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<blockquote data-quote="McTallshort" data-source="post: 464500" data-attributes="member: 53362"><p>All of this of course depends on players form in the next 2 years, there is no way of knowing that the young players who have made an impact in this world cup will not get injured or loose form. There could be other players that make an impact in the next 2 years that are not even on the radar yet. In a Lions team you have not just got to pick the best players in the positions but also players who can take touring in rabid media infested place like Australia for 6 weeks and still get up for playing. This might be on a back drop of losing their place in the test side or troubles back home. Its a lot easier than it used to be because the tours are shorter but you still need to take players who have another level to their mental toughness. Good international players don't always make good Lions often you need a few tough old journeymen or Young keen uncapped players to make it work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="McTallshort, post: 464500, member: 53362"] All of this of course depends on players form in the next 2 years, there is no way of knowing that the young players who have made an impact in this world cup will not get injured or loose form. There could be other players that make an impact in the next 2 years that are not even on the radar yet. In a Lions team you have not just got to pick the best players in the positions but also players who can take touring in rabid media infested place like Australia for 6 weeks and still get up for playing. This might be on a back drop of losing their place in the test side or troubles back home. Its a lot easier than it used to be because the tours are shorter but you still need to take players who have another level to their mental toughness. Good international players don't always make good Lions often you need a few tough old journeymen or Young keen uncapped players to make it work. [/QUOTE]
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