Lions Tour

[gallsman]

One of Farrell or halfpenny has to play because the lions are relying on penalties to score and unfortunately sexton has missed some big kicks before

I'd trust Sexton every time over Farrell.

Off the tee? Honestly?!

[Taylor]

How many games for club & country has Johnny played in versus how many there has been over the last year?
Seems he just hasn't been available for them.

Like him or loathe him Farrell is the main man going by last 12 months performances

[Hound]

How many games for club & country has Johnny played in versus how many there has been over the last year?
Seems he just hasn't been available for them.

Like him or loathe him Farrell is the main man going by last 12 months performances

Farrell's missed a few kicks on this tour. Usually preceeded by Miles Harrison saying he's a cert to get it!

Sexton's unfortunate that he wasnt let take the kicks last week. They all ended up being reasonably placed and if he'd got the full house, his overall display would have resulted in a lot more plaudits. But as he didn't, Farrell is the right choice. Hopefully Sexton will force his way in when he gets his chance.

I think POM capitain ahead of AWJ is a clear sign that the intention is Itoje will get the nod in the matches to come, unless AWJ has a stormer.

As for those criticising Jamie George, for me he's been the player of the tour so far in all the shadowboxing to date. England will definitely improve when he replaces the clown they have.

I have a fear the back up front row will struggle in late scrums.

[Gmac]

One of Farrell or halfpenny has to play because the lions are relying on penalties to score and unfortunately sexton has missed some big kicks before

I'd trust Sexton every time over Farrell.

farrells old man is helping to pick the team too so that helps him

[Walter Cronc]

Some nonsense talked on here about Farrell. He's a class act and so is his Da.

Jonny has missed plenty of kicks in his day.

[Syferus]

Farrell couldn't out-perform Sexton in the biggest game of 2017 with all the marbles on the line. Why anyone expects him to do it now is anyone's guess.

[Gmac]

Farrell is a great penalty kicker that's why he's playing , the guy who keeps him out of the 10 shirt for England isn't even in the squad, the guy Farrell has the 12 shirt in front of for England is playing 12 for lions which must mean henshaw is 3rd choice 12 .
If the abs get in front the lions are in big trouble team and tactics not made to come from behind .

[Frank_The_Tank]

Some nonsense talked on here about Farrell. He's a class act and so is his Da.

Jonny has missed plenty of kicks in his day.

Good point..people seem to forget Sexton had a huge miss in the Ireland ABs game in Dublin in 2013 which would have put the game beyond the reach of the win for the ABs, which they eventually got with the last minute try and conversion

https://youtu.be/BH7BBUnjUAE

[Aaron Boone]

Some nonsense talked on here about Farrell. He's a class act and so is his Da.

Jonny has missed plenty of kicks in his day.

Good point..people seem to forget Sexton had a huge miss in the Ireland ABs game in Dublin in 2013 which would have put the game beyond the reach of the win for the ABs, which they eventually got with the last minute try and conversion

https://youtu.be/BH7BBUnjUAE

That was a heartbreaking defeat. Had it in the bag.

[Frank_The_Tank]

Some nonsense talked on here about Farrell. He's a class act and so is his Da.

Jonny has missed plenty of kicks in his day.

Good point..people seem to forget Sexton had a huge miss in the Ireland ABs game in Dublin in 2013 which would have put the game beyond the reach of the win for the ABs, which they eventually got with the last minute try and conversion

https://youtu.be/BH7BBUnjUAE

That was a heartbreaking defeat. Had it in the bag.

Yeah..watching that youtube clip still hard to believe they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.  Would have been great for BOD and POC (arguably two of Irelands greatest ever players) to been on the team that got the first ever win against the ABs.  Would have been great to beat them as well with McCaw skipper...the type of guy you would love on your team but I never liked him as an opposition.player.  A master of the dark arts of the game.

[Boycey]

Sky have really cranked up the bullshit this morning.

Let's just get this game on!

[dclane]

Well the whole Lions thing is bullshit so its a perfect fit for Sky.

[gawa316]

Good first half.

Lions need to take chances when they get but what a feckin try!!

[screenexile]

Boom!! Different gravy Lions class but just not in the same league as NZ.

[Redhand Santa]

Boom!! Different gravy Lions class but just not in the same league as NZ.

Lions class!? They've hardly had an attack all game. Are you listening to the sky commentary and not actually watching. Poor that this is the best 4 countries can produce. One good play is about all they e produced.