The Lions squad for 2021 prediction

[Jakedood]

100% agree about Henderson. I like Gray but that's a big mistake, if true. Simmonds is another one but I honestly think Care is bonkers. The centers is kind of a "who else have we got" scenario. If you swapped out Gray for Henderson, Simmonds for Stander and Care for either Price or Gareth Davies and I'd be reasonably happy.

It's probably fake anyway. The Simmonds stuff I'm kind of expecting now, though. No smoke without fire.

It is fake I'd say, unless one of the three coaches blurbed it up. Even the players dont know yet

 

[big ginger 8]

I would be seriously ****** if Henderson and Stander are snubbed. To the extent I will become the monster I once swore to destroy.

The Alpha Bro?

 

[Welsh Exile]

No South African has played test rugby in almost 2yrs

That's not a reason to pick a player who hasn't played international rugby for even longer than 2 years. If anything f it's reason to avoid him like the plague. If he goes over Price (or any other SH playing regular international rugby recently) it's a joke, imo, and he's probably only going as a wind up to Eddie Jones much like Simmonds.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

 

[Welsh Exile]

Seeing as you dislike supporting teams with Welshman in it you should probably give Reffell to Ospreys for free I reckon

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Thomas Reffell is as English as Yorkshire pudding dammit

 

[Groundhog]

The Alpha Bro?

I will become the Omega Bro, a dark chaotic force

 

[Umaga's Witness]

Wouldn't be surprised if Genge was messing about not getting a letter, if he wasn't and Sutherland us indeed crocked, you'd imagine it's Healy next up and after that I might get a call.

Good one Dave

 

[Welsh Exile]

Even though Stander would've been in all day for me I kinda feel for B.Vunipola. Don't think he was as bad as some made out and think he could've been useful.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Allez les verts!
Or whatever Springbok fans say

 

[TRF_heineken]

Why is Stander's name popping up??

He retired from all professional rugby already, so he's not available for selection...

 

[TRF_heineken]

Allez les verts!
Or whatever Springbok fans say

What we really say, is something that will get **** on this forum...

 

[Welsh Exile]

Why is Stander's name popping up??

He retired from all professional rugby already, so he's not available for selection...

Surely he'd make himself available for the Lions. Couldn't see him turning it down if offered.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Why is Stander's name popping up??

He retired from all professional rugby already, so he's not available for selection...

Not until the end of the season (i.e. after the Lions tour)

He's still contracted with Munster until the end of June (per his retirement message)

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Why is Stander's name popping up??

He retired from all professional rugby already, so he's not available for selection...

Unless he's actively said he doesn't want it, he'd still be available

 

[big ginger 8]

Why is Stander's name popping up??

He retired from all professional rugby already, so he's not available for selection...

Probably because he is available for selection. His retirement statement said he'd be available for all commitments until the end of the season which includes the Lions or any Ireland summer fixtures. He's playing in the Rainbow cup for Munster at the moment.

 

[Dean Cooperfield-West]

Why is Stander's name popping up??

He retired from all professional rugby already, so he's not available for selection...

Apparently he said he would drive the bus around if it meant he could tour.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

It's utterly pathetic if players announce retirement but they haven't really retired and want to come back for a tour.

I mean his retirement statement specifically says he's retiring at the end of the season
He started Munster's last game, it's not like he's on a beach somewhere

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I don't think it's that simple.

As I said before re. Sexton, it's not a question of ability, more a question of whether he'll actually be able to play.

Concussion issues aren't like regular, more manageable injuries. In small squad, having a 10 with a high risk of a short notice withdrawal at any point is difficult to accommodate.

I don't really agree considering the circumstances but I'll come back to you after if it's confirmed.

 

[will311293]

I mean his retirement statement specifically says he's retiring at the end of the season
He started Munster's last game, it's not like he's on a beach somewhere

Plus realistically, i'm sure there are a few clubs in SA with a tasty offer for him should he get bored on the ranch... Brits did a fairly decent jobs post "retirement"

For Stander this would be the ultimate for him. Re-uniting against his country of birth... Massive deal for him.