Might have spoken too soon
Don't understand the technical side of RU but I enjoyed the match. Some may say BILs were fortunate but I didn't think that when final try went over the line. The team that dominated the last 20 mins won.
Quote from: olaftab on July 26, 2025, 02:53:36 PMDon't understand the technical side of RU but I enjoyed the match. Some may say BILs were fortunate but I didn't think that when final try went over the line. The team that dominated the last 20 mins won. Our defence was embarrassing, too many missed tackles and too many players slow to fan across. Aside from that the entire setup was to be physically dominant which just about worked but I'd like to see a little more intent to play. We've won the series so any complaints feel a little unfair but this australia team is fucking shit and we've let them be competitive.
I think there was plenty of intent to play, but a slightly misguided view of what you can do with a team pulled together like this. Lions have only won 6 series, so it shouldn’t be scoffed at.
Quote from: paul_e on July 26, 2025, 03:30:37 PMQuote from: olaftab on July 26, 2025, 02:53:36 PMDon't understand the technical side of RU but I enjoyed the match. Some may say BILs were fortunate but I didn't think that when final try went over the line. The team that dominated the last 20 mins won. Our defence was embarrassing, too many missed tackles and too many players slow to fan across. Aside from that the entire setup was to be physically dominant which just about worked but I'd like to see a little more intent to play. We've won the series so any complaints feel a little unfair but this australia team is fucking shit and we've let them be competitive.Why was the defence so poor in comparison to the first test? Not saying they were brilliant but better than for long periods last night.But like you I thought the speed and numbers into the contact area and to cover gaps seemed to be lacking.