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Aviva Premiership 16/17 - Round 19
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<blockquote data-quote="Timbo" data-source="post: 848131" data-attributes="member: 71918"><p>The Lions isn't a development tool. Obviously not the same. </p><p></p><p>The Saxons last year was a very strong 'best of the rest' taking on a good South African A team. The games were competitive and the standard pretty high. Even then I can't think of a single player that's used that tour to really kick on and make a dent in Eddie Jones' plans. AND there were two long term injuries out of the two games, with Lewington out for around 8 months. That said, the nett result of last years Saxons tour was probably worth it, if nothing else both matches were pretty fun to watch. But I can't see much worth in a 3rd/4th string team taking on second rate opposition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timbo, post: 848131, member: 71918"] The Lions isn't a development tool. Obviously not the same. The Saxons last year was a very strong 'best of the rest' taking on a good South African A team. The games were competitive and the standard pretty high. Even then I can't think of a single player that's used that tour to really kick on and make a dent in Eddie Jones' plans. AND there were two long term injuries out of the two games, with Lewington out for around 8 months. That said, the nett result of last years Saxons tour was probably worth it, if nothing else both matches were pretty fun to watch. But I can't see much worth in a 3rd/4th string team taking on second rate opposition. [/QUOTE]
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