All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2
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Just read this:
Former British and Irish Lions rugby player and coach Sir Ian McGeechan has collapsed ahead of the second test between the All Blacks and Lions in Wellington. NZME reports the Scot has been rushed to hospital after collapsing in the commentary box at Westpac Stadium.
ABs 25-18
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the way the media talk about the conditions you'd think we've never played in the rain before!!
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@rotated said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
Even with the weather set to be poor, Steve Hansen’s side are sure to score tries and for that reason we’re suggesting a New Zealand win on a scoreline of 28-15.
The worse the weather the more likely it is to be a blowout IMO. The gulf in ruck technique, ball handling and support play will become more apparent. If it is raining ABS will hit 40.
It was difficult coaxing attacking rugby out of the Lions on a flat track in good conditions, how far into their shell will they go with a light shower?
OK I'm here to be roasted on this but the Lions did not lose through lack of attacking intent and Gatland's selection for the second test is all about attack. I'm not saying this will be successful, but attitude is there in selection. Whether that plays through into performance is another matter.
@Catogrande said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@rotated said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
Even with the weather set to be poor, Steve Hansen’s side are sure to score tries and for that reason we’re suggesting a New Zealand win on a scoreline of 28-15.
The worse the weather the more likely it is to be a blowout IMO. The gulf in ruck technique, ball handling and support play will become more apparent. If it is raining ABS will hit 40.
It was difficult coaxing attacking rugby out of the Lions on a flat track in good conditions, how far into their shell will they go with a light shower?
OK I'm here to be roasted on this but the Lions did not lose through lack of attacking intent and Gatland's selection for the second test is all about attack. I'm not saying this will be successful, but attitude is there in selection. Whether that plays through into performance is another matter.
Not to roast you but Sexton over Teo is about attack? Only from a kicking perspective if anything.
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A tad concerned about this game,the Lions have shown they are terribly difficult to break down and now given the conditions could be quite the arm wrestle,along with the French official and levelling conditions, I suspect this is going to be a lot closer than people think.
I still think we have the better skill level to do the business,quite frankly I would take a one point win,but it wouldn't surprise me if the unthinkable happened..!Just these little anomalies bothering me.
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@Tim love your confidence,hope your correct and I'm way off the mark.
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A tad concerned about this game,the Lions have shown they are terribly difficult to break down and now given the conditions could be quite the arm wrestle,along with the French official and levelling conditions, I suspect this is going to be a lot closer than people think.
I still think we have the better skill level to do the business,quite frankly I would take a one point win,but it wouldn't surprise me if the unthinkable happened..!Just these little anomalies bothering me.
@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
A tad concerned about this game,the Lions have shown they are terribly difficult to break down and now given the conditions could be quite the arm wrestle,along with the French official and levelling conditions, I suspect this is going to be a lot closer than people think.
I still think we have the better skill level to do the business,quite frankly I would take a one point win,but it wouldn't surprise me if the unthinkable happened..!Just these little anomalies bothering me.
If they did win the series would be kept alive which would make the next test close to a rwc final . It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world apart from having to see Gatland being insufferably smug.
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@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
A tad concerned about this game,the Lions have shown they are terribly difficult to break down and now given the conditions could be quite the arm wrestle,along with the French official and levelling conditions, I suspect this is going to be a lot closer than people think.
I still think we have the better skill level to do the business,quite frankly I would take a one point win,but it wouldn't surprise me if the unthinkable happened..!Just these little anomalies bothering me.
If they did win the series would be kept alive which would make the next test close to a rwc final . It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world apart from having to see Gatland being insufferably smug.
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@jegga suspect there Media would be even more smug than Gatland..!
@Steven-Harris said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@jegga suspect there Media would be even more smug than Gatland..!
They would praise the ref for his skill then explode as their heads swelled up to too large a size for their arses to accommodate.
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The only prediction I will make is that at some point very shortly I will get out of bed and make the first of a few coffees while also cooking up some bacon and egg rolls to settle in front of the TV with.
Oh, and at some critical point in the game, the wife will start talking about something else we are meant to do today. I will grunt acknowledgement then regret it later on when I discover what she said and what I committed to. -
The only prediction I will make is that at some point very shortly I will get out of bed and make the first of a few coffees while also cooking up some bacon and egg rolls to settle in front of the TV with.
Oh, and at some critical point in the game, the wife will start talking about something else we are meant to do today. I will grunt acknowledgement then regret it later on when I discover what she said and what I committed to. -
@Catogrande said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@rotated said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
Even with the weather set to be poor, Steve Hansen’s side are sure to score tries and for that reason we’re suggesting a New Zealand win on a scoreline of 28-15.
The worse the weather the more likely it is to be a blowout IMO. The gulf in ruck technique, ball handling and support play will become more apparent. If it is raining ABS will hit 40.
It was difficult coaxing attacking rugby out of the Lions on a flat track in good conditions, how far into their shell will they go with a light shower?
OK I'm here to be roasted on this but the Lions did not lose through lack of attacking intent and Gatland's selection for the second test is all about attack. I'm not saying this will be successful, but attitude is there in selection. Whether that plays through into performance is another matter.
Not to roast you but Sexton over Teo is about attack? Only from a kicking perspective if anything.
@Bones said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Catogrande said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@rotated said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
@Crucial said in All Blacks v BI Lions Test #2:
Even with the weather set to be poor, Steve Hansen’s side are sure to score tries and for that reason we’re suggesting a New Zealand win on a scoreline of 28-15.
The worse the weather the more likely it is to be a blowout IMO. The gulf in ruck technique, ball handling and support play will become more apparent. If it is raining ABS will hit 40.
It was difficult coaxing attacking rugby out of the Lions on a flat track in good conditions, how far into their shell will they go with a light shower?
OK I'm here to be roasted on this but the Lions did not lose through lack of attacking intent and Gatland's selection for the second test is all about attack. I'm not saying this will be successful, but attitude is there in selection. Whether that plays through into performance is another matter.
Not to roast you but Sexton over Teo is about attack? Only from a kicking perspective if anything.
More the Farrell over Teo really, though I take your point that Sexton over Farrell is not so much an attacking mindset.
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Alright here we go, round two, bring it on you Lions motherfuckers.
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Good old Wellington. Really turning on the weather as usual
