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earl the beaver

That law, and it's within 1m of the ruck interpretation, are called fairly regularly and it only came in a few years ago

earl the beaver

Imagine the lols if Farrell called up Stockdale, this thread would melt down, the Lions thread would melt down, the Scottish thread on NPR would melt down etc Stockdale isn't next or near being an international FB. He won't be called up to replace Daly. I said imagine for those who struggle to read.

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If you think Hansen only did one positive thing in that game it says more about you than anything else. He got through a mountain of work, including 10 tackles. He wasn't perfect but he'd plenty in the positive column. I said one great play, he did other stuff to a good standard, but imo there was ...

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I think you need the 3 Northampton lads on the bench to change things up if needed i.e. Pollock, Mitchell and F Smith. Linking up with Freeman who will probably start. Although it's a close call with Hansen. Has Kinghorn ever played centre? Failing that Tui covers 12/13, Ringrose covers wing and Fr...

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Imagine the lols if Farrell called up Stockdale, this thread would melt down, the Lions thread would melt down, the Scottish thread on NPR would melt down etc

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Was watching Ryan closely after he came on earlier. Didn't seem to have much to do. Was hoping he maraud around the place melting rucks, but the game didn't seem to go his way. Will start on Saturday you’d think. Big game for him. That spot with Itoje is quite open atm. Beirne and Itoje is too ligh...

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The Telegraph reporting that Daly is out with a broken forearm. Ah feckit, that means Marcus Smith on the bench, doesn't it ? I think you need the 3 Northampton lads on the bench to change things up if needed i.e. Pollock, Mitchell and F Smith. Linking up with Freeman who will probably start. Altho...

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Keenan out through illness, Daly starts It's now looking like a bit of a challenge to get him and Blairhorn enough gametime to make a sensible call about the first test. One of them is going to be headed into first test selection conversations with only 80min of Lions rugby under their belt. On the...

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If Daly is ruled out who gets called up? Needs to cover 15 and wing primarily you'd imagine.

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Keenan out through illness, Daly starts

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Keenan out through illness, Daly starts

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Macks such a great character though Should have received a long ban and the IRFU should have come out strong instantly, rather than waiting 2 weeks to issue a statement. Wilkins bringing him to the presser was also terrible. Mack is a young lad and a hot head. Thank fudge I didn’t do anything well ...

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lnstr93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 01, 2025 9:59 pm Macks such a great character though

Should have received a long ban and the IRFU should have come out strong instantly, rather than waiting 2 weeks to issue a statement.

earl the beaver

How have we managed to brutalised in a challenge cup draw ffs.

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lnstr93 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:08 pm Scott Wilson added to the Irish senior squad

I've a seen a journalist tweet it but nothing from the IRFU yet that I can see?

Also they've announced a broadcaster for the tests in Ireland but not currently one for NI.

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The Lions Website says 11 Lions for RBAI, 1 behind St Marys and Blackrock. https://www.lionsrugby.com/en/lions-origin (the actual map not the article with info that LC referred to) However, the Rugby Paper during the 2021 tour said that RBAI had 13 Lions https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/3387...

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How sure are we on the numbers there as RBAI have certainly claimed in the past to have produced the most Lions.

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I think one’s personal 1st XV . What you regard as you most important personally. So basically who were your favourite bands between the ages of 13 and 25? As that's when most people fix on their choice of musical styles. Eh? Really ? Well for those that grew up prior to internet and ‘Alexa play so...

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Eugenius wrote: ↑Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:53 am I think one’s personal 1st XV .

What you regard as you most important personally.

So basically who were your favourite bands between the ages of 13 and 25? As that's when most people fix on their choice of musical styles.

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I know I've asked before but is Boyd likely to stick in the backrow or move forward like his brother did to prop.

Hoping his brother steps up for Ulster next season.

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We've been replacing forwards with backs in the lower Yorkshire divisions for donkeys, never have enough forwards always have loads of centres.

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It's almost like if you combine what I've said you'd have a solid 12 who isn't good enough for the top teams in Europe but is otherwise a decent player. How wildly inconsistent of me. Man who can't get ahead of Henshaw and Aki isn't world-class shocker. No one every said worldclass, you're moving t...

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terryfinch wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:20 pm Just watched the BBC highlights and the vast majority is just terrible. Solo artists that can’t sing in the main. Only decent thing was The 1975. Neil Young was ok but sooooo old.

The 1975 were awful

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Nah, that's not it. The truly decent bands don't want to be tainted by that shite any more since the festival (particularly in the uk) sold out to shit acts who haven't been relevant for 30 years. If you're the strokes and you do a handful of dates in the US every couple of years and make millions,...

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Nile Rogers is perfect for Sunday afternoon/evening slot.

Really should be the legends slot given the amount of songs they do live.

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I like McCloskey. But he's not an amazing player, just a good, hard-working powerful 12. In the same way, Stockdale is a decent winger, he's not the player he was, just a solid 11. So far you've described him as: Not international class Underrated and very good Solid Good hard working Make your min...

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Porter
Sheehan
Stewart
Itoje
McCarthy
Chessum
VDF
Conan
JGP
Russell
Keenan
Tuipolotu
Ringrose
Freeman
Kinghorn

Kelleher
Genge
Furlong
Beirne
Pollock
Williams
F Smith
Daly

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He has, what, 20 caps? When competing with Aki, Henshaw and Ringrose and getting scapegoated as a youngster by Schmidt and in the wilderness until Farrell came in. Are you going to pretend he hasn't played well for Ireland since Farrell came in? Because the fact he has shows he is a proven internat...

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anonymous_joe wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:45 pm Is there anybody the Prods don't hate?

- Gays;
- Catholics;
- The Irish;
- Foreigners.

The mask slips again.

Bigot

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Mr. Very Popular wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:22 pm Did you see Hansen there? His workrate has won a penalty for the Lions, Stockdale would still be chasing back the intercept.

You think Stockdale has no workrate or no pace?

Both suggestions are a nonsense.

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He has, what, 20 caps? When competing with Aki, Henshaw and Ringrose and getting scapegoated as a youngster by Schmidt and in the wilderness until Farrell came in. Are you going to pretend he hasn't played well for Ireland since Farrell came in? Because the fact he has shows he is a proven internat...

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For whom would Stockdale be first choice? All 4 provinces for a start. Also you've just said McCloskey is underrated and very good while a few hours ago you said he wasn't international class. They aren't mutually exclusive. McCloskey is a solid 12. He's not as good as Henshaw was, etc. McCloskey i...

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Son-Of-Ulster wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:41 pm
earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:38 pm
Son-Of-Ulster wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:35 pm
Or they’ve worked hard and saved up to enjoy themselves in their older age.
And you think Gen X, Millenials and Gen Z don't work hard?
Have they a lifetimes savings behind them to spend?

Look back to the 97 tour and you'll see younger faces in the crowd.

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Jesus fúcking christ, stop replying to rugbynut.

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A quick review of the Lions fans in the crowd and the average age appears to be 60 years old Almost like boomers have loads of money and no one else does to spend 5k on a jolly. Or they’ve worked hard and saved up to enjoy themselves in their older age. And you think Gen X, Millenials and Gen Z don...

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5th penalty in a row on the line, should be a card soon.

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Mr. Very Popular wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:30 pm
freddie111 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:28 pm
earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:20 pm
He's a habit of having poor games in big games for Leinster and Ireland too.
Hmm, I wonder where this is going
It's shameless

You can ask stats, I've been banging this drum for quite a while.

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Auckman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:27 pm A quick review of the Lions fans in the crowd and the average age appears to be 60 years old

Almost like boomers have loads of money and no one else does to spend 5k on a jolly.

earl the beaver

Some sympathy reffing there, clear hands in the ruck on their line but play on.

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freddie111 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:29 pm
earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:21 pm
freddie111 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:20 pm
Only pencil though. Kinghorn and Kennan are top class
Neither covers centre and I think both should be in the starting XV.
Keenen on the wing?

Yes

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