Lions 2009 thread

[Hoof Hearted]

I'd like to take Jason White out of that squad I proposed, he just hasn't got it any more, but is still more than capable of putting in big hits. John Barclay will and should be a better oppositiong.

Was looking up some videos of that guy Banahan on YouTube -  te guy is an animal!

it would be like turning Paul O'Connell into a winger

[bombidal]

4/9 POC is a good price, basically he just has to stay fit. I would back that. R Kearney also a very very big price.

[screenexile]

Took a look at Banahan there too... huge guy with some massive hits!

[C_Berg_316]

Just reading on BBC Sport Paul O'Connell has been named as the Lions captain.

[screenexile]

Thought I would bump this given the announcement shortly. I'm looking forward to a few surprises I think Keith Earls is worth a shout!

[Schkite]

Earls has a very good shout I think, especially now the squad is going to be 37, which would lead you to believe he's taking a couple of young, nationally inexperienced lads who've impressed recently. There's always one or two wild cards at least.

[Lecale2]

How many Irish? I'll guess 9.

[Schkite]

There should be a few more than 9 I think, but think Wales will still have more unfortunately.

[Hound]

Gerry Thornely had 15 Irish in his 35 man squad today!

That's too many, but especially now with 37 men, it'll be double figures. 12 or 13.

[Schkite]

About 13 sounds right to me, they are the Grand Slam champs after all! There'll only be a few Scots I'd say, a bit more English but the vast majority Irish and Welsh.

[Lecale2]

Earls in!

[ludermor]

how is the squad announced? is ther anywhere online showing it?

[Schkite]

Right amount of Irish backs!

[screenexile]

Jesus Quinlan, Earls and O'Callaghan!! Wasn't expecting that. God some representation from Ireland!

[gawa316]

Ws that 13 irish?