General Sports Thread

Should never play for NZ again. NZ have players who are just as good so he won' be missed. Will have to catch up on YouTube later. Maybe this is the day for the Lions.

 

Fantastic take from Itoje from the restart, leading to a penalty.

 

6-6

 

Can NZ call for uncontested scrums as Australia did some time ago against England? It sounds cynical.

 

Another silly penalty given away. Kieran Read doing the work of 3 men instead of his normal 2 to make up for being a man light in the pack.

 

Only if they are missing a front row person.

 

Itoje making a mockery of not being picked last week.

 

9-9 at break.

 

9-9 HT

 

Be great for the series (if not the All Blacks) if the Lions win and it goes to the third match. If they go 2 up, a win for the Lions in the 3rd test would be hollow (though enjoyable) as people could say that the New Zealanders weren't up for it (though obviously not in their presence ). Come on, Lions.

 

Need to keep the play in NZs half and keep our discipline! Smith and Barrett are going to kick the ball as soon as they get it so cool heads needed.

 

If NZ could put their penalties away, we would be in trouble. Have to stop the indiscipline. We haven't been in front once!

Patience, Fran, patience.

 

Not a game for the purists of running rugby by the sounds of things. Well great teams can win in all manner of ways. We see it in all sports so why should rugby be any different?

 

Terrible discipline from the Lions this half. Actually, just terrible full stop since half time.

 

Although I love the All Blacks, I agree with you Fran! Furthermore it would be good for the tens of thousands of Lions fans out there. Mind you, I think most are there to have a great time and to enjoy wonderful rugby!!

 

Thanks Chilco!!

 

15-9. Another stupid penalty.

 

Sin bin for Vunipola. Idiot.

 

I like the way the TMO talks the ref while the game goes on.

 

Yellow for Vunipola. Idiot.