You're the bit in the middle, not a cheek
All groups tough in the ECC these days but I can see Scarlets getting out of that one - if they can keep their first team fit.
It'll be a weaker squad and the chances of them actually not being shonky two seasons in a row anyway nowadays is quite slim
It'll be a weaker squad
Only really losing loopy liam arent they?
Pivac has done a very good job if recruiting on the cheap that new kiwi 15 is good, Parkes has been solid and Taige Burn (spelling?) has been superb.
You're the bit in the middle, not a cheek
The hole in the middle, how dare you slur his name like that!!!
You're the bit in the middle, not a cheek
As that came from you, I'll let it go. after all there are few more qualified to recognise one.
Bruce! You're back!
I thought you weren't supporting the Lions?
Does the possible inclusion of Russell bring the Lions above the (as yet unrevealed) minimum number of Scots required for you to join your fellow Brits and Irishmen as a true Lions supporter?
Never went away.
I'm not. Doesn't mean I'm not watching.
Go **** yourself.
Go **** yourself.
😆
England team v Argentina Saturday 10th June – KO 20:15 BST (Live BBC 2)
15 Mike Brown, 14 Marland Yarde, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Alex Lozowski, 11 Jonny May, 10 George Ford, 9 Danny Care, 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Dylan Hartley, 3 Harry Williams, 4 Joe Launchbury, 5 Charlie Ewels, 6 Mark Wilson, 7 Tom Curry, 8 Nathan Hughes
Replacements 16 Jack Singleton, 17 Matt Mullan, 18 Will Collier, 19 Nick Isiekwe, 20 Don Armand, 21 Jack Maunder, 22 Piers Francis, 23 Denny Solomona
Only really losing loopy liam arent they?
Pivac has done a very good job if recruiting on the cheap that new kiwi 15 is good, Parkes has been solid and Taige Burn (spelling?) has been superb.
I could have sworn there were more heading out but I may be mistaken. DTH is someone I love to watch and is off. Not really a shortage of exciting wings at the Scarlets though. The Meat will be missed when is comes to grinding out wins against the Italian sides with one man and their dog watching 😉 There are a handful of others like Aled Thomas but these won't leave a big hole. If that really is the case then that is some excellent player retention. Privac and co have indeed done a great job
Cracking finish by Ibitoye for England U20s against Oz in the world championships. England came from 16-3 down to win 20-19 with a last minute kick.
Jaryd Payne are you watching? This is how to finish in the corner.
Forgot about DTH, yeah he'll be missed especially with Liam gone.
That is bloody amazing to be fair 🙂
Namaste he scored a cracker v wales too
he scored a cracker v wales too
Yeah he did but, as I was watching the game on S4C, I didn't appreciate how good it was at the time because I don't speak Welsh. 😉
It's here at 2:55
Tom Curry starting at 7, he will be 18 yrs and 360 days. Only Wilkinson has started younger at 18 yrs 314 days. What an absolute talent he is!
On BBC2 tomorrow pm, cant wait!
I think it would be great if the Southern Hemisphere teams had an equivalent Lions tour to play the northern hemisphere clubs?
Was wondering about an Anzac/SA side the other day. Harder to bring together, perhaps. Just on geographical location a line. Would be ace, though.
Maybe even a NH Baas v SH Baas game.
Now that would be a cracking game!Maybe even a NH Baas v SH Baas game.
Was wondering about an Anzac/SA side the other day. Harder to bring together, perhaps.
No chance, those nations hate each other.
Oh.
Looking forward to this...
Nothing on VIP Box. Any other suggestions?
I held my nose and paid for Now TV
Maybe even a NH Baas v SH Baas game.
Now that is a great idea
Try cricfreetv.
I'm not watching it coz I have Sky but it usually works.
Once again Crusaders offside all the time. If the ref ain't going to give it makes life very hard.
Finally!!!!!
Get the mobdro app if you're on android. Usually pretty good.
Lions might be in with a chance here, Crusaders making a lot of uncharacteristic mistakes.
Looks cold and greasy out there.
Kruis, Farrel outstanding nailed on test starters. SOB doing well too as is that fat lad at 2. Faletau quiet as is POM. 9 doing well apart from the odd scudding pass into midfield.
North needs to get himself involved.
Hoggs eye looked sore!
Much better, Murray, Farrell working. Outside backs finally getting some ball need to relax into game now.
Forwards looking good
Ref a bit picky on scrum pens
Every time we get the ball our space is full of defenders. Their line speed is very good, not always legally.
We haven't made a single turnover at the breakdown that I've seen in 3 games.
Stander!!!!!! You muppet! Think it's really greasy out there - so many dropped balls.
Our scrum being monstered.
Cant the refs atleast decide if a tackle is high without going to the tv.
Cynical line out play from the crusaders.
Lions defence completely destroyed Crusaders. Butchered three easy trie opportunities though.
Well done, they keep improving. Good to see Sexton playing better him faz and another at 13 could be back on.
1. Mako
2.
3.
4. Kruis
5. Itoje
6.
7.
8. Faletau
9. Murray
10. Sexton?
11. ?
12. Faz
13. ?
14. ?
15. ?
Agreed, lots to build on now.
Hopefully get some ball into outside backs hands now so solid.
But immense in forwards, and just as much strength on bench and in stands
If Te'o could pass I would have Faz at 10.
Faletau is first name on my team sheet.
If Te'o could pass I would have Faz at 10.
So would I but he cant! Joseph or Davies at 13 with Faz at 12 for me. Davies running angles and Faz putting to him or the wingers would be a good balance imo.
Full back looks to be Hogg if he can show some form. Watson on one wing and North t'other.
Itoje was great off the bench. Faletau came into the game and was quietly outstanding. 6 looks to be between Stander and Moriarty although SOB playing so well makes me wonder if he could be 7 and Warbs 6?
So all in all well done I'm off for a bike ride.
Is Warburton injured? But to be honest the back row is so strong I'm happy with any combination as long as not Haskell. I'd play Itoje off the bench as cover for 2nd and back row.
Prob right about Sexton, Faz and prob Davies if fit. Murray looked good, nailed his kicking game.
Hogg looked in trouble with injury tbh. Watson impressed at FB, but a risk playing there in a test side?
Did I miss something because I thought Murray had a few howlers.
Mako
George
Furlong
Kruis
Itoge
Moriarty
Faletau
Tipuric
Webb
Sexton
Farrell
JD
Williams
North
Watson (who I thought was excellent)
