force put up a greater test. Not sure we learned too much from that match even though some players put in good performances.


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    #443
    irishbucsfan
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    Phillips worried his pointing to the line will be taken the wrong way there. Says it was just banter to Rokocoko, his team mate.

    "There were far better performances from mine out there tonight"


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    #444
    Duggys Housemate
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    Ruck Inspector wrote: »
    Sexton was class when he came on, just an off day from the tee. Miles ahead of Farrell

    The tee matters. You can't ignore those points in a closer game.


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    #445
    Tox56
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    Duggys Housemate wrote: »
    The tee matters. You can't ignore those points in a closer game.

    If Halfpenny is fit it doesn't matter. He needs to improve though


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    #446
    the baby bull elephant
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    Lelantos wrote: »
    An there's no way there's 20kg between them

    http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/matchcentre/wales_seniors.php?player=4724&includeref=dynamic

    http://wc.planetrugby.com/ireland/squad/profile_conor_murray_248715

    http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/squadprofiles.php?player=81941&includeref=dynamic

    Murray seems to be a funny one I've always seen him listed as 82-84 but now Munster list him as 94 and an inch taller. I don't believe he's put on 10 kg and an inch so am a bit dubious.

    There's a noticeable size difference imo Phillips is that bit taller and Murray's a lot slighter.


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    #447
    Lelantos
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    eyeball kid wrote: »
    Missed the match. Does anyone know if there will be highlights anywhere later?

    Doesn't sound like the Baa Baa's turned up for this one, was there much to be learnt from the game?
    Who played well anyway?
    Sky sports 2 @ 10.30


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    19543261
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    Great interview with POX


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    #449
    Lelantos
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    the baby bull elephant wrote: »
    http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/matchcentre/wales_seniors.php?player=4724&includeref=dynamic

    http://wc.planetrugby.com/ireland/squad/profile_conor_murray_248715

    http://www.munsterrugby.ie/rugby/squadprofiles.php?player=81941&includeref=dynamic

    Murray seems to be a funny one I've always seen him listed as 82-84 but now Munster list him as 94 and an inch taller. I don't believe he's put on 10 kg and an inch so am a bit dubious.

    There's a noticeable size difference imo Phillips is that bit taller and Murray's a lot slighter.

    84kg is way off the mark for Murray though, he's at least 10kg heavier than that, although I think the both lost a bit of weight after that game today


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    #450
    19543261
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    Murray was noticeably faster than Philips with his passing


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    #451
    the baby bull elephant
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    Lelantos wrote: »
    84kg is way off the mark for Murray though, he's at least 10kg heavier than that, although I think the both lost a bit of weight after that game today

    I dunno I've always felt despite his height he's more cut than big. What put's him in competition with Phillips is him being a bit smarter, having a better kicking game and at least matching him in defense.


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