SF - Lions v Highlanders

[pukunui]

Yeah strange one with Christie. Read earlier in the week that him, Thompson and Reddish were sent home rather than travelling to SA. Funny not to select your co captain at all. I guess Thompson not being picked makes sense once you see the forward/back solit on the bench and Reddish probably just 4th choice lock with Whitelock covering that spot too.

[cgrant]

<p>Lentjes looks a bit light and the Landers may regret Christie's physicality. But JJ must have his own reasons to make such a stunning choice.</p>

[reprobate]

<p>i would have been tempted by thompson too, faddes has done some really good stuff this season but last few games has been making a few too many errors for finals footy.</p>

[Dan54]

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<p>Good attacking side no doubt - however greatly helped by being able to play the Kings twice and Sunwolves once.</p>
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<p>Yep but didn't the Clan have the Reds, etc ? Don't think any of those games count for squat.</p>

[Dan54]

<p>You reckon Shag will be cheering for the Lions, so the 2 Smiths can get a rest?</p>

[Mattasaurus]

Good start. Keep it going landers

[Mattasaurus]

Very well taken try by the Lions

[Rancid Schnitzel]

Landers getting shredded in the centres. They'll have to dig deep for this one.

[Tordah]

<p>Faddes having a mare</p>

[Mattasaurus]

Faddes choosing the semi to have a bad game....should be 17 3

[Billy Tell]

<p>Lions must be kicking themselves they threw the match vs the Jaguares.  They are a seriously good rugby side.</p>

[Rancid Schnitzel]

You mongo.

[Tordah]

<p>E Dixon bombs it, dropping the ball over the line</p>

[Mattasaurus]

Noooo.....

[antipodean]

Clucking bells Dixon.

[pukunui]

What the hell was that from Dixon? He hust let go of the ball. Someone check his phone for calls from indian bookies. Pass from Fekitoa was shit also and im pretty sure it was going to be called forward anyway.

[Mattasaurus]

Side entry and pyper just not interested

[Tordah]

<p>thatLions loosehead looks like he's a fat 14 year old. But he's a strong scrummager apparently</p>

[Mattasaurus]

Scrum dominated by lions

[Crash]

<p>No way Naholo knocked that on</p>