British Lions

[the other bob wilson]

Re: British Lions

Backing for Morgan from yesterday’s opposition.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cy7n1x24d0ro

[Lord Worcester]

Re: British Lions

Backing for Morgan from yesterday’s opposition.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un...s/cy7n1x24d0ro

Will it have the desired effect with / on Farrell? Personally I doubt it. Think he’s much more likely to trust what he knows - van der flier - or pick brute strength - curry. Let’s see!

[Underhill1980]

Re: British Lions

Will it have the desired effect with / on Farrell? Personally I doubt it. Think he’s much more likely to trust what he knows - van der flier - or pick brute strength - curry. Let’s see!

Sadly, for Jac I think he’ll pick what he knows and give Jac the chance to impact from the bench. Who knows.

It’ll be an interesting selection and an interesting first Test.

[Lord Worcester]

Re: British Lions

Sadly, for Jac I think he’ll pick what he knows and give Jac the chance to impact from the bench. Who knows.

It’ll be an interesting selection and an interesting first Test.

Looks like jak missing out on 23. Now there’s a surprise……

[the other bob wilson]

Re: British Lions

Looks like jak missing out on 23. Now there’s a surprise……

First time since 1890 something that a Welsh player has not featured in a Lions test match I believe if Morgan doesn’t make the squad (which is being reported today as what’s going to happen).

[Underhill1980]

Re: British Lions

Looks like jak missing out on 23. Now there’s a surprise……

Is the rumour he misses out altogether? That would be madness if true.

[jon1959]

Re: British Lions

Is the rumour he misses out altogether? That would be madness if true.

Looks that way. Chris Jones is usually a real ITK journalist.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cm2m01j45pzo

[Underhill1980]

Re: British Lions

Looks that way. Chris Jones is usually a real ITK journalist.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un...s/cm2m01j45pzo

Madness. Surely you pick on form and not reputation.

[Lord Worcester]

Re: British Lions

Madness. Surely you pick on form and not reputation.

Not Farrell. Slightly surprised he’s going curry and not van der flier at 7, especially as curry not a real 7 - imho, but more of a 6 and a half! Honestly didnt think jak ever had a proper chance, however well he went in warm ups. Think the call up of the prodigal told you all you need to know about Farrell snr and his view on reputation v form. Call me small minded but ‘come on Australia’!

[delmbox]

Re: British Lions

Not Farrell. Slightly surprised he’s going curry and not van der flier at 7, especially as curry not a real 7 - imho, but more of a 6 and a half! Honestly didnt think jak ever had a proper chance, however well he went in warm ups. Think the call up of the prodigal told you all you need to know about Farrell snr and his view on reputation v form. Call me small minded but ‘come on Australia’!

Not trying to be a dick but it's Jac

[Lord Worcester]

Re: British Lions

Not trying to be a dick but it's Jac

Quite right

[Grangenders]

Re: British Lions

Correct call for me, Morgan is nowhere near the level of Curry or Van der Flier. Plus they have the big game experience whilst Morgan plays for a nation that has usually lost by half time.

[Underhill1980]

Re: British Lions

Not Farrell. Slightly surprised he’s going curry and not van der flier at 7, especially as curry not a real 7 - imho, but more of a 6 and a half! Honestly didnt think jak ever had a proper chance, however well he went in warm ups. Think the call up of the prodigal told you all you need to know about Farrell snr and his view on reputation v form. Call me small minded but ‘come on Australia’!

I still want the Lions to win but it does take the shine off somewhat.

[Underhill1980]

Re: British Lions

Correct call for me, Morgan is nowhere near the level of Curry or Van der Flier. Plus they have the big game experience whilst Morgan plays for a nation that has usually lost by half time.

Or on the plus side, Morgan has still managed to excel even after being surrounded by the dross of the last few years. I do see the logic behind it, it’s just a sad reflection of the state of Welsh rugby

[Harry Paget Flashman]

Re: British Lions

Correct call for me, Morgan is nowhere near the level of Curry or Van der Flier. Plus they have the big game experience whilst Morgan plays for a nation that has usually lost by half time.

Apart from JM being ahead of them in pretty much all the stats you can measure them against on tour you are correct.