First nations & Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions

[Rugby100]

I've been on a few websites and seems like this is the Lions team

1. Pierre Schoeman
2. Jamie George
3. Finlay Bealham
4. James Ryan
5. Scott Cummings
6. Jac Morgan (CAPTAIN)
7. JVF
8. Henry Pollock
9. Ben White
10. Fin Smith
11. VDM
12. Owen Farrell
13. Garry Ringrose
14. Darcy Graham
15. Jamie Osborne

Always poignant moment the last midweek game for the lions on tour, as there's probably 7 players in that side who this will be the last time they ever wear that shirt (Farrell, Ringrose, George, Schoeman, Bealham, VDF and VDM)

Seems like they wanna give Kinghorn every chance of making it for Saturday

I've written about how much of a disgrace it was Morgan not getting selected for the 1st test match and to me, Farrell naming him captain, say's to me, he feels guilt about that too as I'm pretty sure he read the backlash to Morgan's total exclusion from the 23 too

But this is throwing him a bone, when in truth he should e getting the meat

 

[TRF_Olyy]

he should e getting the meat

 

[Kiwiwomble]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/07/18/pete-samu-blocked-from-playing-against-the-lions-in-weird-twist/

bit of a weird one....like...why?....just looks petty

 

[AlRums]

DVM at 13 and Aki at 12 would be quite something to watch although I think we are short of wingers then!

Darcy Graham

 

[Dean Cooperfield-West]

I've written about how much of a disgrace it was Morgan not getting selected for the 1st test match and to me, Farrell naming him captain, say's to me, he feels guilt about that too as I'm pretty sure he read the backlash to Morgan's total exclusion from the 23 too

But this is throwing him a bone, when in truth he should e getting the meat

Isn't he a national captain? Of those playing he's the logical choice to do it unless you go ex-captain Farrell

VDF and Morgan combo though is what the test match should be

 

[Hmmmmmm]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/07/18/pete-samu-blocked-from-playing-against-the-lions-in-weird-twist/

bit of a weird one....like...why?....just looks petty

It’s definitely petty

 

[AlRums]

I've been on a few websites and seems like this is the Lions team

1. Pierre Schoeman
2. Jamie George
3. Finlay Bealham
4. James Ryan
5. Scott Cummings
6. Jac Morgan (CAPTAIN)
7. JVF
8. Henry Pollock
9. Ben White
10. Fin Smith
11. VDM
12. Owen Farrell
13. Garry Ringrose
14. Darcy Graham
15. Jamie Osborne

Always poignant moment the last midweek game for the lions on tour, as there's probably 7 players in that side who this will be the last time they ever wear that shirt (Farrell, Ringrose, George, Schoeman, Bealham, VDF and VDM)

Seems like they wanna give Kinghorn every chance of making it for Saturday

I've written about how much of a disgrace it was Morgan not getting selected for the 1st test match and to me, Farrell naming him captain, say's to me, he feels guilt about that too as I'm pretty sure he read the backlash to Morgan's total exclusion from the 23 too

But this is throwing him a bone, when in truth he should e getting the meat

That's a "prediction" from here

Lions Team vs First Nations: All Change And Debuts For Final Midweek Match | Balls.ie

The British & Irish Lions are on a winning roll. Andy Farell is now preparing his Lions team for the tour's final midweek match. Some debuts are expected.

www.balls.ie

 

[Hmmmmmm]

 

[Kiwiwomble]

 

[General Melchett]

James Ryan getting picked over household name and rugby legend Gregor Brown is nothing short of outrageous.

Captain Faz in a Fazbourne midfield with Kinghorn also starting along with Darcy. Kinda like this team.

 

[Ddanno]

What a joke.

 

[McTallshort]

James Ryan getting picked over household name and rugby legend Gregor Brown is nothing short of outrageous.

Captain Faz in a Fazbourne midfield with Kinghorn also starting along with Darcy. Kinda like this team.

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The who's who of replacement players!

 

[Hmmmmmm]

James Ryan getting picked over household name and rugby legend Gregor Brown is nothing short of outrageous.

Captain Faz in a Fazbourne midfield with Kinghorn also starting along with Darcy. Kinda like this team.

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[General Melchett]

Even Ken Owens is getting stuck in on the BBC comments section.

 

[dirty harry]

Interesting team, Farrell selecting Faz juniornwasnobviously controversial, and making him captain will be also, although I have made a case for Faz call up...I however fully expect Faz to play test 3 if lions win Saturday, pop him on the legends board lol.

Back row looks handy, a bit sad for Morgan and VDF if they go beyond 50 their getting the weekend off, and I'm not sure Earls did anything to warrant another test tbh, but then neither has Curry (no indont want to get into it).

Another thing, is this the worst ever lions bench in history? Ringrose is top, Mitchell's done little wrong, but bugger me that's a poor bench, these are Dell, Dacey, and Hill levels.

 

[petetherhooker]

Looks like an excellent team given the situation.

The key will be who gets hooked at half time or early in the second half.

Kinghorn is the obvious one, to start Saturday, hopefully George too to get on the bench.

Any of the back row could make it to replace Earl, and if McCarthy isnt fit it could be any two of them, or even 3 if he goes 6-2

M Smith did what was asked of him, so I hope he wont be replaced by F Smith or Faz

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Interesting team, Farrell selecting Faz juniornwasnobviously controversial, and making him captain will be also, although I have made a case for Faz call up...I however fully expect Faz to play test 3 if lions win Saturday, pop him on the legends board lol.

Back row looks handy, a bit sad for Morgan and VDF if they go beyond 50 their getting the weekend off, and I'm not sure Earls did anything to warrant another test tbh, but then neither has Curry (no indont want to get into it).

Another thing, is this the worst ever lions bench in history? Ringrose is top, Mitchell's done little wrong, but bugger me that's a poor bench, these are Dell, Dacey, and Hill levels.

Why is selecting Farrell controversial? Name another 12 who didn’t play at the weekend and isn’t going to play this weekend?

 

[Saintjay]

I've been on a few websites and seems like this is the Lions team

1. Pierre Schoeman
2. Jamie George
3. Finlay Bealham
4. James Ryan
5. Scott Cummings
6. Jac Morgan (CAPTAIN)
7. JVF
8. Henry Pollock
9. Ben White
10. Fin Smith
11. VDM
12. Owen Farrell
13. Garry Ringrose
14. Darcy Graham
15. Jamie Osborne

Always poignant moment the last midweek game for the lions on tour, as there's probably 7 players in that side who this will be the last time they ever wear that shirt (Farrell, Ringrose, George, Schoeman, Bealham, VDF and VDM)

Seems like they wanna give Kinghorn every chance of making it for Saturday

I've written about how much of a disgrace it was Morgan not getting selected for the 1st test match and to me, Farrell naming him captain, say's to me, he feels guilt about that too as I'm pretty sure he read the backlash to Morgan's total exclusion from the 23 too

But this is throwing him a bone, when in truth he should e getting the meat

Not a bad prediction.

Looks like Farrell isn't doing guilt and he definitely doesn't have a boner for Morgan

 

[Reiser99]

I feel like the team for the 2nd test should intentionally just lose to make the whole series more exciting and also force Farrell to pick his strongest side again instead of allowing him to pick second string players like Morgan for a dead rubber final match.

 

[dirty harry]

Why is selecting Farrell controversial? Name another 12 who didn't play at the weekend and isn't going to play this weekend?

In the squad. Have you not been on the Internet last few weeks? Hahaha