Lions v Blues

[Crucial]

<p>Hard one to pick this.</p>
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<p>I think that the Blues are coming into some form and the road trip is doing them some good with bonding etc. Their confidence will be increasing as well and that has been one of the real problems in past years.</p>
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<p>However the Lions are coming off a bye during which they have been licking their wounds after a really poor performance by their standards this year. They will be very keen to make amends.</p>
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<p>That $2.85 is good money. I would have them far more even than that.</p>

[KiwiMurph]

Bekhuis out for the Blues. Matenga to lock, Edwards on to the bench. Quentin MacDonald replaces Moulds on the bench<br><br>
The Blues team is:<br><br>
Sam Prattley, James Parsons ©, Charlie Faumuina, Patrick Tuipulotu, Hoani Matenga, Jerome Kaino, Tanerau Latimer, Steven Luatua; Bryn Hall, Ihaia West, Tevita Li, Piers Francis, George Moala, Melani Nanai, Lolagi Visinia.<br><br>
Reserves: Quentin MacDonald, Nic Mayhew, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Kara Pryor, Joe Edwards; Billy Guyton, Matt McGahan, Male Sau.

[Stargazer]

<p>Wow, Blues already down 0-5 in the first minute! This could be a looooong game ..</p>

[KiwiMurph]

<p>Bucketing down at Ellis Park.</p>
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<p>Woeful start by Blues. 5-0  Lions.</p>

[KiwiMurph]

<p>Without Bekhuis Blues lineout is falling apart.</p>

[KiwiMurph]

<p>Blues haven't got into the game at all. Soft penalty by Latimer.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>6th minute and the Lions score their 2nd try! </p>

[KiwiMurph]

<p>What an awesome try Lions. Lions look brilliant Blues look absolutely rubbish,</p>

[Stargazer]

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<p>Without Bekhuis Blues lineout is falling apart.</p>
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<p>That throw by Parsons was horrendous. Just like the weather.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>10th minute: third try for the Lions. At this rate, Lions will be going > 100</p>

[KiwiMurph]

<p>Lions with the bonus point already.</p>

[Crash]

<p>Fuckin' Blues</p>
<p>Can always rely on them to cock it up somehow.</p>

[KiwiMurph]

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<p>Fuckin' Blues</p>
<p>Can always rely on them to cock it up somehow.</p>
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<p>Cock what up?</p>

[Crash]

<p>Like it doesn't rain in Auckland or something..</p>

[Crash]

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<p>Cock what up?</p>
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<p>LOs, passes, defence take your pick </p>

[KiwiMurph]

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<p>LOs, passes, defence take your pick </p>
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<p>Theyve won 3 in a row?</p>

[KiwiMurph]

<p>Blues arent built to play in the rain - it highlights all their weaknesses. Their halves are poor, their general handling skills are lesser than other NZ sides and their high ball takes aint great either,</p>

[Crash]

<p>Their defence is woeful and the passing is non-existent..well that is unless you're passing to Mr Nobody or spilling iit in contact</p>

[KiwiMurph]

<p>Yep absolutely - and on the other hand Lions have their tails up and are playing brilliant rugby.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>That "their halves are poor" is getting a bit old. Most of the team is poor; not just the halves. Even a player like Kaino has been underperforming this year.</p>