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Not many Lions fans who understand the history & traditions of the Lions will disagree with those sentiments. Cheapening of the jersey.
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20-06-2017 10:31 PM #31"We've also been unsure about what has happened to the receipts of the players who have been sold."
George Foulkes BBC website 20/3/08
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21-06-2017 10:09 AM #32
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What gatland did with the Wales boys already in NZ was a disgrace. Lions is the pinnacle of your career. lad like Launchbury and Hartley must be livid. Rightly so.
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21-06-2017 11:16 AM #33
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21-06-2017 02:53 PM #34
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From the 6 called up over the weekend there's only 2 that you can't grumble about (Russell and Davies).
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21-06-2017 09:29 PM #35
I sort of understand why he did it, but I equally see that it sullies the badge a little.
Both Wales and Scotland are undertaking summer tours in the same locale as the Lions, and their players are adjusted to the time zone already - quite why England elected to head off and play provincial games on the complete opposite side of the planet is beyond me...
I personally felt Russell and Davies should have been in the original squad anyway, as should Launchbury. However, to expect Launchbury to travel in from Argentina and contribute in a test game would be ambitious to say the least - not only is it a 13h flight, but NZ is 15 hours ahead of Argentina. It would take the lad a good few days to properly adjust.Madness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push.
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22-06-2017 12:47 PM #36
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Kristian Dacey is a hooker. To have Dacey who only has about 5 caps for Wales in the squad over Hartley grand slam winning England captain is truly astonishing.
Shouldn't matter where you are in the world. Lions call ups should be based on merit 100% of the time. Your proximity to the tour shouldn't matter. Its the principle of it that gets me. You shouldn't get a call up unless you are good enough and that's the end of it IMO.
This whole selection process has been a shambles. The lack of Scottish players to start with was a joke and now Gatland calls up lads he's familiar with because they're only a short distance away cheapens the jersey.
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22-06-2017 01:47 PM #37
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Only one of them actually got any game time - and he's scotlands 2nd or 3rd choice LH prop!
Fraser Brown must've been worth a call up? He was only in Australia and I imagine he'd have been close to making the original squad.
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22-06-2017 06:58 PM #38This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Makes you you wonder if gatland tipped the Welsh to tour in the same country, expecting to call more players in. Why would you tour the same country as the lions at the same time?
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23-06-2017 01:23 PM #40
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23-06-2017 02:30 PM #41
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The residency rule is being changed - I think to 5 years so that should stop a few of the free loaders.
Apparently each of the guys they've called up to hold the pads get all the kit and the £70k payment. Not a bad few days work.
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24-06-2017 07:35 AM #42
Dont profess to be a big rugby fan, but i'm really looking forward to this, can we win?
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24-06-2017 07:41 AM #43This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteMadness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push.
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24-06-2017 07:56 AM #44
Don't know that much about it but it looks like it's going to be a long night for The Lions!
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24-06-2017 07:57 AM #45
Bang, bang. Just like that, we're 10-0 down!
They've upped the tempo this past few minutes.Madness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push.
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24-06-2017 07:58 AM #46
At this stage it looks as though we could be on the wrong end of a severe howkin.
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But as I finish typing that, what a phenomenal try!Madness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push.
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24-06-2017 09:21 AM #52
Garland getting what he deserves with his dreadful touring party selections.
Nowhere near good enough today. Interesting to see who he blames for this days performance. Anyone but himself.
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24-06-2017 09:57 AM #53
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To be honest there's also some Englishmen that should be there ahead of some of his picks.
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24-06-2017 05:53 PM #54This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
As a side note I wonder what international and club games the selectors were watching to pick the squad they did.
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24-06-2017 07:43 PM #55
Just back after being out since 7am with some mates from Alloa rugby club to watch the match. Outclassed would be a fair assessment. Don't let the commentators or player interviews fool anyone. Yes we had chances but they were made from breaks from 40/50 metres out. NZ made chances from 10/20 metres out. Gatland is an average coach and has been found wanting now. Picked too many Wlshmen who are apst their best. Alun Wyn Jones for example, great player in the past, no where near good enough now. Booing out his arse after 30 mins. Subbing Teo for Sexton and moving Farrell to 12 as stupid. Teo was playing well, lions MOM probably, and after he went off ABs started attacking through the centres but Farrell seems undropable?? Warburton did **** all when he came on, poor sub. Faletua did diddly squat the whole game, no carries, no turnovers, hardly a tackle. Gatland and his boring big bash big players style can get to ****.3-0 is a certainty and NZ will win by bigger margins than today in the next two tests. As someone who has been away to watch the lions on tour, Disappointed doesn't begin to describe it!! to
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24-06-2017 07:53 PM #56
Yes I am totally pissed!! Bad day after Scotland losing. Especially when it best stand off was taken away from us for no real reason!!!! garland is a prick
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25-06-2017 09:19 AM #57
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I despise that rule and I hardly think Ben Te'o has been working since a young age to become a Lion. I would have Joseph in ahead of him every day.
Farrell is undroppable because daddy is in the stands. AWJ will be dropped from Itoje IMO.
Stuart Hogg must be gutted sitting at home. Yes Williams created a try but he was suspect every other time on the ball. Halfpenny IMO is not up to that level anymore. Watson was woeful and I think Stander should start ahead of O'Mahony as I don't think he was great.
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