Lions are so dominant in phase play that they donโt even need to launch of lineout. Happy to set a phase and break down the Aussies in open play.
First time Iโve ever watched a Lions test where they are the dominant side.
@Oldsuliansrfc Rested multiple players. And made six changes from the side who beat the lions.
8 of the 22 have 2 or less test appearances. Hardly a vintage Argentina side.
But a good run out for England nonetheless.
English defensive system sees us defend so well collectively, but we all still poor 1 v 1.
Get picked off so easily when opposition can keep the ball alive post contact.
Would be a concern against top sides
@TightheadLock Would say England were far more passive in d during 6 nations when opposition had a midfield breakdown.
Happier to push to an edge and then contest hard on first phase attack from the wide channel.
Maybe opposition dependent?
@TightheadLock Yeah far more aggressive off the line in the inside channels. Does leave an obvious edge that Arg have occasionally found.
Not sure theyโve played through enough shapes to test it consistently.
Whenever the defender is isolated and arg have got hands free itโs been a line break
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Justice is served.
Vesty take a bow. The belief those players had to stick to their principles for the full 80 against a test side in their own back yard is brilliant.
With their playing budget, the IRFU surely want more return for putting their eggs in the Dublin basket
Huge call for the home team. Shocking decision.
Attacking player loses control. Leinster player plays the ball off his feet.
Dublin effect in full force.
The irony of Leinster players complaining about entry angle in the lead up to that try.
Bloody brilliant so far from Saints. Hope they can finish this off ๐๐ป
@john_michael33 Rugby goes in cycles. Wondering if the metronomic style that Leinster/Ireland have trademarked is beginning to reach its sell by date?
Could be wrong. But itโs a victory for flair and ambition if Saints pick them off here.
@rugby_ap Been trying to call this out for years. Leinster/Ireland get away with blue murder in this area.
In big games referees penalise them and their entire game plan comes unstuckโฆ
Hence the bottlers tag