All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1

[Donsteppa]

@Frank said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:

Want to see Cruden's fabled partnership with SBW coming into play, failing that, BB coming into first receiver on attack more often.

Yep, or Smith to skip pass to the midfield until Cruden wakes the fuck up.

[Nepia]

@Tim said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:

We looked so much better with Barrett at 10.

Sheesh, it's barely 40 minutes and you've forgotten the at least two dud kicks Barrett did while at 10.

At any rate, I think we need to keep it in the hand, we're putting real dents in their line and then when we have a roll on we do a stupid kick.

[gt12]

Yep, Cruden looks a bit lost out there. Not sure what the fuck is going on, but I hope he gets his shot together soon.

[kiwiinmelb]

Crotty hamstring , that is usually a few weeks out

[Derm McCrum]

Given the necessary rearrangement in the NZ backline, would a Sexton/Farrell 10-12 make more progress?

[Frank]

Dagg to 15 next week and BB back to 10 - pronto.
(prove me wrong Cruden)

[mariner4life]

Our forwards are killing it. Midfield good too.

It's a great test match, Lions are playing well

[Tim]

@Tim said in BIL & AB teams for Test #1 (AKA - who's impressing you at the moment?):

I hope that Cruden doesn't get on the field. Our play really deteriorated last year when he came on at 1st 5 and Barrett moved to the back.

I agree with that.

[reprobate]

@Pot-Hale I'd be running Te'o at cruden. He makes most of his tackles but it's free advantage line / momentum every time.

[No Quarter]

@Nepia said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:

@Tim said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:

We looked so much better with Barrett at 10.

Sheesh, it's barely 40 minutes and you've forgotten the at least two dud kicks Barrett did while at 10.

At any rate, I think we need to keep it in the hand, we're putting real dents in their line and then when we have a roll on we do a stupid kick.

Agree, put the chip kick away. We are looking great with ball in hand and drawing penaltes in their 22.

[mariner4life]

Lets all revel in the thought that if the Lions were in Australia this year they would be up by a thousand at the moment

[rotated]

Ben Smith's health probably factors into Crotty's replacement. Could see Barrett on the bench if Smith is 100% and able to cover centre.

[jegga]

@No-Quarter said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:

@Nepia said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:

@Tim said in All Blacks vs. B&I Lions test #1:

We looked so much better with Barrett at 10.

Sheesh, it's barely 40 minutes and you've forgotten the at least two dud kicks Barrett did while at 10.

At any rate, I think we need to keep it in the hand, we're putting real dents in their line and then when we have a roll on we do a stupid kick.

Agree, put the chip kick away. We are looking great with ball in hand and drawing penaltes in their 22.

They are taking marks from the dumb kicking ffs.

[MiketheSnow]

Ha ha. They just showed Herriot's RFC clubhouse. Only Scottish involvement today

[MrDenmore]

Cruden looks like he's got one foot on the plane. Not mentally up for it, which you would imagine the coaches would have anticipated. Barrett needs to be back at 10. Backline now rudderless.

[taniwharugby]

That was some try...our forwards smashing it, our backs not.

[reprobate]

I'm getting sick of every team in every game being in front of kickoffs.

[Nepia]

Didn't look too bad that tackle.

Edit: Oh shit, Marshall agrees with me, I must be wrong.

[MiketheSnow]

So if that's a pen how no YC

[mariner4life]

Bullshit! That was a great tackle!