3rd test - Australia v British & Irish Lions

[TRF_Olyy]

Hopefully that's just blood for Freeman

 

[Which Tyler]

Oh good, Farrell on for a winger...
What could possibly go wrong?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

FFS it was Aki!

 

[Reiser99]

Wow, that backline suddenly got worse. Farrell's selections have been poor since the first test.

 

[AlRums]

That was blatant holding on as well

 

[Dean Cooperfield-West]

This is expected when you don't pick your best 23 in a test

 

[dirty harry]

We are just not present at the breakdown and they are catching us out way too often.

I hate to say it, but one of our back rowers are off their feet wandering around the park...

We miss Itojes physicality at the ruck with an 8 and 7 playing so poorly.

 

[AlRums]

Sexton looking dazed there

 

[General Melchett]

It's not like Akis performance is a shock, he's been the worst centre all tour
Had a few good carries, fair play, but far more bad than good

Also, it's not Aki's fault that he gets picked. That's on big Faz.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Itoje done for the day

 

[Jimbo]

Why are players/teams not better coached when on the opposition line, don’t hold onto the ball if it’s lost let them have it drive them back over the line if everyone is on the same page it shouldn’t cause a massive line break most of the time, you can then try and drive the jackler back over the line or for the backs to rush a clearance either way you are likely to regain possession in a more promising position than allow the opposition to slowly pick there spot from a pen and clear out, just seems so obvious.

 

[AlRums]

I hate to say it, but one of our back rowers are off their feet wandering around the park...

We miss Itojes physicality at the ruck with an 8 and 7 playing so poorly.

For once I have to agree Curry has been pretty anonymous other than giving away penalties.

 

[Grizwald]

Lion's second best across the park. Been really efficient when in the 'red zone' prior this test. Some odd decisions.

 

[dirty harry]

Genge and Morgan on before 50, Lions need some umph around the park.

Itoje isnt returning, line out and breakdowns lost without him. Player of tour IMO!

 

[mungo]

Shoulder direct to head on Tom Lynagh, play on.

 

[Jimbo]

Little Faz on and Aki to 13. High tackle in 10... 9...

Do you ever get tired of talking negative BS?

 

[General Melchett]

Wow, that backline suddenly got worse. Farrell's selections have been poor since the first test.

A Farrell Aki midfield with Jones on the wing is squarely down to Andy Farrell and his poor selections. Backline is now a mess.

Cummings would have shored up the lineout but wasn't given a chance.

 

[McTallshort]

Australia looking very much in control

 

[dirty harry]

For once I have to agree Curry has been pretty anonymous other than giving away penalties.

Last 2 mins, he chased a kick, missed the tackle and had his hands on hips for 90 seconds.

This is easily his worst performance, the other 2 tests he was ok, but poor for his standards, today he's poor by anyone's standards. Proper hasn't been much better, neither has Conan to be fair.

 

[AlRums]

Also, it's not Aki's fault that he gets picked. That's on big Faz.

If only we had another inside centre in the squad, oh wait ...