Wallabies vs Lions - Page 4

bertieck476 · 06-30-13, 02:26 PM

Didnt see the match but when I saw the team selection I just thought we wouldnt do it.
Well done oz,all down to last test.

TarJak · 07-01-13, 06:16 PM

Disappointing to hear Warbuton will be out for the decided. Horwill will find out if he joins him on the sidelines today.

TarJak · 07-01-13, 09:42 PM

Horwill has been cleared a second time: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/un...702-2p8yj.html

I can't understand the IRB taking the unprecedented step to review the case, given he was already exonerated.

Anyway it will be interesting to see how the two camps react. One losing their captain the other retaining him for the final game.

Can't wait till Saturday night!

Jimbuna · 07-02-13, 10:24 AM

This may well tip the scales against the Lions and if so will be a talking point of contention for quite a while after the series ends.

TarJak · 07-02-13, 04:58 PM

I agree. Shame Warburton is injured as he's a great captain who does a lot for the morale of the team. I still think it will be close and of course hope the Wallabies came make it an historic series win. Best of luck to the Lions though, they are a very good side.

bertieck476 · 07-02-13, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

I agree. Shame Warburton is injured as he's a great captain who does a lot for the morale of the team. I still think it will be close and of course hope the Wallabies came make it an historic series win. Best of luck to the Lions though, they are a very good side.

I believe warburton is not the best 7 in wales let alone the 4 nations and his form did not warrant selection, the irb appeal is probably because if you look at the footage it seems incomprehensible that he didnt tread on him on purpose.

TarJak · 07-02-13, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bertieck476

I believe warburton is not the best 7 in wales let alone the 4 nations and his form did not warrant selection, the irb appeal is probably because if you look at the footage it seems incomprehensible that he didnt tread on him on purpose.

So why is he on the squad as captain?

Clearly both IRB tribunals thought otherwise on Horwill. Read the article I linked to whcih explains the process and decisions of both. I watched the game live and there was absolutely no comment about it at the time it occured. Looking at the footage, I'd say he was rucking as he is allowed, but don't think it was definately a deliberate act. If you stick your head in a ruck, expect to get it kicked.

bertieck476 · 07-03-13, 02:34 AM

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So why is he on the squad as captain?

Clearly both IRB tribunals thought otherwise on Horwill. Read the article I linked to whcih explains the process and decisions of both. I watched the game live and there was absolutely no comment about it at the time it occured. Looking at the footage, I'd say he was rucking as he is allowed, but don't think it was definately a deliberate act. If you stick your head in a ruck, expect to get it kicked.

This to many people is baffling, some suggest its because of the working relationship sam and gatland have in the wales setup, bear in mind sam does not even captain his club side his recent performances before the lions tour were ordinary at best even though gatland said he would pick the touring party on merit, granted he communicates with the ref well which sometimes is the only time you realise he is even playing.

I understand the process of the tribunals but I am dubious about his defence, admittedly when I watched the match I did not even see it but when its slowed down you can clearly see him tread on him, the laws on rucking have changed from the day when you could rake a player out who was laying in the way but even then you didnt touch the head and in this case it was a lions ball that was never going to be turned over, so no justification for a shoeing in the old fashioned way as he was not slowing oz ball or laying in the way.

I have just seen the lions team for the final test and would like to congratulate the wallabies on there series win.

Jimbuna · 07-03-13, 06:17 AM

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I have just seen the lions team for the final test and would like to congratulate the wallabies on there series win.

Have you recently received a blow to the head?

bertieck476 · 07-03-13, 08:23 AM

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Have you recently received a blow to the head?

Unfortunately no, its just how I see it.

Jimbuna · 07-03-13, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bertieck476

Unfortunately no, its just how I see it.

Actually, having just watched the BBC news I must agree

TarJak · 07-05-13, 12:07 AM

Deans picking George Smith and Gatland dropping O'Driscoll. The coaches are certainly pulling some surprises.

Jimbuna · 07-05-13, 05:30 AM

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Deans picking George Smith and Gatland dropping O'Driscoll. The coaches are certainly pulling some surprises.

At the end of the game Gatland will either be a phenomenal head coach or a dismal failure.

TarJak · 07-05-13, 05:37 PM

Deans the same.

BossMark · 07-06-13, 04:14 AM

Should be a great game too close to call

07-02-13, 10:24 AM	#49
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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Should be a great game too close to call __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

06-30-13, 02:26 PM	#46
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Didnt see the match but when I saw the team selection I just thought we wouldnt do it. Well done oz,all down to last test.

07-01-13, 06:16 PM	#47
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Disappointing to hear Warbuton will be out for the decided. Horwill will find out if he joins him on the sidelines today.

07-01-13, 09:42 PM	#48
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Horwill has been cleared a second time: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/un...702-2p8yj.html I can't understand the IRB taking the unprecedented step to review the case, given he was already exonerated. Anyway it will be interesting to see how the two camps react. One losing their captain the other retaining him for the final game. Can't wait till Saturday night!

07-02-13, 04:58 PM	#50
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I agree. Shame Warburton is injured as he's a great captain who does a lot for the morale of the team. I still think it will be close and of course hope the Wallabies came make it an historic series win. Best of luck to the Lions though, they are a very good side.

07-05-13, 12:07 AM	#57
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Deans picking George Smith and Gatland dropping O'Driscoll. The coaches are certainly pulling some surprises.

07-05-13, 05:37 PM	#59
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Deans the same.