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Test Match 2: All Blacks v British & Irish Lions (Wellington)
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<blockquote data-quote="TopTen2003" data-source="post: 861004" data-attributes="member: 75257"><p>For me the Lions selection needs to address two areas: the breakdown and the physicality.</p><p></p><p>The front row I thought performed reasonably well. I would not be against Marler starting as he's had a better tour and started to look like a rock solid international prop since the last World Cup. Equally I thought Sinclair played well when he came on but he's a nice option to come on after 50. </p><p></p><p>Second Row is the key for me. I'd combine Lawes and Itoje because they just do not take a backward step, both have agility and pace and both can play in the back row, which makes them a real threat at the breakdown. Given their physicality, I would then feel it makes room to include Justin Tipuric. This guy looked sensational last midweek game and he's someone who can cause havoc at the breakdown with his speed and also really does link well. I'd have him at 7 and move SOB to 6, which is his natural position. Faletau probably gets the nod at 8 but I don't think he's on top form if I'm being super critical and I think CJ Stander would relish a crack at the ABs and I'd love to see him at no.8 as his natural game looks made for it IMO. He deserves to be on the bench at least though, above Warburton.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The backs did pretty well last week but I think Henshaw at 12 with Teo outside him may work better than Teo-Davis. I'd be tempted to play Halfpenny at 15 because I think Farrells kicking has looked atrocious all tour and also because I could see Sexton starting with Murray given how well they combine. </p><p></p><p>So in summary, my changes:</p><p></p><p>4.Lawes</p><p>5.Itoje</p><p>6.OBrien</p><p>7.Tipuric</p><p></p><p>10.Sexton</p><p>12. Henshaw</p><p>13.Teo</p><p></p><p>15. Halfpenny </p><p></p><p>Impact players to earn a place on bench:</p><p></p><p>Stander</p><p>Liam Williams</p><p>Farrell</p><p>Joseph/Davis</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TopTen2003, post: 861004, member: 75257"] For me the Lions selection needs to address two areas: the breakdown and the physicality. The front row I thought performed reasonably well. I would not be against Marler starting as he's had a better tour and started to look like a rock solid international prop since the last World Cup. Equally I thought Sinclair played well when he came on but he's a nice option to come on after 50. Second Row is the key for me. I'd combine Lawes and Itoje because they just do not take a backward step, both have agility and pace and both can play in the back row, which makes them a real threat at the breakdown. Given their physicality, I would then feel it makes room to include Justin Tipuric. This guy looked sensational last midweek game and he's someone who can cause havoc at the breakdown with his speed and also really does link well. I'd have him at 7 and move SOB to 6, which is his natural position. Faletau probably gets the nod at 8 but I don't think he's on top form if I'm being super critical and I think CJ Stander would relish a crack at the ABs and I'd love to see him at no.8 as his natural game looks made for it IMO. He deserves to be on the bench at least though, above Warburton. The backs did pretty well last week but I think Henshaw at 12 with Teo outside him may work better than Teo-Davis. I'd be tempted to play Halfpenny at 15 because I think Farrells kicking has looked atrocious all tour and also because I could see Sexton starting with Murray given how well they combine. So in summary, my changes: 4.Lawes 5.Itoje 6.OBrien 7.Tipuric 10.Sexton 12. Henshaw 13.Teo 15. Halfpenny Impact players to earn a place on bench: Stander Liam Williams Farrell Joseph/Davis [/QUOTE]
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