dogmc Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Wouldn't be so sure. The lions was pretty much done in 89 it was going to be the last tour and it was only because the lions pumped the aussies that it carried on. After the ill feeling of previous tours to nz when selection was based on nepotism not form and the lions were humped by nz there was little enthusiasm for the idea anymore. If it's commercially viable and brings in money to the home unions it will maybe carry on (and yeah it would need to have a major restructure)but with clubs wielding more power and a clogged fixture list I don't think it's set in stone at all. There's already been a huge amount of negativity around this tour and we aren't even at the big games yet. It's not just Scottish fans that are unhappy, gatland seems to have divided everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qos_75 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 If they are looking to change things I think it would be a good idea to make every second series a home one for the Lions. Similar to how it is rotated in the Southern Hemisphere, say Scotland get a full series of tests, then it rolls on to England, Ireland and Wales for the next home series. The midweek side of Australia, South Africa and New Zealand could play at different venues in four home nations to ensure everyone gets a chance to see the visitors, even if they are not hosting a test. Not exactly revolutionary but I think it would capture the public imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 If they are looking to change things I think it would be a good idea to make every second series a home one for the Lions. Similar to how it is rotated in the Southern Hemisphere, say Scotland get a full series of tests, then it rolls on to England, Ireland and Wales for the next home series. The midweek side of Australia, South Africa and New Zealand could play at different venues in four home nations to ensure everyone gets a chance to see the visitors, even if they are not hosting a test. Not exactly revolutionary but I think it would capture the public imagination. Home series is a great shout. Like all of that tbh. Maybe a warm up game v barbarians though only if they promise not to let cotter coach them....the England barbarians game was a honking watch not helped by dreadful pro12 officials it must be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmothecat Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 As much as I struggle to really care about the Lions the number of people wearing Lions shirts shows there must be a decent fan base for it. I noticed a fair amount in Edinburgh today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Seeing Henderson in a 5 shirt today is disgusting. Nothing against the lad but J Gray is a far better and more consistent player. Fuk off lions, Fuk og Gatland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, jmothecat said: As much as I struggle to really care about the Lions the number of people wearing Lions shirts shows there must be a decent fan base for it. I noticed a fair amount in Edinburgh today. My son's school is going on a rugby tour to Australia next month. Everyone else (aye, right) is buying a Lions top for training so can he have one? I gave him 3 reasons why not and offered him a Scotland shirt instead. To his credit he went for the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 My son's school is going on a rugby tour to Australia next month. Everyone else (aye, right) is buying a Lions top for training so can he have one? I gave him 3 reasons why not and offered him a Scotland shirt instead. To his credit he went for the deal. Australia!!!!.. when I was at school the only overseas trip we got was Millport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, John Lambies Doos said: Australia!!!!.. when I was at school the only overseas trip we got was Millport Aye, I seem to recall our most adventurous trip was a weekend 7s tournament in Kelso or Gala when I was in 6th year and we got fucking battered. I constantly stop myself saying to them such as, "See in Motherwell in the 70s..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 There's definitely not a huge amount of overreacting on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 There's definitely not a huge amount of overreacting on this thread. Nope. Consistent in my approach from the start. Hope they get hammered.Colonial shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, Mark Connolly said: There's definitely not a huge amount of overreacting on this thread. Good resilience, MC. Taken you less than a week to bounce back from your club's debacle. I sent Justine Mitchell a tweet offering her a comfort cuddle. I've not heard back, per se, but I'm sure she's clearing her diary for a trip to High Wycombe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Just watching today`s game on SS3. Turgid stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Nope. Consistent in my approach from the start. Hope they get hammered.Colonial shite Colonial? That's the nature of your opposition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Colonial? That's the nature of your opposition? Yup. I'll change to imperial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Blues team named for 2nd tour game 15. Michael Collins 14. Matt Duffie 13. George Moala 12. Sonny Bill Williams/TJ Faiane 11. Rieko Ioane 10. Stephen Perofeta 9. Augustine Pulu 1. Ofa Tu’ungafasi 2. James Parsons (c) 3. Charlie Faumuina 4. Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 5. Scott Scrafton 6. Akira Ioane 7. Blake Gibson 8. Steven Luatua Replacements: 16. Hame Faiva 17. Alex Hodgman 18. Sione Mafileo 19. Patrick Tuipulotu 20. Kara Pryor 21. Sam Nock 22. Ihaia West 23. TJ Faiane/Melani Nanai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 and the Lions team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 and the Lions team Another Welsh captain I see.That blues team will crush them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Another Welsh captain I see.That blues team will crush them I look forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiDB Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 On 6/3/2017 at 10:49, Mon_The_Fife said: I saw that more tickets had been released for the test matches. Starting from around $400 each. I will pass. Still contemplating heading along to Eden Park on Wednesday vs the Blues. $129 a ticket isn't very appealing though. $49 was all I paid for my ticket for tomorrow night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Think there's enough quality in that Blues team to win this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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