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Reds v British and Irish Lions (08/06/13)
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<blockquote data-quote="Mrs. Peter Quinn" data-source="post: 573780" data-attributes="member: 12190"><p>To be honest, it would make sense that only a few of the players lining up on saturday have a chance of startign the 1st test: Bearing in mind that Fatland isn't going to play test starters in the Country XV game, he'll instead put out something close to the test side against the tah's for a 'dress rehearsal' - So it makes sense that the team for the Reds will be mostly those who won't start, but who may bench. The exception is Bowe verus Cuthbert, since one of these two (but not both) will start the 1st test. The bench named for the Reds are at this moment in time, favourites to start apart from Murray and possibly Mako (for whom its up in the air cos of Healy)</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I think you're right in saying its the weakest lineup so far. If all the things that could go wrong go wrong, the lions will be relying on the bench to 'sort **** out'</p><p></p><p>I'm actually quite worried about this game, thought I'd bet on that bench to sort out most messy situations!</p><p></p><p>My worry is there's lots of players there who could be fantastic if they hit form but could be underwhelming if otherwise - I'm thinking of Stevens, Gray, Dare I say it Jenkins(don't hit me dull <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />) , Farrell...</p><p></p><p>The other way to see it is that if the players click, we have the potential to really lay down a marker against what is actually a pretty strong Reds team, even without the wallabies. Reading the Green & Gold rugby forums (<a href="http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/battle-of-the-blood-red-lions-v-queensland-reds-8th-june-2013.12801/" target="_blank">http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/battle-of-the-blood-red-lions-v-queensland-reds-8th-june-2013.12801/</a>), the fans seem to agree that the reds are the best shot at a club victory over the lions, as the brumbies side will be more like brumbies diet..</p><p></p><p>I really hope Parling has a strong game..I think he's one of the most underrated players on the tour with his reading of the game, ball carrying and lineout running. Good leader too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mrs. Peter Quinn, post: 573780, member: 12190"] To be honest, it would make sense that only a few of the players lining up on saturday have a chance of startign the 1st test: Bearing in mind that Fatland isn't going to play test starters in the Country XV game, he'll instead put out something close to the test side against the tah's for a 'dress rehearsal' - So it makes sense that the team for the Reds will be mostly those who won't start, but who may bench. The exception is Bowe verus Cuthbert, since one of these two (but not both) will start the 1st test. The bench named for the Reds are at this moment in time, favourites to start apart from Murray and possibly Mako (for whom its up in the air cos of Healy) Anyway, I think you're right in saying its the weakest lineup so far. If all the things that could go wrong go wrong, the lions will be relying on the bench to 'sort **** out' I'm actually quite worried about this game, thought I'd bet on that bench to sort out most messy situations! My worry is there's lots of players there who could be fantastic if they hit form but could be underwhelming if otherwise - I'm thinking of Stevens, Gray, Dare I say it Jenkins(don't hit me dull :P) , Farrell... The other way to see it is that if the players click, we have the potential to really lay down a marker against what is actually a pretty strong Reds team, even without the wallabies. Reading the Green & Gold rugby forums ([url]http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/battle-of-the-blood-red-lions-v-queensland-reds-8th-june-2013.12801/[/url]), the fans seem to agree that the reds are the best shot at a club victory over the lions, as the brumbies side will be more like brumbies diet.. I really hope Parling has a strong game..I think he's one of the most underrated players on the tour with his reading of the game, ball carrying and lineout running. Good leader too. [/QUOTE]
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