Golden Lions v Lions

[An Tarbh]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Teh Mite @ Jun 3 2009, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

As it stands, I wouldn't have Shane Williams start the tests. Bowe is really turning it on.[/b]

well given they play on opposite wings as well, surely you'd have Monye in either. Halfpenny will find it hard going to get Bowe out of the test XV.

 

[Meh]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Teh Mite @ Jun 3 2009, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

As it stands, I wouldn't have Shane Williams start the tests. Bowe is really turning it on.[/b]

+1

At the moment I could see Kearney, Bowe AND Byrne in the test team.

We'll see though. I'm only basing that on the first 30 mins of this.

I should also mention that Monye is playing well.

 

[Bullitt]

BOD with a huge tackle.

 

[Meh]

Golden Lions try.

Oh well. Come on Lions!

 

[An Tarbh]

Monye went missing in defence there, Edwards won't be too pleased with that one.

 

[Bullitt]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (An Tarbh @ Jun 3 2009, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Teh Mite @ Jun 3 2009, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As it stands, I wouldn't have Shane Williams start the tests. Bowe is really turning it on.[/b]

well given they play on opposite wings as well, surely you'd have Monye in either. Halfpenny will find it hard going to get Bowe out of the test XV.
[/b][/quote]

Both of these 2 are looking at my choices TBH.

Anyway, GL score. Timing is an art form! :lol:

10-32

 

[Bumbadum]

Brilliant kick Pretorius.

 

[An Tarbh]

**** sake Jones you could have done better with that touch finder.

 

[Meh]

Another try for Roberts.

This is making me giggle!

 

[An Tarbh]

Roberts wasn't gonna be held up that time.

Huge improvement on Saturday's performance, Bowe and Roberts certainly have looked the better for having the game under their belt.

 

[Jer1cho]

Man this display is making me belive every word Teh Mite was saying about our defense! Seriously though, Golden Lions are woeful! B&I Lions are playing some brilliant rugby. Croft and Roberts are on fire!

 

[Sir Speedy]

Need I say it...

Roberts, O'Driscoll and Bowe almost cementing their places in that first half. Phillips also with a strong showing that will probably go unrivalled.
Jones made a few early errors but he's bounced back and had a strong showing. O'Gara's still the front runner on Lions form so far though.
Croft showed his worth with a fantastic try and Jenkins is superb again. Pretty awesome all round all in all.

 

[Bumbadum]

All in all a great half for the B&I's. Although i'd say they've been helped along nicely by some very lacklustre defence, the backs are linking very nicely and some fine individual performances are carrying the Lions towards a big victory. Roberts and Bowe shoeing themselves into test spots with vigour.

A couple of occasions where the Lions have looked a little slow to the breakdown, but for the most part they've been very solid on rolling through the phases and recycling.

 

[Meh]

I'd slightly disagree Speedy.

O'Gara was nothing to shout about last week. I think Jones is the favourite to start in the tests.

 

[An Tarbh]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sir. Speedy @ Jun 3 2009, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Need I say it...

Roberts, O'Driscoll and Bowe almost cementing their places in that first half. Phillips also with a strong showing that will probably go unrivalled.
Jones made a few early errors but he's bounced back and had a strong showing. O'Gara's still the front runner on Lions form so far though.
Croft showed his worth with a fantastic try and Jenkins is superb again. Pretty awesome all round all in all.[/b]

Hard to see Heaslip and Mears being left out of the test side either.

 

[Meh]

Heaslip has been good but not stand out.

I think Mears could well start as hooker though.

 

[Bullitt]

Aside from his lineout throwing (which even I admit is very good today), Mears IMO doesn't offer enough to the party for the tests. Maybe a bench spot.

 

[An Tarbh]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Meh @ Jun 3 2009, 08:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I'd slightly disagree Speedy.

O'Gara was nothing to shout about last week. I think Jones is the favourite to start in the tests.[/b]

considering we're playing at high altitude he's been getting **** all distance on his kicks.

 

[An Tarbh]

that's something they'll need to work on, more than once they've found themselves isolated, support play needs to improve

 

[Bumbadum]

Knife through butter anyone?

Shame again no support there.