• Help Support The Rugby Forum :

Warm Up Match 1: New Zealand Barbarians v British & Irish Lions (Whangarei)

Groundhog said:
Fiiiiiine Olyy.
I can see the logic now in trying to get Sexton clicking before the big boy games get going, but anything more than 40 minutes would be a pretty dangerous idea here. Not much to debate on selections otherwise as it's not a test team, but a team capable of playing a good style and starting the tour with a bit of a try fest for the fans to get our hopes up. Numbers 4-8 have me fairly fluffy. I hope AWJ really takes Henderson under his wing. With Deysel going north next year Henderson should be fully rooted to that second row and some AWJ dog is exactly what that fella and Ulster need. (My legs remind people of a horse's effortless grace). That back three has looooovely balance too. Someone remind me when I'll be able to see this?
Click to expand...

Isn't Deysel a centre?
 
Groundhog said:
Fiiiiiine Olyy.
I can see the logic now in trying to get Sexton clicking before the big boy games get going, but anything more than 40 minutes would be a pretty dangerous idea here. Not much to debate on selections otherwise as it's not a test team, but a team capable of playing a good style and starting the tour with a bit of a try fest for the fans to get our hopes up. Numbers 4-8 have me fairly fluffy. I hope AWJ really takes Henderson under his wing. With Deysel going north next year Henderson should be fully rooted to that second row and some AWJ dog is exactly what that fella and Ulster need. (My legs remind people of a horse's effortless grace). That back three has looooovely balance too. Someone remind me when I'll be able to see this?
Click to expand...

I agree. I think he needs a little bit more bite and aggression to add to his game. He's good at spinning out of tackles from a standing start but I'd like to see him more taking more balls at pace, low and hard. Because he's absolutely got the physical attributes to be a top player. I was told Henderson is fastest off the line to the 22 in the Ulster squad. Although that is probably not saying much currently..
 
Tigs Man said:
Isn't Deysel a centre?
Click to expand...
You're thinking of Taute who we're holding on to. Deysel spent three good months with us at the tail end of the season, but we need that NIQ spot for a second row of serious calibre.
 
UlsterRugby2012 said:
I agree. I think he needs a little bit more bite and aggression to add to his game. He's good at spinning out of tackles from a standing start but I'd like to see him more taking more balls at pace, low and hard. Because he's absolutely got the physical attributes to be a top player. I was told Henderson is fastest off the line to the 22 in the Ulster squad. Although that is probably not saying much currently..
Click to expand...
I've seen some big men seriously fast off the line, so I can believe that. The same was true of David Wallace in the Irish squad back in the day. I mean he's a physical freak, but attitude is something you can't go without. Some people are born nasty and some have to learn it.
 
That's 9:30 for me boi, although pub's not open so it will be a laptop job on crappy connection.
 
How many of this team do you all think will start the first Test?

6 for me: AWJ, Warburton, Faletau, Sexton, Joseph and Hogg.

Watson is a maybe.

Pretty clear that they went for the most well rested players.
 
Goodey said:
How many of this team do you all think will start the first Test?

6 for me: AWJ, Warburton, Faletau, Sexton, Joseph and Hogg.

Watson is a maybe.

Pretty clear that they went for the most well rested players.
Click to expand...

You think Alun Wyn's a starter?
 
Decent enough team.

Don't know how to feel about Olly Jaeger being involved in with the BaaBaas.
 
Dutch father, born in England, educated in Ireland, playing in New Zealand - if anyone represents the barbarian spirit it's him!
 
Babaas team named:

Luteru Laulala (Counties Manukau), Sam Vaka (Counties Manukau), Inga Finau (Canterbury), Dwayne Sweeney (Waikato), Sevu Reece (Waikato), Bryn Gatland (North Harbour), Jack Stratton (Canterbury), Mitchell Dunshea (Canterbury), Lachlan Boshier (Taranaki), James Tucker (Waikato), Keepa Mewett (Bay of Plenty), Josh Goodhue (Northland), Oliver Jager (Canterbury), Sam Anderson-Heather c (Otago), Aidan Ross (Bay of Plenty).

Reserves: Andrew Makalio (Tasman), Tolu Fahamokioa (Wellington), Marcel Renata (Auckland), Matt Matich (Northland), Peter Rowe vc (Wanganui), Richard Judd (Bay of Plenty), Jonah Lowe (Hawke's Bay), Junior Ngaluafe (Southland).
 
Will the NZ Super rugby sides still have access to their AB players? I remember they previously announced this but I haven't heard anything about it since.

If the Super rugby sides are full strength then I really think those matches would be as Intense as any international.
 
unrated said:
Will the NZ Super rugby sides still have access to their AB players? I remember they previously announced this but I haven't heard anything about it since.

If the Super rugby sides are full strength then I really think those matches would be as Intense as any international.
Click to expand...

The paper yesterday stated the Blues and Crusaders would have their AB players available because those games are happening before players are called into camp. If true and the players are available and selected, then the Crusaders game could be a big one!
 
Mumbles119 said:
The paper yesterday stated the Blues and Crusaders would have their AB players available because those games are happening before players are called into camp. If true and the players are available and selected, then the Crusaders game could be a big one!
Click to expand...
Yup, Saders and Blues have their ABs.
A full strength Crusaders team should be too good for a non-test Lions team. Unless the Lions play a near-top team in that match, there's a good chance they'll get rolled.
 
I sincerely believe that a full strength Crusaders team will beat the B&I Lions especially with their unbeaten run.
 
Didn't even notice Jaeger being involved. I played against him in club once when he was playing for Scumbrooke. No idea how he was let play even after schools was over. He won't be let linger long if he comes good over there I think.
 

Similar threads

Don't Skip Leg Day
New lions shirt
Replies
8
Views
731
TRF_Olyy
TRF_Olyy
AlRums
Australia chief dismisses fears over Lions series
Replies
0
Views
740
AlRums
AlRums
Leonormous Boozer
Andy Farrell Lions Head Coach 2025
2
Replies
32
Views
3K
Leonormous Boozer
Leonormous Boozer
R
2025 Lions - Who is on the Tour for you?
2
Replies
22
Views
6K
TommiG88
T
TRF_Olyy
South Africa vs British & Irish Lions - Test 1
39 40 41
Replies
808
Views
75K
mania
mania

Latest posts

Top