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whatisthejava wrote:

Matt Ha wrote:

whatisthejava wrote:Only 6 props have ever scored a try for the Lions in a test match


So Mako isn't one, he scored against Western Force
Name them

McLaughlin and eerrr did Corbishero the English prop get one on the last tour?

2
down 4 to go

Peter Wright

Tom Smith.

Neither of those 2.

Paul wallace?

Cian Healy? Phil Vickery?

Price?

Matt Ha wrote:Price?

We have 3

Fran Cotton?

Is there not a mclaughlan as well as mighty mouse? I remember a pedant pub quiz question on that one. Not sure if he scored though.

Big D wrote:Is there not a mclaughlan as well as mighty mouse? I remember a pedant pub quiz question on that one. Not sure if he scored though.

And we have 4

Ray McLaughlan

2 left

Tim Payne. Ho ho.

Nope.

Given the coaching announcements I wouldn't be unhappy to see no Scottish lions as we take the fight to the aussies under Toony.

hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Given the coaching announcements I wouldn't be unhappy to see no Scottish lions as we take the fight to the aussies under Toony.

Farrell and Borthwick are good appointments to be fair. Both good at coaching their respective disciplines.

Gatland: "I'm looking forward to the potential that's out there," he said. "Some of the names bandied around have been fantastic, I haven't heard of some of them. I mean Scotland - where's that?"

ESPN team of the week

15. Simon Zebo (Munster) The Munster fullback was involved in much of the good work during his side's mauling of Leicester. Countered well, led the kick chase and scored a lovely try linking up with Conor Murray.

14. Keelan Giles (Ospreys) This kid has serious pace. The 18 year old Ospreys winger scored two tries against Grenoble, one of which from 60 metres out where he burned several defenders to score. 11 tries from seven games.

13. Luke Marshall (Ulster) Two crucial tries for Ulster as they got a big win over Clermont. Ran a beautiful line on the first try to open the scoring. Dealt with the threat of the dangerous Wesley Fofana.

12. Garry Ringrose (Leinster) The young Ireland centre looks right at home as Leinster continue to build from strength to strength. Ringrose ran 49 metres from his 12 carries and scored the opening try against Northampton.

11. Sean Maitland (Saracens) Prospered against a weak Sale outfit. A brace of tries as Saracens routed Sharks. Second finish was a lovely in and out to make his opposite number look like he wasn't there.

10. Finn Russell (Glasgow) Pulled the strings in one of Glasgow's biggest wins in Europe. 13 points off the boot and a try assist, not a bad day out especially when you're playing opposite Dan Carter.

9. Conor Murray (Munster) It was touted as a big match up as the Ireland scrum-half went up against England's Ben Youngs, but there was no doubt who had the better match as Munster thrashed Leicester. Box kicking and passing was superb, and his cheeky pass to find Simon Zebo to score was magic. FORWARDS

1. Jack McGrath (Leinster) Ireland have built some serious depth in the front row department. The Leinster loosehead along with his mate Tadhg Furlong put in a big shift against a Northampton side who pride themselves on their performance at the set-piece.

2. Rory Best (Ulster) Captained Ulster brilliantly to an impressive win over Clermont. 10 lineout wins from as many throws, and did his core jobs well in a weekend where Dylan Hartley's stocks plummeted as a swinging arm saw him red carded and facing suspension.

3. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster) A rare sight seeing a tighthead prop awarded man of the match in the Champions Cup but it was thoroughly deserved for the Ireland international. Bossed the scrum, and worked hard along the field, as he said in his post-match interview he certainly met Northampton "horn to horn."

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens) Super outing from Maro who continues to grow after missing the autumn internationals through injury. Was all over Sale's lineout with four steals, while he also beat four defenders with ball in hand.

5. Joe Launchbury (Wasps) Could've easily been awarded man of the match as Wasps beat Connacht. Came to the fore when it mattered most with two big turnovers at the ruck as Connacht looked dangerous, and scored his side's bonus-point try as he lumbered through from 20 metres out.

6. CJ Stander (Munster) Monstrous game. Made a big 30-metre run early on which set the tone for Munster. Stander finished with 67 running metres from 20 carries, 10 tackles and four turnovers. How South Africa let him go is baffling.

7. Sam Warburton (Cardiff) Led Cardiff well in the big upset result in the Challenge Cup as the Blues beat in-form Bath. Got around the park well and played a hand in two of his side's tries.

8. Nathan Hughes (Wasps) Continues to impress while Billy Vunipola sits on the sidelines through injury. Did well to spin out of a tackle to score a try at a pivotal moment, ended the game with 62 metres gained from 11 carries.


Guys that could feel a little agreived

Toner, Gray, Favaro, Farrel, Barclay, Wood (well when he was on )

Ohallaran (Scotland attack coach) hS turned down the lions to concentrate on his new role with Glasgow.

Gatland wanted a Scottish coach to push for the Scottish players. Good to know a years pay isn't enough to get to know some players.

Not sure anyone wants to be attached to this sinking ship

whatisthejava wrote:Ohallaran (Scotland attack coach) hS turned down the lions to concentrate on his new role with Glasgow.

Gatland wanted a Scottish coach to push for the Scottish players. Good to know a years pay isn't enough to get to know some players.

Not sure anyone wants to be attached to this sinking ship

What a fud Gatland is. So what's he doing with his time if he's not taking in games?

I find it quite a reasonable approach to want to get someone up close with the players...

what an embarrassment the guy is.

whatisthejava wrote:Ohallaran (Scotland attack coach) hS turned down the lions to concentrate on his new role with Glasgow.

Gatland wanted a Scottish coach to push for the Scottish players. Good to know a years pay isn't enough to get to know some players.

Not sure anyone wants to be attached to this sinking ship

I'm really psyched up for our Aus series so I'd be quite happy to see a single token Scot go with the Lions. Gray or Hogg - maybe both. We have Gilchrist and Kinghorn to step in while we hunt a result in Australia.

hugh_woatmeigh wrote: I'm really psyched up for our Aus series so I'd be quite happy to see a single token Scot go with the Lions. Gray or Hogg - maybe both. We have Gilchrist and Kinghorn to step in while we hunt a result in Australia.

It's only one game is it not? Plus Italy and Fiji?

whatisthejava wrote:Ohallaran (Scotland attack coach) hS turned down the lions to concentrate on his new role with Glasgow.

Gatland wanted a Scottish coach to push for the Scottish players. Good to know a years pay isn't enough to get to know some players.

Not sure anyone wants to be attached to this sinking ship

To be fair to Gatland, and I know it is hard to, he goes onto talk about someone knowing the players character etc to help on 50/50 calls which isn't unreasonable to be fair. There is no way Gatland should be allowed into team sessions to get to know players that closely so he will be relying on those around the selection table helping out. And to his credit he has tried to get multi-national representation. That's where the credit ends.

From reading other articles, if Rennie wasn't likely to be tied up with super rugby O'Halloran and JHumph are effectively head coaches. He probably would have went if Rennie was arriving in say June.

Big D wrote: To be fair to Gatland, and I know it is hard to, he goes onto talk about someone knowing the players character etc to help on 50/50 calls which isn't unreasonable to be fair. There is no way Gatland should be allowed into team sessions to get to know players that closely so he will be relying on those around the selection table helping out. And to his credit he has tried to get multi-national representation. That's where the credit ends.

I can understand the nations not letting him near their session, the other 40 odd weeks that he will be employed I can see teams inviting him in to do guest training sessions and see what players respond to his methods.

For the second time running the Lions have picked the wrong man for the NZ tour and it will come back to bite him

I don't think so many coaches have ever turned down the Lions

Eddie Jones
Toonie
oHallaran
Schmit

To be honest asking Townsend to be asst to Howley was a f**king joke and should be called out for it

whatisthejava wrote:

Big D wrote: To be fair to Gatland, and I know it is hard to, he goes onto talk about someone knowing the players character etc to help on 50/50 calls which isn't unreasonable to be fair. There is no way Gatland should be allowed into team sessions to get to know players that closely so he will be relying on those around the selection table helping out. And to his credit he has tried to get multi-national representation. That's where the credit ends.

I can understand the nations not letting him near their session, the other 40 odd weeks that he will be employed I can't see teams not inviting him in to do guest training sessions and see what players respond to his methods.

For the second time running the Lions have picked the wrong man for the NZ tour and it will come back to bite him

I don't think so many coaches have ever turned down the Lions

Eddie Jones
Toonie
oHallaran
Schmit

To be honest asking Townsend to be asst to Howley was a f**king joke and should be called out for it

This gave me cancer!!!! Explain yourself!