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Zakar

Yes, of course it's "garbage". RA signed a contract with the Lions to field a team of "First Nations & Pasifika" players from Soup Rugby . Ole Petey has been earning the French coin with Bordeaux for the past two years, and thus is ineligible on the basis of the terms that RA signed. But apparently...

Zakar

Yes, of course it's "garbage". RA signed a contract with the Lions to field a team of "First Nations & Pasifika" players from Soup Rugby . Ole Petey has been earning the French coin with Bordeaux for the past two years, and thus is ineligible on the basis of the terms that RA signed. But apparently...

Zakar

Apparently people read sensationalist headlines and don't actually check the detail. Jokeshop poster. I read the detail. It's garbage. Yes, of course it's "garbage". RA signed a contract with the Lions to field a team of "First Nations & Pasifika" players from Soup Rugby . Ole Petey has been earnin...

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Da iawn diolch wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:11 am
Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 10:08 am Aparently the Lions.ltd have blocked Pete Samu from playing on Tuesday, whilst drafting in a horde of Scots. Jokeshop organisation.
Apparently people read sensationalist headlines and don't actually check the detail. Jokeshop poster.

I read the detail. It's garbage.

Zakar

Aparently the Lions.ltd have blocked Pete Samu from playing on Tuesday, whilst drafting in a horde of Scots. Jokeshop organisation.

Zakar

15. Berrick Barnes v Tom Wright = Even 14. Israel Folau v Jorgensen = 2013 13.Adam Ashley Cooper vs JAS = Even 12. Leulifano v Ikitau = 2025 11. Digby Ioane v Potter = 2013 10. JOC v Lynagh = 2013 9. Genia v Gordon = 2013 8. Palu v Wilson = Even 7. Hooper v McReight = Even (Hooper was still young) ...

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Worse. But hoping to be wrong. It's better, but the 2025 lions are better than thr 2013 lions. 15. Berrick Barnes v Tom Wright = Even 14. Israel Folau v Jorgensen = 2013 13.Adam Ashley Cooper vs JAS = Even 12. Leulifano v Ikitau = 2025 11. Digby Ioane v Potter = 2013 10. JOC v Lynagh = 2013 9. Geni...

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:37 pm
tc27 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:13 pm How do people rate this Wallaby team compared to 2013?
Worse. But hoping to be wrong.

It's better, but the 2025 lions are better than thr 2013 lions.

Zakar

I asked the same question. Apparently he turned Australian when he breathed the air over there. He's pretty good, though. Didn't he go to school and university in Oz though? That makes him Australian, apparently. He moved to Australia aged 10. Formative years spent in Australia and learned his rugb...

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Shame if true. Makes me also think Skelton will be starting if Hooper is at 6. Gotta be more than two in the lineout able to be lifted and reliably able to catch. Williams, Hooper and Wilson could do that. Skelton a likely starter, then. According to The Roar, Skelton is out too. Im always sus on a...

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Slim 293 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:11 pm Valetini And Gleeson likely both out for the opener…

Tom Hooper set to start at 6.

Shame if true.

Makes me also think Skelton will be starting if Hooper is at 6.

Zakar

How I imagine this thread

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Telegraph… whose exclusives are always bang on… have leaked bits of the lions team. No Pollock but he apparently was very very close to making it. No Farrell, Marcus Smith makes it to the bench. Backrow is: Chessum Curry Conan Even though he's Welsh, I rate that Morgan fella. Looks like a big pack....

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They are only missing a handful of players. They wasn't a complete B team. Missing first choice 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and the first choice 6 was off the pitch injured 17 minutes into the game v Fiji. The first choice 14 only managed to play 54 minutes because he kept getting carded! ...

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I can't wait for them both to fade into insignificance

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Doran reporting Tom Lynagh will start... https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/07/15/exclusive-wallabies-bombshell-as-schmidt-set-to-hand-lynagh-debut-start-against-lions/ Backline looks to be... 9. Gordon 10. Lynagh 11. Jorgensen 12. Ikitau 13. JAS 14. Potter 15. Wright 21. McDermott 22. Donaldson 23. K...

Zakar

So chippy

Zakar

Suspect these players will care a bit more than the Kiwi imports. LSL basically unleashed again. I reckon he'll play in the series at some point. He's got to be first cab off the rank in terms of locks in reserve. Agree with your second point, thought the Kiwi imports in the AUNZ side were shocking...

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I think it just reinforces how difficult it is for the Lions to come together every four years and look cohesive, particularly early doors. They got a bit of stick for losing to the Pumas but that result has really been put in perspective. It's essentially just Leinster with some additions, so cohe...

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Team I expect to see 1. Bell 2. Pollard 3. 7As 4. Frost 5. Williams 6. Valetini 7. Mcreight 8. Wilson 9. Gordon 10. Lynagh 11. Jorgo 12. Lenny 13. JAS 14. Potter 15. Wright 16. Faesler (Porecki injured right?) 17. Slipper 18. Tupou or Nongorr 19. Skelton 20. Hooper 21. McDermott 22. JOC 23. Dauganu...

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It doesn't have to be a copy of the Lions. It could be a chance for players on the outside of test selection for their respective nation to make a case for themselves at the beginning of the international test window. At the very least as first choice injury replacement. And it could be fantastic. ...

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Farva wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:58 am Jorgo and Potter are first choice wings you think?

Thats a fair bit of pace, but would we want to see say Daugunu at 11 for a bit of size?

Lynaugh starting is a big call too. I wouldnt be surprised to see Donno there, but I dont think we will win if that happens.

Dungers is smaller than Potter

Zakar

Not to sound too negative, but that team will get flogged. I think they will lose, but look better than the ANZAC team 1. There are existing combinations in this group (e.g Goddard/Debra) 2. Most have been training together as part of the wallabies train on squads for some time 3. They might actual...

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In the build up to this there was a lot of talk about what a great concept the AUNZ was and how it should be used more often. I guess this result and game has killed the idea dead. Use it like the Lions do. Pick your elites. This was just a load of piss artists having a chuck around. Mind you, woul...

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Team I expect to see 1. Bell 2. Pollard 3. 7As 4. Frost 5. Williams 6. Valetini 7. Mcreight 8. Wilson 9. Gordon 10. Lynagh 11. Jorgo 12. Lenny 13. JAS 14. Potter 15. Wright 16. Faesler (Porecki injured right?) 17. Slipper 18. Tupou or Nongorr 19. Skelton 20. Hooper 21. McDermott 22. JOC 23. Dauganu ...

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Skiaddict wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:59 pm Unfortunately for her an "opinion" is not a criminal verdict. She is liable and she knows her shielding via the constitutional debate clause does not extend to public space forums. Stupid mistake.

Awww did she hurt your man crushes widdle feelings?

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Bell over Robinson Moore over Porecki 7as over Alexander Frost over Douglass Horwell over Williams Bobby V over mowen Hooper over McReight Wilson over Palu Genia over Gordon Whoever over JOC as a ten in 2010 Digby equal to Jorgo Lenny over Christian Aac equal to JAS (better defender at these stages ...

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Thomas wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:10 am The 2025 Wobs squad is so much better than the 2013 squad it isn't funny.

Agreed.

Unfortunately Lions also better.

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:09 am
Zakar wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 11:47 pm Fiji just dismantled Scotland, and barely looked to get out of 2nd gear doing so.
Fiji beat a second string Scotland by just 15 points.

They are only missing a handful of players. They wasn't a complete B team.

Zakar

This was our squad for our first test last tour

Zakar

Fiji just dismantled Scotland, and barely looked to get out of 2nd gear doing so.

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Bindi wrote: ↑Sun Jul 13, 2025 12:11 am Thought Edmed went OK. Biggest surprise was how Pete Samu went. LSL was clearly playing for a spot in the main squad. Samu wasn't.

Biggest surprise was how shit some of the Kiwis were. Stephenson, who i previously rated very highly, was gash. Same with Laumape

Zakar

Lsl would do a job. Nobody else from the aunz team stood up.

Korobiete as slow as a work safety training module.

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From AUNZ

GOOD:

LSL
Havili
Fakatva

Bad:

Everyone else.

Frizell would have been in the good category but for his shit discipline.

Zakar

Ain't nobody beats Wales 19 times in a row.

Zakar

AUNZ playing pretty well. Is that sarcasm or are you watching something else? They're not short on effort from individuals. But as a team they're playing like a 4th grade club side that was thrown together the morning of the match and don't even know each others names. That's not surprising as it's...

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towny wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:39 am Australia could have had Tui - he wanted to be a Wallaby, but moved to his Grandma’s country when he couldn’t get a gig.*

He doesn’t count imo.

* for the money on offer elsewhere

Zakar

Can’t do much when the Lions take most of the first XV. Playing in these places and against this kind of opposition is good development for the second stringers. Which actual Scots are in the Lions? Russell and Jones? Am I missing anyone? Obviously they are also missing the saffas and aussies they ...

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Just popped in to my local Uncle Dan's to buy some drinks for drinking this afternoon and evening (going to fire up the fire pit and so forth before the game) and decided to wear my brand new Wallaby supporter jersey ($45 Best and Less version). As I walked down an aisle, some bloke yelled out "Les...

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Working Class Rugger wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:47 am
Zakar wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:45 am Fiji 15 - Sco 7 at half time.

Scotland without their mercs.
And a scoreline not reflective of the dominance the Fijians have displayed.

I thought it was no mercs, but there were a few kiwis. Crusaders legend fergus Burke was the 10.

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