So looks like the tour is on. I fear very few Lions fans will make it so even with reduced crowds they will be mostly South African which is harsh but just the way it is.
Anyone want to have a crack at picking the squad or even the starting 15? I just had a go on the BBC page To view the link you have to Register or Login and must apologise for still picking 6 english players despite the generally awful 6N. We did still beat the best team though and those players haven't all become crap overnight. Also 2 or my 6 are currently injured so didn't make the 6N and may not make the Lions:
1. Wyn Jones
2. LCD
3. Furlong
4. Jones (C)
5. Itoje
6. Underhill
7. Curry
8. Faletau
9. Sexton
10. Murray
11. VDM
12. Tuilagi
13. Henshaw
14. May
15. Hogg (VC)
Goes without saying that they all need to prove themselves in the provincial games but I think that is particularly true of Itoje who I've picked based on how good he can be and VDM who is a beast but needs to show what he can do against some really aggressive opposition. Tipuric very unlucky and bound to make the bench. Jonathan Davies and George North too. Marler and Simmonds both have a chance based on current form in the premiership too. I actually think the 9 and 10 is an easy choice. These guys have been there and done it and are back to playing very well. The choice of back up will be harder. I'm not sure if any of Youngs, Farrell or Ford even make the squad. There are arguments for the experience they bring but they just aren't playing well enough.
Anyone want to have a crack at picking the squad or even the starting 15? I just had a go on the BBC page To view the link you have to Register or Login and must apologise for still picking 6 english players despite the generally awful 6N. We did still beat the best team though and those players haven't all become crap overnight. Also 2 or my 6 are currently injured so didn't make the 6N and may not make the Lions:
1. Wyn Jones
2. LCD
3. Furlong
4. Jones (C)
5. Itoje
6. Underhill
7. Curry
8. Faletau
9. Sexton
10. Murray
11. VDM
12. Tuilagi
13. Henshaw
14. May
15. Hogg (VC)
Goes without saying that they all need to prove themselves in the provincial games but I think that is particularly true of Itoje who I've picked based on how good he can be and VDM who is a beast but needs to show what he can do against some really aggressive opposition. Tipuric very unlucky and bound to make the bench. Jonathan Davies and George North too. Marler and Simmonds both have a chance based on current form in the premiership too. I actually think the 9 and 10 is an easy choice. These guys have been there and done it and are back to playing very well. The choice of back up will be harder. I'm not sure if any of Youngs, Farrell or Ford even make the squad. There are arguments for the experience they bring but they just aren't playing well enough.
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