British Lions

[William Treseder]

He’s Irish and another Farrell love child. How can anyone have any respect for any selection decision he makes now he has called his son in.

Doubt if any of the players (the ones whose opinions really matter) have any problem with Owen Farrell being included.
Who would you have called up to cover that position?

[Lord Worcester]

Doubt if any of the players (the ones whose opinions really matter) have any problem with Owen Farrell being included.
Who would you have called up to cover that position?

Well as it was Eliot daly who was injured, and he plays predominantly 13, 14 or 15 then not someone who only plays 10 or 12. Personally, and based on the 6 nations, Tom Jordan of Scotland, but there are options. Of course the other players are not going to show any adverse response to the call up - the guy picking the team is owens dad! But I’m struggling to see how anyone can justify it.

[The Bloop]

A sobering stat from yesterday's game, but it was the first time since 1899 that there wasnt a single Welshman in a Lions matchday squad.

[William Treseder]

Well as it was Eliot daly who was injured, and he plays predominantly 13, 14 or 15 then not someone who only plays 10 or 12. Personally, and based on the 6 nations, Tom Jordan of Scotland, but there are options. Of course the other players are not going to show any adverse response to the call up - the guy picking the team is owens dad! But I’m struggling to see how anyone can justify it.

Losing Eliot Day, also meant losing the best long kicker in the squad. Finn Russell, Fin Smith and Matt Smith are decent kickers on their day, but Owen Farrell is the best under pressure, so to me that justifies his selection, lots of games in the modern era are decided on kicking.
It’s all about opinions though 👍

[Lord Worcester]

Losing Eliot Day, also meant losing the best long kicker in the squad. Finn Russell, Fin Smith and Matt Smith are decent kickers on their day, but Owen Farrell is the best under pressure, so to me that justifies his selection, lots of games in the modern era are decided on kicking.
It’s all about opinions though ��

It sure is.

[Lord Worcester]

A sobering stat from yesterday's game, but it was the first time since 1899 that there wasnt a single Welshman in a Lions matchday squad.

Wow. Thankfully got the t20 blast and the tour to keep me away from what has always been a must watch for me. Sad, but I’m just not feeling it.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

A sobering stat from yesterday's game, but it was the first time since 1899 that there wasnt a single Welshman in a Lions matchday squad.

That is absolutely tragic, and so damning of the WRU.

[Barmy]

Well thankfully theirs a Welshman listed to play tomorrow.
I’ll be the one doing the ayatollah in the riverbank stand.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Well thankfully theirs a Welshman listed to play tomorrow.
I’ll be the one doing the ayatollah in the riverbank stand.

Nice one! You live there?

[poc]

Well thankfully theirs a Welshman listed to play tomorrow.
I’ll be the one doing the ayatollah in the riverbank stand.

[Barmy]

Nice one! You live there?

Yes 35yrs.
And I was innocent.

[splott parker]

Nice one! You live there?

Born under the Grange End Stand, lives in the Riverbank Stand

[Barmy]

Hope you’re doing okay mate.

[poc]

Hope you’re doing okay mate.

thanks barmy had a few health problems but still watching the mighty bluebirds, hope you all fine

[Lord Worcester]

I hope jak morgan has a stormer tomorrow morning and almost forces Farrell to pick him. Then we can see if he actually win. Personally I doubt it. Think van der flier is a shoe in. Let’s see!!

[Underhill1980]

Great start for the Lions. My mate has moved to Australia and is at the game tonight. As if I wasn’t already jealous of his move.

[Underhill1980]

0-48 with 5 to play. Brilliant statement of intent.

[Heathblue]

I hope jak morgan has a stormer tomorrow morning and almost forces Farrell to pick him. Then we can see if he actually win. Personally I doubt it. Think van der flier is a shoe in. Let’s see!!

He had a good game, Owen Farrell was M.O.M

[Harry Paget Flashman]

I hope jak morgan has a stormer tomorrow morning and almost forces Farrell to pick him. Then we can see if he actually win. Personally I doubt it. Think van der flier is a shoe in. Let’s see!!

He's won before. IMO he's ahead of VDF for the test 7 space on form, but I think AF may go with what he knows and trusts.

VDF is far from a shoe in.