The Lions squad for 2021 prediction

[Welsh Exile]

I really rate Slade, think he's class but not sure about him and Henshaw. I'd probably just play Ringrose to be honest

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I think Ringer in his 2020 form walks into the team, hasn't been so good in the new year albeit very hampered by injury. I think Slade is a very similar player and more of a playmaker if less of a game breaker which could compliment Henshaw nicely.

The potential midfields always excites me about the Lions tbf. Gatland rarely picks what Id like to see though.

 

[McTallshort]

Did anyone see the team Two Cents Rugby put up on Youtube?

Quite impressed, its good sometimes to get an unbiased opinion.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Did anyone see the team Two Cents Rugby put up on Youtube?

Quite impressed, its good sometimes to get an unbiased opinion.

I saw it then chalked it off as some nobody when I noticed Tipuric wasn't in his match day 23.

 

[Reiser99]

I saw it then chalked it off as some nobody when I noticed Tipuric wasn't in his match day 23.

You didn't look hard enough, he was hiding on the wing.

 

[Dean Cooperfield-West]

The rumour mill is starting about Hadleigh Parkes being called up. I can't see it myself but I think he's a good player. Wales have looked weaker since he left and he's solid at inside centre.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Scored 2 tries in 2017 v the Boks.

100% Gatland will bring him in.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[Welsh Exile]

The rumour mill is starting about Hadleigh Parkes being called up. I can't see it myself but I think he's a good player. Wales have looked weaker since he left and he's solid at inside centre.

What rumour mill is this? That must be BS.

 

[Dean Cooperfield-West]

What rumour mill is this? That must be BS.

WalesOnline has him down as one of the non-test players receiving a letter. That seems to be the start of it.

Gatland's 11 potential Lions outsiders including Rhys Webb as 50 letters sent

The New Zealander names his squad on May 6 and has sounded out an extended pool of players about their potential availability

www.walesonline.co.uk

 

[Welsh Exile]

WalesOnline has him down as one of the non-test players receiving a letter. That seems to be the start of it.

Gatland's 11 potential Lions outsiders including Rhys Webb as 50 letters sent

The New Zealander names his squad on May 6 and has sounded out an extended pool of players about their potential availability

www.walesonline.co.uk

I think we can definitely put this under the BS category.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

God, Wales online is such a rag

Very dismissive of Marler, as well - 30yrs old so probably entering his prime, yet they say "some still believe he could challenge" as if he's this withered old cart horse not far from the glue factory

 

[MikeTheNative]

I'm hoping for a midfield of Parkes and Teo

 

[Jakedood]

I'm hoping for a midfield of Parkes and Teo

Can Riki Flutey come back plz? Bundee Aki and we'll have an entire set of centres from outside B&I

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

If John Cooney or Simon Zebo goes I'm avoiding all Irish rugby media for about 18 months.

And not that I would read them but I'll stay away from any article that mentions X factor too.

 

[MikeTheNative]

If John Cooney or Simon Zebo goes I'm avoiding all Irish rugby media for about 18 months.

And not that I would read them but I'll stay away from any article that mentions X factor too.

Cooney is a bit more of a sensible suggestion since 9 is a place where there wasn't too many standouts. Back 3 though there's enough players who have played well in the 6 nations.

 

[McTallshort]

I saw it then chalked it off as some nobody when I noticed Tipuric wasn't in his match day 23.

Like I said. Always refreshing to get an unbiased perspective

 

[McTallshort]

If John Cooney or Simon Zebo goes I'm avoiding all Irish rugby media for about 18 months.

And not that I would read them but I'll stay away from any article that mentions X factor too.

Will they show repeated clips of that back heel?

 

[munstermuffin]

If John Cooney or Simon Zebo goes I'm avoiding all Irish rugby media for about 18 months.

And not that I would read them but I'll stay away from any article that mentions X factor too.

Thing with Zebo is he has been playing well with Racing. And Gatland knows him and likes him.
Don't know if he will go but back 3 is a weakish spot overall it could be said. And fact he covers 15 too will help his cause.
I should add that is not saying he is ahead of rest. But majority of back 3 guys are hit and miss on form. Zebo would be in similar mix .

 

[Umaga's Witness]

We could have the 'penalties squad' on the bench with Mako, George, Itoje, Billy, Young's, Farrell and May who come on and just concede tons of penalties.

Just a thought.

Lull them into a false sense of insecurity in the first 60 minutes or so....then blam! That'll confuse them.

on a less serious note, is anyone thinking stander is an option? Also, who is the best lineout lock available?