How are the AB's tracking heading into the BIL series?
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The shape of things to come must be looking clearer to Shag after today's game.
The Lions will continue to play in the way they played against the Crusaders but in order for that to beat the ABs they must do so with precision. Having a rush D and kicking means you have to be very accurate and not allow the ABs a sniff of turnover ball. You also need good communication behind the D line to get back quick and secure any deft chips or prod throughs.
For me this means that Gatland is going to have to settle on his test team straight away and play the combos to help with understanding. We should see a shadow test team v Maori and the dirt trackers will be put out against the Chiefs (which will be a complete clash of styles)
The way the Lions play is very dependent on being mistake free. Make no mistakes and provide few chances and the score remains close. Make a mistake and suddenly you have ground to make up on the scoreboard and a temptation to go searching for points and ignoring the gameplan.
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@Stargazer said in How are the AB's tracking heading into the BIL series?:
It all depends on the photo/camera angle/posture. In this photo Scott looks slightly taller:
After seeing all three together, you'd almost think Beauden is a midget!
He definitely made it to the dinner table the quickest.
