Mick Mac Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Anyone hoping to watch it? - where's best venue? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 EDT I reckon - whose up for that?Should be it's usual partizan atmosphere for such occasions!Think there was some interest from Brendon and BigBadWolf to attending the EDT as well if memory serves me correct from last week? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-214081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Ok Matt - We'll head for the EDT. Might see you there. Anyone else? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-214295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Yes I'll be there Mick.The Lions starting XV has just been announced.. with 5 Irish, 6 Welsh and 4 English15 L Byrne (Wales); 14 T Bowe (Ireland), 13 B O'Driscoll (Ireland), 12 J Roberts (Wales), 11 U Monye (England); 10 S Jones (Wales), 9 M Phillips (Wales); 1 G Jenkins (Wales), 2 L Mears (England), 3 P Vickery (England), 4 A-W Jones (Wales), 5 P O'Connell (Ireland, capt), 6 T Croft (England), 7 D Wallace (Ireland), 8 J Heaslip (Ireland). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-214713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPhil Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 All the rugby in the Prince Albert starting with the kiwis at 8.30 , followed by the aussies at 11 , take a break for lunch then the lions at 2, and our beers are the best prices around.make the effort, come on down and enjoy a great day of rugbycheersphil Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-214877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I'm up for the other test matches but my sister get's married on Saturday and on this occasion rugby comes a close second. In the words of Duncan Banatyne: I'm ooot.COME ON THE LIONS!!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPhil Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Many Moons ago , I remember a wedding that was on the same day as NZ v Oz 2nd test, bledisloe cup on the line.needless to say, we had to change the timings of the wedding , as all of the grooms party had tickets to the match along with both fathers.so wedding in morning ,photos at eden park in the corporate gardens, rugby at eden park in afternoon ( still all dressed up) and then we made it to the reception for 7pmwell planned day , and 15 years later they are still married. ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'll be watching that All Blacks v France game on Sky+ after I wake up - should be a classic encounter with All Blacks looking to save face and tie the series.Have a late breakfast / early lunch then down to the EDT to watch the Lions versus South Africa - which should be a cracking atmosphere.I know it's not patriotic but I've already placed a small bet on the Springboks to win tomorrow - I don't see how the Lions are good enough. I fear the Lions will be blown off the park as the Boks have superior handling skills, speed and power. It's a daunting task for the Lions taking on the World Champions in their own backyard but good luck to them! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 you might lose your money there matt. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 you might lose your money there matt. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 matthew123 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I fear> the Lions will be blown off the park as the Boks> have superior handling skills, speed and power.I don't know they'll probably just lose by 7 runs again. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 What time does the match start? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 2 p.m. kick off - although from past experience best to get to EDT about 1.30 p.m. to cement viewing position Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 hmmm, I'm wiz planking in Brixton tomorrow morning (weather permiting) so not sure if I'll make it back to ED. May have to watch it (or maybe just the first half) in the Far Side (which is a great little pub by the way and very accomodating for the sport if you ever find yourself around Stockwell Road) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 matthew123 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I'll be watching that All Blacks v France game on> Sky+ after I wake up - should be a classic> encounter with All Blacks looking to save face and> tie the series.> > Have a late breakfast / early lunch then down to> the EDT to watch the Lions versus South Africa -> which should be a cracking atmosphere.> > I know it's not patriotic but I've already placed> a small bet on the Springboks to win tomorrow - I> don't see how the Lions are good enough. I fear> the Lions will be blown off the park as the Boks> have superior handling skills, speed and power.> It's a daunting task for the Lions taking on the> World Champions in their own backyard but good> luck to them!I'm more optimistic than you Matthew. Imagine how many Lions supporters will be in the crowd. Will never have happened to the Boks before, playing at home. Also they will be undercooked from having very little game time.If the Lions perform to the level of the individuals involved, as a team, I reckon they will win. Now the others Tests are a different kettle of fish. Remember what the odds were on the Lions with and without handicap? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 30,000 Lions fans reportedly there. Will be an electric atmosphere Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Yes it'll be a real boost for the Lions having that support - but I don't think it will make much difference to South Africa as after all it was only back in November the Springboks won in Cardiff, Scotland and Twickenham.I'd imagine tomorrow will be the best time for the Lions to beat the Boks - since they may be slighty rusty, and they're missing the explosive Burger. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Blinking eck what a game eh Mick Mac the EDT was rocking - well worth the attendance, rock on the Second Test Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-215944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 thought it was a great game. Vickery proved to be a poor selection and the boks forward power was negated when jones replaced him. Also rob kearney will push lee byrne for a place now. Lions finishing was poor. Monye twice and phillips once. Boks will be relieved to have won but worried about the lions backs who they could not handle. Roberts and o driscoll were unplayable. Thanks for coming along matt. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-216020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignumber5 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 pretty tense last 10 minutes...vickery really did get butchered, didn't he? agreed on kearney, fine show, and both centres looked dangerous. I'd put a fair few probs down to a fairly pedestrian service from phillips, so no matter what the backs tried they'd always been lined up well in advance. As much as the physical boks might shove him around, i'd like to see Harry Ellis start the second test just for a bit of urgency behind the pack.i think the second test could be interesting. other than ellis, adam jones and kearney i'd leave the side how it is.And let's just take a moment to appreciate the seemingly faultless Gethin Jenkins! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-216044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Did the Lions get back into the game because of the changes in the Forwards or was it because the Springboks made 7 changes when they thought the game was won?I'd pick the team that finished the First Test - with the exception of Andy Powell in at No 8, who has the muscle and dynamo to make us more competitive when it comes to open play combat. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-216079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I'm not sure about Monye and would prefer Fitzgerald or Kearney on the wing if Byrne is'nt fit. If Jones is at flyhalf just because he knows Phillips well, then I'd give O'Gara a chance. He may have kicked the goals that might have won the test. However the problem was in the forwards and Vickery proved to be a poor choice. I like Powell though he is a bit of a headless chicken but his physical presence might be good.. Maybe Nathen Hines in the second row too. The worst thing about the match was Rees (I think) hitting Habana off the ball and conceding a penalty when we were in a great position. Shame about Byrne been penalised for 'crossing' as it would have been a wonderful try. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-216082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Bad news for the Lions, "South Africa make one change for the second Test against the Lions with flanker Schalk Burger returning from injury in place of Heinrich Brussow" Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-216844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 13-13 draw for Lions tonight.Commentators are saying Luke Fitzgerald may start on Satruday after impressive 60 mins tonight before being replaced by Monye. (I reckon they should have just picked the whole Ireland team in the first place.).Still bullish about Lions to win 2-1. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-216870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I was more impressed with Earls but he wont get picked. On the 50/50 high balls he is a little short but what a good runner with the ball and a great try. I'm not sure Fitzgerald did enough. his kicking can be suspect. If Byrne is fit we might see Kearney on the wing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6683-lionssaturday/#findComment-216887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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