Lions 2025

Aussies can “reignite the series” says Stuart Barnes in today’s Times.

Barnes’ thesis, I paraphrase, by the time the Wallabies’ impact players came on last Saturday, it was too late. Start them next time.

Barnes would like to see Angus Bell, Jake Gordon and Tate McDermott all starting.

I’m just the messenger.

Very unconvincing win today (Tuesday) against spirited opposition, in a game full of mistakes. Sadly, the days of running rugby left the building many years ago. Many parts of this match were the usual kick & chase-fest.

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Great game so far :upside_down_face:

Pete

Where were you last week :grin:

This match isn’t done yet. Australia have been excellent but subs stronger for the Lions? Scrum for Australia is creaking too.

It is a good watch.

Bruce

I’m always here just sometimes a bit quiet

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Aussie theatrics fail at the last.

Well done Lions. Great match.

Bruce

Theatrics?

I thought Australia turned up properly today and should give their supporters hope for the future. The game could have gone either way… but what a game! Tremendous stuff particularly as I watched it in a pub in north London with a fair Aussie contingent.

Credit to both teams. Unfortunately a dead rubber next week, so that was probably the game of the series.

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Sydney’s had a lot of rain over the past 48 hours and it’s still raining. Hopefully it won’t distract from what should be a good game. Aussies will be out for revenge and the Lions will looking to stay undefeated.

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I see Valetini is out injured Pete. He was immense in the last game and I guess will be sorely missed? Skelton is there though, and Nic White’s final match for the wallabies so lots of motivation. I might wear a comedy moustache in celebration.

It’d be good to see White go out on a win, but it’s going to be tough. The Wallabies performance has gathered a bit of momentum, Rugby is struggling here it really needs some good press more importantly good results. We haven’t won the Bledisloe Cup in 25 years and a lot of private schools that used to are now playing league. People loss interest.

How’s that reno going?

We haven’t been down to the house for a while. But talking to the builder lots of activity installing internal walls and electrics. Will post some new photos when I have some :+1:

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Cagey stuff so far. Given the weather a lot of kicking :yawning_face:

Weather delay. And what is Finn Russell doing? Playing around with his phone in the dressing room!

Checking the odds. :upside_down_face:

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Lions off the pace today. Poor passing skills, whilst Australia have brought their A game. Itoje going off with HIA has not helped.

It’ll interesting to see what impact the weather break has

Australia still look up for it. Not sure the lions can match their skills or intensity. Weird as there has been a lot of talk over here about how few lions teams manage to win all 3 tests..

We have the championship starting in a few weeks against NZ SA and Argentina.

Well deserved Australia. They really took that game by the scruff of the neck. Good for the future of Aussie rugby union.

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