Tomaszk Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Love that North try so so much. They'll have picked him out months ago. Don't let him do this, don't let him do this whatever you do. 20 minutes in, bang. Ha! Big Paul being out is massive, especially with their dirtbag of a skipper being allowed to play. Tuilangi, Bowe, Gray and Youngs should all come in for second test and should hopefully see us through! Phillips is an all round better player than Youngs, but he won't quit doing the silly things which constantly cost us the ball. I think Youngs will play more for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 I thought it was fair enough, it's a British... and Irish side against Australia, you have to expect this kind of thing between the two teams, I'm surprised there wasn't more of this kind of thing going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Zebo is an animal what a pass ....has to play in the big game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Problem is, Zebo can play great and not get a try, but Cuthbert can play bad and get two tries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Reading that Manu made a lot of breaks today must be ready for the bench at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'd start him at 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Bowe is back, in for Cuthbert. Youngs replaces Phillips (great news). Parling, Vunipola and Lydiate replace O'Connell, Corbisiero and Croft respectively. I would've had Tipuric instead of Lydiate but aside from that, the team looks quite good. I do fear for the lineout without O'Connell, though. Oh, and no Tuilagi on the bench, which is a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Bowe is back, in for Cuthbert. Youngs replaces Phillips (great news). Parling, Vunipola and Lydiate replace O'Connell, Corbisiero and Croft respectively. I would've had Tipuric instead of Lydiate but aside from that, the team looks quite good. I do fear for the lineout without O'Connell, though. Oh, and no Tuilagi on the bench, which is a shame. Yeah was surprised that Manu didn't make at least the bench, he could've been a great impact sub. Also surprised especially with O'Connell out they didn't keep Croft in, don't think he was bad in the first test, Warburton did less but keeps his place as captain. Other changes not really that surprising. Edited June 27, 2013 by mikeyp102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Parling is excellent in the lineout so we should be OK. Great to see Bowe back and Youngs in for Phillips. No specialist second row cover on the bench... I know Croft can play there but it will be a big ask of him if there's an early injury. Gutted that we won't be seeing Manu make at least a cameo. I think he should be on the bench instead of Cuthbert. Far more of an impact player. Nevertheless, I can't wait for Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 IRB have appealed the Horwill citing, so he could be out for the third test after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Fancy the Aussies to nick this. Reckon the scrum will struggle without Corbisiero and the lineout will struggle without O'Connell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Come on!! So excited for this, great start got them on the back foot. Beale looking confident for them despite last week, he could have a big game very good runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Vunipola is not good enough. Gave away two penalties already. Will cost the Lions the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) Vunipola is not good enough. Gave away two penalties already. Will cost the Lions the game. His scrummaging has been poor, up until we took the lead we dominated then stopped. Far too many mistakes by everyone, need to build a platform of possession. Edited June 29, 2013 by mikeyp102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Cracking response from Mako! Go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) Yeah, he's recovered well by deciding not to scrum straight. Oh well, I'll save my complaints about that for the 6 nations Tight game. One of those games were an individual break will win probably win it. Edited June 29, 2013 by CarewsEyebrowDesigner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Making some good points about the scrum on Sky now. Mako not that much at fault. Don't see much evidence of him not scrummaging straight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Think the strength of the lions bench could sway this later on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Don't give it to Folau, Bri! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 We need some possession this half, can't defend all half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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