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2021 British & Irish Lions Tour
Second Test: Australia vs. British and Irish Lions (29/06/13)
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<blockquote data-quote="Ospreylian" data-source="post: 579893" data-attributes="member: 59055"><p>This is true, he played practically a whole season at 13 when he played for Ospreys. So it's not as if it would be a huge gamble throwing him in there. I think he would fill the role competently. </p><p></p><p>With regards to Croft, I originally thought he was pretty lucky to get on the tour in the first place, over a player like Wood for example. Although I was impressed with him in a couple of the warm-up games. That said, he didn't have a great game in the first test, made a few mistakes. I'm happy with Lydiate being involved - think he has proved his worth again this tour, especially in his relentless defensive work around the fringes (he'll most certainly be on Genia-watch this weekend). I feel Croft still has certain elements to his game he needs to work on, and I don't agree that he would make a game-changing impact from the bench. </p><p></p><p>Really don't understand why people are saying SOB is clueless/ doesn't have a brain. He was unlucky not to be the starting 6 in the first test imo, I personally would have had him start over Croft that's for sure. He has become a very versatile back row player. </p><p></p><p>Was glad to see Davies keep his place, I think he's really earned his jersey this tour. Just because he didn't do anything particularly flash last weekend I think people are jumping to the conclusion he isn't good enough or should be dropped. He's probably the form centre though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ospreylian, post: 579893, member: 59055"] This is true, he played practically a whole season at 13 when he played for Ospreys. So it's not as if it would be a huge gamble throwing him in there. I think he would fill the role competently. With regards to Croft, I originally thought he was pretty lucky to get on the tour in the first place, over a player like Wood for example. Although I was impressed with him in a couple of the warm-up games. That said, he didn't have a great game in the first test, made a few mistakes. I'm happy with Lydiate being involved - think he has proved his worth again this tour, especially in his relentless defensive work around the fringes (he'll most certainly be on Genia-watch this weekend). I feel Croft still has certain elements to his game he needs to work on, and I don't agree that he would make a game-changing impact from the bench. Really don't understand why people are saying SOB is clueless/ doesn't have a brain. He was unlucky not to be the starting 6 in the first test imo, I personally would have had him start over Croft that's for sure. He has become a very versatile back row player. Was glad to see Davies keep his place, I think he's really earned his jersey this tour. Just because he didn't do anything particularly flash last weekend I think people are jumping to the conclusion he isn't good enough or should be dropped. He's probably the form centre though. [/QUOTE]
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