2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia
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I dunno mate, the last time she was under the doctor my Brother in Law got all funny about it.
@Catogrande said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
I dunno mate, the last time she was under the doctor my Brother in Law got all funny about it.
Sounds like he should see a doctor.
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@Catogrande said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
I dunno mate, the last time she was under the doctor my Brother in Law got all funny about it.
Sounds like he should see a doctor.
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Nah he don’t go for that shit
@Catogrande said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
Nah he don’t go for that shit
Quitter
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heard on a podcast last night that Kinghorn will likely be playing for Toulouse in the T14 final the day of the first tour match, then probably miss the second as he'll be in the air, and the third because of jet lag - i hadn't been sure whether to go with Keenan or Kinghorn at 15 but that firms up my view now i think.
@Dodge said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
heard on a podcast last night that Kinghorn will likely be playing for Toulouse in the T14 final the day of the first tour match, then probably miss the second as he'll be in the air, and the third because of jet lag - i hadn't been sure whether to go with Keenan or Kinghorn at 15 but that firms up my view now i think.
The Top 14 final is 28 June, the first Test isn't until 19 July. Don't think Kinghorn would have any issues being ready for that. He could still play in any of the warm-up games on 5 July, 9 July or 12 July.
Does raise an interesting question though of whether Kinghorn would give up the chance of playing in a Top 14 final so that he can tour with the Lions (but it's not an issue in this case).
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The British and Irish Lions have named their Assistant Coaches for the 2025 tour to Australia.
@sparky said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
The British and Irish Lions have named their Assistant Coaches for the 2025 tour to Australia.
Oh look, another poach from Africa!
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@sparky said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
The British and Irish Lions have named their Assistant Coaches for the 2025 tour to Australia.
Oh look, another poach from Africa!
@nostrildamus said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@sparky said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
The British and Irish Lions have named their Assistant Coaches for the 2025 tour to Australia.
Oh look, another poach from Africa!
the lion?
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@nostrildamus said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@sparky said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
The British and Irish Lions have named their Assistant Coaches for the 2025 tour to Australia.
Oh look, another poach from Africa!
the lion?
@mariner4life said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@nostrildamus said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@sparky said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
The British and Irish Lions have named their Assistant Coaches for the 2025 tour to Australia.
Oh look, another poach from Africa!
the lion?
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@mariner4life said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@nostrildamus said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@sparky said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
The British and Irish Lions have named their Assistant Coaches for the 2025 tour to Australia.
Oh look, another poach from Africa!
the lion?
@Machpants said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@mariner4life said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@nostrildamus said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@sparky said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
The British and Irish Lions have named their Assistant Coaches for the 2025 tour to Australia.
Oh look, another poach from Africa!
the lion?
lol that is literally the gif i thought of as i typed it
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@Machpants said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@mariner4life said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@nostrildamus said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@sparky said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
The British and Irish Lions have named their Assistant Coaches for the 2025 tour to Australia.
Oh look, another poach from Africa!
the lion?
lol that is literally the gif i thought of as i typed it
@mariner4life said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
lol that is literally the gif i thought of as i typed it
Right, another African animal.
They could at least have learnt what a British cave lion looked like. -
Based on super form, Wobblies could be handy enough
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Based on super form, Wobblies could be handy enough
@Mattasaurus said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
Based on super form, Wobblies could be handy enough
The reduction to four teams has created much stronger squads, so the competition within those squads raises the level.
There's a better chance this year that the Wallabies could win the Bledisloe than they've had in a long, long time.
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Jonny "the whining fluffybunny" Sexton has joined the British and Irish Lions coaching team:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cr5dqy32dl0o
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Jonny "the whining fluffybunny" Sexton has joined the British and Irish Lions coaching team:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cr5dqy32dl0o
@sparky said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
Jonny "the whining fluffybunny" Sexton has joined the British and Irish Lions coaching team:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cr5dqy32dl0o
Best lion since Alastair Campbell
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Jonny "the whining fluffybunny" Sexton has joined the British and Irish Lions coaching team:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cr5dqy32dl0o
It’s now being touted around that Sexton’s appointment means Russell is less likely to be picked to start or maybe even tour. I know he doesn’t rate him but he’s only a junior coach. It is quite possible that Russell doesn't get selected as it is a position with a bit of depth. We have the two Smiths, Prendergast,, Kinghorn as back up and of course that Welsh guy (sorry, poor joke). If he doesn’t go though it will be due to him not fitting the game plan rather than Sexton having a dig IMO.
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It’s now being touted around that Sexton’s appointment means Russell is less likely to be picked to start or maybe even tour. I know he doesn’t rate him but he’s only a junior coach. It is quite possible that Russell doesn't get selected as it is a position with a bit of depth. We have the two Smiths, Prendergast,, Kinghorn as back up and of course that Welsh guy (sorry, poor joke). If he doesn’t go though it will be due to him not fitting the game plan rather than Sexton having a dig IMO.
@Catogrande My guess is that Andy Farrell will pick the squad. Jonny Sexton's role will be mostly to do with goalkicking and a bit of game management. I agree. I don't think this has any impact on whether Finn Russell goes to Australia or not.
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It’s now being touted around that Sexton’s appointment means Russell is less likely to be picked to start or maybe even tour. I know he doesn’t rate him but he’s only a junior coach. It is quite possible that Russell doesn't get selected as it is a position with a bit of depth. We have the two Smiths, Prendergast,, Kinghorn as back up and of course that Welsh guy (sorry, poor joke). If he doesn’t go though it will be due to him not fitting the game plan rather than Sexton having a dig IMO.
@Catogrande said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
It’s now being touted around that Sexton’s appointment means Russell is less likely to be picked to start or maybe even tour. I know he doesn’t rate him but he’s only a junior coach. It is quite possible that Russell doesn't get selected as it is a position with a bit of depth. We have the two Smiths, Prendergast,, Kinghorn as back up and of course that Welsh guy (sorry, poor joke). If he doesn’t go though it will be due to him not fitting the game plan rather than Sexton having a dig IMO.
From watching the six nations, the Aussies will have their fingers crossed that he is starting. Was absolutely abysmal
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@Catogrande said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
It’s now being touted around that Sexton’s appointment means Russell is less likely to be picked to start or maybe even tour. I know he doesn’t rate him but he’s only a junior coach. It is quite possible that Russell doesn't get selected as it is a position with a bit of depth. We have the two Smiths, Prendergast,, Kinghorn as back up and of course that Welsh guy (sorry, poor joke). If he doesn’t go though it will be due to him not fitting the game plan rather than Sexton having a dig IMO.
From watching the six nations, the Aussies will have their fingers crossed that he is starting. Was absolutely abysmal
@KiwiInLondon said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@Catogrande said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
It’s now being touted around that Sexton’s appointment means Russell is less likely to be picked to start or maybe even tour. I know he doesn’t rate him but he’s only a junior coach. It is quite possible that Russell doesn't get selected as it is a position with a bit of depth. We have the two Smiths, Prendergast,, Kinghorn as back up and of course that Welsh guy (sorry, poor joke). If he doesn’t go though it will be due to him not fitting the game plan rather than Sexton having a dig IMO.
From watching the six nations, the Aussies will have their fingers crossed that he is starting. Was absolutely abysmal
Mate, he wasn’t abysmal. He was hot and cold for sure, but that’s his game. See also Carlos Spencer. Exceptionally, naturally talented, but run a game to a game plan? Not so much. It depends upon what the coaches want. A good example would be the 1997 Lions. McGeechan picked Townsend at 10 specifically because he felt that an unpredictable playmaker was needed to unlock the Bok system. However, shit goal kicker, which would also be necessary, so Jenkins at 15. And he wasn’t a full back’s arse. But we won the series.
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@KiwiInLondon said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@Catogrande said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
It’s now being touted around that Sexton’s appointment means Russell is less likely to be picked to start or maybe even tour. I know he doesn’t rate him but he’s only a junior coach. It is quite possible that Russell doesn't get selected as it is a position with a bit of depth. We have the two Smiths, Prendergast,, Kinghorn as back up and of course that Welsh guy (sorry, poor joke). If he doesn’t go though it will be due to him not fitting the game plan rather than Sexton having a dig IMO.
From watching the six nations, the Aussies will have their fingers crossed that he is starting. Was absolutely abysmal
Mate, he wasn’t abysmal. He was hot and cold for sure, but that’s his game. See also Carlos Spencer. Exceptionally, naturally talented, but run a game to a game plan? Not so much. It depends upon what the coaches want. A good example would be the 1997 Lions. McGeechan picked Townsend at 10 specifically because he felt that an unpredictable playmaker was needed to unlock the Bok system. However, shit goal kicker, which would also be necessary, so Jenkins at 15. And he wasn’t a full back’s arse. But we won the series.
@Catogrande said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@KiwiInLondon said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
@Catogrande said in 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia:
It’s now being touted around that Sexton’s appointment means Russell is less likely to be picked to start or maybe even tour. I know he doesn’t rate him but he’s only a junior coach. It is quite possible that Russell doesn't get selected as it is a position with a bit of depth. We have the two Smiths, Prendergast,, Kinghorn as back up and of course that Welsh guy (sorry, poor joke). If he doesn’t go though it will be due to him not fitting the game plan rather than Sexton having a dig IMO.
From watching the six nations, the Aussies will have their fingers crossed that he is starting. Was absolutely abysmal
Mate, he wasn’t abysmal. He was hot and cold for sure, but that’s his game. See also Carlos Spencer. Exceptionally, naturally talented, but run a game to a game plan? Not so much. It depends upon what the coaches want. A good example would be the 1997 Lions. McGeechan picked Townsend at 10 specifically because he felt that an unpredictable playmaker was needed to unlock the Bok system. However, shit goal kicker, which would also be necessary, so Jenkins at 15. And he wasn’t a full back’s arse. But we won the series.
Yeah great analogy. When you think of Russell you think of Spencer/Townsend but without the rig. Capable of amazing stuff but also some howlers.
I think the cool word to describe them is ‘mercurial’
