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Originally posted by Davros:
OK, just suffered through the Reds dismal first half performance against the British Lions. While I don't recognise 5 on the names, the QLD side cannot be said to be a bunch of hacks. It will delight my London pal to hear that I deem this to be an impressive performance by the Lions. For my education, how many of the side come from England - how was the representation split tonight between the countries?
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It's a shame the Lions didn't carry on in the second half, some impressive defending though. All the attacking seemed to stop when Matt Dawson came on, then we went off the boil a bit. The first ten minutes were a bit ugly as well, which I think both sides are to blame for, case of each team trying to rattle the other no doubt. I'm not all that familar with Australian Rugby teams, but I assume from what you are saying they are a good team, I heard they had 12 internationals.
The Lions squad consists of 18 English, 10 Welsh, 6 Irish and 3 Scottish players. (I'm not sure if that is the original or new squad though). I think 9 of the starting players were English. More info on the squad
here.
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Originally posted by Davros:
Those tests are shaping up as good games - should be a pleasant change from previous tours  (ha, you couldn't expect me not to get one good dig in at least - and here's another - CRICKET  ).
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Yep indeed should be good matches. (AHEM - last Autumn.)
Arrrggggghhhh not cricket in the rugby thread again
, I came here to feel good about British sport.
[This message has been edited by Staralfur (edited 06-16-2001).]
[This message has been edited by Staralfur (edited 06-16-2001).]