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Warm Up Match 1: New Zealand Barbarians v British & Irish Lions (Whangarei)

Sexton because he's likely to do it in a Test. Will want to practise.

Laidlaw is just as good a kicker, but I find Sexton underrated as a kicker just because of that one kick against NZ.
 
Sexton because he's likely to do it in a Test. Will want to practise.

Laidlaw is just as good a kicker, but I find Sexton underrated as a kicker just because of that one kick against NZ.
Aight I hope you're right, fantasy points on the line! :p
 
Sexton because he's likely to do it in a Test. Will want to practise.

Laidlaw is just as good a kicker, but I find Sexton underrated as a kicker just because of that one kick against NZ.

Given the opposition I can see them kicking into touch a fair bit as opposed to going for the posts particularly once the Lions build up a lead.

Laidlaw is a world class goal kicker who very rarely misses. He delivers under pressure and although I dont have stats to hand his record at international level must be right up there. When on form I'd say Farrell, 1/2P and Laidlaw are the top three goal kickers in the squad.
 
I've got tonsillitis and haven't been able to sleep yet, unsure of whether to just power through until after the game (got nothing planned for Saturday morning/early afternoon) or risk trying to get a couple of hours in/risk missing my alarm
My sleep deprived brain is aching
 
Tempted to put a bet on at -35pts handicap

Thoughts?

Do it, the bookies opened at -30 and I was telling people to put their houses on it. They definitely have value going into it. Still value at -35 imo
 
Expecting some Hollywood rugby from the Lions today. Hope Gatland let's the flair players play and following their attacking instincts rather than holding them back.
 
Nicely balanced lions side. With the number of fixtures, I guess we are going to see test players like sexton, stander, warbs etc playing in these games. Could be good for the tour minus injuries.

Judging by some of the assessment of the NZ babas on this thread, I'm guessing the lions should really be looking for a decent score by the end of this. Possibly the only 'easy-ish' game they'll have all tour.
 
Bit or nerves maybe from that initial kick off , missing it with very little pressure, and the babas really put the pressure on early.

Such a contrast in styles. Good for the lions to get used to this type/intensity of rugby early.
 

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