vanderark14 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Townsend to be added to the coaching set up for this year's Lions tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee-toon-red Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Scotland's defence coach Steve Tandy going as well. Hopefully Scotland players outnumber Scotland coaching staff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I used to like the lions concept but it died some time after 1997 for me. Just comes across as a marketing exercise nowadays, but I guess that’s professional sport. Maybe it’s the stark contrast between what I used to see and the bollocks that’s spouted nowadays that jars. Anyway, with no regard for my hypocrisy whatsoever, I feel I should also mention that I put a fiver on Harris to be in the squad at 7/1. Now 9/4. Heh heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 11:01 PM, Duncan Blackheart said: I used to like the lions concept but it died some time after 1997 for me. Just comes across as a marketing exercise nowadays, but I guess that’s professional sport. Maybe it’s the stark contrast between what I used to see and the bollocks that’s spouted nowadays that jars. Anyway, with no regard for my hypocrisy whatsoever, I feel I should also mention that I put a fiver on Harris to be in the squad at 7/1. Now 9/4. Heh heh. Agreed, I've often said they will eventually be called the Sky Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clootie Dumpling Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Have you been on the website? I bought a couple of baseball hats for the grandsons. I took a look at the travel packages jeezo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 On 4/16/2021 at 8:42 AM, Clootie Dumpling said: Have you been on the website? I bought a couple of baseball hats for the grandsons. I took a look at the travel packages jeezo! How do, Clootie! Outrageous prices indeed! Hope all’s well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clootie Dumpling Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 On 4/17/2021 at 11:30 PM, Duncan Blackheart said: How do, Clootie! Outrageous prices indeed! Hope all’s well. All is well my friend, however i do not think i will be splashing out on a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 British & Irish Lions squad 2021 A squad of 37 is named for the tour to South Africa as follows: Backs: Josh Adams, Bundee Aki, Dan Biggar, Elliot Daly, Gareth Davies, Owen Farrell, Chris Harris, Robbie Henshaw, Stuart Hogg, Conor Murray, Ali Price, Lewis Rees-Zammit, Finn Russell, Duhan van der Merwe, Anthony Watson, Liam Williams. Forwards: Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Tom Curry, Zander Fagerson, Taulupe Faletau, Tadhg Furlong, Jamie George, Iain Henderson, Jonny Hill, Maro Itoje, Alun Wyn Jones (capt.), Wyn Jones, Courtney Lawes, Ken Owens, Andrew Porter, Sam Simmonds, Rory Sutherland, Justin Tipuric, Mako Vunipola, Hamish Watson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee-toon-red Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 8 Scotland players 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Most ever Scots in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 I think Hogg will start the matches against SA with Russell maybe coming off the bench. The rest will make up the numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Toepoke said: Most ever Scots in the squad. Most since 89. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 1 hour ago, vanderark14 said: I think Hogg will start the matches against SA with Russell maybe coming off the bench. The rest will make up the numbers Don’t know about that. I think there’s a lot of places open tbh, and a lot of it depends on how he wants to play. It looks like a squad that’s picked to move the books around a lot, all of the forwards are mobile and it seems mobility has counted in close calls for selection. They’ll kick from 9,10,12,15, and given the kicking masterclass from Russell and Hogg at Twickenham and in Paris, Russell is in with a shot to start if he demonstrates consistency in tour matches. Watson has a genuine shot at open side and the LH prop slot is anyone’s. Gatland also likes a big winger, and VdM was his only option in that role. Harris has a real chance at outside centre as well given Tandy’s defensive system and the small number of centres taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 5 hours ago, vanderark14 said: I think Hogg will start the matches against SA with Russell maybe coming off the bench. The rest will make up the numbers I would think Watson is a shoe in for a test start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 4 hours ago, biffer said: Don’t know about that. I think there’s a lot of places open tbh, and a lot of it depends on how he wants to play. It looks like a squad that’s picked to move the books around a lot, all of the forwards are mobile and it seems mobility has counted in close calls for selection. They’ll kick from 9,10,12,15, and given the kicking masterclass from Russell and Hogg at Twickenham and in Paris, Russell is in with a shot to start if he demonstrates consistency in tour matches. Watson has a genuine shot at open side and the LH prop slot is anyone’s. Gatland also likes a big winger, and VdM was his only option in that role. Harris has a real chance at outside centre as well given Tandy’s defensive system and the small number of centres taken. 23 minutes ago, bonzo said: I would think Watson is a shoe in for a test start. I am maybe being too pessimistic and I agree with the arguments for our players to start but it whether Gatland agrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 11:01 PM, Duncan Blackheart said: Anyway, with no regard for my hypocrisy whatsoever, I feel I should also mention that I put a fiver on Harris to be in the squad at 7/1. Now 9/4. Heh heh. I feel like mentioning this again! Can see Biggar and probably Gareth Davies starting the first test, replaced by Russell in the last 25-20, and price in the last 15. Good vibes for Sutherland if fit. Also pleased so many made it as it frees up more spaces for lads to develop in the summer tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Imagine paying £150 for this non event at Murrayfield! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 16 hours ago, Toepoke said: Imagine paying £150 for this non event at Murrayfield! I didn't bother watching it. I'll wait till the proper tests, even then it will depend on whether there are scots in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee-toon-red Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Hogg, VDM and Price to start on Saturday. Sutherland and Watson amongst the replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Lions win the first test 17-22. Really was a game of 2 halves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 53 minutes ago, bonzo said: Lions win the first test 17-22. Really was a game of 2 halves. Looked like the strength of the Lions' bench made the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, Toepoke said: Looked like the strength of the Lions' bench made the difference. Definitely, and in the 2nd half South Africa couldn't cope with the high ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 SA have put the lions back in their box today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 South Africa showed their metal today especially the forwards, lions never really had a sniff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Close but no cigar for the lions, 19-16 to the Springboks giving them a 2-1 series win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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