We can cling to the world cup winners mantle just like we do for the football world cup of 1966, but the fact of the matter is right now the All Blacks are far superior to the Lions in every department. Not only did they shred us to pieces when they attacked but their defense in the 2nd half was amazing. The Lions did themselves proud and nobody could fault their effort and heart but that does you no good if you are outclassed at every position.
Clive picked a much better squad but any combination would have got the same treatment, they made the mistake of trowing mud all week and that just fired the All Blacks up. I still believe Wilkinson shouldn't have been on the tour and now it looks like his injured again, as for Robinson, he should have stayed home. I must say Gareth Thomas is a class act, he played a great game and lead from the front. He also excepted the defeat with dignity which is something Clive could learn from him.
I'm pleased for the fans who traveled all this way to support their team and were badly let down in the first test, this performance was was one to be proud of but they came up against the best All Black team I've seen in years, there's no shame in being beaten by a great team.
Originally posted by koolruningz
We can cling to the world cup winners mantle just like we do for the football world cup of 1966, but the fact of the matter is right now the All Blacks are far superior to the Lions in every department. Not only did they shred us to pieces when they attacked but their defense in the 2nd half was amazing. The Lions did themselves proud and nobody could fault their effort and heart but that does you no good if you are outclassed at every position.
Clive picked a much better squad but any combination would have got the same treatment, they made the mistake of trowing mud all week and that just fired the All Blacks up. I still believe Wilkinson shouldn't have been on the tour and now it looks like his injured again, as for Robinson, he should have stayed home. I must say Gareth Thomas is a class act, he played a great game and lead from the front. He also excepted the defeat with dignity which is something Clive could learn from him.
I'm pleased for the fans who traveled all this way to support their team and were badly let down in the first test, this performance was was one to be proud of but they came up against the best All Black team I've seen in years, there's no shame in being beaten by a great team.
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and only in that game did i realise how good Daniel Carter was he controlled the game from the start and Wilkinson had no answer for him he is truly the best out side half in the world at the moment without a shadow of a doubt
Totally agree, i have the luxury of seeing Dan Carter play all the time over here and hes poise for someone so young is amazing. He does most of the things Wilkinson does just as well and is far more devastating with the ball in hand. Jonny will be back no doubt, i think it was a mistake to bring him out here when he was not 100% and i hope this new injury isn't too serious.
The Lions may have a bit of trouble against the Aucklanders tonight, they are probably the most demoralised they have been on the tour at the moment. After the 1st test they knew they could play better and maybe win, but after giving it everything in the 2nd and still getting monstered they have got to be feeling down. It would be nice for them to get something out of the tour (other than seeing the yawning gap between us and NZ) and remain unbeaten against the Provence's.
The Lions fans have been great, thats true support there. The football "fans" could learn alot from them, imagine the riots if it was the England football team getting demolished last Saturday. The Lions fans are an example of how to enjoy the game regardless of the score.