Western Force v British & Irish Lions

[Welsh Exile]

Why does everyone hate Lowe? Besides being a turncoat which seems par for the course these days.

I think generally the Irish are pretty likeable except for Sexton and now he’s gone Lowe has filled the void.

 

[go2mo2]

I thought after an iffy cameo against Argentina he had some outstanding moments. He has a target painted
on his back (mostly by himself). I think he can do things the other backrows can't mostly due to his pace.

Very unlikely that he's a test starter. Maybe the bench.

His biggest problem is that he's not a natural 6, 7, or 8. Not big enough to punch holes like a 6 or an 8, and not a big enough turnover threat as a 7.

Today though against limited opposition he was very good in the wide channels and defensively, against Oz? Who knows.

 

[McTallshort]

Why does everyone hate Lowe? Besides being a turncoat which seems par for the course these days.

Don't hate him...well perhaps a bit. Think it's the man bun and he always plays well against England. Twat

 

[Derpus]

His biggest problem is that he's not a natural 6, 7, or 8. Not big enough to punch holes like a 6 or an 8, and not a big enough turnover threat as a 7.

Today though against limited opposition he was very good in the wide channels and defensively, against Oz? Who knows.

Sounds like a career bench player.

 

[McTallshort]

I thought after an iffy cameo against Argentina he had some outstanding moments. He has a target painted
on his back (mostly by himself). I think he can do things the other backrows can't mostly due to his pace.

Very unlikely that he's a test starter. Maybe the bench.

Yes. Think the pack needs bolstering and he's not a lump. Great player though

 

[Grizwald]

His biggest problem is that he's not a natural 6, 7, or 8. Not big enough to punch holes like a 6 or an 8, and not a big enough turnover threat as a 7.

Today though against limited opposition he was very good in the wide channels and defensively, against Oz? Who knows.

Think it's all about balance, at his club the likes of Kemeny do a lot of the dog work, VdF made a lot of tackles today and carrying in traffic.

 

[Welsh Exile]

What is everyone's thoughts on Pollock that game? Has the ability to do some great thing and when in space he is world class but looks abit lost at times i thought, maybe indecisive until you get him some space. Great for a 20 year old with 1 England cap and now 2 lions caps.

As you say he’s 20. Looks like a baller to be fair.

 

[go2mo2]

Think it's all about balance, at his club the likes of Kemeny do a lot of the dog work, VdF made a lot of tackles today and carrying in traffic.

Exactly, back row balance and centre partnerships continue to be the biggest headaches of this tour.

 

[Scotty]

As you say he's 20. Looks like a baller to be fafair.

Wonder how much he will fill out?

 

[go2mo2]

Wonder how much he will fill out?

I don't think he has the frame to add another stone, think that would ruin his natural game anyway.

 

[Grizwald]

I don't think he has the frame to add another stone, think that would ruin his natural game anyway.

I saw a pic of Tom Curry this week when he made his debut in Argentina and the comparison today was huge. I think he's maybe put more size on than his frame can carry, bit like Sam Warburton lots of miles on the clock at a young age.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Wonder how much he will fill out?

Probably not too much unless he gets on the roids. I’d be hesitant to add too much bulk to him tbh.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Probably not too much unless he gets on the roids. I'd be hesitant to add too much bulk to him tbh.

He’s literally 20, he can definitely add 3-4kgs without touching roids and without it affecting his athleticism.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

When will Farrell grow a pair and finally play a Pollock/Ringrose midfield

 

[TRF_Olyy]

without touching roids

He'd better leave saints then

 

[Welsh Exile]

He's literally 20, he can definitely add 3-4kgs without touching roids and without it affecting his athleticism.

Yeah, you're probably right tbf. For me, though, he seems more dynamic than a Curry so wouldn't want him to beefed up

 

[General Melchett]

Talksport think if Tomos Williams is ruled out Jack van Poortvliet will probably be flown in from Argentina.

JVP was called up to participate in training while White wasn't done with Toulon.

I would expect White to be top of the 9s standby list.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

When will Farrell grow a pair and finally play a Pollock/Ringrose midfield

If we go 2-0 up I wanna see them pull out some wild selections for the 3rd test.

 

[McTallshort]

When will Farrell grow a pair and finally play a Pollock/Ringrose midfield

 

[Welsh Exile]

If we go 2-0 up I wanna see them pull out some wild selections for the 3rd test.

Adam Beard?