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Visser should not be considered, neither should Strauss, Botha, Barrit ( not that these two are being considered! ) etc

Flutey wearing a Lions shirt still grates to this day.
 
dullonien said:
Wow, that's unfair on Biggar. He get's knocked out by a reckless clear-out and he's completely ruled out because of it. He was playing very well up until that point as well.

Biggar still needs to prove himself at international level, but tbh if we're looking for a reliable goal kicking 10, Biggar if a better option than Wilkinson imo. Hopefully Biggar will get plenty of game-time tomorrow after Priestland does something moronic and get's subbed.

Sexton is rightly the nailed on first choice 10 at the moment. For people to be considering Wilkinson ahead of him is crazy. Who else will go is difficult, and I do understand why Wilkinson's name is being brought up. Hook will travel I'm guessing, his versatility will be seen as important for the bench.

I'm not going to rule out Henson lol. All the interviews I've seen of him recently, he seems like a completely different guy. No longer are we hearing "I only need 3 games to get back into the Wales squad", instead he's saying that he's pleased with how he's done but is still far from where he wants to be. He seems to be enjoying himself again too.

Who I really don't want to see: Priestland (unless something remarkable happens), Farrell (rubbish player), O'Gara (hell no!), Stephen Jones (past it), Wilkinson (past it a long time ago). Undecided on Laidlaw. I think Flood can be a very good 10 on his day. Burns looks exciting, but I'm not sure we'll see enough of him for England with Farrell there.

In regards to who would kick between Sexton and Halfpenny. Halfpenny every time. I was shocked to see him miss two conversions from wide out v NZ, he rarely misses (but does have the very odd off game like many kickers).
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Agreed that unless something goes wrong, it's Sexton for the 10 shirt.

However I am by no means a Farrell fan, but rubbish is a bit harsh. He can tackle decently, and is a good goal kicker, but not much else tbh. He's a competent player at a boring game style, certainly not a great player who I would take on a Lions tour, but not a rubbish one either. And by the way, Laidlaw is a no imo, he's been on poor form for Edinburgh and Scotland of late.
 
UlsterRugby2012 said:
I agree Halfpenny should start, I'd rather see Kearney at fullback and H/P on the wing. But I don't know, I think H/P will get the nod if it comes down to it.

Not worried about the other wing, I'd be just as happy to see North or Bowe or Visser

edit: Are you saying Foden is better than Kearney?
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a) Halfpenny will probably play wing.
b) North
c) Yes
 
Understandable that you think Halfpenny is better than Kearney - but I'm sorry, Kearney is miles ahead of Foden.
 
UlsterRugby2012 said:
Understandable that you think Halfpenny is better than Kearney - but I'm sorry, Kearney is miles ahead of Foden.
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Don't get me wrong, an on form Kearney is a fantastic player, and I don't really want to get in to a debate on who (on top form) is better out of him and Foden - I was just laughing at the concept of him being "miles ahead" of him!
 
Kearney is a fine player in attack, under the ball, etc, but frankly very poor in defence.
With such high quality wings in attack available, I want a fullback that can tackle.
 
Play a Rob Kearney on top form and there aren't much better in the NH. His play in the 09 Lions tour and last year in the HC especially prove that. However for me he's not on top form enough. Foden is more consistent yet less spectacular. But sorry chaps, and this isnt me beinbg (very) biased but Halfers has to be the 15. Solid under the high ball, gets stuck in, and as a plce kicker, well, there are no better (including Mr. Carter) right now at it.
 
SelimNiai said:
Play a Rob Kearney on top form and there aren't much better in the NH. His play in the 09 Lions tour and last year in the HC especially prove that. However for me he's not on top form enough. Foden is more consistent yet less spectacular. But sorry chaps, and this isnt me beinbg (very) biased but Halfers has to be the 15. Solid under the high ball, gets stuck in, and as a plce kicker, well, there are no better (including Mr. Carter) right now at it.
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Lee Byrne 2008, but that was then.
 
Draggs said:
Kearney is a fine player in attack, under the ball, etc, but frankly very poor in defence.
With such high quality wings in attack available, I want a fullback that can tackle.
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That is ridiciously harsh. While he's not perfect in defense very poor is really harsh.
 
psychic duck said:
Agreed that unless something goes wrong, it's Sexton for the 10 shirt.

However I am by no means a Farrell fan, but rubbish is a bit harsh. He can tackle decently, and is a good goal kicker, but not much else tbh. He's a competent player at a boring game style, certainly not a great player who I would take on a Lions tour, but not a rubbish one either. And by the way, Laidlaw is a no imo, he's been on poor form for Edinburgh and Scotland of late.
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Yeh, rubbish was very harsh actually. One dimensional is a better description. Either way, I hope he's nowhere near the Lions squad. You're probably right re Laidlaw.
 

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