Test Match 1: All Blacks v British & Irish Lions (Auckland)

[Caitlyn Jenner]

Idk man.......... It feels like vs France 2015 all over again... You know.. When the country knows we've got a good team, and that we probably should win, but **** happens. I feel like then.

I hope it's like France 2015 again! That was one of the best ABs performances of all time!

 

[Truth]

Sean Fitzpatrick speaking upbeat about both teams chances. I havent seen Sean for ages. He looks a lot older now.

 

[The Jones Boy]

Considering he was playing in the 1987 RWC, he's no spring chicken.

 

[GoTheNaki]

You mean 2007? France got destroyed in 2015

Dont you remember the feeling in 2015?

 

[KeyboardWorrier]

Idk man.......... It feels like vs France 2015 all over again... You know.. When the country knows we've got a good team, and that we probably should win, but **** happens. I feel like then.

Nah, not at all. Just wait. The Lions will be utterly obliterated by this All Blacks team. It might seem close as times, but only because the ABs are letting it be.

 

[The Jones Boy]

I hope it's like France 2015 again! That was one of the best ABs performances of all time!

I was there, it was an amazing experience, it was like the gift that just keeps on giving.

Bear in mind France at that stage had an appalling coach, Phillippe Saint Andre, good player but terrible international coach.

This Lions outfit are not deserving of being put in the same category as that poor French team.
This Lions team is much togher and far more capable. I also believe they won't buckle under pressure.
That doesn't mean they will necessarily win, but it's not fair to rate them at France 2015 level.

i think this test could be a lot closer than people think.

 

[GoTheNaki]

Im not gonna be smirking till we lead by at least 3 tries...

 

[Truth]

I think the Lions have done well to improve as a squad with each game. Especially considering the teams they've played which are among NZs best but now the Lions are about to play the worlds finest. I cant wait.

 

[ncurd]

I'll really appreciate it if you can keep the score updated. Due due to a scheduling mess up I'm on a train then the ruddy tube during the match.

 

[GoTheNaki]

Sam Cane is gonna play 80mins... Read comes out for Savea... I reckon.

 

[Bob]

Looks dry, good news. Picking a comfy ABs win. Barrett to have a blinder.

 

[GoTheNaki]

John Kirwan reckons by 5 or less... What does he know tho, he let Fekitoa and Naholo go.

 

[GoTheNaki]

Ewwwww the terrible David Attenborough rip-off.

 

[GoTheNaki]

I'll really appreciate it if you can keep the score updated. Due due to a scheduling mess up I'm on a train then the ruddy tube during the match.

Roger Roger.

 

[TobesHodges]

Hoping the B&I can do still be in touch by 60, then we can use the bench.. but still sadly think these AB's will have a little to much..

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Sam Cane is gonna play 80mins... Read comes out for Savea... I reckon.

Reckon it'll be Barrett for Kaino too

 

[Bluemoon]

Have dropped a cheeky $10 on Mako at $81 to score the 1st try. I'm hoping he is the 1st and last of the Lions' successes in this game!


Hell, if you're still awake you might as well just soldier through to the game...

SOB was 50/1 for first try in the uk. Chucked a fiver on that haha.

Here we go!!!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Looks like the ABs want a wet weather game, they appear to be doing a rain dance

 

[Bluemoon]

Looks like the ABs want a wet weather game, they appear to be doing a rain dance

Faletaus poker face was brilliant

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Faletaus poker face was brilliant

Probably the third they've seen today, to be fair